Andrew TYPE 900 User's Manual
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1. FEED AND FEED LEGS INSTALLATION Assemble feed assembly and feed legs to antenna as shown in Fig 2 2 Insert bottom feed leg 4 into hole in bottom edge of antenna 5 NOTE Bottom feed leg is the one with a slight bend on one end of leg lance on opposite end and is shorter than the two side legs 6 Install side legs 6 to antenna From back side of antenna secure with M6 x 30mm x 1 6 hex bolts and v special 7 O D flat washer 7 amp 8 Do not tighten Insert bottom leg 4 into hole on center of junction block 9 until lance on leg is engaged Insert one side leg 6 into junction block 9 and secure with M6 x 30mm x 1 6 hex bolts and flat washer 7 amp 10 Do not tighten Insert opposite side leg 6 into junction block 9 and secure with M6 x 30mm hex bolt and 1 flat washer 7 amp 10 Tighten and torque bolts securing side legs to junction block and antenna to 4 ft lbs 5 4 N m Tighten self tapping screw 31 with bottom feed leg make sure screw engages hole in leg Refer to feed instructions packed with feed to assemble and install the feed assembly NOTE Junction block 9 is packed with feed assembly 4 FIG 2 0 ASSEMBLING REFLECTOR TO AZ EL CAP MOUNT ASSEMBLY FIG 2 1 INSTALLING ANTENNA MOUNT ASSEMBLY ONTO MOUNT TUBE AZIMUTH CHART A L IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EARTH STATION ANTENNA SITE LONGITUDE AND THE SATELLITE LO2. Code Exposure C and 1 5 stability factor b Vertical soil pressure of 2000 pounds og i e APPROX 9 BLOCK JUNCTION per square foot c Lateral soil pressure of 400 pounds per square foot d Concrete compressive strength of 2500 pounds per square inc h in 28 days 10 4 CAUTION The foundation design shown does not represent an appropriate design 12 for any specific locality since soil conditions vary and may not meet design criteria 13 given in Note 1 You should consult a local professional engineer to determine your FIG 1 0 14 soil conditions and appropriate foundation D Provided in feed assembly 1 1 a alana A PARTS AND HARDWARE LISTING GROUND POLE INSTALLATION 3 O D x 68 amp 72 LONG 8 04 REF lt 3 0 D NOTE 48 may be increased concrete DEEP and length of rebar NOTE FROST LINE Ne hae 8 13 REF PIER FOUNDATIONS f Clearance FOUNDATIONS increases at 1 to 2 elevations SLOPE FOR greater than 23 WATER RUN OFF 1 to 2 SLOPE FOR WATER RUN OFF C 3 O D TET ai i i ET az a ae Ten E pea 7 AS aia Gash 11 80 REF adi TE as sit a Mep ma al F 1 1 5 LAET RAR 7 Teer APPROX WENE wel FENE 3 REBAR i WES tsi isila LENGTH d MIN LESS 1 SEE NOTE 2 INSERT THROUGH Senen HOLE IN TUBE amp CENTER 3 REBAR X DIA OF PIER d BELOW INSERT THRU HOLE IN FROST LINE TUBE amp CENTER gt MIN PROST LNE 4 3 x 24 MIND DIA AT
3. FT 2 If Model 6851 3 x 72 is used for 90cm and 1 0m Antenna Dimension B on pier foundation must be increased by 4 and concrete volume will increase accordingly 3 CAUTION The foundation design shown does not represent an appropriate design for any specific locality since soil conditions vary and may not meet design criteria given in Note 1 You should consult a local professional engineer to determine your soil conditions and appropriate foundation 10 3 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION The AZ EL Cap Mount can be installed on a 2 or 3 O D ground tube roof or wall mount depending on model The appropriate mount should be assembled and in place before installing the AZ EL cap As the AZ EL cap mount is factory preassembled there is no assembly required for the mount ASSEMBLING ANTENNA TO CAP MOUNT Install four M8 x 60mm 2 6 carriage bolts 1 into holes in center of reflector and assemble to cap mount flanges Reference Fig 2 0 Install four lock washers 2 and hex nuts 3 on bolts Tighten and torque to 11 ft lbs 15 N m IMPORTANT Bottom feed leg hole to be located as shown in Fig 2 0 INSTALLING CAP MOUNT ON MOUNT TUBE Lift reflector cap mount assembly and slide cap mount onto mount tube Reference Fig 2 1 Swivel antenna assembly until reflector faces southward Tighten M8 clamp nuts so that the antenna assembly is held stationary on tube but can be swiveled with slight pressure
