Andrew 960 User's Manual
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1. POLARIZATION CHART SIGN VALUES OR HEMISPHERE HEMISPHERE ANTENNA SITE WEST OF SATELLITE LONGITUDE ANTENNA SITE EAST OF SATELLITE LONGITUDE ANTENNA S FEED Feed Rotation Facing Antenna For Polarization Rotate CCW Counter Clockwise For Polarization Rotate CW Clockwise A75 A60 A40 A30 A20 A15 A10 A5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 EARTH STATION LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR CHART 1 9 ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Alignment with the satellite is obtained by setting polariza tion elevation and azimuth Charts 1 2 amp 3 are to determine these 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 THE FEED Loosen Feed Horn Clamp Bolts and turn Feed clockwise or counterclockwise depending on being east or west of the satellite as shown on Chart 1 For course setting align marks on the Horn Scale Ref Fig 3 0 Polarization chart assumes antenna sys2. 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 ITEM 1 ITEM 1 BOLT HEX HEAD M6 x 16 ITEM 19 ITEM 3 ITEM 6 BOLT RD HD SQ NK M6 x 55 ITEM 17 BOLT HEX HEAD M8 x 20 ITEM 26 16 PARTS LIST 96cm CLASS II MEDIUM DUTY IMPORTANT INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CONSUMER D I Y DO IT YOURSELF INSTALLATIONS CLASS LIGHT DUTY SYSTEM 1 2m SHOWN DANGER WATCH FOR WIRES YOU CAN BE KILLED IF THIS PRODUCT COMES NEAR POWER LINES Installation of this product near power lines is dan gerous For your own safety follow these important safety rules 1 Perform as many functions as possible on the ground 2 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 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 7 Make
3. 00 O D ANT 1 to 2 1 to2 41 5 SLOPE FOR to2 SLOPE FOR NOTE WATER RUN OFF WATER RUN OFF 50 depth may be increased concrete and length of rebar will increase accordingly 3 REBAR x DIA OF PIER INSERT wine we THRU HOLE IN TUBE amp CENTER DIA OF PIER 4 3x24 MIN INSERT THRU HOLE BE B AT 90 APART IN TUBE amp CENTER FROST LINE ae BELOW FROST LINE STANDARD DEEP FROST PIER FOUNDATION LINE FOUNDATION PIER FOUNDATIONS DEEP FROST LINE FOUNDATIONS Exposure B Exposure C Exposure B Exposure C ane Clamp Bolts ANT WIND VEL DIM d CONC VOL DIM d 0 9 1 2 i 110 MPH 11 2 2 17 B sma as fe ee y a a POLE SPECIFICATIONS Ground Pole Ground Pole A 3 00 O D x 10 G A x 72 Steel Must Be Vertical In Ground Pole B 2 O D x 203 Wall x 72 Steel ASTM 120 Mech Tubing 2 Sch 40 e Directions Within 19 Inches NOTE At Top 0 38 Pole not supplied and must be field drilled dia for 3 rebar and drilled 218 for 14 20 self tapping grounding screw see Page 7 and galvanized or painted for protection Bubble Level 1 Pole and foundation design based on the following criteria a Uniform building code exposure B or 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
4. Attach flat ten end of Brace to top of Mount Housing using M6 x 22mm Round Head Square Neck Bolts Tooth Lock Washers Flat Washers and Hex Nuts Round Head Square Bolt fits on the underside of Mount Housing top flatten end of Brace on top side of Mount Housing Tooth Lock Washer on top of flatten end of Brace then Flat Washer and Hex Nut Attach Side Feed Legs to support Block using M6 x 20mm Hex Nuts and Lock Washers Leave all hard ware loose ROUND HEAD SQUARE NECK BOLT 2 REQ MOUNT ASSEMBLY EXTENSION PLATE LOCK WASHER 2 REQ HEX NUT 2 REQ FIG 1 3 Installation