background image

The  VS61FAE 

 6.1 Meter Earth Station Antenna

features corrugated conical feed horns to ensure excellent 
antenna gain and sidelobe performance. Sixteen high-
strength aluminum panels are durable enough to withstand 
a range of environmental conditions. Antenna panels 
mount to radial trusses attached to a central hub. 

The VS61FAE hub

 also provides a enclosure for sensitive 

electronics.   high-strength structural steel tripod 
mount employs an elevation-over-azimuth geometry for 
easy pointing to any satellite within the visible orbital arc. 

R

ugged construction provides pointing 

accuracy for continuous operation, even under adverse 
wind conditions. 

The VS61FAE

 includes a galvanized structural steel tripod 

mount with a continuous 115° of motorized azimuth 
coverage in three overlapping sectors. An optional 
TORQUETUBE™ con 

fi

 guration adds continuous 180° 

motorized azimuth coverage.

Options

t ¡DPOUJOVPVTB[JNVUI
t .VMUJCBOEGFFET
t $SPTTBYJTUSBOTNJUXBWFHVJEF L8$CBOE

8,VCBOE

t 8BWFHVJEFMPBET
t $SPTTHVJEFDPVQMFST
t )VCDPWFS
t )VCIFBUFS
t -JHIUOJOHQSPUFDUJPO
t %FJDJOH

VS61FAE

 is a 6.1 meter earth station antenna 

that provides superior performance through the use 
of precision stretch-formed refl ector panels and a 
dual-shaped Cassegrain feed. 

6.1 Meter Earth Station Antenna

t

$PNQMJBOUXJUI'$$"4*"4"5*/5&-4"5&65&-4"5*56
BOENPSF

t

.FFUT*/5&-4"54UBOEBSE'BOE&SFRVJSFNFOUT

t

)JHIFGGJDJFODZTIBQFE$BTTFHSBJOPQUJDT

t

6TFXJUI$&YUFOEFE$PS,VCBOETZTUFNT PQUJPOBM
DPNCJOFEGFFE‰EJDISPJD

t

"EEPVS""OUFOOB$POUSPMMFSXJUI
QBUFOUFE"EBQU5SBDLGPSBDDVSBUFUSBDLJOH

t

.JOJNBMTBUFMMJUFSFQPJOUJOHUJNFXJUIIJHITQFFE
NPUPSJ[FEPQUJPO

t

1SPUFDUFEFOWJSPONFOUGPS-/"T-/#TJOIVC

t

$&DPNQMJBOU

AT-A-GLANCE

VS61FAE

DAWNco • 3340 S. Lapeer Rd • Orion, MI 48359-1320 • Ph (248) 391-9200 • Fax (248) 391-9207 • sales@DAWNco.com

You are entitled to the manufacturer's limited express warranty, if any, that accompanies the product. DAWNco makes no 

additional or independent warranty. All other warranties, express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and 

fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. We do our best to be accurate. We are not responsible for any typographical, 

photographic or technical errors. See "Policies for DAWNco" under the "Answers" button at the DAWNco web site. 

Summary of Contents for 8060 Series

Page 1: ...C IFBUFS t JHIUOJOH QSPUFDUJPO t F JDJOH VS61FAE is a 6 1 meter earth station antenna that provides superior performance through the use of precision stretch formed reflector panels and a dual shaped...

Page 2: ...JO PWFSMBQQJOH TFDUPST 0QUJPOBM DPOUJOVPVT Polarization Adjustment BOVBM PUPSJ FE Antenna Travel Rate 7BSJPVT DPOTVMU GBDUPSZ Motorized Feed Interface 5SBOTNJU CBOE 13 5SBOTNJU V CBOE 83 3FDFJWF CBOE...

Page 3: ...s warranty if any that accompanies the product DAWNco makes no additional or independent warranty All other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a...

Page 4: ...s Verifying Operational Clearance Verifying Clear Line of Site Verifying Absence of Signal Interference Verifying Availability of Power Requirements SECTION 3 FOUNDATION INSTALLATION 120 MOUNT 3 1 3 1...

Page 5: ...SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 Introduction to Manual 42S042F SERIES 8060 6 METER EARTH STATION ANTENNA...

Page 6: ...the 6 meter 6M earth station antenna 120 and 180 travel Section 1 provides general information Section 2 provides antenna site selection criteria for the 120 and 180 antenna Section 3 provides the fou...