4. away from it and let it fall If any part of the antenna or mast assembly comes in contact with a power line call your local power company DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF They will remove it safely Make sure that the mast assembly is properly grounded WARNING Assembling dish antennas on windy days can be dangerous Because of the antenna surface even slight winds create strong forces For example a 1 0m antenna facing a wind of 32 km h 20 mph can undergo forces of 269 N 60 Ibs Be prepared to safely handle these forces at unexpected moments Do not attempt to assemble move or mount a dish on windy days or serious even fatal accidents may occur ANDREW is not responsible or liable for dam age or injury resulting from antenna installations INTRODUCTION This manual covers the installation of the ANDREW 1 0m amp For best results in the assembly process perform each step 1 2m SMC antenna system with AZ EL cap mount and Ku in the same sequence as listed in this manual single polarity feed ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED The following list of tools are those required for hand assembly and installation of the antenna 1 Ratchet Wrench Drive 1 10mm Nut Driver 1 138mm Socket Drive 1 13mm Open Box End Wrench 1 Phillips Screwdriver 1 Compass SITE SELECTION The first and most important consideration when choosing a prospective antenna site is whether or not the area can provide an acceptable loo
5. to ANDREW not more than twelve 12 months after shipment Removal or reinstallation of equipment and its transportation shall not be at the cost of ANDREW except ANDREW shall return repaired or replaced equipment freight prepaid This Warranty shall not apply to equipment which has been repaired or altered in any way so as to affect its stability or durability or which has been subject to misuse negligence or accident This Warranty does not cover equipment which has been impaired by severe weather conditions such as excessive wind ice storms lightning or other natural occurrences over which ANDREWhas no control and this Warranty shall not apply to equipment which has been operated or installed other than in accordance with the instructions fur nished by ANDREW Claimants under this Warranty shall present their claims along with the defective equipment to ANDREW immediately upon failure Non compliance with any part of this claim procedure may invalidate this warranty in whole or in part THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS AND WARRANTIES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY ANDREW DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT THE OBLIGATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS WAR RANTY AND ANDREW NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT DELIVERED O
6. until no improvement can be detected Tighten all hardware Torque for M8 round head square neck bolts is 15 N m 11 ft lbs 6 FEED ASSEMBLY ALIGNMENT FIG 3 0 POLARIZATION OF THE FEED Align this edge with desired elevation setting shown at 22 5 g ra ELEVATION ADJUSTING BOLT POINTER PIVOT BOLT HOUSING CLAMP FIG 3 1 SETTING ANTENNA ELEVATION AZIMUTH FIG 3 2 ROTATING ANTENNA FOR AZIMUTH POLARIZATION OR SEE ILLUSTRATION 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 POLARIZATION CHART A L IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EARTH STATION ANTENNA SITE LONGITUDE AND THE SATELLITE LONGITUDE NORTHERN SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE HEMISPHERE POLARIZATION CHART SIGN VALUES OR ANTENNA SITE WEST OF SATELLITE LONGITUDE ANTENNA SITE EAST OF SATELLITE LONGITUDE ANTENNA FEED Feed Rotation Facing Antenna For Polarization Rotate CCW Counter Clockwise For Polarization Rotate CW Clockwise A75 A60 A40 A30 A
