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Page 1: Assembly Instructions
Assembly Instructions 8000352-03 Type 180 Antenna System 1.8 Meter Reflector with Az/El Cap Mount Printed in U.S.A. Telephone: +1-919-934-9711 Skyware Global 1315 Industrial Park Drive 05/13 8000352-03 Rev D EC-01728 Smithfield, NC 27577 Internet: www.skywareglobal.com... -
Page 2: Manual Revision History
TWELVE (12) MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Seller warrants that all Skyware Global manufactured VSAT products are transferred rightfully and with good title; that they are free from any lawful security interest or other lien or encumbrance unknown to Buyer. Seller also warrants that for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment from Seller’s factory, all its VSAT products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship which arise... -
Page 3: Unpacking And Inspection
INTRODUCTION This manual covers the assembly and installation of the Skyware Global 1.8 m SMC offset antenna system. Read this manual thoroughly before beginning assembly. For best results in the assembly process, perform each step in the same sequence as listed in this manual. -
Page 4: Site Selection
INTRODUCTION Recommendations for Site Selection, Assembly Tools Required for assembly, a Pre-installation Checklist and a hardware sorter have been included in this section to help you prepare for installing the 1.8m Offset Antenna System. Read this section to insure optimum antenna performance and to make the assembly and installation process as efficient as possible by having the tools and materials at hand. - Page 5 GROUND POLE INSTALLATION Soil conditions vary and you should consult with a local professional engineer for modifications, if any, to suit local soil conditions and code requirements. Designs based on allowable vertical soil bearing pressure of 2000 psf and 125 mph wind velocity. Minimum compressive Strength of concrete shall be 2500 psi at 28 days.
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Page 6: Assembly And Installation
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION NOTE: 10mm tools fit M6 hardware. Recommendations for Site Selection, Assembly Tools Required for Assembly, NOTE: 10mm tools fit M6 hardware. Recommendations for Site Selection, Assembly Tools Required for Assembly, a a Pre-Installation Checklist and a Hardware Sorter are provided in this manual for your convenience. Pre-Installation Checklist and a Hardware Sorter are provided in this manual for your convenience. - Page 7 FEED & FEED LEGS INSTALLATION Insert bottom feed leg (33) into junction block (29) until Refer to Manufacturer’s Instructions packed with feed to as- lance on leg is engaged. semble and install feed assembly. Insert opposite side feed leg (30) into junction block (29) Insert bottom feed leg (33) into clamp (39) and align hole in and secure with M6 x 30mm hex bolt and flat washer (31 feed leg with alignment pin inside clamp.
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Page 8: Antenna Alignment Procedure
ASSEMBLY ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Alignment with the satellite is obtained by setting polarization, Alignment with the satellite is obtained by setting polarization, ele- ALIGN THIS EDGE ELEVATION ADJUSTING elevation, and azimuth. Charts 1, 2 and 3 are to determine the WITH SCALE FOR vation and azimuth. - Page 9 GROUNDING GROUNDING GROUNDING ALL INSTALLATIONS TO CONFORM TO ALL INSTALLATIONS TO CONFORM TO THE LATEST ISSUE OF THE THE LATEST ISSUE OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. Ground pole, antenna mount assembly and feed cables must be grounded in accordance with current National Elec Ground pole, antenna mount assembly and feed cables must be grounded in accordance with current National Electric Code Code and local electric codes to protect from surges due to nearby lightning strikes.
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Page 10: Polarization Chart
POLARIZATION CHART Polarization Chart Sign Values (+ or -) Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere Antenna Site West of Satellite Longitude Antenna Site East of Satellite Longitude Antenna Feed FEED ROTATION (Facing Antenna) For + Polarization Rotate Counter Clockwise For - Polarization Rotate Clockwise EARTH STATION LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR... -
Page 11: Elevation Chart
ELEVATION CHART Use of Elevation Chart Determine = the difference between your site longitude and the satellite longitude. Find you latitude on horizontal axis. Follow your latitude up until you intersect the curve for your Read Elevation value on vertical axis. - Page 12 ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE AZIMUTH CHART EARTH STATION ANTENNA AZIMUTH IN DEGREES EARTH STATION ANTENNA AZIMUTH IN DEGREES...
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Page 13: Parts And Hardware
PARTS & HARDWARE PARTS AND HARDWARE FIG. 3.0 - AZ/EL CAP DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. HEX HD BOLT, M12 x 25mm RD HD SQ NK BOLT, M12 x 100mm, GALV. LOCK WASHER, M12 LABEL, ELEVATION HEX HD BOLT, M12 x 30mm HEX NUT, 1/2”... - Page 14 PARTS & HARDWARE...
- Page 16 APPENDIX B 1.8m ANTENNA SURVIVAL WINDLOADS AT 125 MPH VELOCITY FIG. 4.0 ELEVATION FORCE MOMENTS DEGREES (POUNDS)* (FOOT-POUNDS)** MECH. BEAM 1824 1073 8,436 1726 -365 1035 7,983 1677 -710 7,756 1519 -1008 7,025 1337 -1215 6,184 1166 -1337 5,393 -1398 4,496 -1082 3,372...
- Page 17 PERIODIC INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE To ensure peak performance of the antenna system and to maintain validity of the warranty, the user should perform a periodic inspection every 6 months or following any severe weather event, As a minimum the following items should be inspected.
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