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Assembly Instructions
Type 960 .96 Meter Class I and II Antenna System
Type 123 1.2 Meter Class I and II Antenna System
with Factory Assembled Az/El Cap Mount
™
Skyware Global
1315 Industrial Park Drive
Smithfi eld, NC 27577 USA
Telephone: +1-919-934-9711
Internet: www.skywareglobal.com
8000842-01
Printed in U.S.A.
04/11 8000842-01 Rev G EC-01063
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Summary of Contents for Skyware Type 960 .96 Meter Class I and II Antenna System
- Page 1 8000842-01 Assembly Instructions Type 960 .96 Meter Class I and II Antenna System Type 123 1.2 Meter Class I and II Antenna System with Factory Assembled Az/El Cap Mount ™ Telephone: +1-919-934-9711 Printed in U.S.A. Skyware Global 1315 Industrial Park Drive...
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Page 2: Manual Revision History
TWELVE (12) MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Seller warrants that all Skyware Global manufactured VSAT products are transferred rightfully and with good title; that they are free from any lawful security interest or other lien or encumbrance unknown to Buyer. Seller also warrants that for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment from Seller’s factory, all its VSAT products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship which arise... -
Page 3: Pre-Installation Considerations
The owner and installer assumes full responsibility that the installation is structurally sound to support all loads (weight, wind and ice) and properly sealed against leaks. Skyware Global will not accept liability for any damage caused by a satellite system due to the many unknown variable applications. - Page 4 GROUND POLE INSTALLATION Pier Foundations Deep Frost Line Foundations Ground Pole Must Be 7.3 cm or 7.6 cm 7.3 cm or 7.6 cm Vertical in All Directions (2.88” or 3.00” O.D.) (2.88” or 3.00” O.D.) at Top 25 mm to 51 mm (1” to 2”) slope for water run-off Bubble 91.4 cm max.
- Page 5 The Az/El mount is factory confi gured to achieve elevation angles from 8° to 54°. For higher angles, the elevation adjustment screw setting must be modifi ed. (See table for elevation ranges). Before proceeding with antenna installation, determine the elevation angle for the site (refer to main installation instructions).
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Page 6: Assembly And Installation
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Installing Az/El Cap Mount Onto Pole Before installing az/el cap onto pole, installation mount should be in place. Loosen (4) hex nuts on pipe clamp. Install az/el cap onto pole. Equally tighten (4) clamp bolts so that cap is held stationary on pole, but can be swiveled with slight pressure. - Page 7 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION for Class I Antennas Class I Junction Block and Feed Leg Installation Insert bottom feed leg into junction block and twist until lance engages. NOTE: Bottom feed leg is the one with a slight bend and a lance on one end. It is shorter than the side feed legs.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION for Class II Antennas Class II Side Feed Legs and Mount Braces Installation Before attaching side feed legs, locate mount braces and identify left and right parts. Attach one end of each brace (fl attened oval end with slotted hole) to the az/el mount housing with carriage bolt, star washer, washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown below.
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION for Class II Antennas Class II Side Feed Legs, Support Block and Feed Assembly Installation Attach support block to support tube Attach side feed legs to support with two M6 x 16 mm hex bolts and block with two M6 x 20 mm hex two M6 lock washers.
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Page 10: Antenna Alignment Procedure
ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Satellite Alignment Alignment with the satellite is obtained by setting polarization, elevation, and azimuth. Charts are provided in this manual to determine the values for your earth station antenna site. “ΔL” is the diff erence between the earth station antenna site longitude and the satellite longitude. Use “ΔL”... -
Page 11: Grounding Procedure
GROUNDING PROCEDURE INSTALLATION POLE MOUNT Note: Grounding wire and hardware are not supplied for pole mount, trimast wall mount or non penetrating roof mount. Installation mount Ground Wire and associated hardware are not supplied. Ground Wire with Ring Clip Tooth Class II 1/4”... - Page 12 SURVIVAL WIND LOAD CHARTS 96 cm Antenna Survival Wind Loads at 125 mph Velocity Elevation Degrees Force Moments N (Pounds) N-m (Foot-Pounds) Mech. Beam 3,323 (747) (-20) (150) 3,114 (2,301) 3,145 (707) -667 (-150) (147) 2,947 (2,178) 3,056 (687) -1,286 (-289) (139) 2,863...
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Page 13: Polarization Chart
POLARIZATION CHART Polarization Chart Sign Values (+ or -) Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere Antenna Site West of Satellite Longitude Antenna Site East of Satellite Longitude Antenna Feed FEED ROTATION (Facing Antenna) For + Polarization Rotate Counter Clockwise For - Polarization Rotate Clockwise EARTH STATION LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR... -
Page 14: Elevation Chart
ELEVATION CHART Use of Elevation Chart Determine = the diff erence between your site longitude and the satellite longitude. Find you latitude on horizontal axis. Follow your latitude up until you intersect the curve for your . Read Elevation value on vertical axis. - Page 15 ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE AZIMUTH CHART EARTH STATION ANTENNA AZIMUTH IN DEGREES EARTH STATION ANTENNA AZIMUTH IN DEGREES...
- Page 16 PARTS LIST for CLASS I DESCRIPTION QTY. 96 cm Refl ector or 1.2 m Refl ector Azimuth/Elevation Assembly M8 x 60 mm Plow Bolt M8 Lock Washer M8 Hex Head Nut Plug Cap 96 cm or 1.2 m Side Feed Leg 96 cm or 1.2 m Bottom Feed Leg M6 x 22 Hex Head Bolt M6 Lock Washer...
- Page 17 PARTS LIST for CLASS II Refl ector Bolts and Plugs NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 96 cm Refl ector or 1.2 m Refl ector M6 x 22 Hex Head Bolt M6 Flat Washer Azimuth/Elevation Assembly M6 Lock Washer M6 x 16 Hex Head Bolt M8 x 60 mm Plow Bolt M6 Hex Head Nut...
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Page 18: Periodic Inspection & Maintenance
PERIODIC INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE To ensure peak performance of the antenna system and to maintain validity of the warranty, the user should perform a periodic inspection every 6 months or following any severe weather event, As a minimum the following items should be inspected. Installation Mount Check for loose hardware - tighten if necessary.
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