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HYLAS 1+2 INSTALLATION MANUAL
   
 
YOU'RE GUIDE
TO INSTALLING HARDWARE FOR CONNECTION TO HYLAS 1+2
HUGHES 9200, 9260,9460,9600,9800
Spaceway and Jupiter Antenna Systems

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  • Page 1   HYLAS 1+2 INSTALLATION MANUAL       YOU’RE GUIDE TO INSTALLING HARDWARE FOR CONNECTION TO HYLAS 1+2 HUGHES 9200, 9260,9460,9600,9800 Spaceway and Jupiter Antenna Systems...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONNECTION TESTING AND CUSTOMER REPORTING     15. Terminal testing and demonstration..............69   16. Useful Tools....................71   17. Completing the report with AFA and Clearing site ............72   19. Service and return Material Request (RMA) Process............ 74   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...

  • Page 3: Overview

        This document is a guide to installation techniques, standards and best practice for use when installing Avanti Broadband satellite systems. Covered in this manual are all aspects of an installation using the Hughes 9XXX terminal modem and the Hughes/Raven AN8-074R 0.74cm satellite antenna / transceiver unit. It is written for Avanti accredited installers who are familiar with satellite installation practices and are capable of properly applying the information contained herein.

  • Page 4: Install Summary

    Connection of Avanti/Hughes 9XXX terminal    Pre-antenna alignment terminal commissioning     Antenna alignment   Auto commission of Avanti/Hughes 9XXX terminal    Terminal testing and customer demonstration    Signoff and reporting    Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...

  • Page 5: Installation Overview

    9. Antenna Alignment Coarse pointing mode Fine pointing mode using DC bypass splitter verification         10. Auto Commission of Avanti/ Run Avanti Field Assist – Hughes 9200 Terminal (AFA)         11. Terminal Testing and Customer...

  • Page 6: Tooling Requirements

              5. TOOLING REQUIREMENTS           The following are tools which Avanti recommends are used for a successful installation   HAND TOOLS     5.1.1 Sockets & Spanners  3/8 Torque Ratchet, Torque Requirement 5 ft/lb (Norbar part number NORSL0PK) model NORSL0PK ...
  • Page 7 16mm Wood Auger  Set of steel bits  Angle Grinder – Cordless  Mains Tester     5.1.8 Height Tools  Ladders  Roof (cat) Ladders  Height Safety Equipment  Ladder Safety Equipment   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...

  • Page 8: Consumable Requirements

    WF125 Cablecon 6.0 compression connector. Hi-grade multi use barrel F-F connector.   Silicon Dielectric grease.   RJ 45 connectors.   Silicon based self – amalgamating tape.   Replacement Cable stripper blades.   RX and TX labels.     Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...

  • Page 9: Health And Safety

    General health and safety for installing Vsat systems. For your safety and protection, read this entire installation guide before attempting to install any Avanti Broadband system. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary.
  • Page 10 WARNING   Only Avanti accredited installers may install or service Hughes antennas and their components installed on Avanti Hylas networks. Installers must expressly acknowledge the Avanti requirements for Hughes system installations. All engineers must be trained in safe use of ladders, working at heights, risk assessment and general health and safety including the correct use of PPE equipment.
  • Page 11     CAUTION    If the antenna or mount assembly begins to fall during the installation, do not attempt to catch it.   Move away and let it fall   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 12  Once the transmitter becomes operational, maintain a safe distance; at least 3 feet    Failure to observe these cautions could result in injury to eyes or other personal injury   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 13   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 14 All engineers should complete a full method statement alongside the risk assessment detailed above. This method statement should detail the installation requirements and the methods that will be used to complete the installation using the control measures identified during the risk assessment.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...

  • Page 15: Quality Assurance

    All installations will be analysed and reports generated to identify installation related issues.                     Avanti Installation Manual 2.0  ...

  • Page 16: Site Hardware Preparation

    Consideration must be given when installing equipment in situations where it may be struck by ● moving vehicles or machinery, especially on farms or industrial properties, check with the customer as to the types and heights of vehicles that may operate in the area of the antenna. Avanti Installation Manual 2.0  ...

