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Figure 2: Top Side of Antenna ......................15 Figure 3: Multi-pin Connector Pin Numbers................... 15 Figure 4: HGA-7001 High Gain Antenna Connector Locations (positions relative to the hole in fuselage and the hole size are typical) ....................... 18 Figure 5: HGA Interfaces ........................19 ...
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This manual provides instructions for the installation of the HGA-7001 High Gain Antenna (see part numbers in Table 1). The HGA-7001 is an ARINC 781 compliant antenna which conforms to the Inmarsat SDM for an Aero-H antenna, and is approved for use with Aero-H/H+, SwiftBroadband (SBB) and Swift64 SATCOM Systems.
HGA-7001 Installation Manual 1.2 Abbreviations Attitude Direction Indicator ARINC Aeronautical Radio Inc. Beam Steering Unit Decibel DLNA Diplexer/Low Noise Amplifier Electrostatic Discharge ESDS Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Federal Aviation Administration High Gain Antenna High Power Amplifier Illustrated Parts List KEAS Knots Equivalent Air Speed...
HGA-7001 Installation Manual 1.3 Advisories WARNING: DURING TRANSMISSION, THIS ANTENNA CAN RADIATE MICROWAVE POWER IN ANY DIRECTION NOT SCREENED BY THE AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE. HIGH LEVELS OF RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION ARE CONSIDERED HARMFUL TO HEALTH. ALTHOUGH ALL COUNTRIES HAVE NOT AGREED UPON A SINGLE VALUE, THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI/IEEE C95.-1999) RECOMMENDS THAT ANY PERSON IN A...
Installation Manual 2. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 2.1 Description The HGA-7001 High Gain Antenna is an ARINC 781 compliant low-profile, electronically-steered, phased array SATCOM antenna. The antenna complies with the Inmarsat Aeronautical SDM requirements for high gain service. The antenna contains an integrated beam steering unit (BSU) and receives command information directly from the SDU.
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ARINC 429 Mark 33 Digital Information Transfer System Parts 1, 2, 3 ARINC Characteristics 741 P1-9 Aviation Satellite Communications System. ARINC Characteristics 781 Mark 3 Aviation Satellite Communications Systems, published: November 22, 2006 Repainting HGA-7001 Antenna Application Note OP 121 RTCA DO-160E: Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment...
HGA-7001 Installation Manual 2.2 Leading Particulars Table 5 lists the physical and equipment specifications for the HGA-7001. Environmental specifications are also included in this table. Table 5: Equipment Specifications (Sheet 1 of 3) Characteristic Specification ARINC CHARACTERISTICS ARINC CHARACTERISTIC 781-1, MARK 3 AVIATION SATELLITE...
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HGA-7001 Installation Manual Table 6: Equipment Specifications (Sheet 2 of 3) Characteristic Specification Magnetic effect DO-160E Category Z Power input (28V) DO-160E Category A(WF)X Voltage spike DO-160E Category A Audio frequency conducted DO-160E Category K(WF) susceptibility Induced signal susceptibility DO-160E Category CW...
(41.34” x 11.77” x 2.03”) 2.3 Equipment Description The HGA-7001 is powered with 115 V AC or 28 V DC (not qualified) aircraft power. The communications interface between the HGA-7001 and the SDU is through an ARINC 429 protocol. 2.3.1 Mechanical Description...
DLNA and the SDU interface cable. 2.3.3 System Interconnection Refer to Figure 3 and Table 8 for pin assignments of the multi-pin connector and the HGA-7001 Wiring Diagram for system interconnections. Refer to Figure 4 for a diagram of antenna connectors.
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HGA-7001 Installation Manual Table 8: Connector Pin Assignments Signal Description Number +28 VDC Aircraft DC Power 28 VDC Return Aircraft DC Power Antenna BITE A ARINC 429 from antenna Antenna BITE Shield Shield for ARINC 429 Antenna BITE B ARINC 429 from antenna...
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(5) HGA to Aircraft Power Interconnect Electrical Requirements CAUTION: THE ANTENNA WILL BE DAMAGED BY THE APPLICATION OF 115 VAC AT 50-60 HZ. THE HGA-7001 OPERATES FROM 115 VAC VARIABLE FREQUENCY (280 TO 800 Hz) OR 28 VDC ONLY – DC INPUT HAS NOT BEEN FORMALLY QUALIFIED...
HGA-7001 Installation Manual Figure 4: HGA-7001 High Gain Antenna Connector Locations (positions relative to the hole in fuselage and the hole size are typical) COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Document: 862-A0089_IM issue 1.6 Page 18 of 45...
HGA-7001 Installation Manual 2.3.4 Operation The system receives antenna status and pointing commands via an ARINC 429 interface from a SDU. The system reports antenna status, including the results of Built-In-Test (BIT) to the SDU over the same bi-directional Interface B (Figure 5).
3.2 Storage Whenever the HGA-7001 is being stored, it is advised the unit is placed inside its shipping container. The container must be stored in a dry area (< 50% RH) while the temperature must not exceed –55 °C (–67 °F) or +85 °C (+185 °F).