7. 20 A15 A10 A5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 EARTH STATION LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR CHART 1 7
8. 90 APART OPTIONAL EE NOTE POLE SPECIFICATIONS S NUT M8 ELASTIC STOP ESNA 3 O D x 120 Wall x 68 Long Steel w Powder Paint Finish CM PN 611652731 1 3 O D x 148 Wall x 72 Long Steel w Powder Paint Finish CM PN 611685101 1 Pole and foundation design based on the following criteria a Uniform Building Code Exposure C and 1 5 stability factor b Vertical soil pressure of 2000 pounds per square foot c Lateral soil pressure of 400 pounds per square foot d Concrete compressive strength of 2500 pounds per square inch in 28 days BOLT M8 x 30mm CRG WASHER e FLAT PIER FOUNDATIONS DEEP FROST LINE FOUNDATIONS ANT WIND VEL DIM L DIM A DIM d CONC VOL DIM L DIM A DIM d CONC VOL GROUND POLE 80 MPH g 1 5 FT 7 1 2 FT FIG 4 0 AZ EL CAP MOUNT aa MPU it a a FSET 90cm 110 MPH 68 37 13 3 0 FT 68 37 8 1 5 FT Mo 611652731 110 MPH 15 4 0 FT 10 2 4 FT See Note 2 125 MPH 18 5 8 FT 12 3 5 FT 80 MPH DESCRIPTION 90 MPH 1 0M 110 MPH 37 37 Mo 611652731 MOUNT ASSY AZ EL CAP 27 3 MAST JO MBH SNe CLAMP HALF 274 3 AZ EL 125 MPH HOUSING AZ EL CAP MOUNT 3 3 BOLT M8 x 130mm HEX HEAD ce on as i Ne as NUT SWIVEL SPECIAL M8 1 2M 110 MPH 70 39 19 6 5 FT 72 39 13 4 1 FT Mo 611685101 BOLT M8 x 20mm CRG 110 MPH 22 8 7 FT 15 5 4 FT See Note 2 125 MPH 25 11 2 FT 19 8 7
9. Assembly Instructions axe 8000284 01 90cm 1 0m amp 1 2m SMC Antenna System y with Az EIl Cap Mount ANDREW TYPE 900 90cm TYPE 100 1 0m TYPE 120 1 2m SMC ANTENNA WITH AZ EL CAP MOUNT Andrew Corporation Customer Support Center Telephone 1 919 989 22051 Printed in U S A 10500 West 153rd Street 1315 Industrial Park Drive Fax 1 919 989 220011 LECN 90066660 Orland Park IL U S A 60462 Smithfield NC 27577 USA Internet www andrew com 5 04 8000284 01 DATE DESCRIPTION 2 26 90 Changed Pages 4 6 7 8 9 and 10 ECN 9001516 4 20 90 Changed Pages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 amp 10 ECN 9001550 9 10 90 Changed Cover Pages 1 6 7 12 amp 13 ECN 9001616 11 19 90 Changed Cover Pages 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 10 11 amp 13 ECN 9001665 11 4 91 Changed Cover Pages 1 2 3 4 6 amp 8 18 ECN 9001881 Changed Cover Inside Front Cover Pages 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 amp 11 ECN 9002250 Changed Cover and Page 1 ECN 9002568 All Pages ECN 9003587 Changed Pages 4 6 10 amp 12 ECN 9006120 Changed Pages 4 6 amp 10 ECN 9006205 ECN9006666 VSAT ANTENNA MOUNT LNB LIMITED TWELVE 12 MONTH WARRANTY This ANDREW CORPORATION equipment is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service ANDREW shall repair or replace defective equipment at no charge or at its option refund the purchase price if the equipment is returned
10. ERED TRADEMARK OF UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC ae Ground Block GROUNDING NEC SECTION 810 20 A65 Coaxial Cable From LNB A70 ALL INSTALLATIONS TO CONFORM TO Groundwire THE LATEST ISSUE OF THE NEG SECTION 810 20 A75 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE Items Not Supplied Ground pole antenna mount assembly and feed cables FIG 2 3 GROUNDING FEED CABLES must be grounded in accordance with current National Electric Code and local electric codes to protect from surges due to nearby lightning strikes The illustration below illustrates a typical grounding method Clamps that provide a solid connection between ground wire and ground source should be used ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Alignment with the satellite is obtained by setting polar ization