of Extension Plate to AZ EL Housing 1 2m medium Duty Only HEX BOLT FLAT WASHER HEX NUT 2 REQ BOTH SIDES SIDE FEED LEG 2 REQ 7 HEX BOLT FLAT WASHER 2 REQ BOTH SIDES FEED HORN FEED ASSY w FEED SUPPORT BLOCK FEED SUPPORT TERMINAL BOTTOM FEED LEG HEX BOLT on LOCK WASHER 2 REQ HEX BOLT LOCK WASHER HEX NUT FIG 1 4 Installation of Feed Feed Support Legs to Antenna Light Duty 96cm Shown RD HD SQ NK BOLT TOOTH WASHER FLAT WASHER HEX NUT 2 REQ e BRACE 1 LH TOOTH h amp 1RH washer SS yf M6 x 20mm HEX BOLTS LOCK WASHERS HEX NUTS HEX BOLT 2 REQ BOTH SIDES FLAT WASHER 2 REQ Ye BOTTOM FEED MOUNTING SUPPORT TUBE BLOCK HEX BOLT 4 RD HD SQ LOCK WASHER NK BOLT lL 2 REQ FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER HEX NUT RD HD SQ NK BOLT amp ELASTIC LOCK NUT
5. CHECKLIST QTY Grounding Rod Clamp amp Grounding Block As Required by National Electric Code or local codes NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION 96cm 1 2m Ground Wire 10 solid copper as or required by National Electric Code or local codes length required Concrete See Ground Pole section for quantity and grade BOLT PLOW SPECIAL M8 x 1 25 x 56 mm 13_ WASHER FLAT SS M6 Medium Duty fi a 3 Rebar See Ground Pole section for quantity Deformed steel per ASTM A615 grade 40 or 60 BOLT PLOW SPECIAL M8 x 1 25 x 91 mm 14 MOUNT ASSEMBLY 1 2m LFL Light Duty 1 1 REFLECTOR 96m 15 NUT M6 x 1 0 ESNA REFLECTOR 1 2m LFL 16 U CUP BOOM o i BOLT HEX HD SS M6 x 1 0 x 20mm WASHER LOCK SS M8 NUT HEX HD M8 x 1 25 6 BOLT RD HD SQ NK M6 x 1 0 x 22mm PLATE EXTENSION 8 WASHER LOCK SS M6 Light Duty WASHER LOCK SS M6 Medium Dut 9 NUT HEX HD M6 x 1 0 Light Duty __ NUT HEX HD M6 x 1 0 Medium Dut BRACE R H 96m AZ EL MT __ BRACE 1 2m LFL AZ EL Medium Dut BRACE L H 96m AZ EL MT WASHER EXT TOOTH LOCK M6 18 FEED SUPPORT Medium Duty dT tT FEED SUPPORT Medium Duty J 1 BOLT HEX HD SS M6 x 1 0 x 16mm Medium Duty 4 4 20 SIDE FEED LEG 96m ANTENNA J2 SIDEFEEDLEG 1 2m ANTENNA J 2 21 BOTTOM FEED LEG 96m Light Duty 13 BOTTOM FEED LEG 1 2m Light Duty J 1 22 TERMINAL FEED SUPPORT Ligh
6. Fig 3 2 Tighten Half Clamp Bolts FINE TUNING Use Signal Tuning Device for final adjustments to obtain maximum antenna performance Alternate between eleva tion and azimuth fine tuning to reach maximum signal strength until no improvement can be detected Certain models utilize the optional azimuth fine tune feature refer to Figure 3 2 This allows the azimuth to be fine tuned by loos ening the 4 Carriage Head Bolts and Swivel Nut which allows adjusting the Azimuth Fine Tune Adjusting Bolt for the peak signal When fine tuning is complete tighten and torque all AZ EL hardware to 12 ft lbs 16 3 N m Do not exceed 12 ft lbs 16 3 N m Torque Clamp Hardware to 18 ft lbs 24 4 N m in alternating sequence IMPORTANT Recheck and repeat torque on four Clamp Bolts Fig 3 1 in alternating sequence until all Bolts are equally torqued to 18 ft lbs HORN SCALE CLAMP BOLT ALIGNMENT MARK FIG 3 0 Polarization of the Feed ELEVATION ADJUSTING EDGE OF CLAMP SCREW BRACKET pP CURVED SLOT BOLT ELEVATION PIVOT EXAMPLE 18 ELEVATION CLAMP BOLT 4 PLCS AZIMUTH FINE TUNE ADJUSTING BOLT HEX NUT SWIVEL NUT AZIMUTH FIG 3 2 Rotating Antenna for Azimuth
7. 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 ANDREW has no control and this Warranty shall not apply to equipment which has been operated or installed other than in accordance with the instructions furnished 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 WARRANTY AND ANDREW NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT DELIVERED OR 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
