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Hughes AN6-098P If necessary, secure the cable with cable ties, Transmit connector - J-typeradio

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4. If necessary, secure the cable with cable ties.

4. If necessary, secure the cable with cable ties.

Figure 41: Transmit connector – J-type radio

Figure 42: Transmit connector – cradle-type radio

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Hughes AN6-098P installation manual If necessary, secure the cable with cable ties, Transmit connector - J-typeradio

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1037312-0001Revision A March HN SystemTrademarks Copyright 2007 Hughes Network Systems, LLCDANGER Important safety informationTypes of warnings used in this manual Feed support tube Transmitter Reflector back side Safety alert labels on the antenna assemblyDANGER Antenna installation safetyprocedures DANGERDo not work in high wind or rain or if a storm, lightning, or other adverse weather conditions are present or approaching Observe these precautions to avoid exposure to RF radiation, a potential safety hazard viii Contents Chapter Chapter Contents 1037312-0001Revision A Chapter Figuresxiii Chapter31. Securing the feed horn clamp ChapterChapter ChapterTables 1037312-0001Revision A TablesChapter ChapterTables 1037312-0001Revision A xvii About this documentScope and audience Organization xviii Related publications Revision recordChapter 1 Overview 1037312-0001Revision A OverviewChapter The model AN6-098Pantenna 12.Connect cables to the ODU - Chapter Antenna installation summary7.Install the antenna reflector - Chapter 9.Install the radio assemblyInstallation Guide Tasks related to antenna installationSelecting the installation site Installing the antenna mountDW60xx, and DW40xx Domestic Installations Chapter 1 Overview 1037312-0001Revision A Tools on page Antenna parts and required toolsChapter Two antenna kits for two radio types Antenna kit componentsRelated components 2 boxes Inspecting the antenna partsAntenna kit Az/El and reflector bracket assembly Description of main componentsFigure 4 Antenna reflector feed support tube Waveguide transition Figure 7 Feed horn and waveguide transitionFeed horn with protective packing material Upper bracket Lower bracket Figure 8 Radio assembly mounting adapterVertical shim kit if required Radio assembly typesJ-typeradio assembly Cradle-typeradio assembly Figure 12 illustrates the cradle-type radio assembly. The main parts of the radio assembly are mounted on two circular brackets so they can be rotated, similar to the movement of a cradle, to set the polarization of the feed horn. The arrows in Figure 13 indicate how the radio assembly can be rotated Page Comments Small hardware parts listsPart Quantity1-inchinside diameter O-ring Hardware size ToolsTool DetailsChapter Assembling the antennaDetermining the pointing values torque General instructions for assembling the antennaFastener MaximumTop view Figure 14 Making sure the mast is plumbSide view Top canister nut 1 of Reflector bracket Az/El mount assemblyAttaching the reflector 4.Partially tighten the screws Figure 18 Attaching feed rods to the reflector Installing the feed support tubeSecuring the feed support tube Tightening the hardware Tighten the hardware as follows Page This chapter includes Installing a J-typeradio assemblyChapter 3.Separate the end of the waveguide from the shim Vertical shim in place 4. Remove the horizontal shim and O-ringTRIA Horizontal shim in place5.Install the vertical shim and O-ringin the same location. Because of its shape and alignment pins on the transmit/receive isolation assembly TRIA, the vertical shim can only be installed in the position shown in Figure 24 upper right photo. Note the position of the alignment pins. Likewise, the horizontal shim can only be installed in one position 8.Insert and tighten the four Allen screws Attaching the upper mounting bracket Installing the radio assemblyO-ring Waveguide transition O-ringgrooveFeed horn Radio assembly TRIAMake sure the O-ringremains in the O-ringgroove See Figure 4. Tighten the nuts Upper mounting bracket This completes installation of the radio assembly5. Tighten the four bolts 1/4-20x 0.75-inch carriage boltsPage Chapter Installing a cradle-typeradio assemblyFeed horn O-ring Attaching the feed hornInstalling the radio assembly Screws and washersFigure 35 O-ringin groove Mounting adapter Feed support tube This completes installation of the radio assembly4. Tighten the bolts securely 5/16-18× 2.5-inchCalculating the radio polarization setting Setting polarization for the cradle-typeradioSetting the radio polarization Chapter Cabling and connectionsPrevious cabling work Cable Connectors, Ground Blocks and Ground BlockTransmitter Routing the cables at the ODUTransmit cable marked with BLUE tape Ground connection Transmit cable Connecting the transmit and receive cables4. If necessary, secure the cable with cable ties Figure 41 Transmit connector - J-typeradioFigure 42 Transmit connector - cradle-typeradio 4.If necessary, secure the cable with cable ties Fine elevation adjustment on page Pointing the antennaAdjusting the antenna on page Setting coarse elevation on pageAntenna pointing overview Using the installation softwarePeaking the signal description Outdoor pointing interface Prerequisites for antenna pointingFigure 46 OPI Adjusting the antenna ½-inchwrench Elevation scale Figure 49 Setting coarse elevationFine elevation adjustment nuts Figure 50 Fine elevation adjustment Fine elevation adjustment Receive pointinggiven by the installation software 2.Prepare to make azimuth adjustments as follows If no signal is present Peaking the signal procedure Manual ACP test Isolating the transmit signal1.Initiate a manual ACP test Final steps Check for safety labels and signsPage Acronyms and abbreviations Page Index Page Page Index 1037312-0001Revision A