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Hughes AN6-098P installation manual

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Safety labels and/or signs 69 Shim for transmit polarization 32 Signal strength 62

maximizing 66 Site, installation 4 Summary of installation steps 3

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Tasks, antenna installation 3 related tasks 4

Tool sizes matched to hardware sizes 20 Tools needed 20

Torque 22 maximum values 22

Transmit cable connecting 52 routing 50

Transmit polarization shim 32 Transmit signal, isolating 67 Transmitter, connecting 52

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Vertical shim kit 15, 32

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1037312-0001Revision A March HN SystemTrademarks Copyright 2007 Hughes Network Systems, LLCImportant safety information Types of warnings used in this manualDANGER Feed support tube Transmitter Reflector back side Safety alert labels on the antenna assemblyprocedures Antenna installation safetyDANGER 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 xiii FiguresChapter ChapterChapter ChapterChapter 31. Securing the feed horn clampChapter TablesChapter Tables 1037312-0001Revision ATables 1037312-0001Revision A About this document Scope and audience Organizationxvii xviii Related publications Revision recordOverview ChapterChapter 1 Overview 1037312-0001Revision A The model AN6-098Pantenna 7.Install the antenna reflector - Chapter Antenna installation summary9.Install the radio assembly 12.Connect cables to the ODU - ChapterSelecting the installation site Tasks related to antenna installationInstalling the antenna mount Installation GuideDW60xx, and DW40xx Domestic Installations Chapter 1 Overview 1037312-0001Revision A Antenna parts and required tools ChapterTools on page Antenna kit components Related componentsTwo antenna kits for two radio types Inspecting the antenna parts Antenna kit2 boxes Az/El and reflector bracket assembly Description of main componentsFigure 4 Antenna reflector feed support tube Figure 7 Feed horn and waveguide transition Feed horn with protective packing materialWaveguide transition Upper bracket Lower bracket Figure 8 Radio assembly mounting adapterRadio assembly types J-typeradio assemblyVertical shim kit if required 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 Part Small hardware parts listsQuantity Comments1-inchinside diameter O-ring Tool ToolsDetails Hardware sizeAssembling the antenna Determining the pointing valuesChapter Fastener General instructions for assembling the antennaMaximum torqueFigure 14 Making sure the mast is plumb Side viewTop 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 Installing a J-typeradio assembly ChapterThis chapter includes 3.Separate the end of the waveguide from the shim TRIA 4. Remove the horizontal shim and O-ringHorizontal shim in place Vertical 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-ringgrooveRadio assembly TRIA Make sure the O-ringremains in the O-ringgrooveFeed horn See Figure 4. Tighten the nuts 5. Tighten the four bolts This completes installation of the radio assembly1/4-20x 0.75-inch carriage bolts Upper mounting bracketPage Chapter Installing a cradle-typeradio assemblyInstalling the radio assembly Attaching the feed hornScrews and washers Feed horn O-ringFigure 35 O-ringin groove 4. Tighten the bolts securely This completes installation of the radio assembly5/16-18× 2.5-inch Mounting adapter Feed support tubeCalculating the radio polarization setting Setting polarization for the cradle-typeradioSetting the radio polarization Previous cabling work Cabling and connectionsCable Connectors, Ground Blocks and Ground Block ChapterRouting the cables at the ODU Transmit cable marked with BLUE tapeTransmitter Ground connection Transmit cable Connecting the transmit and receive cablesFigure 41 Transmit connector - J-typeradio Figure 42 Transmit connector - cradle-typeradio4. If necessary, secure the cable with cable ties 4.If necessary, secure the cable with cable ties Adjusting the antenna on page Pointing the antennaSetting coarse elevation on page Fine elevation adjustment on pageUsing the installation software Peaking the signal descriptionAntenna pointing overview Outdoor pointing interface Prerequisites for antenna pointingFigure 46 OPI Adjusting the antenna ½-inchwrench Figure 49 Setting coarse elevation Fine elevation adjustment nutsElevation scale 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