Page 7: ...etermining Aiming Coordinates 2 8 Verifying Operational Clearance 2 13 Verifying Clear Line of Sight 2 13 Verifying Absence of Signal Interference 2 13 Verifying Availability of Power Requirements 2 1...

Page 8: ...he method of determining aiming coordinates for desired satellite s and for ensuring that the criteria are met is described below DETERMINING AIMING COORDINATES The location of each satellite from whi...

Page 9: ..._____________________________________________________________________ Figure 2 1 U S Map Showing Longitude and Latitude ________________________________________________________________________________...

Page 10: ...AR 2 105 GALAXY 2 74 ANIK C1 107 3 COMSTAR 2 4 76 ANIK C2 110 K2 81 ANIK D2 110 5 SATCOM F4 82 MORELOS 1 113 5 K1 85 ANIK C3 114 9 TELSTAR 302 85 MORELOS 2 116 8 SPACENET 3 87 SPACENET 1 120 WESTAR 3...

Page 11: ...Figure 2 2 or Figure 2 3 as determined above see NOTE perform the following procedure 85 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240 245 250 255 260 265 80 75 10 10 20 20 POSITIVE DIFFERENCE BETW...

Page 12: ...e example above the point is 46 6 b Along the right edge of the graph mark the point corresponding to the selected antenna site latitude determined in step 1 The example point is 33 7 c As shown in Fi...

Page 13: ...e s from which reception is currently desired and for satellite s from which reception may be desired in the future Azimuth and elevation aiming coordinates may also be determined by formula using a d...

Page 14: ...___________________________________________________________ Figure 2 4 U S Map Showing Magnetic Deviation for Compass Indications ______________________________________________________________________...

Page 15: ...ure 2 5 specify clearance requirements for all possible azimuth pointing angles for the 120 antenna The motorized azimuth pointing angle range is three 120 continuous sectors These three sectors are L...

Page 16: ...______________________________________________________ Figure 2 5 Clearance Requirements for 6 Meter 120 Earth Station Antenna 454595B _________________________________________________________________...

Page 17: ..._______________________________________________ Figure 2 6 Clearance Requirements for 6 Meter 180 Earth Station Antenna Sheet 1 of 3 481896A ___________________________________________________________...

Page 18: ..._______________________________________________ Figure 2 6 Clearance Requirements for 6 Meter 180 Earth Station Antenna Sheet 2 of 3 481896A ___________________________________________________________...

Page 19: ..._______________________________________________ Figure 2 6 Clearance Requirements for 6 Meter 180 Earth Station Antenna Sheet 3 of 3 481896A ___________________________________________________________...

Page 20: ...y of a selected antenna site can cause interference If a known source of interference e g a Bell System microwave tower is close by it may be necessary to have a site survey performed to determine if...

Page 21: ...mp max single speed 120 415V ac 3 phase 2 0 amp max single speed 180 415V ac 3 phase 7 8 amp max variable speed 180 Elevation Axis 415V ac 3 phase 0 9 amp max single speed 120 415V ac 3 phase 1 5 amp...

Page 22: ...a If the cables are to be run underground conduit must be placed in the foundation prior to pouring the cement Refer to Figure 3 3 in the next section for the recommended location of conduit with the...

Page 23: ...SECTION 3 FOUNDATION INSTALLATION 120 MOUNT 3 1 General 3 1 Antenna Considerations 3 1 Foundation Design Considerations 3 5 Foundation Construction 42S042F SERIES 8060 6 METER EARTH STATION ANTENNA...

Page 24: ...for power RF and control cables either by buried conduit or overhead raceway If conduit is supplied it shall be at least 3 inches 7 6 cm in diameter Lightning arrestors must be provided across all cab...

Page 25: ...design or load frame is required a qualified structural engineer who is familiar with local structural codes should be employed The foundation loading information below should be used in implementing...

Page 26: ...014 2782 2925 5715 30 31 0 PSF Wt 0 90 822 3728 5435 2327 1129 3427 1637 1726 1004 30 31 0 PSF Wt 60 0 3614 10407 15805 10255 1819 14886 267 1493 2092 30 31 0 PSF Wt 120 0 2194 1546 350 3359 2112 4961...

Page 27: ...3 30 31 0 PSF Wt 120 0 2702 990 3013 6825 37295 36927 30 31 0 PSF Wt 180 0 9245 5338 3011 63547 110057 1 30 31 0 PSF Wt 180 60 2455 1417 2519 33683 58348 0 30 31 0 PSF Wt 180 90 1511 873 3012 23831 41...

