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- Page 1 .98m Ka-Band Antenna Installation Guide Model: AN8-098P 1037750-0001 Revision A January 30, 2009...
- Page 2 Hughes Network Systems, LLC has made every effort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document. Hughes Network Systems, LLC shall not be liable for errors contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hughes Network Systems, LLC makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Overview ........1 The model AN8-098P antenna ......1 Antenna installation summary . - Page 4 Installing the antenna reflector ......21 Installing the feed support arm and support rods ... .23 Installing the radio assembly .
- Page 5 Figures Chapter 1 1. The Hughes model AN8-098P .98 m satellite antenna ....2 Chapter 2 2. Antenna kit components ..........8 3.
- Page 6 Chapter 4 29. Transmit and receive cable configurations ......36 30. Weatherproofing the cable connectors ....... .38 31.
- Page 7 Tables Chapter 2 1. Small hardware parts ..........14 2.
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Page 9: Understanding Safety Alert Messages
Understanding safety alert messages Safety alert messages call attention to potential safety hazards and tell you how to avoid them. These messages are identified by the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or NOTICE, as illustrated below. To avoid possible property damage, personal injury, or in some cases death, read and comply with all safety alert messages. -
Page 10: Safety Symbols
Safety symbols The generic safety alert symbol calls attention to a potential personal injury hazard. It appears next to the DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION signal words as part of the signal word label. Other symbols may appear next to DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION to indicate a specific type of hazard (for example, fire or electric shock). -
Page 11: Product Warning Labels
Product warning labels The following safety alert labels are affixed to the antenna feed support arm, radio transmitter, and antenna reflector, respectively. Feed support arm CAUTION This device emits radio frequency energy Keep two feet (0.6 meters) away from this point Before servicing or upgrading, unplug indoor power connection Transmitter... -
Page 12: Antenna Installation Safety
This manual also includes other safety alerts where safety appropriate concerning specific installation procedures. WARNING Only Hughes-certified installers may install or service Hughes antennas and their components. Installers must expressly acknowledge the Hughes requirements for Hughes installations. DANGER If you work on a roof, tower, or other high structure or use a... - Page 13 WARNING • Do not work in high wind or rain; or if a storm, lightning, or other adverse weather conditions are either present or approaching. • Do not attempt to assemble, move, or mount the antenna on a windy day. Even a slight wind can unexpectedly create sudden strong forces on the antenna surface.
- Page 14 CAUTION Observe these precautions to avoid exposure to RF radiation, a potential safety hazard: • The antenna must be installed in a location not readily accessible to children and in a manner that prevents human exposure to potentially harmful levels of radiation. •...
- Page 15 CAUTION Observe these precautions to avoid exposure to RF radiation, a potential safety hazard: • All antennas of any type or size must carry an industry standard and government approved Radiation Hazard Caution label on the feed support arm. • A fenced or roof installation in a commercial, industrial, or institutional environment must carry a Radiation Hazard Caution sign on the access door, gate, or permanently mounted access ladder within plain sight of anyone...
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Page 17: Overview
This chapter presents an overview of the AN8-098P antenna, a summary of the steps used to assemble and install the antenna, and supplemental information on tasks related to antenna installation. -
Page 18: Antenna Installation Summary
Figure 1: The Hughes model AN8-098P .98 m satellite antenna Antenna installation This section lists the basic steps and related tasks used to assemble and install the antenna. These procedures are listed in summary the order in which they are to be performed. For more detailed information on each task, refer to the chapters and documents listed. - Page 19 4. Connect your laptop computer to the IDU and enter the installation parameters from the installation reference sheet. See the HughesNet Ka-Band Antenna Pointing Guide (1037663-0001) for detailed instructions. 5. Determine the most suitable method for mounting the antenna, and install the antenna mount and mast. See the HughesNet Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide for details.
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Page 20: Tasks Related To Antenna Installation
Tasks related to antenna This section discusses tasks related to antenna installation and explains where to find additional information. installation Selecting the Before selecting an installation site, check the installation reference sheet to see if a customer-specific site has been installation site pre-determined and specified. -
Page 21: Installing The Idu
Cabling Information For a list of approved cable types for the IFL between the antenna and the IDU, see the Hughes FSB, IFL Cable, Approved List (with lengths) for SPACEWAY Domestic Installations (FSB 080202_01). The FSB lists the maximum cable length for each approved cable type for all relevant radios types. - Page 22 Chapter 1 • Overview 1037750-0001 Revision A...
