Patriot Antenna 1.8m Offset TxRx Installation & Assembly Instructions Manual

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ANTENNA SYSTEMS
1.8m Offset TxRx
Antenna
INSTALLATION &
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 ANTENNA SYSTEMS 1.8m Offset TxRx Antenna INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 IN NO EVENT SHALL PATRIOT ANTENNA BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, INTER- RUPTION OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. In no event shall PATRIOT ANTENNA be liable for damages in an amount greater than the purchase price of the equipment.
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing your Patriot Commercial Antenna. We trust that you will find this to be a well designed product that will provide many years of reliable service. This manual will help you to know the tools and proper installation of the product. Please check, read and understand the content of this manual before beginning your antenna installation.
  • Page 4 In-Ground Mast Foundation 4 in OD Base plate 18 x 18 x 1/2” Use #4 rebar in all concrete pad sufaces Place nut-washer on this end of all-thread The Optional Kit Includes: Description • 60” Steel Pipe Mast 18x18x1/2” Base plate with 14” centered holes Reinforced Steel Angles for support 3-1/2”...
  • Page 5: Mount Assembly

    Mount Assembly 1. Place the Pipe Adapter Assembly on to the 4in OD ground pipe, using 1/2” x 1 1/2” bolts. 2. Attach the Az-El Assembly on to the Pipe Adapter Assembly using 1” x 5” bolt, washer, and lockwasher. 3.
  • Page 6 Back Frame to Mount assembly 1. With the help of an assistant, lift the Back Frame assembly and place it onto the Az-El assy as shown. Attach using 1” x 6” bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and nut. 2. Assemble the Elevation Rod as shown using 3/4” nuts, washers(large USS) on each side of the elevation pivot block, and 1/2”...
  • Page 7: Reflector Assembly

    Reflector assembly 1. With the help of an assistant, lift Reflector assembly and place it onto the Back Frame as shown. Use 3/8” x 1” bolts/washers to fasten. Tighten hardware after all bolts are in place. 3/8” x 1” bolts/washers (8)
  • Page 8: Feed Support Assembly

    Feed Support Assembly 1. Attach Feed Support assy to the lower tube extension of the Back frame using 1/2” x 5 1/2” bolts, nuts and washers. 2. Assemble the Feed holder and Feed Assembly as shown using 1/4” socket head cap screw hardware.
  • Page 9 Feed Adjustment (Polarity tuning) 1. Adjust the Feed to the appropriate skew angle using the provided scale reference. NOTE: Refer to the chart below for polarizationangle. Elevation and polarity are both dependent on site azimuth and the differ- ence between satellite and site longitude. Feed Rotation Chart Install site west Install site East...
  • Page 10 Windload Information Windload Imposed at 125 mph Force on Front of Dish - 1,790 lbs. Force on Back of Dish- 900 lbs. Overturning moment- 8,950 ft. lbs. Sighting-in Notes- The antenna assembly is now complete. To adjust the antenna toward the selected satellite you must first know its elevation angle above horizon.
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  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Electrical Gain (11.95Ghz) 45.6dBi Efficiency Noise Temp. (30 degree elev) 3dB Beamwidth .97 Deg Avg 1st Side Lobe -23dB Cross Polarization -30dB VSWR (max) 1.3:1 Mechanical Antenna Size 1.8m Offset Angle 22.3 Operational Wind 50mph Survival Wind 125mph Operational Temp -40 to 140 F Rain Operational = 1/2in./hr...

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