  • Page 17: Line Of Sight

    These details can also be obtained by inputting the Gps coordinates into the Hughes terminal, this option will be discussed later.               Avanti Installation Manual 2.0  ...
  • Page 18             CAUTION   If there are any objects, trees, buildings in line of sight, an alternative installation location will need to be found.         Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 19 Site Hardware Preparation       Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 20 The base plate often has a ruler that can be used in combination with your topographical map for determining distances and triangulating your position. The end is often shaped to form a palm grip with the Heading Arrow pointing in the direction that you are going.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 21 North, the heading arrow now shows your azimuth to your satellite. You now know where your Line of Sight lies on its azimuth.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 22 You now have GPS coordinates shown at bottom stored on your meter. To recover these scroll to the waypoints option press enter then enter again and scroll to the last entry and press enter again, these are the coordinates you stored for this site .   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 23       DANGER   No RF cables should be attached to or run within 3 inches of any mains voltage cables, this can result in dangerous voltages being introduced to the RF cable.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 24  If customer wishes cabling to be installed behind walls, in the cavity etc. This will only be undertaken if customer has previously installed a sufficient draw wire, and it is safe to do so.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...

  • Page 25: Bracket Selection And Installation

                        Long L Bracket.   Suitable for mounting south or west facing wall where the angle of the antenna will require further clearance from the wall.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 26                   If antenna has to be fitted in the grounds of property due to Line Of   Sight issues a `King Post` should be installed in concrete.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 27 5. Move bracket aside and drill other 3 holes to depth of 75mm. 6. Loosely fit the remaining 3 Rawl-bolts, check   again to make sure bracket is level, adjust if necessary then tighten as far as possible without damaging wall.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 28                         3. Fit bracket using the bolt just removed (hand tight), place a level across the bracket and mark the other two holes     Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 29 9. Slide the second bracket onto the base of the pole, hand tighten the u-bolt / universal clamp                         10. Place a magnetic level onto the pole and adjust until plumb, mark the holes   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 30    Always try to use shortest bracket possible, allowing clearance for obstacles i.e. eaves, gutter etc, as these are more stable  Use a spirit level at every step to ensure pole is plumb   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 31       Don’t fully tighten the two support braces until the weight of the antenna is on the mount, this will ensure the base sits flush and level with the ground.         Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 32 Before any digging takes place ensure that there are no mains services in the area you will be working in i.e. Electricity, gas, or water. If any of these are suspected then no work should be completed without a full survey being completed.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 33          WF125 UG cable should be used when cable is to be buried, if using this cable ensure that proper Webro WF125 `F` connectors are fitted         Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...