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Page 23: Antenna Parts And Required Tools
Antenna parts and required tools This chapter describes the components and parts provided with the AN8-098P Ka-band antenna kit. It also lists the hardware and tools needed to properly assemble and install the antenna. This chapter contains the following sections: •... -
Page 24: Antenna Kit Components
Figure 2: Antenna kit components Note: The radio assembly is shipped separately and may not arrive at the same time as the other two cartons. The main components of the antenna kit are: • Azimuth/Elevation (Az/El) mount assembly • Reflector bracket and adapter block •... -
Page 25: Az/El Mount Assembly
The following sections describe each component of the antenna kit. Az/El mount assembly The Az/El mount shown in Figure 4 consists of the Az/El canister, the elevation scale, and the azimuth and elevation adjustment tools. The Az/El canister supports the antenna and secures it to the mast. -
Page 26: Reflector Bracket And Adapter Block
Reflector bracket The reflector bracket supports the antenna reflector. It attaches to the Az/El mount assembly. The adapter block attaches to the and adapter block reflector bracket and anchors the feed support arm to the antenna assembly. Figure 4 shows the reflector bracket and adapter block. Figure 4: Reflector bracket and adapter block Antenna reflector The antenna reflector shown in Figure 5 focuses the transmitted... -
Page 27: Feed Support Arm And Support Rods
NOTICE To avoid damage to the antenna reflector, handle it with care. Feed support arm The antenna kit contains one feed support arm and two support rods, shown in Figure 6. The feed support arm supports the radio and support rods assembly and feed horn. -
Page 28: Feed Horn And Collar
AN8-098P Ka-band antenna. As shown in Figure 9, the tri-mast can be positioned in a number of configurations to adapt it for mounting onto surfaces of various angles. For other suitable antenna mounting options, see the HughesNet Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide (1035678-0001). -
Page 29: Tri-Mast In Various Configurations
Wall Mast Struts (2) T0144002 Flat roof Pitched roof Figure 9: Tri-mast in various configurations Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 1037750-0001 Revision A... -
Page 30: Small Hardware Parts List
Small hardware Table 1 lists the small hardware parts included in the antenna kit. parts list Table 1: Small hardware parts Listed parts are Illustration showing Part Quantity used to attach... where parts are used 5/16 × Reflector bracket to Az/El Figure 10 on page 19 ¾... -
Page 31: Tools
Tools Table 2 lists the tools required to assemble and install the antenna. Table 2: Tools required to assemble and install the antenna Tool Details ½ -inch bolts. Socket wrench, -inch 5/16 (with 3-inch extension) Open-end wrench, -inch bolts. Two of the Az/El 5/16 ½... - Page 32 Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 1037750-0001 Revision A...
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Page 33: Installing The Antenna And Radio Assembly
Chapter 3 Installing the antenna and radio assembly This chapter explains how to assemble and install the antenna, radio assembly, and associated hardware. Topics in this chapter include: • Determining the pointing values on page 17 • General instructions for assembling the antenna on page 18 •... -
Page 34: General Instructions For Assembling The Antenna
General instructions for Before you assemble the antenna, read these important instructions: assembling the antenna • Mast – The antenna mast must be installed before you can install the antenna. For information on installing the mast, see the HughesNet Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide (1035678-0001). -
Page 35: Installing The Reflector Bracket
Installing the Begin the antenna assembly by attaching the reflector bracket to the Az/El mount assembly: reflector bracket 1. Loosen the two screws on either side of the Az/El mount elevation linkage. 2. Clip the hooks near the top of the reflector bracket over the elevation linkage as shown in Figure 10. -
Page 36: Securing The Reflector Bracket
Figure 11: Securing the reflector bracket 5. Fit the adapter block between the extensions on either side of the reflector bracket arm in the position shown in Figure 12. Figure 12: Attaching the adapter block to the reflector bracket Chapter 3 • Installing the antenna and radio assembly 1037750-0001 Revision A... -
Page 37: Installing The Antenna Reflector
6. Secure the adapter block in place by inserting four ½ × 1-inch hex head bolts, with washers, through the holes in the reflector bracket arm, and into the threaded sockets on the adapter block (two on each side). Do not tighten the bolts at this time. -
Page 38: Attaching The Antenna Reflector
2. Align the mounting holes in the reflector with the holes in the reflector bracket as shown in Figure 14. Figure 14: Attaching the antenna reflector 3. Insert four thread-cutting bolts (½-inch × 3/ 4-inch) into the holes in the reflector bracket from the back, and through the corresponding holes in rear of the reflector. -
