Pointing The Antenna; Prerequisites - Hughes HughesNet Ka-band Pointing Manual

Prerequisites

Pointing the antenna

This chapter explains the antenna pointing process, and the roles
that the LUI, the DAPT, and the squinter play in this process. This
chapter contains the following sections:
• Prerequisites on page 7
• Entering installation parameters on page 8
• Coarse pointing on page 13
• Fine pointing on page 17
• Pointing validation on page 25
• Troubleshooting on page 30
Before pointing the antenna, you must perform the following
steps:
1. Assemble and install the antenna at the chosen ODU location
following the procedures outlined in the installation guide for
the specific antenna model being installed.
2. Install the IDU following the procedures outlined in the
installation guide for the specific satellite modem being
installed.
3. Run the intra-facility link (IFL) cable between the SAT OUT
connector on the IDU and the IFL connector on the antenna
radio. For a list of approved cables for the IFL between the
antenna and the satellite modem, see the Hughes FSB, IFL
Cable, Approved List (with lengths) for SPACEWAY
Domestic Installations (FSB 080111_01A). The FSB lists
the maximum cable length for each approved cable type for
all relevant radio types.
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 • Pointing the antenna
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