Summary of Contents for Standard 75cm ELLIPTICAL Rx-Tx ANTENNA SYSTEM
- Page 1 Instruction and Assembly Manual 75cm ELLIPTICAL Rx-Tx ANTENNA SYSTEM STR-0015-10RS Printed in U.S.A. 8000815 ECN 9005376 Rev.B...
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Page 2: Manual Revision History
MANUAL REVISION HISTORY DATE DESCRIPTION REV. 8/00 ECN 9000000 - Original Release Rel. 9/00 ECN 9005255 12/00 ECN 9005376 WARNING!!! BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR INSTALLING THIS PRO D U C T, THE INSTA L L E R USER MUST CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS HEREIN. - Page 3 DANGER!!! WATCH FOR WIRES! Installation of this product near power lines is extremely dangerous and must never be attempted. For your own safety, you must follow these important safety rules. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES COULD LEAD TO DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1.
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Page 4: Pre-Installation Considerations
PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS DESCRIPTION: The 75cm Elliptical Rx-Tx Antenna System is designed for two-way satellite communications, and is suitable for commercial or consumer use. CARTON CONTENTS: 75cm Elliptical Reflector and Roof/Wall Mount AZ/EL Skew Mount Hardware Bag Rx-Tx Feed Assembly w/Hardware... -
Page 5: Antenna Assembly
ANTENNA ASSEMBLY Assembling the Reflector/AZ/EL Skew Cap Mount (Ref. Fig. 2.1) Place the reflector/AZ/EL Skew Cap Mount assembly (A/B) onto mast pipe as shown in Figure 2.1. Attach the Feed Support Arm Assembly to the Reflector (Ref. Fig. 2.1) R e m ove the nut and flat washer from the M8 x 60mm hex head bolt from the feed support (C) and insert the fe e d s u p p o rt into the socke t on the bottom of the reflector (B). - Page 6 2.3-1 Cable Routing and Connections Run Rx feed cable through feed arm.Tx cable runs under arm through cable clip and attaches to Tx unit. FIG. 2.3-1 Tx Unit Tx cable routed Rx cable routed through clip through feed under feed arm 2.3-2 Securing cables.
- Page 7 2.3-3 Grounding Instructions Ground according to the illustration below. C a ble ties are provided to secure the pre-attached feed ground wire (Refe r to Fig.2.3-3) to the ground pole, the non-penetrating mount mast, or the roof/wall mount mast.Use a Ground Wire (#8 AWG Copper) to connect from ground lug to approved gr o u n d .
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Page 8: Antenna Alignment
III. ANTENNA ALIGNMENT Set the SKEW on AZ/EL Skew Skew Setting mount prior to installation. Refer to Example set the skew value written on Page 3. at 56˚ Loosen the (four) Skew locking bolts until they are just finger tight and rotate the AZ/EL Skew mount to align the indicator mark with correct number on skew scale, as shown in Fig.3.1.Scale... - Page 9 Azimuth Refer to the azimuth value written on Page 3 for your satellite. Using a compass to find azimuth heading, rotate the antenna and mount, pointing it to the correct azimuth heading for your location and satellite. Tighten AZ/EL Skew mount clamp bolts until a slight resistance is reached when rotating antenna and mount. Slowly sweep the antenna in azimuth until a desired signal is found.
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Page 10: Parts List
PARTS LIST FIG. 4.1 BASE 75cm Rx-Tx ANTENNA SYSTEM (Fig. 4.1) ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. AZ/EL SKEW CAP MOUNT 75cm ELLIPTICAL REFLECTOR FEED SUPPORT ARM ASSEMBLY TRANSMITTER FEED ASSEMBLY HARDWARE BAG BOLT, PLOW, M8 X 91mm BOLT, PLOW, M8 X 56mm LOCKWASHER, M8 (⁵⁄₁₆”) NUT, HEX, M8 CABLE TIES, 8”... - Page 12 AZIMUTH, ELEVATION, AND SKEW TABLE* SATELLITE LONGITUDE = 101º WEST SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE LONG SKEW LONG SKEW LONG SKEW...
- Page 13 AZIMUTH, ELEVATION, AND SKEW TABLE* SATELLITE LONGITUDE = 101º WEST SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE LONG SKEW LONG SKEW LONG SKEW...
- Page 14 AZIMUTH, ELEVATION, AND SKEW TABLE * SATELLITE LONGITUDE = 101º WEST SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE LONG SKEW LONG SKEW LONG SKEW...
- Page 15 AZIMUTH, ELEVATION, AND SKEW TABLE* SATELLITE LONGITUDE = 101º WEST SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE LONG SKEW LONG SKEW LONG SKEW...
- Page 16 AZIMUTH, ELEVATION, AND SKEW TABLE * SATELLITE LONGITUDE = 101º WEST SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE LONG SKEW LONG SKEW LONG SKEW...
- Page 17 AZIMUTH, ELEVATION, AND SKEW TABLE* SATELLITE LONGITUDE = 101º WEST SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE LONG SKEW LONG SKEW LONG SKEW NOTE: A z i muth values do not include magnetic deviation.
- Page 18 AZIMUTH, ELEVATION, AND SKEW TABLE* SATELLITE LONGITUDE = 129º SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE LONG SKEW LONG SKEW LONG SKEW...
- Page 19 AZIMUTH, ELEVATION, AND SKEW TABLE* SATELLITE LONGITUDE = 129º SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE LONG SKEW LONG SKEW LONG SKEW...
- Page 20 AZIMUTH, ELEVATION, AND SKEW TABLE* SATELLITE LONGITUDE = 129º SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE LONG SKEW LONG SKEW LONG SKEW...
- Page 21 AZIMUTH, ELEVATION, AND SKEW TABLE* SATELLITE LONGITUDE = 129º SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE LONG SKEW LONG SKEW LONG SKEW...
- Page 22 AZIMUTH, ELEVATION, AND SKEW TABLE* SATELLITE LONGITUDE = 129º SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE LONG SKEW LONG SKEW LONG SKEW...
- Page 23 AZIMUTH, ELEVATION, AND SKEW TABLE* SATELLITE LONGITUDE = 129º SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE SITE LONG SKEW LONG SKEW LONG SKEW...
- Page 24 AZIMUTH, ELEVATION, AND SKEW TABLE* SATELLITE LONGITUDE = 129º SITE SITE LONG SKEW...
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