Page 39: Installing The Feed Support Arm And Support Rods
Installing the To attach the feed support arm and support rods: feed support arm 1. Position the feed support arm underneath the adapter block as and support rods shown in Figure 15. 2. Insert a single 7/16-inch × 1 ¾ -inch bolt with lock washer and flat washer, up through the feed support arm from below and into the threaded socket of the adapter block. -
Page 40: Attaching The Support Rods To The Reflector (Right Rod Shown)
Figure 16: Attaching the support rods to the reflector (right rod shown) 5. Attach the free ends of the support rods to the feed support arm as shown in Figure 17, using a single 7/16 x 1.25-inch bolt, lock washer, and flat washer. Figure 17: Attaching the support rods to the feed support arm 6. -
Page 41: Installing The Radio Assembly
Installing the radio To mount the radio assembly to the feed support arm: assembly 1. Place the two adapter brackets on the feed support arm as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18: Attaching the radio assembly 2. As shown in the figure, position the radio assembly above the adapter brackets so that the waveguide end of the radio is nearest to the reflector. -
Page 42: Determining The Polarization Setting
Figure 19: Determining the polarization setting To reposition the polarizer: 1. Remove the two-piece polarizer collar by loosening and removing the two Allen screws that hold it together. 2. Separate the polarizer from the TRIA and rotate it one quarter turn (clockwise for LHCP or counter-clockwise for RHCP), until the appropriate notch lines up with the key on the end of the TRIA. -
Page 43: Adjusting Circular Polarization (Collar Removed)
Figure 20: Adjusting circular polarization (collar removed) 3. After making the adjustment, reseat the waveguide with the TRIA and reassemble the collar as follows: Fit the two halves of the collar around the waveguide as shown in Figure 21 so that the notches in the collar come together around the ridge formed at the waveguide seam. -
Page 44: Installing The Feed Horn
Figure 21: Securing the waveguide collar Installing the feed horn NOTICE • Do not remove the protective packing material from the feed horn window until installation of the radio assembly is complete. • Do not attempt to remove the feed horn window at any time. -
Page 45: Remove The Protective Seal From The Polarizer
Figure 22: Remove the protective seal from the polarizer 2. Remove the dust cap from the stem of the feed horn and insert the O-ring into the groove inside the stem as shown in Figure 23. Figure 23: Insert O-ring into groove at mouth of feed horn Chapter 3 •... -
Page 46: Attaching The Feed Horn Collar
3. Position the feed horn against the waveguide as shown in Figure 24. Figure 24: Feed horn position 4. Fit the two halves of the feed horn collar around the ridge at the point where the feed horn meets the waveguide, as shown in Figure 25. -
Page 47: Installing The Antenna Assembly Onto The Mast Pipe
NOTICE You must assemble the collar exactly as described above and as shown in Figure 25 before fully assembling the collar. Failure to do so will result in damage to the polarizer waveguide. 5. Insert two Allen screws into the collar and tighten to secure the feed horn in place. -
Page 48: Installing The Antenna Onto The Mast Pipe
2. Slide the Az/El canister down onto the mast as shown in Figure 27. 3. Tighten. Note: The mast diameter must be 2.5-inch nominal pipe size (2.88-inch outside diameter). Figure 27: Installing the antenna onto the mast pipe Chapter 3 • Installing the antenna and radio assembly 1037750-0001 Revision A... -
Page 49: Assembled Antenna
This completes the assembly phase of the antenna installation process. Depending on its orientation, the antenna should look similar to the one shown in Figure 28. Figure 28: Assembled antenna To proceed with the installation, you must route the IFL transmit and receive cables between the antenna and the IDU. - Page 50 Chapter 3 • Installing the antenna and radio assembly 1037750-0001 Revision A...
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Page 51: Cabling And Connections
Cabling requirements For a list of approved coaxial cable types for the IFL between the antenna and the IDU, see the Hughes FSB, IFL Cable, Approved List (with lengths) for SPACEWAY Domestic Installations, (FSB 080202-01). The FSB lists the maximum cable length for each approved cable type, for all applicable radio types. -
Page 52: Routing The Cables At The Antenna
Routing the cables at Route the coaxial transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) cables at the antenna as follows: the antenna 1. Route the Tx cable (marked with blue electrical tape) over the Az/El mount assembly, down behind the reflector, and along the feed support arm to the rear of the transmitter, in a configuration similar to that shown in Figure 29. - Page 53 3. Coil the extra cable, leave a drip loop, and secure the Tx cable with cable ties. 4. Route the Rx cable (marked with red electrical tape) over the Az/El mount assembly, down behind the reflector, and along the feed support arm to the LNB, in a configuration similar to that shown in Figure 29 above.
