Assembling The Antenna; Determining The Pointing Values - Hughes AN6-098P Installation Manual

Determining the
pointing values

Assembling the antenna

This chapter explains how to install:
• The Az/El and reflector bracket assembly - The Az/El
mount assembly and reflector bracket assembly are
pre-assembled for installation as a single unit, as shown in
Figure 3 on page 10.
• The antenna reflector
• The feed rods and feed support tube - The feed rods attach
to the reflector and help support the feed support tube.
Radio installation is covered in Chapter 4 for the J-type radio and
Chapter 5 for the cradle-type radio.
Topics in this chapter include:
• Determining the pointing values on page 21
• General instructions for assembling the antenna on page 22
• Installing the Az/El and reflector bracket assembly on
page 23
• Attaching the reflector on page 25
• Installing the feed support tube on page 27
CAUTION
Before you install the antenna, read all safety information in
the section titled Important safety information on page iii.
Satellite-based commissioning (SBC) is an automated web-based
method for pointing the antenna. SBC configures the IDU,
calculates its exact location, and uses the location and other
information to help you point the antenna. SBC calculates the
values you use to set the antenna's azimuth, elevation, and
polarization, based on the information you enter and the satellite
you select. It then downloads the necessary software and
completes the IDU registration process.
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 • Assembling the antenna
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