KRATOS ES56-1 Assembly, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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5.6m Earth Station Antenna

Assembly, Installation, Operations, &

Maintenance Manual

Document# OM56 – Revision L

Kratos Antenna Solutions Corporation

3801 E. Plano Parkway Suite 200

Plano, TX 75074

USA

www.KratosDefense.com

Tel: 214-291-7654

Fax: 214-291-7655

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Page 1 5.6m Earth Station Antenna Assembly, Installation, Operations, & Maintenance Manual Document# OM56 – Revision L Kratos Antenna Solutions Corporation Kratos Antenna Solutions Corporation 3801 E. Plano Parkway Suite 200 Plano, TX 75074 www.KratosDefense.com Tel: 214-291-7654 Fax: 214-291-7655...
Page 2 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. reserves the right to change details in this publication without notice. Trademark Notices Any and all products and companies named herein are the trademarks of their respective creators and/or owners.
Page 3 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION: How to Use This Manual Purpose & Overview I.II Description I.III Miscellaneous Notices I.IV Warning Symbols Safety Terms Summary I.VI Summary of Safety Precautions I.VII Things to Never Do I.VIII Parts Verification 1.0 Recommended Tools & Foundation Preparation 1.1 Recommended Tools 1.2 A-325 Tensioning Procedure 1.3 Foundation Preparation...
Page 4 APPENDIX: Equipment Issues & Technical Support List of Figures Figure 1-1a: Bolts Shorter than 4 Diameters Figure 1-1b: Bolts Longer than 4 Diameters Figure 1-2: Scraping Foundation Pads Figure 3-1: Pure Noise Signal on Spectrum Analyzer Figure 3-2: Minimum Transponder Signal on Spectrum Analyzer Figure 3-3: Antenna Radiation Pattern Topographical Diagram w/ Plan View Figure 3-4: Polarization at 45 Degrees from Optimum Setting Figure 3-5: Maximizing Odd Transponders...
Page 5 The installation, operation, and maintenance of the 5.6m Earth Station Antenna require qualified and experienced personnel. Kratos installation, operation, and maintenance instructions are illustrated for such personnel. Additionally, the antenna should be inspected by qualified personnel to verify proper installation, maintenance, and condition of equipment as described in Preventive Maintenance.
Page 6 NGC Unit. Please note that if you see an option that you do not have but would like to purchase, please contact Kratos. I.IV Warning Symbols Various components of this System may display safety symbols.
Page 7 The following safety symbols and terms may be used in this manual: Les symbols et les termes suivants de sûreté peuvant être employés en ce manuel: WARNING!/CAUTION! Statements identify conditions & practices that could result in injury or loss of life. AVERTISSEMENT! Les rapports d’avertissement identifient les conditions ou les pratiques qui pourraient avoir comme conséquence les dommages ou la perte de la vie.
Page 8 • NEVER ignore warning symbols or fail to read safety signs • NEVER skip steps in a sequence, unless specifically instructed to do so by the manual, software, and/or authorized Kratos Tech Support Personnel. Aside from risking harm to yourself, you risk doing permanent damage to the equipment •...
Page 9 Kratos supplies all appropriate hardware/parts required for installation of the 5.6m ESA. All tools needed for the installation process, however, should be provided by the installation crew. Kratos recommends the following tools, as shown in Table 1.1, be used for a proper installation of the 5.6m. Table 1.1: Recommended Tools...
Page 10 1.2 A-325 Tensioning Procedure Throughout the installation instructions set forth in this manual, there will be references to the A-325 hardware tensioning procedure. A-325 hardware must be properly tensioned to avoid slippage between bolted surfaces under high loads. Slippage can cause the corresponding assembly to move or slip, resulting in antenna misalignment.
Page 11 Before beginning the installation process on the ground mount assembly, ensure that the foundation has been prepared. Foundation specifications are provided by Kratos and may be used as a reference by civil engineering personnel when preparing the foundation for local soil conditions. These specifications are available before the shipment arrives by contacting the Customer Service Center or your Account Manager.
Page 12 Refer to the drawings, instructions, and schematics for the specific system being installed, per the information provided in Table 1.2. 2.1 Assembly Sequence & Helpful Tips Kratos recommends following these helpful tips regarding the sequence of assembly: Always use the correct provided hardware and use the appropriate sequence for tightening/torque, as per •...
Page 13 2.2 General Subreflector Alignment Guidelines The primary goal of Subreflector alignment is for the Subreflector to be properly centered and for the height to be adjusted to the correct focal length for the antenna. Keep the following guidelines in mind during Subreflector alignment: A tape measure is generally used in order to center the Subreflector •...