elevation and azimuth Charts 1 2 amp 3 are to determine the values for your earth station antenna site AL is the difference between the earth station antenna site longitude and the satellite longitude Use AL and your earth station latitude to obtain polarization elevation or azimuth setting POLARIZATION OF FEED Loosen feed horn M6 clamp bolts 12 and turn feed clockwise or counterclockwise depending on being east or west of the satellite as shown on Chart 1 Align marks on the horn clamp and appropriate mark on the horn scale clamp is installed with arrow pointed toward antenna as shown in Fig 3 0 Keep cable groove on header in the down position when adjusting polarizati
11. IFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EARTH STATION SURFACE ANTENNA SITE LONGITUDE AND THE SATELLITE LONGITUDE ELEVATION IN DEGREES 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 EARTH STATION LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR CHART 2 80 50 _125 1290 A 15 79 65 50 47 5 Kt I0 105 100 95 90 a5 a5 42 50 gt nS A5 40 37 5 15 A10 15 2 T EEE A25 A30 A35 FIG 2 2 INSTALLATION OF FEED AND FEED SUPPORT LEGS TO ANTENNA A40 IMPORTANT Sealing RF coaxial connector The copper plated center conductor in the RF coaxial cable 45 which connects receiver to LNB can experience electrolysis corrosion at the LNB connector Moisture and DC current A50 cause this type of corrosion To prevent corrosion apply a moderate coat of silicon grease to the center conductor and then wrap the entire connection with COAX SEAL tape A55 to seal Coaxial Cable To Receiver COAX SEAL IS A REGIST
12. NGITUDE S33Y4D3d NI HLNWIZY VWNN3LNV NOILVLS HLYV4 che 8 8 8 gg Ok Ewe Ww eee Wg oO oO oO o oO o oO N N N 4 Ta 2z o o o o o D on gt a S Q D N 8 8 N PT ra LiT ob o gt w o Q o O mre NN 4414141414 o z o o o o om onbw Oo Lo Oo tr t WL 41414414 J J ite o oo N O O O lt a lt o R 3 lt f Te o o N lt o ire D Ww N lt o D 9 lt 9 Ge o tz M N o A ite y o r ite o ol Zu o o o o o o o o o o oO T o N rg t oO N N t U Wg r y r r rc r cr r N ITa i i l Eo CS o o o o o o o o o o 7 on 2 t A o ire R srr A N N N A N N N i S33Y4D3d NI HLNWIZY WNN3LNV NOILVLS HLYV4 EARTH STATION ANTENNA LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR AZIMUTH COLUMN READING WHEN EARTH STATION IS WEST OF SATELLITE AZIMUTH COLUMN READING WHEN EARTH STATION IS EAST OF SATELLITE CHART 3 ELEVATION CHART e CLAMP A L IS THE D
13. NOTE PIER FOUNDATIONS DEEP FROST LINE FOUNDATIONS ANT WIND VEL DIM d CONC VOL DIM d CONC VOL GROUND POLE 80 MPH 9 1 5 FT 7 1 2 FT 90 MPH 11 2 2 FT 7 1 2 FT Mo 611652931 90cm 100 MPH 13 3 0 FT 8 1 5 FT 110 MPH 15 4 0 FT 10 2 4 FT SEE NOTE 1 125 MPH 18 5 8 FT 12 3 5 FT r ry Junction Block 9 80 MPH 10 1 8 FT 7 1 2 FT Mo 611652931 1 0M 90 MPH 13 3 0 FT 8 1 5 FT 100 MPH 15 4 0 FT g 1 9 FT SEE NOTE 2 FIG 4 1 ANTENNA ANTENNA FEED LNB amp FEED SUPPORT LEGS 108 MPH 16 4 6 FT 10 2 4 FT ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY LEG BOTTOM 90cm 4 POLE SPECIFICATIONS 2 SCH 40 2 O D x 154 Wall x 72 Long Steel CM PN 611652931 w Oval End and Powder Paint Finish FIELD WELD 1 When wind velocity exceeds 108 MPH on the 90cm antenna at heights shown the ground pole must be a heavy wall pipe as follows 2 pipe 2 O D Schedule 80 218 wall thickness and purchased locally Field weld 1 4 x 11 2 x 5 key as shown in Fig 1 0 to prevent rotation in the concrete or use 3 O D ground pole and AZ EL cap KEY Vax 1 2x5 2 These charted values based on using Model 611652931 ground pole 2 375 O D x 1 54 wall When wind velocity exceeds 108 MPH use 3 O D ground pole and AZ EL a a fee Reta a LEG SIDE FEED 90cm m ee ae 7 3 Pole and foundation design based on the following criteria a Uniform Building ulr aT TE SU gt