Page 28: ...ars shall conform to ASTM A615 grade 60 3 Do not weld anchor bolts to reinforcing bars This will remove the temper and reduce the strength of the anchor bolts 4 All concrete shall be building code sta...

Page 29: ..._________________________________________________________ Figure 3 2 Antenna Foundation Installation Sheet 1 of 4 454574F ______________________________________________________________________________...

Page 30: ...e Sand Loose Sand Sand and Gravel Loose Glacial Till Shale Dense Glacial Till Dimension A 156 Inches 270 Inches Dimension B 78 Inches 135 Inches _______________________________________________________...

Page 31: ...ROVIDED ACROSS ALL CABLES LEAVING THE ANTENNA PER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODES AND N F P A CODES 5 REFER TO DRAWING 454595 FOR INFORMATION ON OUTLINE AND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS 6 USE NO NUTS UNDER THE FOOT 45...

Page 32: ..._________________________________________________________ Figure 3 2 Antenna Foundation Installation Sheet 4 of 4 454574F ______________________________________________________________________________...

Page 33: ...______________________ NOTE The AC disconnect box is not supplied by Manufacturer Figure 3 3 Recommended Conduit Placement Locations for 120 Antenna 454574F ___________________________________________...

Page 34: ...SECTION 4 FOUNDATION INSTALLATION 180 MOUNT 4 1 General 4 1 Antenna Considerations 4 1 Foundation Design Considerations 4 19 Foundation Construction 42S042F SERIES 8060 6 METER EARTH STATION ANTENNA...

Page 35: ...d control cables either by buried conduit or overhead raceway If conduit is supplied it shall be at least 3 inches in diameter Lightning arrestors must be provided across all cables leaving the antenn...

Page 36: ...nents which were subtracted in step 1 The following information presents a typical pad foundation design If a special foundation design or load frame is required a qualified structural engineer who is...

Page 37: ...______________________________________________________ Figure 4 1 Sign Conventions for Foundation Loading Sheet 1 of 2 482572 __________________________________________________________________________...

Page 38: ...______________________________________________________ Figure 4 1 Sign Conventions for Foundation Loading Sheet 2 of 2 482572 __________________________________________________________________________...

Page 39: ..._________________________ Table 4 1 Loads at Individual Antenna Feet 482572 ______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________...

Page 40: ..._____________________ Table 4 1 Loads at Individual Antenna Feet 482572 continued ____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________...

Page 41: ..._____________________ Table 4 1 Loads at Individual Antenna Feet 482572 continued ____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________...

Page 42: ..._____________________ Table 4 1 Loads at Individual Antenna Feet 482572 continued ____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________...

Page 43: ..._____________________ Table 4 1 Loads at Individual Antenna Feet 482572 continued ____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________...

Page 44: ...____________________ Table 4 1 Loads at Individual Antenna Feet 482572 continued ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________...

Page 45: ...____________________ Table 4 1 Loads at Individual Antenna Feet 482572 continued ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________...

Page 46: ...____________________ Table 4 1 Loads at Individual Antenna Feet 482572 continued ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________...

Page 47: ...____________________ Table 4 1 Loads at Individual Antenna Feet 482572 continued ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________...

Page 48: ...____________________ Table 4 1 Loads at Individual Antenna Feet 482572 continued ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________...

Page 49: ...____________________ Table 4 1 Loads at Individual Antenna Feet 482572 continued ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________...

Page 50: ...____________________ Table 4 1 Loads at Individual Antenna Feet 482572 continued ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________...

Page 51: ...____________________ Table 4 1 Loads at Individual Antenna Feet 482572 continued ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________...

Page 52: ...____________________ Table 4 1 Loads at Individual Antenna Feet 482572 continued ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________...

Page 53: ...design or size of foundation is appropriate for any particular locality or installation FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION Refer to Figure 4 2 for the recommended foundation size and conduit placement Refer to...

Page 54: ...s not represent or warrant that any particular design or size of foundation is appropriate for any particular locality or installation Figure 4 2 Foundation Plan and Conduit Placement 6M 180 Sheet 1 o...

Page 55: ...RACTOR TO MEET LOCAL APPLICABLE CODES THIS MAY TAKE THE FORM OF A BURIED GRID OR A SUITABLE COPPER STAKE DEPENDING ON LOCAL SOIL CONDITIONS THE MOUNT SHALL BE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE GROUND 9 PR...

