90cm ka-band antenna system with factory assembled az/el mount (14 pages)
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March 2018 Revision A ASSEMBLY MANUAL 8001129-01 1.2M 122H/123H KU ANTENNA SYSTEM For all 122H/123H Antennas with Factory Assembled Az/El Mount ORIGINAL RELEASE EC-02806 MAR 2018 R. Thompson REV. DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED...
Global Skyware 1.2M 122H/123H KU Antenna ASSEMBLY MANUAL 1.2M 122H/123H KU ANTENNA SYSTEM TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE GENERAL INFORMATION PARTS LIST TOOLS REQUIRED ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE GROUNDING PROCEDURE CHARTS POLARIZATION CHART ELEVATION CHART...
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PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION 1.2M REFLECTOR YOKE ASSEMBLY ITEM DESCRIPTION ELEVATION ROD BOLT - M10 X 35 MOUNT HARDWARE KIT SET SCREW - M8 X 30 BACKFRAME ASSEMBLY NUT - M12 FEED SUPPORT ARM ASSEMBLY NUT - HEX M8 X 1.25 BRACKET, HW XPC WASHER, FLAT - M10 BOOM SUPPORT PLATE...
2.0 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION YOKE ASSEMBLY CAP ‘X’ GROUND POLE 1. Unscrew locking screws ‘X’. Assemble yoke cap as- sembly over ground pole and tighten 6x screws ‘X’ onto ground pole, do not tighten fully at this time DRIVE SCREW 90°...
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2.0 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION BACKFRAME ASSEMBLY M8x30 SCREW, SPRING WASHER AND PLAIN WASHER AND NUT - ‘W’ M10x30 BOLTS YOKE ASSEMBLY SPRING WASHER AND PLAIN WASHERS M12 NUTS - ‘Z’ 3. Assemble the backframe assembly to the yoke assembly 4. Assemble the elevation rod as shown using Qty 1 of M8x30 using Qty 4 of M10x30 bolts,spring washers and plain washers.
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2.0 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION TRANSCEIVER SUPPORT BRACKET KA OR KU BACKFRAME FEED SUPPORT ARM M8x30 SCREWS, SPRING WASHERS & PLAIN WASHERS BOOM SUPPORT PLATE 7. Assemble the feed support arm to the backframe using the Qty 2 of boom support plates. Note: Orientation “UP” arrow on Boom Support Plate, Qty 8 of M8x30 Screws, spring washers and plain washers (Hardware Kit 7580678), also assemble the transceiver support bracket to the feed support arm using Qty 4 of M8x30...
2.1 ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE SATELLITE ALLIGNMENT Alignment with the satellite is obtained by setting polarization, elevation, and azimuth. Charts are provided in this manual to deter- mine the values for your earth station antenna site.“ΔL” is the difference between the earth station antenna site longitude and the satellite longitude.
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Example Depicts Azimuth Heading To 171˚ (Azimuth ± Magnetic Deviation) *HEX HEAD FOR 123H, SQ. HEAD W/ JAM NUT FOR 122H Elevation and Azimuth Fine Tuning Loosen Qty. 2 off azimuth lockdown nuts ‘L’ and azimuth lockdown nut ‘Lt’. Torque azimuth lockdown nut ‘Lt’ to 6lbft (8Nm).
2.2 GROUNDING PROCEDURE INSTALLATION POLE MOUNT Note: Grounding wire and hardware are not supplied for pole mount, trimast wall mount or non penetrating roof mount. Installa- tion mount and associated hardware are not supplied. A grounding screw is provided on the azel as indicated. Ground Wire with Ring Clip 1/4”...
3.0 POLARIZATION CHART Polarization Chart Sign Values (+ or -) Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere Antenna Site West of Satellite Longitude Antenna Site East of Satellite Longitude ° Feed Antenna FEED ROTATION (Facing Antenna) For + Polarization Rotate Counter Clockwise For - Polarization Rotate Clockwise EARTH STATION LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR...
3.1 ELEVATION CHART Use of Elevation Chart (1) Determine = the difference between your site longitude and the satellite longitude. (2) Find your latitude on horizontal axis. (3) Follow your latitude up until you intersect the curve for your . (4) Read Elevation value on vertical axis.
32 km/h (20 mph) can undergo forces of 269 N (60 lb). AT UNEXPECTED MOMENTS. ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, MOVE OR MOUNT A DISH ON WINDY DAYS COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. Global Skyware is not responsible or liable for damage or injury resulting from antenna installations. WARNING: Antennas improperly installed or installed to an inadequate structure are very susceptible to wind damage.
4.2 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.
VERY SMALL APERTURE TERMINAL (VSAT) PRODUCTS TWELVE (12) MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Seller warrants that all Global Skyware 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.
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