8. sure that the mast assembly is properly grounded FEED we ASSEMBLY _ 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 Corporation is not responsible or liable for damage or injury resulting from antenna installations CLASS II MEDIUM DUTY SYSTEM 1 2m SHOWN Antennas improperly installed or installed to an inadequate structure are very susceptible to wind damage This damage can be very serious or even life threatening The owner and installer assumes full responsibility that the installation is structurally sound to support all loads weight wind amp ice and properly sealed against leaks Andrew will not accept liability for any damage caused by a satellite system due to the many unknown variable applications FEED ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED 1 13mm Deep Socket 3 Drive 1 Clinometer 1 10mm Socket Drive 1 9 Magnetic Level 1 Ratchet Wrench Drive 1 Phillips Screwdriver 1 or 2 1 13mm Combination Wrench 1 Torque Wrench 1 10mm Combination Wrench 1 Compass 1 10mm Nut Driver PREINSTALLATION MATERIALS
9. 08 isva 1SAM EARTH STATION ANTENNA AZIMUTH IN DEGREES N nN N N N N N N I N D a 5 ao N o m o k j L v N _ _ _ _ i o N w D a D y J i So m gt N oa o gt N So in gt o oa o J gt gt oa O ua o o0 ee DR ab BW Ww oa ona 6 o OF O oOo eee BD NN aaoo aowqo o o o O oOo O plat N D a D wo N T t oS t o oz ee ee ee x N N N w w w i w w we 5 oO N o BS a o T So t o M EARTH STATION ANTENNA AZIMUTH IN DEGREES 11 NYSHLYON NYSHLNOS AGNLISNOT ALITISLVS 3HL ANV AGNLISNOT ALIS VNNALNV NOILVLS HLYVA AHL NSSAMLAE JDNAYASSIC AHL SI TV a IHWH HININI7 7 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION FEED AND FEED LEG INSTALLATION NOTE Long formed end of Side Feed Leg attaches to the Reflector rim short formed to side of Feed Support Terminal Assemble Bottom Feed Leg to bottom of Reflector rim From the insi
10. Assembly Instructions 800084201 Type 960 Class amp Il 96 Meter Antenna System Type 123 Class amp Il 1 2 Meter LFL Antenna System with Factory Assembled Az El Cap Mount DO NOT DISCARD CONTENTS tt The Preduaiin this packaging was placed in the market after August 13 2005 Its components must not be discarded with ANDREW One Com pany A World of Solutions normal municipal or household waste Andrew Corporation Customer Support Center International Printed in U S A Contact your local waste disposal agency for recovery recycling or disposal instructions 3 Westbrook Corporate Center From North America Telephone 1 708 873 2307 Suite 900 Telephone 1 800 255 1479 bax ZAG 3444 8 06 8000842 01 Rev B Fax 1 800 349 5444 Internet www andrew com satcom andrew com Westchester Illinois 60154 USA DESCRIPTION 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 to ANDREW not more than twelve 12 months after ship ment 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
