Summary of Contents for COBHAM 3.8m Offset Antenna
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3.8m Offset Antenna Receive only and Transmit / Receive The most important thing we build is trust For further information please contact: Cobham SATCOM land Systems Patriot Products 704 North Clark Street Albion, Michigan 49224 USA Tel: (01) 517 629 5990...
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PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. In no event shall COBHAM SATCOM Patriot products be liable for damages in an amount greater than the purchase price of the equipment. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
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(20 mph) can undergo forces of 269 N (60 lbs.). Be prepared to safely handle these forces at un- expected moments. Do not attempt to assemble, move or mount dish on windy days or serious, even fatal accidents may occur. COBHAM SATCOM Patriot antenna product is not responsible or liable for damage or injury resulting from antenna installations.
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PG11 ANGLE,3.8M 32” BACK SUPPORT 238220 PG11 ASSY,3.8M OFFSET 65” BACK SUPPORT L 238224 PG11 ASSY,3.8M OFFSET 65” BACK SUPPORT R 238225 PG11 ANGLE,3.8M OFFSET 90” BACK SUPPORT 238223 PREBAG,3.8M.OFFSET REFLECTOR HWD. 3HP38011 PAINT, OFF WHITE TOUCH UP, 8 OZ. 4M9055 www.cobham.com/patriot...
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(for drilling cement anchor holes) Reference Drawing Refer to Parts and Hardware list on page 5 for part descriptions. This figure is an overall assembled an- tenna and can assist the installer with locating parts and understanding the relationship between compo- nents. www.cobham.com/patriot...
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See Appendix C for Motorized Mount Assembly Kit Option. Cement ASSY,3.8M OFFSET Anchor MAST STRUT Hardware (pt# 238307) PLATE, KP BASE (pt# 245000-204) Base Reinforce- ment Plates (4) Area to be marked see Pg.16 for approximent location for anchor placement www.cobham.com/patriot...
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4. Tighten all hardware once proper AZ angle has been set. AZ LOCK DOWN ROD (pt# 238303) OFFSET AZ LOCK DOWN ASSEMBLY (PT# 238304) LOCKDOWN PLATE (pt# 238304-04) NOTE: All hardware mentioned above can be found in hardware bag www.cobham.com/patriot...
For Motorized Mount Option- See Appendix C 4. Tighten all hardware at this time. HUB ASSEMBLY (238214) 3.8M OFFSET KP ELEV.PIVOT BLOCK (pt# 238003) 3.8M OFFSET KP ELEV.ROD (pt#238302) NOTE: All hardware mentioned above can be found in hardware bag #3HP38013. www.cobham.com/patriot...
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Feed Plate Assembly Install 1. Install 3.8M OFFSET FEED PLATE ASSEMBLY (pt# 238996) using (4) 3/8nc x 3.00” bolts, washers and nuts. This hole, closest to the edge, up. NOTE: All hardware mentioned above can be found in hardware bag #3HP38016. www.cobham.com/patriot...
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All hardware can be found in bag #3HP38011 Apply wax here to aid in sliding radial beams in to hub Apply wax here to aid in sliding radial beams in to hub ANGLE,3.8M OFFSET HUB (238214-12) RADIAL BEAM ASSEMBLY www.cobham.com/patriot...
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ANGLE,3.8M 32” BACK SUPPORT SUPPORT 238220 ANGLE,3.8M 32” BACK 238220 SUPPORT ANGLE,3.8M 32” BACK SUPPORT NOTE: All hardware mentioned above can be found in hardware bag #3HP38011-03 238223 238223 ASSY,3.8M OFFSET 90” ASSY,3.8M OFFSET 90” BACK SUPPORT BACK SUPPORT www.cobham.com/patriot...
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Left and right orentation are as you are standing BEHIND the reflector assembly. The above drawing is pictured as you are standing INFRONT of the reflector assembly. Left and right designated panels are NOT interchangeable. All above mentioned hardware can be found in hardware bag 3HP38011-01 www.cobham.com/patriot...
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2. When all panel, kurffing and hardware is in place tighten all panel and back structure angle bolts starting near the hub and working outward. ASSEM, CURFING 46.79” “A” (238911) ASSEM, CURFING 42.68” “B” (238910) ASSEM, CURFING 57.00” “C” (238912) www.cobham.com/patriot...
90 deg. apart.Note that changes may be necessary to the resolution and video bandwidth to bring the signal above the noise floor. Note the angle of optimum cross pol null. Rotate the feed back exactly 90 degrees and tighten the feed clamp. www.cobham.com/patriot...
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238310 3. Mount the Azimuth GearDrive to the KingPost Mast assembly using 4- 3/8x1-1/2” bolts and washers. 4. Assemble the keyed drive sprocket, key and guide bushing to the drive shapft as shown. Leave loose to adjust height later. www.cobham.com/patriot...
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Using 4- 5/8x4” bolts, 2 washers, and nylok nuts assemble the Idler plate as shown. 10. Adjust the chain tension purposely leaving a small amount of slack. Each adjuster bolt and chain tensioner block should have an equal gap to one another. Idler gear 238311 (2) www.cobham.com/patriot...
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NOTE: The Azimuth range of motion can be adjusted to any desired range within its’ 180deg capability. Just be certain to trip the switch before the Yoke bumps the Mast assembly. Trip Blocks, 238239 (4) 14. Connect the wiring per instrucitons of the selected controller unit. Approx. Range of Motion www.cobham.com/patriot...
Refer to controller maintenance manual for further options Low signal strength Check pointing of antenna and re-peak as required if mis-pointed Check feed assy for damage or water ingress Check waveguide for damage or water ingress Check cables for damage or poor connections www.cobham.com/patriot...
Survival = 3in./hr 1 in. Radial -or- 1/2 in. + 60 m.p.h. wind ANTENNA SYSTEMS 704 North Clark Street Albion, MI 49224 USA Cobham SATCOM Land Systems Patriot Antenna Products Tel: (517)629-5990 Fax: (517)629-6690 704 North Clark Street E-mail: info@sepatriot.com Albion, Michigan 49224 USA Web site: www.sepatriot.com...
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