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Installation Manual 4. UNPACKING 4.1 Introduction This section provides information on the unpacking of the HGA-7001 from its shipping container. Prior to unpacking the unit, pre-unpacking checks should be performed. 4.2 General Verify the following during unpacking of the unit: There is no obvious structural damage to the shipping container.
THROUGHOUT THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. 5.2 Mounting Location and General Considerations The HGA-7001 must be mounted on the top of the fuselage with a clear view of the sky. The installation must provide adaptation of the flat underside of the HGA-7001 to the fuselage.
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Lightning Strike The HGA-7001 is rated for use in Zone 2A – swept strike zone. (Refer to paragraph 2.2). RF Blockage Aircraft surfaces that interrupt the direct line of sight between the antenna and satellite will cause a variable amount of blockage of the antenna RF beam.
Figure 10: RF Blockage Caused By Aircraft Wing Co-location with other Antennas The HGA-7001 conforms to the recommended RTCA/DO-160E Radiated Emission requirements with margin. However, transmission from any Inmarsat-based SATCOM system may still affect the operation of other RF systems in particular cases.
Engines and APU Inlets The HGA-7001 must be positioned out of the zone of influence of the engines and APU inlets. This must be verified by the installer.
OP-121 REPAINTING HGA-7001 ANTENNA. 5.5 Sealing The HGA-7001 is a breathing design and therefore no special precautions need to be taken for sealing of the antenna itself. The installer must take suitable precautions to prevent water from becoming trapped between the HGA-7001 and the aircraft fuselage, as this may result in corrosion.
HGA-7001 Installation Manual Grounding via the recessed grounding screw holes shown in Figure 11. The thread is #8-32 UNC, with 7 mm (0.27”) full depth. Grounding of the mounting/adaptor plate to the fuselage via earth straps. Figure 11: Grounding Screw Holes, Ground Stud and Bonding Points 5.7 Passive Intermodulation (PIM)
Ensure that the mounting surfaces on both the antenna and adaptor/mounting plate are clean and free from any foreign matter. Align the HGA-7001 with the mounting holes. CAUTION: AVOID SLIDING THE ANTENNA ON THE MOUNTING/ADAPTOR PLATE SINCE IT MAY DAMAGE THE BOTTOM O-RINGS AND PAINT SURFACES.
HGA-7001 Installation Manual Figure 12: Cables Connected Install the lanyard assembly [IPL 19-1] by threading the cord through the slots provided in the mounting plate (Refer to Figure 13). Thread the hook through the loop and pull gently to secure.
HGA-7001 Installation Manual Figure 13: Fitting the Lanyard (11) Make sure both mating surfaces of the Radome and Tail Cap are clean and free of any remaining cured sealant. (12) Slide the Tail Cap into position until it engages the Tail Cap retainers (Refer to Figure 12 and Figure 14).
HGA-7001 Installation Manual Figure 15: Fitting of Tail Cap Screws CAUTION: THE JOINT SEALING DESCRIBED BELOW FORMS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE LIGHTNING PROTECTION OF THE ANTENNA AND SHOULD THEREFORE NOT BE OMITTED. (14) Use a syringe to apply a bead of a quick cure, non-acidic RTV silicone sealant to the gap between the antenna and the Tail Cap (Alternatively, a non-curing Mastic-type sealant may be used).
HGA-7001 Installation Manual 5.8.3 Removal Procedure Use a Phillips #2 screw driver to loosen and remove the 8-32 UNC Tail Cap screws [IPL 18- 30]. Slide the Tail Cap open (refer to Figure 17) and remove by unclipping the lanyard. Loosen the RF Interface (TNC) and Control and Data Interface (MIL) connectors.
Continued Airworthiness for the installation. The inspection interval is equal to the Mandatory Periodic Inspection interval for the aircraft type on which it is fitted. 6.2 Faulty Units The HGA-7001 is considered a LRU and faulty units must be returned to the Supplier. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Document: 862-A0089_IM issue 1.6...
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7. SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT 7.1 Introduction This section provides a table with all the tools, fixtures and equipment required to perform the installation of the HGA-7001. It does not reference tools considered to be part of the average workshop tool inventory.
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NOTE: The parts referred to in this Illustrated Parts List are for a WHITE antenna. For any other colour antenna, please contact the Supplier. This section provides illustrations which identify the critical areas and parts of the HGA-7001 that need to be considered during the mounting process.
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HGA-7001 Installation Manual This column shows the figure and item number for each part. The figure number is shown once in the header row. Each part is identified by an item number. A part that is not illustrated will have a dash (-) before the item number.
HGA-7001 Installation Manual EFF CODE This column is used to show limited interchangeability only. It identifies different configurations in each figure and shows how parts relate to item 1 (or an alpha variant of item 1) in that figure only. A code letter A through Z (but not I and O) identifies each configuration, with A representing a part that is not interchangeable and a Z referring to a part that is interchangeable with minimal restrictions.