11. FIG 1 5 Installation of Feed Feed Support Legs to Antenna 96cm Medium Duty ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 1 2m System Ref Fig 1 6 Attach Side Feed Legs and Braces to left and right sides of Reflector using M6 x 20mm Hex Bolts Lock Washers and Hex Nuts NOTE Long formed end of Feed Leg attaches to Reflector Short formed end of Brace attaches to inside of Reflector rim Attach flat ten end of Brace to Extension Plate using M6 x 22mm Round Head Square Neck Bolts Tooth Lock Washers Flat Washers and Hex Nuts Round Head Square Bolt Fits on the top of Extension Plate Tooth Lock Washer fits between the flatten end of Brace and Extension Plate then Flat Washer and Hex Nut Attach Side Feed Legs to Support Block using M6 x 20mm Hex Nuts and Lock Washers Leave all hard ware loose Tighten and torque hardware securing Braces Side Legs and U Clip to Reflector and Support Block to 4 ft Ibs 5 4 N m Tighten and torque M6 x 55mm U Bolt to 18 22 in lbs 2 2 5 N m z RD HD SQ NK BOLT g TOOTH WASHER x FLAT WASHER TOOTH WASHER D REO A HEX BOLT FLAT WASHER 2 REQ HEX BOLT LOCK WASHERS HEX NUT 2 REQ BOTH SIDES I SIDE FEED RD HD SQ NK BOLT amp HEX BOLT A ELASTIC LOCK LOCK WAHER NUT 2 REQ FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER HEX NUT BOTTOM FEED SUPPORT TUBE FIG 1 6 Installation of Feed Feed Support Legs to Antenna 1 2m Medium Duty GROUNDING NOTE All installations to
12. conform to latest issue of National Electrical Code Ground antenna mount assembly and feed cables in accordance with current National Electrical Code and local electrical codes Figure 2 0 and 2 1 illustrates typical grounding methods for the ground pole and feed cables Clamps that provide a solid connection between ground wire and ground source should be used Tighten and torque all hardware IMPORTANT Sealing RF Coaxial Connector The copper plated center conductor in the RF coaxial cable which connects receiver to LNB can experience electrolysis corrosion at the LNB connector Moisture and DC current causes this type of corrosion To prevent corrosion apply a moderate coat of silicon grease to the center conductor and wrap the entire connection with COAX SEAL tape to seal NOTE ALL INSTALLATION TO CONFORM TO THE LATEST ISSUE OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE IMPORTANT DRILL HOLE AND ATTACH GROUND BEFORE POURING CONCRETE INSIDE GROUND POLE GROUND POLE APPLY SEALANT HERE AFTER ASSEMBLY TO IMPROVE CORROSION RESISTANCE DRILL HOLE THRU ONE WALL WITH 7 32 DIA TWIST DRILL 1 4 EXTENSION TOOTH LOCK WASHER eas i P APPROX i a GROUND LUG R KO 1 4 20 UNC x 5 8 HEX HEAD lis 4 a TYPE D POINT SELF TAPPING SCREW iia GROUND WIRE TYPICAL 10 AWG COPPER 8 ALUMINUM REFER TO NEC SECTION 810 AND LOCAL ELECTRIC CODES FOR THE SPECIFIC AREA REQUIREMENTS FIG 2 0 Typical Electrical Grounding for Antenna Gro
13. de of Reflector rim insert M6 x 16mm Hex Bolt thru hole in rim and attach Bottom Feed Leg Secure with Lock Washer and Hex Nut NOTE Bottom Feed Leg is the one with slight bend with lance on one end and is shorter than the Side Feed Legs Leave all hardware loose Insert Bottom Feed Leg end with lance into socket hole in center of Feed Support Terminal Twist to engage lances Attach left and right Feed Support Legs to Feed Support Terminal securing with M6 x 16mm Hex Bolts and Lock Washers Refer to Instruction for Feed Assembly to assemble Feed Assembly and ODU to Terminal Block Tighten and torque all hardware to Terminal Block and Reflector to 4 ft lbs 5 4 N m Tighten two screws in Terminal Block socket equally FEED AND FEED SUPPORT TUBE INSTALLATION MEDIUM DUTY Assemble U Clip to bottom of Reflector using M6 x 22mm Round Head Square Neck Bolt Lock Washer and Hex Nut Insert bottom Feed Support Tube into U Clip and secure with M6 x 55mm Round Head Square Neck Bolt and elastic Lock Nut Ref Fig 1 5 amp 1 6 Assemble Feed Support Block supplied with Feed package to Feed Support Tube using two M6 x 16mm Hex Bolts and Lock Washers 96cm System Ref Fig 1 5 Attach Side Feed Legs and Braces to left and right sides of Reflector using M6 x 20mm Hex Bolts Lock Washers and Hex Nuts NOTE Long formed end of Feed Leg attaches to Reflector Short formed end of Brace attaches to inside of Reflector rim