Page 56: ...IONAL ELECTRICAL CODES 14 EXTERNAL AC POWER DISCONNECT BOX NOT SUPPLIED BY Manufacturer SOME LOCAL CODES MAY REQUIRE EXTERNAL UNIT THE 8861 8862 CONTROLLER HAS AN INTERNAL MAIN BREAKER DISCONNECT 15 G...

Page 57: ...__________________________________________________ Figure 4 2 Foundation Plan and Conduit Placement 6M 180 Sheet 4 of 8 512239B ________________________________________________________________________...

Page 58: ...__________________________________________________ Figure 4 2 Foundation Plan and Conduit Placement 6M 180 Sheet 5 of 8 512239B ________________________________________________________________________...

Page 59: ...__________________________________________________ Figure 4 2 Foundation Plan and Conduit Placement 6M 180 Sheet 6 of 8 512239B ________________________________________________________________________...

Page 60: ...__________________________________________________ Figure 4 2 Foundation Plan and Conduit Placement 6M 180 Sheet 7 of 8 512239B ________________________________________________________________________...

Page 61: ...__________________________________________________ Figure 4 2 Foundation Plan and Conduit Placement 6M 180 Sheet 8 of 8 512239B ________________________________________________________________________...

Page 62: ...EMPLATE BASE 2 1 260853 TEMPLATE LH 3 1 260854 TEMPLATE RH 4 2 268360 ANGLE TEMPLATE 5 1 478590 TEMPLATE BASE 6 11 173817 SCREW HEX HD 1 4 20 X 3 4 7 11 088711 NUT HEX 1 4 20 Figure 4 3 6 Meter Founda...

Page 63: ...___________________________________________________________ Figure 4 3 6 Meter Foundation Template Sheet 2 of 2 511994 _________________________________________________________________________________...

Page 64: ...anties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed We do our best to be accurate We are not responsible for any typographical photographic or technical errors See Policies f...

Page 65: ......

Page 66: ......

Page 67: ......

Page 68: ......

Page 69: ......

Page 70: ......

Page 71: ......

Page 72: ......

Page 73: ......

Page 74: ......

Page 75: ......

Page 76: ......

Page 77: ......

Page 78: ......

Page 79: ......

Page 80: ......

Page 81: ......

Page 82: ......

Page 83: ......

Page 84: ......

Page 85: ......

Page 86: ......

Page 87: ......

Page 88: ......

Page 89: ......

Page 90: ......

Page 91: ......

Page 92: ......

Page 93: ......

Page 94: ...th Decal Panel and the labled Open This Side Only 30 Use two people to carry reflector panel using carrying points illustrated in Figure 2 10 Lift panel as illustrated in Figure 2 11 and carry panel a...

Page 95: ......

Page 96: ...0 and 31 39 Attach next panel as described in steps 33 and 34 40 Install next three panels as described in steps 30 and 31 41 Attach next panel as described in steps 33 and 34 42 Install next panel as...

Page 97: ......

Page 98: ......

Page 99: ...1 antenna is ordered from DAWNco with a receive only feedhorn a prime focus feedhorn KIT will be provided instead of the cassegrain feed shown in this manual A separate installation manual will be pro...

Page 100: ......

Page 101: ...1 antenna is ordered from DAWNco with a receive only feedhorn a prime focus feedhorn KIT will be provided instead of the cassegrain feed shown in this manual A separate installation manual will be pro...

Page 102: ......

Page 103: ......

Page 104: ......

Page 105: ......

Page 106: ......

Page 107: ......

Page 108: ......

Page 109: ......

Page 110: ......

Page 111: ......

Page 112: ......

Page 113: ......

Page 114: ......

Page 115: ......

Page 116: ......

Page 117: ......

Page 118: ......

Page 119: ......

Page 120: ......

Page 121: ......

Page 122: ......

Page 123: ......

Page 124: ......

Page 125: ......

Page 126: ......

Page 127: ......

Page 128: ......

Page 129: ......

Page 130: ......

Page 131: ......

Page 132: ......

Page 133: ......

Page 134: ......

Page 135: ......

Page 136: ......

Page 137: ......

Page 138: ......

Page 139: ......

Page 140: ......

Page 141: ......

Page 142: ......

Page 143: ......

Page 144: ......

Page 145: ......

Page 146: ......

Page 147: ......

Page 148: ......

Page 149: ......

Page 150: ......

Page 151: ......

Page 152: ......

Page 153: ......

Page 154: ......

Page 155: ......

Reviews: