Hughes AN6-098P User Manual

1037312-0001Revision AMarch 2, 2007HN SystemInstallation Manual for .98 m Ku-band Upgradeable Antenna Model AN6-098P

• Contents x1037312-0001 Revision ASmall hardware parts lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Additional parts for J-typ

• Contents 1037312-0001 Revision AxiChapter 7Pointing the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Antenna pointing overview

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• Figures 1037312-0001 Revision AxiiiFiguresChapter 11. Hughes model AN6-098P .98 m satellite antenna with radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2C

• Figures xiv1037312-0001 Revision A31. Securing the feed horn clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

• Tables 1037312-0001 Revision AxvTablesChapter 21. Two antenna kit configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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• About this document 1037312-0001 Revision AxviiAbout this documentScope and audienceThis manual explains how to assemble, install, and point the H

• About this document xviii1037312-0001 Revision ARelated publicationsThe HN System Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide (1035678-0

Chapter 1 • Overview 1037312-0001 Revision A1Chapter 1OverviewThis chapter presents an overview of the Hughes model AN6-098P .98 m Ku-band antenn

Copyright © 2007 Hughes Network Systems, LLCAll rights reserved. This publication and its contents are proprietary to Hughes Network Systems, LLC. No

Chapter 1 • Overview 21037312-0001 Revision AThe model AN6-098P antennaEach remote terminal at a customer site requires an antenna and radio assembly

Chapter 1 • Overview 1037312-0001 Revision A3Antenna installation summaryThe antenna installation steps and related tasks are summarized below. The s

Chapter 1 • Overview 41037312-0001 Revision ATasks related to antenna installationThis section explains where you can find information on tasks relat

Chapter 1 • Overview 1037312-0001 Revision A5Approved cablesFor a list of approved cables for the interfacility link (IFL) between the antenna and th

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Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 1037312-0001 Revision A7Chapter 2Antenna parts and required toolsThis chapter describes the parts provid

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 81037312-0001 Revision AAntenna kit componentsThis section describes the main components of the .98 m

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 1037312-0001 Revision A9Inspecting the antenna partsThe antenna kit for each radio type is shipped in tw

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 101037312-0001 Revision ADescription of main componentsThe following sections describe and illustrate th

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 1037312-0001 Revision A11Antenna reflector The antenna reflector is shown in Figure 4. Figure 4: An

• Important safety information 1037312-0001 Revision AiiiImportant safety informationFor your safety and protection, read this entire installation m

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 121037312-0001 Revision AFeed support tube and feed rodsThe radio assembly mounts onto the feed support

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 1037312-0001 Revision A13The feed support tube and the feed rods are the only main parts included in bot

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 141037312-0001 Revision ARadio mounting adapter The mounting adapter shown in Figure 8 is used for both

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 1037312-0001 Revision A15Radio assembly typesThe radio assembly is not part of the antenna kit; however,

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 161037312-0001 Revision Asee Installing a shim for vertical transmit polarization on page 32. Cradle-typ

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 1037312-0001 Revision A17Cradle-type refers to the overall design of the radio; therefore, two radios wi

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 181037312-0001 Revision ASmall hardware parts listsTables 2 and 3 list the small hardware parts included

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 1037312-0001 Revision A19Additional parts for J-type radioThe parts listed in Table 3 are included only

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 201037312-0001 Revision AToolsTable 4 lists the tools required to install and point the antenna. See the

Chapter 3 • Assembling the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision A21Chapter 3Assembling the antennaThis chapter explains how to install:• The Az/El and refle

• Important safety information iv1037312-0001 Revision AProduct warning labelsThe following safety alert labels are affixed to the satellite antenna

Chapter 3 • Assembling the antenna 221037312-0001 Revision AIn this manual, installation software refers to installation, pointing, and commissioning

Chapter 3 • Assembling the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision A23Installing the Az/El and reflector bracket assemblyFollow these steps to install the Az/E

Chapter 3 • Assembling the antenna 241037312-0001 Revision A3. Optional: If you adjust the antenna elevation now to the coarse elevation value, befor

Chapter 3 • Assembling the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision A25Attaching the reflectorFollow these instructions to attach the antenna reflector to the r

Chapter 3 • Assembling the antenna 261037312-0001 Revision A3. Insert two ¼-20 × 1-3 ⁄8-inch hex thread-cutting screws (without washers) through the

Chapter 3 • Assembling the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision A27Installing the feed support tubeInstall the feed rods and feed support tube as explained

Chapter 3 • Assembling the antenna 281037312-0001 Revision ASecuring the feed support tubeSecure the feed support tube:1. Attach the lower ends of th

Chapter 3 • Assembling the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision A29Tightening the hardwareTighten the hardware as follows:1. Tighten the three nuts on the r

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Chapter 4 • Installing a J-type radio assembly 1037312-0001 Revision A31Chapter 4Installing a J-type radio assemblyThis chapter applies to the J-type

• Important safety information 1037312-0001 Revision AvAntenna installation safetyObserve the following precautions when installing the satellite an

Chapter 4 • Installing a J-type radio assembly 321037312-0001 Revision AInstalling a shim for vertical transmit polarizationFollow the instructions i

Chapter 4 • Installing a J-type radio assembly 1037312-0001 Revision A33Figure 24 illustrates the difference between the horizontal shim and vertical

Chapter 4 • Installing a J-type radio assembly 341037312-0001 Revision A5. Install the vertical shim and O-ring in the same location.Because of its s

Chapter 4 • Installing a J-type radio assembly 1037312-0001 Revision A35Figure 26 shows how the TRIA is positioned for horizontal transmit polarizati