14. e and bot tom of the Reflector as shown in Figure 1 2 TOP BRACKET U BRACKET HEX NUT CARRIAGE BOLT 8 HEX NUT SWIVEL NUT HALP CLAMP 2 CLAMP BOLTS CARRIAGE BOLT amp HEX NUT 4 Option HEX NUT CARRIAGE BOLT 4 HALF CLAMP 2 CLAMP BOLTS CARRIAGE BOLT amp HEX NUT 4 FIG 1 1 Model 611612002 AZ EL w o Fine Tune Option MOUNT ASSEMBLY LOCK WASHER 4 REQ HEX NUT PLOW BOLT RES M8 x 1 25 x 56 96m ONLY SIDE BOLT PLOW BOLT GROUND QTY 4 1 2m FIG 1 2 Assembling Reflector to AZ EL Mount and Ground Pole 96cm Shown APPENDIX A 96cm Antenna Survival Windloads at 125 MPH Velocity OFFSET _ MECHANICAL AXIS 41 5 HEIGHT 1054 mm F4 Horizontal Force Fy Vertical Force My Torsional Moment Mo Overturning Moment ELEVATION DEGREES FORCE POUNDS MOMENTS FT LBS N m Fu Fy MT Mo MECHANICAL 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Mo Based on 41 5 1054 mm from Mounting Surface of Center Line of Antenna Values shown represent maximum forces for any wind direction and include 1 5 Fs Height and exposure factors from uniform building code are NOT included 12 LYVHO ALITIALVS AO LSV3 SI NOILVLS HLYV3S NAHM SONIGVAY NINNTO9 HLNIWIZV ALITISLVS J0 LSAM SI NOILVLS HLYV3 NAHM ONIGVAY NINNTO9 HLNINIZV YOLVNDA 40 HLNOS YO HLYON S338493 NI SGNLILV1 WNNALNV NOILVLS HLYVA LISAM LSV43 0 GL oz S9 09 sS os SV Ov Ge oe Ge oz SL OL
15. o Based on 40 9 1039 mm from Mounting Surface of Center Line of Antenna Values shown represent maximum forces for any wind direction and include 1 5 Fg Height and exposure factors from uniform building code are NOT included 13 GROUND POLE INSTALLATION 1 2m System 2 88 or 3 00 O D ANT j 1 to 2 40 9 SLOPE FOR NOTE WATER RUN OFF 50 depth may be increased concrete and length of rebar will increase accordingly SLOPE FOR WATER RUN OFF 3 REBAR x DIA OF PIER INSERT THRU HOLE IN TUBE amp CENTER 3 REBAR x DIA OF PIER INSERT THRU HOLE IN TUBE amp CENTER FROST LINE 4 3x24 MIN AT 90 APART SEE NOTE BELOW FROST LINE PIER FOUNDATIONS DEEP FROST LINE FOUNDATIONS Exposure B OS ANT WIND VEL DIM d CONC VOL DIM d 1 3 2 0 1 2M LFL POLE SPECIFICATIONS eS Ground Pole A 2 88 O D x 154 Wall Sch 40 x 72 ASTM A53 or A501 Pipe Must Be Ground Pole B 3 00 O D x 9 Ga 148 Wall x 72 Steel CM PN 611685101 Vertical In Ground Pole C 2 88 O D x 2 88 O D x 276 Wall Sch 80 x 72 Steel ASTM A53 or A501 Pipe All Directions Ground Pole D 3 00 O D x 250 Wall x 72 Steel ASTM 120 Mech Tubing eae on NOTE Pole B is supplied from factory powder painted and with hole for 3 rebar and grounding screw Bubble Poles A C and D are not supplied and must be field drilled dia f