  • Page 34: Prodelin Model 0 .74M Antenna Assembly Spaceway / Jupiter

                The Hughes Spaceway and Jupiter 74cm antenna systems are identical in their assembly, however, there are  differences  in the two systems that mean the correct antenna must be purchased for the system that is being  deployed either the Dual IFL or the new Single IFL models. The difference between the two antennas is within the  boom arm length and design and the transceiver mounting hardware.              SPACEWAY Dual IFL         JUPITER Single IFL                                        SPACEWAY Dual IFL         JUPITER Single IFL    This next section details the assembly requirements for the Spaceway system which should also be followed for the  assembly of the Jupiter antenna. When fitting the boom arm and transceiver to the Jupiter antenna system please  refer to page 45 for further detailed instructions.    Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 35   adjustment tools.              The AZ/El canister supports the antenna and  ELEVATION SCALE secures it to the mast. The elevation scale is      used to measure the angle of antenna      elevation. The azimuth and elevation    AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT adjustment tools are used to finely adjust the  ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT azimuth and elevation of the reflector during  antenna pointing.  CANISTER     FIGURE 3   AZ/El mount assembly   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 36     Figure 6 shows the feed support arm. The feed support arm supports the radio assembly and feed horn. It attaches to the reflector bracket.       FIGURE 6   Feed support arm   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 37  Do not attempt to remove the feed horn window at any time. Be careful not to damage the feed horn window.    Do not touch the plastic film that covers the window.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 38 6. Using the tilt / skew scale set the scale to the zero mark, no skew setting is required for circular polarization, and lock down the five bolts.     FIGURE 11   Tilt scale   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 39 5. From the back of the reflector bracket, secure the four bolts with four ½-inch hex flange nuts and fully tighten     Note: Ensure that the carriage bolts are firmly seated before tightening the nuts   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 40 3. Position the feed horn support bracket above the long adapter bracket on the feed support arm as shown in Figure 14   FIGURE 14   Positioning the radio and feed horn brackets   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 41 Figure 15     CAUTION   Tighten the nut only enough to secure the radio and adapter bracket to the feed support arm. Excessive tightening of this nut can crack or crush the adapter bracket.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 42             Tighten the nut only enough to secure the radio and adapter bracket to the feed support arm. Excessive tightening of this nut can crack or crush the adapter bracket. Avanti Installation Manual 2.0  ...
  • Page 43 LHCP or RHCP by the way it leans. (See Figure 17.)     FIGURE 17   DETERMINING THE POLARIZATION SETTING Avanti Installation Manual 2.0  ...
  • Page 44   CAUTION   You must assemble the collar exactly as described above and as shown in Figure 19. Failure to do so could allow moisture to accumulate inside the TRIA, causing damage to the radio.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 45 2. Remove the dust cap from the stem of the feed horn and insert the O-ring into the groove inside the stem as shown in Figure 21.       FIGURE 21   Insert O-ring   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 46 ¼-inch Phillips head screwdriver. 7. At this point, fully tighten any hardware that is not tight, however, leave nuts that are used for pointing adjustments slightly loose or just snug.         Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 47 2. Insert two ¼-inch × 1¾-inch bolts down through the tailpiece into the feed support arm   3. Place one flat washer, lock washer, and hex nut onto each bolt and tighten to 5 ft-lb of torque       Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 48 The Transceiver for the Jupiter system is assembled as follows. 1. Take the transceiver unit and feed the lower extension mount point A, through the mount point B on the boom arm. Mount Point A Mount Point B Locating Lugs   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 49 2. Ensure that the Locating lug on the boom assembly slides under the locating lug on the transceiver. Under Locating Lugs 3. Then secure in place using the small cross head screw provided. Securing screw     4. This the transceiver mounting completed, now check that the polarization is correct.      Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 50             11.14 Setting the polarization on the Jupiter Transceiver. Setting the required polarization on the Jupiter transceiver is fairly straight forward, when the unit is  received new it will be set in RHCP so if this is correct for the beam you are working in you only need to  double check this is correct. If you are working in a beam which is LHCP then the waveguide will need to be  adjusted, to accomplish this complete the following steps.  1. Firstly look at the neck of the feed horn assembly where it meets the main body of the transceiver  and identify a). The arrow on the neck of the wave guide. b). The L and R markings on the main  body.          2. As can be seen in picture one above the arrow on the waveguide is pointing at the R mark so this is  set to RHCP. To change this to LHCP remove the four Allen studs seen above and rotate the  waveguide anti‐clockwise through 90° so the arrow points to the L symbol (See below) ensure the  sealing washer remains in place and replace and fully tighten the four Allen stubs, the unit it now  set for LHCP.          Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 51 4. Once you reach position of bracket, get comfortable on ladder and hook yourself on to rung with cows-tail.   5. Drop canister on to bracket and secure.   6. Now bring up feed support arm(s) and radio assembly and assemble in position.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...

  • Page 52: Cabling

      12.1 Cable standard     Avanti user standard cable specification; WF100 shotgun and WF125. CT125green duct grade cable can be used for Kingpost installs     1. Check the cable type, air flow cable is not acceptable for satellite broadband installations and should be replaced with foam dielectric type cable WF100.
  • Page 53  Try to avoid running near fluorescent lighting units    Lift/elevator or other electric motors and generators    Avoid other transmission sources such as two way radios and cordless phones   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 54         12.6 Securing Cables and Minimum Requirements     1. Use of 2x7mm cable clips for WF100 twin, 7mm for WF100 single, 9mm for CT125 and 5mm pin plugs.         Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 55                             2. A 1 meter service loop should be positioned at the rear of the antenna and neatly coiled without twists   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 56       FIT A GROMMET TO THE INTERNAL HOLE   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 57 Cablecon/Webro compression connectors, must be filled with silicon grease and fully torque using the f-con   torque tool and sealed with silicon tape. This joint should be assembled as in the photograph.           Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 58 F connector torque tools      12.11.2 Connector selection    Avanti recommend the use of Cablecon /Webro compression connectors only    Connectors currently in service are 5.1 for WF100 and 6.0 for WF125    No other type of connector may be used at this time  ...
  • Page 59 6. Place cable and connector into compression tool and squeeze together until the f compresses fully.                   7. Visually check the connector to ensure it is fitted properly and secure.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 60 Put a small amount of silicon grease into the rear of the connector around the neck of the center pillar, this will lubricate the cable as you push it into the connector and will also provide additional waterproofing.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 61 F compresses fully.               7. Check that the center pin of the F connector to ensure it has pushed out as pictured below, this means the connector is fitted correctly.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 62 Cablecon 5.1 and 6.0 compression   F connectors have been   fully tested for water ingress. Compression F connectors are the only connectors accepted by Avanti for use on its network. Dielectric grease must be used at all times.    ...