Chapter 4 • Installing a J-type radio assembly 361037312-0001 Revision AInstalling the radio assemblyThis section explains how to install the J-type

Chapter 4 • Installing a J-type radio assembly 1037312-0001 Revision A37Attaching the feed horn and transition to the radio assemblyThe feed horn and

Chapter 4 • Installing a J-type radio assembly 381037312-0001 Revision A3. Place the neck of the feed horn into the upper mounting bracket, and posit

Chapter 4 • Installing a J-type radio assembly 1037312-0001 Revision A398. Tighten the bolts alternately, a little at a time. Mounting the radio asse

Chapter 4 • Installing a J-type radio assembly 401037312-0001 Revision A4. Tighten the nuts. Attach the upper and lower mounting brackets to each oth

Chapter 4 • Installing a J-type radio assembly 1037312-0001 Revision A415. Tighten the four bolts. 6. Remove the protective packing material from the

• Important safety information vi1037312-0001 Revision AWARNING• Do not work in high wind or rain or if a storm, lightning, or other adverse weather

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Chapter 5 • Installing a cradle-type radio assembly 1037312-0001 Revision A43Chapter 5Installing a cradle-type radio assemblyThis chapter applies to

Chapter 5 • Installing a cradle-type radio assembly 441037312-0001 Revision AInstalling the radio assemblyThis section explains how to install the cr

Chapter 5 • Installing a cradle-type radio assembly 1037312-0001 Revision A452. Apply silicone grease to the O-ring groove in the feed horn.3. Place

Chapter 5 • Installing a cradle-type radio assembly 461037312-0001 Revision A4. Tighten the bolts securely. 5. Remove the protective packing material

Chapter 5 • Installing a cradle-type radio assembly 1037312-0001 Revision A47Setting polarization for the cradle-type radioTo set polarization for th

Chapter 5 • Installing a cradle-type radio assembly 481037312-0001 Revision ASetting the radio polarizationSet polarization on the cradle-type radio

Chapter 6 • Cabling and connections 1037312-0001 Revision A49Chapter 6Cabling and connectionsThis chapter illustrates where the ODU ground, transmit,

Chapter 6 • Cabling and connections 501037312-0001 Revision ARouting the cables at the ODURoute the coaxial transmit and receive cables at the ODU as

Chapter 6 • Cabling and connections 1037312-0001 Revision A513. Coil the extra cable, leave a drip loop, and secure the transmit cable with cable tie

• Important safety information 1037312-0001 Revision AviiCAUTIONObserve these precautions to avoid exposure to RF radiation, a potential safety haza

Chapter 6 • Cabling and connections 521037312-0001 Revision AConnecting the transmit and receive cablesThis section explains how to connect the trans

Chapter 6 • Cabling and connections 1037312-0001 Revision A534. If necessary, secure the cable with cable ties. Figure 41: Transmit connector – J

Chapter 6 • Cabling and connections 541037312-0001 Revision AReceive cableConnect the receive cable to the low noise block converter (LNB) as follows

Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision A55Chapter 7Pointing the antennaThis chapter explains how to point the antenna. Topics include

Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna 561037312-0001 Revision AAntenna pointing overviewThis chapter describes a general procedure for pointing the antenn

Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision A57Personnel requirementsOne person can point the antenna if an outdoor pointing interface (OP

Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna 581037312-0001 Revision AInstalling the OPITo prepare for antenna pointing, attach the OPI to the receive cable from

Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision A59Adjusting the antennaTo point the antenna you make three adjustments to the position of the

Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna 601037312-0001 Revision AAdjustment locations on the antennaFigure 48 shows the mechanical adjustments for azimuth,

Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision A61Setting coarse elevationThe antenna pointing procedure begins with the steps described in t

• Important safety information viii1037312-0001 Revision ASome installations may require additional precautions. See also the HN System Antenna Site

Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna 621037312-0001 Revision AFine elevation adjustmentThe fine elevation adjustment rod (shown in Figure 50) allows you

Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision A63Initial elevation settingMake sure the antenna reflector is set to the initial elevation va

Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna 641037312-0001 Revision ASetting azimuthWith the elevation and polarization set to the initial values given by the i

Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision A656. After acquiring a signal, adjust the azimuth to obtain the highest signal quality.7. Go

Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna 661037312-0001 Revision APeaking the signal (procedure)After the satellite signal is detected, peak the signal as fo

Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision A67Isolating the transmit signalTo prevent signal cross talk, you use a procedure known as Aut

Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna 681037312-0001 Revision AAutomatic ACP testVerify that the signal is still peaked by initiating an automatic ACP tes

Chapter 7 • Pointing the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision A69Final stepsComplete the following steps before leaving the installation site.Remove the OPI

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• Acronyms and abbreviations 1037312-0001 Revision A71Acronyms and abbreviationsAACP – Automated Cross Polarization Az/El – Azimuth and elevation FF

• Contents 1037312-0001 Revision AixContentsImportant safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiTypes of warnings used in this

• Acronyms and abbreviations 721037312-0001 Revision A

• Index 1037312-0001 Revision A73IndexAAntennaassembling, general instructions 22illustrated 2kits 8main components 8small hardware parts 18mou

• Index 741037312-0001 Revision Afeed horncradle-type radio 44J-type radio 37feed support tube 28final steps 69IDU 4J-type radio assembly 31OP

• Index 1037312-0001 Revision A75SSafety labels and/or signs 69Shim for transmit polarization 32Signal strength 62maximizing 66Site, installatio

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