16. of 2500 pounds per square inch in 28 days SS 2 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 AZ EL MOUNT WITH M8 INSERT AND SET SCREW IMPORTANT M8 x 20 mm Hex Head Set Screws are recommended for schedule 40 203 wall mast and NOT RECOMMENDED for mast with a wall thickness less than 10 ga 134 such as Non Penetrating Roof Mounts and Roof Wall Mounts M8 x 20 mm Hex Head Set Screw M8 Insert 7 Half Clamp Figure 1 0 AZ EL Mount with M8 Insert and Set Screw Once fine tuning is complete and all Clamp Bolts are equally torqued to 18 ft lbs in accordance with 8000842 manual then install the two M8 x 20 mm Hex Head Set Screws supplied Install one in each clamp half as shown in Fig 1 0 Torque each M8 x 20 mm Hex Head Screw to 15 ft lbs Repeat torque to insure 15 ft lbs has been reached on both screws See Manual 8000842 for additional instructions not shown here 14 APPENDIX B 1 2m Antenna Survival Windloads at 125 MPH Velocity FH 40 9 HEIGHT 1039 mm Fy Horizontal Force Fy Vertical Force My Torsional Moment Mo Overturning Moment ELEVATION DEGREES FORCE POUNDS MOMENTS FT LBS N m MECHANICAL 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 M
17. or 3 rebar and drilled 218 Level for 14 20 self tapping grounding screw and galvanized or painted for protection 1 Pole and foundation design based on the following criteria a Uniform building code exposure B or 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 2 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 4 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTALLING AZ EL CAP MOUNT ONTO POLE The AZ EL Cap is factory preassembled therefore no assembly is required Before installing AZ EL Cap onto ground pole a concrete foundation should be in place and cured MODEL 611612001 Fine Tune Option Loosen 8 Carriage Bolts and nuts securing the U Bracket to the Top Bracket and U Bracket to 2 half clamps and swivel nut hex nut for optional fine tune fea ture Ref Fig 1 0 Install AZ EL Cap Mount onto Ground Pole Equally tighten 4 Clamp Bolts so that Cap is held stationary on Ground Pole but can be swiveled with slight pressure approximately 2 ft lbs 2 7 N m Retighten and torque 4 Carriage Bolts and n
18. t Duty 1 1 23 CLAMP MTG BLOCK Light Duty 1a 1 24 WASHER FLAT M6 Light Duty J2 2 25 BOLT HEX HD M6x1 0x30mm_ J2 2 2s BOUT HEXHD Me x125x 20mm e gt SITE SELECTION The first and most important consideration when choosing a prospective antenna site is whether or not the area can provide an acceptable look angle at the satellites A site with a clear unobstructed view is preferred Also consider obstruction that may occur in the future such as the growth of trees Your antenna site must be selected in advance so that you will be able to receive the strongest signal available To avoid microwave interference obstruc tions etc conduct an on site survey with a portable antenna As with any other type of construction a local building permit may be required before installing an antenna Itis the property owners responsibility to obtain any and all permits Before any digging is done information regarding the possi bility of underground telephone lines power lines storm drains etc in the excavation area should be obtained from the appropriate agency Because soils vary widely in composition and load capacity consult a local professional engineer to determine the appropriate foundation design and installation procedure A suggested foundation design with conditions noted is included in this manual for reference purposes only GROUND POLE INSTALLATION 96cm System 2 88 or 3