Page 14 These procedures provide details on how to correctly position the antenna on a desired satellite. NOTE: If intending to use a Kratos NGC Indoor Unit (NGC-IDU) or NGC Outdoor Unit (NGC-ODU) in order to control antenna, it is best to refer to the appropriate manuals of the NGC Documentation Package received with that unit.
Page 15 Step 2 of 9: With the antenna positioned in Azimuth, with the transponder signal maximized, follow the same procedure as in Step 1, only this time using the Elevation direction (scanning up-and-down). Once again, do this until the transponder signal has been maximized. Step 3 of 9: Repeat this procedure, alternating between the Azimuth and Elevation excursions of the antenna, until you have peaked the antenna transponder amplitude.
Page 16 NOTE: it is more accurate and visually simple to minimize alternate set of transponder signals rather than maximizing the transponder of interest. Figure 3-4: Polarization at 45 Degrees from Optimum Setting Step 9 of 9: With all 24 transponder signals of approximately equal amplitude appearing on the Spectrum Analyzer screen, determine the specific antenna system and satellite parameters.
Page 17 3.2 Subreflector Adjustment After the satellite has been acquired and testing has taken place with the Spectrum Analyzer, the subreflector may need to be adjusted to maximize optimum performance of your antenna. The following procedures should be followed if a subreflector adjustment is required to maximize optimum performance. NOTE: All INTELSAT Type Approved antennas do not require subreflector adjustment.
Page 18 4.0 Preventive Maintenance These sections contain periodic preventative maintenance instructions for the 5.6m Earth Station Antenna. Included are instructions for performing inspections, preventative maintenance procedures, and cleaning. NOTE: Refer to applicable vendor manuals for any repair procedures that are not included in this manual. These sections describe cleaning, inspections, and preventative maintenance procedures.
Page 19 In the absence of any special inspection requirements, operational tests are the most effective means in isolating parts and assemblies requiring further inspection. During inspection, any noted damage and/or problematic condition which could preclude the continuation of proper operation (prior to the next scheduled inspection) should be recorded.
Page 20 • IF APPLICABLE, check that drain holes in bottom of the enclosure and pedestal are not obstructed, and there is no evidence of water accumulation. Check enclosure doors for proper closure. Verify door seals are intact and free of tears, abrasions, and/or other damage. Check that all other seals are intact, and repair with coating of RTV-108 silicone rubber sealant as needed to seal exposed electrical fittings, bolt holes, and/or any other points of possible water entry to electrical components to maintain a waterproof condition.
Page 21 4.3.2 Preservation of Galvanized Surfaces Remove all loose paint and corrosion by scraping, wire brushing, or using steel wool. Edges of existing paint can be blended with the metal surface using fine grit sandpaper. Wipe the surface to be painted with a soft rag dampened with a small amount of acetone, or equal.
Page 22 Table 4.1: Lubrication Chart Lube Components to be Lubricated Frequency Type of Lube #/Qty of Pt. # (Months) Service Type Lube Points El Jackscrew Housing Pressure Fitting LE4622 C** Pipe Plugs 2 [*1] El Jackscrew Gear Housing Fill & Drain SHC624 10 Oz I*/***...
Page 23 Figure 4-1: High-Speed Antenna Lubrication Points OM56_Rev L Page 22...
Page 24 Figure 4-2: Medium-Speed Antenna Lubrication Points OM56_Rev L Page 23...
Page 25 4.4 Site Acceptance Test Procedure Once the installation procedure has been completed, and prior to turning over the system to the station facility, some form of Site Acceptance Test procedure will need to be performed, checked off, and signed by the responsible personnel and/or representative.
Page 26 4. Are there any particular precautions that can be taken to avoid damaging the feed window? All Kratos ESA feed windows are rated at .5 psi. This means placing any pressure on the feed window of more than .5 psi is likely to cause permanent damage to feed window, which will require replacement.
Page 27 Thoroughly cover all previously primed areas with paint and blend the paint with any preexisting painted surfaces. 5.2.4 Prepping & Painting Galvanized Surfaces • Remove all loose paint or rust using a scraper, wire brush, or sanding. • Wipe clean the surface to be painted with a soft cloth rag and acetone. •...
Page 28 Over-tightening can also result in a destructive heat buildup and/or operational failure. Figure 5-1: Jac/Jack Anti-Backlash Procedure 5.4 Maintenance Kits The below table provides descriptions of and Kratos part numbers for commonly used maintenance kits: Table 5.2: Maintenance Kits Part # Description...
Page 29 Kratos strives to ensure all items arrive safe and in working order. Despite these efforts, equipment is at times received with damage or faults. When this occurs, it may be necessary to return some items to Kratos for either repair or replacement.

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