Conducting A Site Survey; Instructions For Other Terminal Components - Hughes NH9000 Installation Manual

Preparing for installation

Conducting a site survey

Instructions for other terminal components

Component or topic
Safety (all components)
Site survey
Site preparation
Antenna mounts
IFL
IFL cables (specifications, approved
types, maximum lengths)
IFL cable connectors
Grounding
Ground blocks
Antenna
Radio assembly
Antenna pointing
Site validation (OVT)
Survey the customer site to confirm that it is satisfactory for installation of the satellite terminal.
The tasks listed here are the key tasks related to installation of the satellite modem. For complete
site survey information, see the Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide
(1035678-0001).
1. Use a GPS receiver to determine the latitude and longitude at the antenna site. Note the
readings.
2. Make sure there is an unobstructed line of sight to the satellite indicated on the Installation
Reference Sheet.
3. Confirm that the customer's computer meets the requirements listed in
on page 12.
This installation guide covers only installation of the satellite modem. For installation instructions
for other components, see Table 2: Related installation documents
or download these documents on the HughesNet Installation Portal at
https://dwayinstalls.hns.com/start/loginInstaller.jsp. If you have any problem logging in,
contact Hughes Installer Support.
Table 2: Related installation documents
Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide
(1035678-0001)
Field Service Bulletin (FSB), IFL Cable, Approved List (with
lengths) for Spaceway Domestic Installations (FSB_080202_01)
Field Service Bulletin (FSB), HNS Broadband Requirements for
RG-6 and RG-11 IFL Cable Connectors, Ground Blocks, and
Ground Block Location (FSB_050518_01)
See the antenna installation manual for the specific antenna model
you are installing.
Ka-Band Antenna Pointing Guide (1037663-0001)
Installer's Guide to the Ka-Band Onsite Validation Tool (OVT)
(1038091-0001)
on page 9. You can view
Where to find instructions
HN9000 Satellite Modem Installation Guide
1037576-0001 Revision G
Chapter 2
Computer requirements
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