  • Page 63: Terminal Commissioning And Antenna Alignment

        DANGR     If the tester shows any fault with the supply, do not connect the terminal until the customer has had the fault resolved. Contact your line manager for further advice.     Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 64 RX cable.   2. All cables must be marked RX and TX with labels, using machine similar to the one shown or the Rx cable should be identified using red insulation tape.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 65 Before any installation can be completed using the AFA or AMA the software must be installed on your laptop or Android device and synchronized with the Avanti OSS system, this will ensure the job details and configuration files are available at the terminal commissioning stage. Without these details preloaded into the AFA, AMA you will not be able to complete any installation.

  • Page 66: Antenna Alignment Methods

    The terminal must not be power cycled using the din connector on the rear of the terminal, power should always be removed from the supply before inserting or removing the Din plug or damage to the terminal may result.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 67     To point the antenna you adjust azimuth and elevation while you use the Horizon HD-S2A or AMA to measure signal strength in a defined series of steps.       Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 68 Transceiver and complete alignment. Failure to follow this advice will result in damage to the Nano meter due to the higher supply voltages of the Hughes Jupiter 9600 and 9800 Terminals.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...

  • Page 69: Connection Testing And Customer Reporting

    Speed Tests are carried out so you can identify incorrect SLA, this may also help you identify any issues with the installation.     Avanti provide a dedicated speed test site for testing ping, download and upload speeds. This site can be accessed here http://speedtest.avantiplc.com This test site automatically completes the below tests and displays the results.
  • Page 70 /t – constantly ping until interrupted   B. /n 10 – Ping 10 times, change the number for more or less   /l 4096 – Increase packet size, change value to required packet, shown is 4KB packet.       Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...

  • Page 71: Useful Tools

    This real time readout is presented in both numerical and graphical format.     DU Meter or NetPerSec is personal preference both work in a similar way.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...

  • Page 72: Completing The Report With Afa And Clearing Site

    To complete the job the report section on AFA / AMA must be completed with all relevant detail required. Avanti recommend that certain photographs should be gathered whilst completing the installation, this will assist when troubleshooting in the future. See next section for details of photographic recommendations.
  • Page 73 Once the report has been completed and sent via AFA the customers site should be cleared.      All tools and ladders should be removed    Any debris should be cleaned up and disposed of in a safe manner   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...

  • Page 74: Service And Return Material Request (Rma) Process

          Before returning any suspected faulty equipment to Avanti via the RMA process the following should be checked, this should be done on site during a service visit to determine that the unit is actually at fault. Physical Inspection ...
  • Page 75 The RX should now lock, once locked click on enable TX and the TX should then range and lock. If this has resolved the problem test the connection is working and browsing is now possible.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 76 Where you have a green signal status but ranging state failed you should investigate the TX feed cable and connectors and resolve any issues, once resolved click on force range from the advanced menu this should then range the TX and ranging state should change to done.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 77 Hughes install from the AFA menu and re-commission the terminal. (There is no requirement to call Avanti TS for this part of the process as long as the same terminal is being re-installed) 3. Once 1 and 2 above have been tried you should contact Avanti technical support (+44(0)2077498105) who will carry out further testing on the NOC.
  • Page 78 As can be seen in the table above the majority of faults can be eliminated by simply using the correct equipment, ensuring connectors are correctly made up and fully tightened and the antenna is assembled correctly and fully tightened once alignment has been completed.   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 79 Rma Returns Process   The process below should be used to return any faulty equipment you have purchased from Avanti, you should ensure that all other testing has been completed before requesting RMA returns numbers. If proven faulty  Engineer believes  Avanti Testing is carried  replacement equipment  equipment is faulty is sent out to Partner ...
  • Page 80 5. Fit new ODU and recheck signal – If problem persists reconnect original ODU 6. Swap terminal and put new terminal into pointing mode 7. Check signal – if still low reconnect original terminal 8. Contact Technical Support   Avanti Installation Manual 2.0...
  • Page 81 RMA number. This form should then be printed and enclosed with the equipment for return. WHERE DO I SEND THE RMA ? AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PLC COBHAM HOUSE 20 BLACKFRIARS LANE LONDON UNITED KINGDOM...

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