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- Page 1 4096-224 REVISION J August 04, 2020 ASSEMBLY MANUAL 1.8 METER SERIES 1184 ANTENNA SYSTEM SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1700 Cable Drive NE Conover, NC 28613 USA t +1 704-462-7330 f +1 704-462-7380 www.cpii.com...
- Page 2 4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 1.8 METER SERIES 1184 ANTENNA SYSTEM Updated to CPI format. 08/04/20 R.F. Add Conover Address 4/19/16 Revised Tool/Torque Table 5/13/09 Revise Logo 4/16/09 Revised Address 1/10/02 Revise HDWE list page 9...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 1.8M SERIES 1184 ANTENNA SYSTEM TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction Unpacking And Inspection Freight Damage Missing Or Damaged Material Suggested Tool List Mechanical Alignment Tools Suggested Mast & Foundation... - Page 4 4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184...
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Page 5: General Information
This manual describes the assembly and installation of CPI's 1.8M Rx/Tx offset antenna system with an Az/El mount (series number 1184). The CPI 1.8M is a rugged, reliable antenna system, which will operate in the 10.70 to 12.75 and 13.75 to 14.50 GHz frequency bands for Ku-Band systems and 3.4 to 4.2 and 5.80 to... -
Page 6: Suggested Tool List
4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 Suggested Tool List The following tools are suggested for the antenna installation. HARDWARE SIZE SAE WRENCH METRIC WRENCH MAXIMUM REC. SIZE SIZE TORQUE 5/16” 7 mm FLATTEN #10 SCREW LOCK WASHERS 5/16"... -
Page 7: Suggested Mast & Foundation
Minimum depth as shown or extend to local frost line. Foundation meets the design requirements as set forth by the uniform building code. (1982 edition) (CPI DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT ANY PARTICULAR DESIGN OR SIZE OF FOUNDATION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ANY LOCALITY OR EARTH STATION INSTALLATION.) - Page 8 4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 SECTION II ANTENNA ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST - 1.8M ANTENNA ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION VARIES 1.8M REFLECTOR 0181-276 AZ/EL POSITIONER ASSEMBLY 0181-246 REFLECTOR SUPPORT TUBE 0211-417 REFLECTOR CROSS ARMS 0159-220 #10 SPACER...
- Page 9 4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 PARTS LIST - CONTINUED ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 3 / 8” x 4.5” HEX BOLT 8032-036 3 / 8” x 5.0” HEX BOLT 8032-040 3 / 8” HEX NUT 8102-007 3 / 8” LOCK WASHER 8202-042 3 / 8”...
- Page 10 4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 CAUTION: During the assembly procedure, the sequence of instructions must be followed. DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY HARDWARE UNTIL INSTRUCTED. Assembly Overview STEP 1: A). Remove azimuth rod from positioner assembly. B). Set azimuth rod and related hardware aside.
- Page 11 4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 To Satellite (within +/- 10 STEP 3: A). Place positioner assembly onto mast pipe. B). Orient the positioner assembly approximately towards the center of Positioner the satellite orbital arc to within +/- 10 Assembly as shown.
- Page 12 4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 1 / 2” Hardware STEP 6: A). Rotate azimuth rod or the positioner so Positioner that the hole in the azimuth rod and the hole in the tab on the side of the positioner are lined up.
- Page 13 4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 STEP 9: A). Loosen 1 / 2” nuts on elevation rod to allow movement of the elevation block. B). Slide elevation block down the Elevation Rod 1 / 2” Nuts elevation rod and position the block in...
- Page 14 4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 STEP 12: A). Remove (2) #10 screws and washers from positioner assembly tab. [ 7 ] B). Attach elevation pointer (item 7) to tab # 10 as shown with # 10 hardware.
- Page 15 4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 Top of Reflector STEP 14: A). Locate the top of the reflector and insert (2) 5” bolts ( item 13 ) thru top two inner most holes on face of reflector as shown.
- Page 16 4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 SECTION III FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY These instructions are intended as a general reference for feed support assembly. If your antenna system has specific feed or feed support installation instructions, please refer to them at this time.
- Page 17 4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 CAUTION: During the assembly procedure, the sequence of instructions must be followed. Do Not Tighten Any Hardware Until Instructed. Refer to the feed support parts list and the steps shown below.
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Page 18: Feed Support
4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 STEP 3: A). Attach feed support to the bottom of the reflector with ( items 3, 6, 7 ) and (2) of ( item 5 ). See Detail C. B). Connect the feed rods to the end of... -
Page 19: Feed Support Installation
4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 DETAIL A [ 3,5 ] Feed Rod [ 5, 6, 7 ] Reflector DETAIL B Feed Support Tube Feed Support Brackets [ 5, 6, 7 ] [ 5, 6, 7 ]... -
Page 20: Antenna Pointing
ANTENNA POINTING Alignment To Satellite CPI's 1.8 meter Az/El mount requires that the antenna be aligned to the satellite orbital arc initially by a trained installer, after which, any future repointing to a second satellite can be accomplished quickly and easily by anyone with a minimum of tools and instruction. - Page 21 4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 Loosen the 3/4" nuts on the elevation adjustment rod, place inclinometer on the angled reflector support tube, raise or lower the antenna to the new elevation. Snug the 3/4" elevation nuts at this time.
- Page 22 4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 Elevation Adjustment Azimuth Adjustment Inclinometer FIGURE 4...
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Page 23: Maintenance
Check for corrosion - on the reflector structure and mount. Reflector CPI's reflector does not require any maintenance. The composite construction of the reflector is virtually impervious to any damages that could be caused by weather or other atmospheric conditions. -
Page 24: Mount And Reflector Support
4096-224 CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 1.8M SERIES 1184 Mount And Reflector Support Structure The mount and reflector support structure supplied with this antenna is of steel construction and has a hot-dipped galvanized finish. If inspection shows any signs of structural failure, the mount members that are damaged should be repaired or replaced.