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ViaSat 8010 Series Site Preparation Manual

7-meter earth station antenna site preparation 110 and 180 azimuth mounts
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Series 8010
7-Meter Earth Station
Antenna Site Preparation
110° and 180° Azimuth Mounts
Site Preparation Manual
Manual Part No. 42S045D
March 2003

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  • Page 1 Series 8010 7-Meter Earth Station Antenna Site Preparation 110° and 180° Azimuth Mounts Site Preparation Manual Manual Part No. 42S045D March 2003...
  • Page 2 ViaSat, Inc. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. ViaSat, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document and does not warranty any specific application. Any product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................iii List of Tables ......................v Safety Summary ....................vi General Information ................... 1-1 Introduction to Manual ..................1-1 Site Selection ......................1-1 1.2.1 Mechanical Clearance .....................1-1 1.2.2 Boresight Clearance ....................1-1 1.2.3 Absence of Signal Interference ................1-1 Foundation Design and Construction..............1-2 1.3.1...

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    Table of Contents Antenna Considerations..................3-1 Foundation Design Considerations ..............3-1 Foundation Construction ..................3-2 42S045D...

  • Page 5: List Of Tables

    Table of Contents LIST OF TABLES Table 1-1. Power Requirements ......................1-3 Table 1-2. Circuit Breaker Requirements ....................1-4 42S045D...

  • Page 6: Safety Summary

    Safety Summary SAFETY SUMMARY Notice Any service, adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be performed only by authorized technical service personnel. Prior to installation and use of this product review all safety markings and instructions. When safety precautions or important information is presented in this manual, the information will normally be presented just prior to the point where the hazard is likely to be encountered.

  • Page 7: General Information

    Chapter 1 - General Information Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction to Manual This manual contains information needed to properly locate and install the foundation for the 7-meter (7M) earth station antenna (110° and 180° travel). Chapter 1 provides general information and provides antenna site selection criteria for the 110°...

  • Page 8: Foundation Design And Construction

    ViaSat does not represent, nor recommend, that any particular design or size of foundation is appropriate for any particular locality or installation.

  • Page 9: Power Requirements

    1.3.2 Power Requirements The power requirements will vary depending upon the options purchased with the 7-meter antenna. For motorized antenna mounts, ViaSat provides an internal main breaker/disconnect in the Model 8861 and 8862 Outdoor Control Units. The service and breaker supplying power to the Outdoor...

  • Page 10: Electrical Grounding

    Chapter 1 - General Information Table 1-1. Power Requirements Circuit breaker selection should take into consideration that motor starting amp surge may be as high as 6 times the full load running current. The combined azimuth and elevation connections must be completed by an electrical contractor and must meet all state and local electrical codes De-Ice System Full Reflector Power...

  • Page 11: Loads And Deflections

    Chapter 1 - General Information [10.2 cm] diameter with at least a 36 inch [91.5 cm] bend radius. Refer to the individual foundation sections of the manual for specific recommendations of conduit placement. 1.3.6 Loads and Deflections The pointing accuracy of the installed antenna is determined by the stiffness of the antenna and the foundation.
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  • Page 23: Foundation Installation (110° Mount)

    It is imperative that competent engineering assistance be engaged to assure that the foundation is properly designed for the local site conditions and building codes. ViaSat, Inc. does not imply or warrant that the foundation design shown is appropriate for any particular locality or site condition.

  • Page 24: Foundation Construction

    Chapter 2 - Foundation Installation (110° Mount) NOTE Refer to additional pad requirements necessary to support the optional Model 8862 Controller. Refer to drawing 263383. The foundation plan given in drawing 263383 presents a typical pad foundation design and conduit placement. If a special foundation design or load frame is required, a qualified structural engineer who is familiar with local structural codes should be employed.
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  • Page 35: Foundation Installation (180° Mount)

    Chapter 3 - Foundation Installation (180° Mount) Chapter 3 Foundation Installation (180° Mount) General The pointing accuracy of the installed antenna is determined by the stiffness of the mount, the reflector, and the foundation. Therefore, antenna foundation preparation is an essential part of antenna installation. Antenna Considerations The foundation heading is critical to the performance of the motorized antenna and the non-motorized antenna.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 - Foundation Installation (180° Mount) NOTE Refer to additional pad requirements necessary to support the optional Model 8862 Controller. Refer to drawing 475796. Drawing 475796 presents a typical pad foundation design and conduit placement. If a special foundation design or load frame is required, a qualified structural engineer who is familiar with local structural codes should be employed.
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