19. tem polarization is Tx vertical and satellite vertical Pol is perpendicular to plane of geostation ary arc For horizontal Tx of antenna Feed must be rotated 90 from values shown Starting point for polarization adjustment is 0 as shown in Figure 3 0 Use a signal strength measuring device for final polarization setting and tighten horn clamp bolts to 4 ft lbs 5 4 N m ELEVATION Use Chart 2 and determine your elevation setting Loosen Elevation Pivot Bolts and Bolts in curved slots both sides of AZ EL housing approximately 1 complete turn Ref Fig 3 1 Turn Elevation Adjustment Bolt clockwise to decrease elevation and counterclockwise to increase elevation Align the edge of the Clamp with appropriate mark on housing at the desired elevation reading This will be an approximate setting Optimum setting achieved when fine tuning NOTE Degree values shown on Elevation Scale are Beam there is no need to compensate for any offset angle See Appendix A Outline Drawing If clinometer is used you must compensate for offset angle AZIMUTH Use Chart 3 and determine your azimuth setting Values in chart must be adjusted for magnetic deviation for your loca tion for correct compass reading Rotate Reflector and Mount pointing it to the correct compass reading Slowly sweep the antenna in azimuth until signal is found If the desired signal is not found increase or decrease elevation setting and repeat the azimuth sweep Ref
20. und Pole COAXIAL CABLE TO RECEIVER GROUND BLOCK NEC SECTION 810 20 gS COAXIAL CABLE FROM LNB GROUNDWIRE NEC SECTION 810 20 ITEMS NOT INCLUDED 7 FIG 2 1 Grounding Feed Cables ELEVATION IN DEGREES 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 ELEVATION CHART AL IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EARTH STATION ANTENNA SITE LONGITUDE AND THE SATELLITE LONGITUDE 5q0_125 120 47 50 450 42 50 40r 37 50 J 35o 32 50 30 27 50 25 Ly 115 449 7 105 100 95 90 85 pi _ o amp o ge 7 50 n5 5 a25 a0 31 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 EARTH STATION LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR CHART 2 10 80 POLARIZATION OR SEE ILLUSTRATION 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 POLARIZATION CHART AL IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EARTH STATION ANTENNA SITE LONGITUDE AND THE SATELLITE LONGITUDE NORTHERN SOUTHERN
21. uts securing U bracket to half clamps to 18 ft lbs 24 4 N m Leave loose 4 Carriage Bolts and Swivel Nut Hex Nuts for fine tune option MODEL 611612002 w o Fine Tune Option Make sure 4 carriage bolts and nuts securing the 2 Half Clamps to top bracket are loose Ref Fig 1 1 Place AZ EL Cap onto Ground Pole and tighten 4 Half Clamp Bolts to approximately 2 ft lbs 2 7 N m just enough to allow AZ Clamp to turn on pole with slight pressure Tighten and torque 4 Carriage Bolts and Nuts in Top Bracket to 18 ft lbs 24 4 N m loosened above ASSEMBLING REFLECTOR ONTO AZ EL CAP MOUNT 96cm System Install two M8 x 56 56 mm Plow Bolts into holes in Reflector Face and two 91 mm into bottom holes Lift Reflector and insert exposed portion of bolt into holes into Antenna Bracket Flange Install 4 Lock Washers and Hex Nuts on bolts Ref Fig 1 2 1 2m System Install four M8 x 91 91 mm Plow Bolts into top holes in Reflector Face Lift Reflector and insert exposed portion of bolt to holes in Antenna Bracket Flange Install 4 Lock Washers and Hex Nuts on bolts Ref Fig 1 2 Assemble Extension Plate to AZ EL Housing using two M6 x 22mm Round Head Square Neck Bolts Lock Washers and Hex Nuts Ref Fig 1 3 Tighten and torque to 6 ft lbs 8 N m Tighten and torque Reflector bolts to 11 ft lbs 15 N m IMPORTANT Note orientation of bolt holes in Reflector Flange Holes should be located on each sid
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