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Page 54: Connecting The Transmit And Receive Cables
Connecting the transmit This section explains how to connect the Tx and Rx cables to the radio assembly at the antenna. and receive cables Note: You should protect all outdoor cable connections with dielectric grease and weatherproofing tape as shown in Figure 30. However, because the antenna pointing procedure requires that you disconnect the cables, you should wait until the pointing process is complete before weatherproofing the connections. -
Page 55: Transmit Cable
Transmit cable Connect the Tx cable to the radio transmitter as follows: 1. Remove power from the IDU. 2. Fill the Tx cable connector (marked with blue electrical tape) with dielectric grease. 3. Connect the Tx cable to the transmitter connector marked IFL, shown in Figure 31. -
Page 56: Receive Cable
Receive cable Connect the Rx cable to the LNB as follows: 1. Ensure that power has been removed from the IDU. 2. Fill the Rx cable connector (marked with blue electrical tape) with dielectric grease. 3. Connect the Rx cable to the receive connector on the LNB, shown in Figure 32. -
Page 57: Ground Connection
Ground connection Ground the antenna mast at the Az/El mount by attaching the ground wire to the elevation lockdown bolt as shown in Figure 33. For specific grounding procedures, refer to the sources listed in Grounding on page 5. Note: Although the radio transmitter contains a ground screw, a separate ground wire to the radio assembly is not required;... - Page 58 Chapter 4 • Cabling and connections 1037750-0001 Revision A...
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Page 59: Adjusting The Antenna Azimuth And Elevation
It does not discuss the pointing process itself. For information on pointing the AN8-098P and all HughesNet Ka-Band antennas, see the HughesNet Ka-Band Antenna Pointing Guide (1037663-0001). -
Page 60: Adjusting The Elevation
Adjusting the elevation To adjust the antenna elevation: 1. Unlock the elevation by loosening the 5/16-inch elevation lockdown nuts on either side of the Az/El mount. Figure 34 shows the location of the nuts (only one nut is shown). Figure 34: Elevation adjustment components 2. -
Page 61: Elevation Marker
Figure 35: Elevation marker 5. Spin the top elevation adjustment nut clockwise until it is snug against the base plate. 6. Lock down the elevation by tightening the two lockdown nuts on either side of the Az/El mount using a ½-inch socket and torque wrench. -
Page 62: Adjusting The Azimuth
Adjusting the azimuth To adjust the antenna azimuth: 1. Ensure that the three 5/16-inch azimuth lockdown nuts at the bottom of the Az/El canister (shown in Figure 36) are loose enough that the antenna assembly rotates freely on the mast. Figure 36: Azimuth adjustment components 2. - Page 63 4. Using a ½-inch wrench, rotate the azimuth adjustment bolt shown in Figure 36 in either direction to achieve the desired azimuth angle. Note: Azimuth measurements are calibrated relative to true north, not magnetic north. 5. Verify the azimuth with a compass and tighten the three lockdown nuts fully to secure the antenna in position.
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Page 65: Acronyms And Abbreviations
Acronyms and abbreviations Az – Azimuth NEC – National Electrical Code NOCC – Network Operations Control Center El – Elevation RF – Radio frequency RHCP – Right-hand circular polarization FSB – Field service bulletin Rx – Receive ft – Foot ft-lb –... - Page 66 • Acronyms and abbreviations 1037750-0001 Revision A...
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Page 67: Index
Index Adapter block Adjusting circular polarization Grounding Antenna ground screw location adapter block illustrated 4, 12 mount installation Hardware parts list reflector tailpiece unpacking Az/El mount assembly az/el mount assembly Installation site Installation, summary of steps Installing 4–5, 12 antenna mount Cables pole mount installation requirements 5, 35... - Page 68 Reflector description 21–22 installing Reflector bracket description 19–21 installing Summary of installation steps Support rods Tasks related to installation Tool list Torque Transmit cable connecting routing Transmitter connecting Tri-mast Unpacking the antenna Waveguide, polarizer • Index 1037750-0001 Revision A...