14. R PROVIDED IN NO EVENT SHALL ANDREW BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF USE INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND In no event shall ANDREW be liable for damages in an amount greater than the purchase price of the equipment Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you HARDWARE SORTER O um me M8 x 60mm Round Head Square Neck Bolt M6 Tapping Screw C Qum M6 x 30mm Hex Head Bolt M8 x 20mm Round Head Square Neck Bolt M4 x 12mm Phillips Head Screw C M8 x 30mm Round Head Square Neck Bolt Cn M4 x 10mm Phillips Head Screw Washer Flat 1 4 x 3 4 OD Washer Flat x OD Hardware illustrations are true size Place actual hardware on top of illustration to identify 12 DANGER WATCH FOR WIRES Installation of this product near power lines is dangerous For your own safety follow these important safety rules Perform as many functions as possible on the ground Watch out for overhead power lines Check the distance to the power lines before starting installation We recommend you stay a minimum of 6 meters 20 feet from all power lines Do not use metal ladders Do not install antenna or mast assembly on a windy day If you start to drop antenna or mast assembly get
15. k angle at the satellites A site with a clear unobstructed view from a suitable roof or wall facing south southeast or southwest is required Your antenna site must be selected in advance so that you will be able to receive the strongest signal available To avoid obstructions it is important to conduct an on site survey with a portable antenna As with any type of construction a local permit may be required before installing an antenna It is the owner s responsibility to obtain any and all permits BOLT TORQUE GRADE 8 8 8G YELLOW COLOR GRADE 2 SILVER COLOR me ms mio m12 mie m20 10 4IN 5 cIN IN IN 5 IN IN 1 IN FT LBS FT LBS FT LBS FT LBS FT LBS FT LBS FT LBS FT LBS FT LBS FT LBS FT LBS FT LBS FTI LBS FT LBS N m N m N m N m N m N m N m N m N m N m N m N m N m N m m Ch iA APPLY 24 N m 18 FT LBS OF TORQUE TO M8 BOLT APPLY 11 FT LBS 15 N m OF TORQUE TO e6 BOLT 1 GROUND POLE INSTALLATION PARTS AND HARDWARE LISTING 2 O D x 72 LONG CLAMP SURFACE NOTE 48 may be increased concrete and length of rebar will increase accordingly DEEP FROST LINE FOUNDATIONS PIER FOUNDATIONS E 23 O D 1 to 2 SLOPE FOR WATER RUN OFF gt E 2 O D 1 to 2 SLOPE FOR WATER RUN OFF ETE pnd Te Heed cori tia ae Gz Sad i le a minut isl BELO FROST LINE FROST LINE 4 3 x 24 MIN AT 90 APART SEE
16. on NOTE Single Polarity Feed is factory assembled for vertical polarity If horizontal polarity is desired rotate feed 90 clockwise or counterclockwise ELEVATION To obtain elevation value for your satellite refer to chart 2 Loosen bolts in curved slots of AZ EL Housing to v4 a turn Ref Fig 3 1 Turn elevation adjustment bolt clockwise to decrease elevation and counterclockwise to increase elevation Align the edge of clamp with appropriate mark at the desired elevation reading Ref Fig 3 1 NOTE Degree values shown on eleva tion scale are Beam that is when the antenna face is vertical mechanical elevation is 0 while the Beam Elevation signal is 22 6 This will be an approximate setting Optimum setting achieved when fine tuning Temporarily tighten elevation bracket nuts AZIMUTH Use Chart 3 and determine your azimuth setting Values in chart must be adjusted for magnetic deviation for your location for correct compass reading Rotate the antenna and mount pointing it to the correct compass reading for your location and satellite Ref Fig 3 2 Slowly sweep the antenna in azimuth until a signal is found If the desired signal is not found increase or decrease elevation setting and repeat the azimuth sweep FINE TUNING Use a signal strength measuring device for final adjust ments to obtain maximum antenna performance Alternate between elevation and azimuth fine tuning to reach maximum signal strength
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