EchoStar HUGHES JUPITER AN9-098-G, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...0 98 m Antenna Installation Guide Model AN9 098 G 1039740 0001 Revision B September 2 2015 11717 Exploration Lane Germantown MD 20876 Phone 301 428 5500 Fax 301 428 1868 2830 ...

Page 2: ...y effort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document Hughes Network Systems LLC shall not be liable for errors contained herein The information in this document is subject to change without notice Hughes Network Systems LLC makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness fo...

Page 3: ...mbly 20 Small hardware parts list 21 Tools 22 Chapter 3 Installing the antenna and radio 23 General instructions for assembling the antenna 23 Select the installation site 24 Install the satellite modem 25 Determining the pointing values and polarization setting 25 Pointing values 25 Polarization setting 25 Install the antenna mount 25 Installing the reflector bracket and tilt plate 27 Installing ...

Page 4: ... 43 Radio 43 Pointing 43 Chapter 5 Adjusting antenna azimuth and elevation 45 Adjusting azimuth 45 Checking the azimuth base starting position 46 Coarse azimuth adjustment 47 Fine azimuth adjustment 47 Adjusting elevation 48 Weatherproof the cable connections 50 Index 51 ...

Page 5: ...hat could result in personal injury or in some cases death as explained below Each of these signal words indicates the severity of the potential hazard DANGER indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a pote...

Page 6: ... DANGER WARNING or CAUTION to indicate a specific type of hazard for example fire or electric shock If other hazard symbols are used in this document they are identified in this section Additional symbols This document uses the following hazard symbols Indicates a safety message that concerns a potential electric shock hazard Indicates a safety message that concerns a potentially hazardous situati...

Page 7: ...re is a chance that you or the equipment you are using could come into contact with the power lines Always look up and check for overhead lines before moving a ladder If any part of the antenna or mount assembly comes in contact with a power line call the local power company to remove it Do not try to remove it yourself If the antenna reflector contacts electric power lines you may be killed or se...

Page 8: ...s from any opening such as a door or window in a building or adjacent structure Antennas mounted in Canada Alaska Hawaii or with a less than 30 elevation must be installed such that the lower lip of the reflector is at least 5 ft above any surface upon which a person might be expected to stand and 3 ft 3 inches from any opening such as a door or window in a building or adjacent structure The anten...

Page 9: ...dustry standard and government approved Radiation Hazard Caution label on the feed support arm A fenced or roof installation in a commercial industrial or institutional environment must carry a Radiation Hazard Caution sign on the access door gate or permanently mounted access ladder within plain sight of anyone approaching the antenna from the front or sides of the reflector Failure to observe th...

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Page 11: ...tallers may install or service Hughes antennas and their components Installers must expressly acknowledge the Hughes requirements for Hughes installations Model AN9 098 G antenna description The Hughes model AN9 098 G antenna is designed for Ka band applications Each JUPITER antenna station consists of an antenna assembly and a satellite modem The satellite modem communicates with both the JUPITER...

Page 12: ...12 Chapter 1 Overview 1039740 0001 Revision B Figure 1 Hughes model AN9 098 G 0 98 m satellite antenna ...

Page 13: ...Pointing Guide 1039429 0001 OASIS User Guide 1040630 0001 4 Install and apply power to the satellite modem Note You must install the satellite modem before installing the antenna to determine the proper antenna pointing values azimuth elevation and tilt Appropriate satellite modem installation guide 5 Proceed with the activation and commissioning process in OASIS use your smart device to connect t...

Page 14: ...nts for pointing Chapter 5 Adjusting antenna azimuth and elevation Pointing procedure JUPITER Antenna Pointing Guide 1039429 0001 OASIS User Guide 1040630 0001 When the antenna is properly pointed you can commission the satellite modem as instructed in the appropriate IDU installation guide Approved cables For a list of approved coaxial cable types for the IFL between the antenna and the satellite...

Page 15: ... 15 Chapter 2 Antenna parts and recommended tools This chapter identifies the main components and parts provided with the AN9 098 G Ka band antenna kit It also provides a list of required tools you will need to successfully perform the installation Figure 2 Antenna parts ...

Page 16: ...nna parts If any parts appear to have been damaged in transit immediately contact the freight carrier If any parts appear to be missing or damaged but not as a result of handling in transit contact your dealer or distributor Note To avoid potential damage leave all components in their protective packages until required The main components of the antenna kit are Az El mount assembly Reflector brack...

Page 17: ...n adjustment tools It also includes a grounding screw used to ground the assembly to the grounding block The Az El canister supports the antenna and secures it to the mast The elevation scale is used to measure the angle of antenna elevation The azimuth and elevation adjustment tools are used to finely adjust the azimuth and elevation of the reflector during antenna pointing See the JUPITER Antenn...

Page 18: ...ation plate The reflector bracket shown in Figure 4 attaches to the Az El mount and supports the antenna reflector The tilt plate allows the reflector to rotate so that it can be adjusted for proper tilt See also Figure 9 on page 27 Figure 4 Reflector bracket and tilt plate Tilt plate Reflector bracket ...

Page 19: ...ision B 19 Antenna reflector The antenna reflector shown in Figure 5 focuses the transmitted and received RF signals It attaches to the reflector bracket Figure 5 Antenna reflector Handle the antenna reflector with care to avoid bending it or causing other damage ...

Page 20: ...m Figure 6 shows the feed support arm which supports the radio assembly and feed horn Figure 6 Feed support arm Radio assembly The radio assembly shown in Figure 7 consists of the radio transmitter receiver polarizer waveguide and feed horn Figure 7 Radio assembly Radiation exposure label ...

Page 21: ...e 11 on page 29 1 4 inch 2 0 inch carriage bolts 2 Assembling the feed support arm Figure 12 on page 30 1 4 inch flat washers 2 1 4 inch lock washers 2 1 4 inch hex nuts 2 1 4 inch 1 5 inch carriage bolts 1 1 4 inch 1 0 inch carriage bolts 2 Side support rod installation Figure 13 on page 31 1 4 inch flat washers 2 1 4 inch lock washers 2 1 4 inch hex nuts 2 1 4 inch 2 0 inch hex bolts 1 Attaching...

Page 22: ...e to 8 ft lb Torque wrench open end inch pounds 7 16 inch capable of tightening to 20 inch lb such as the Ripley model TW 207 AH B torque wrench which is present to 20 inch lb Used to connect IFL to the radio assembly or ground block 3 mm ball end hex wrench For Allen screws on polarizer assembly for adjusting circular polarization only Phillips head screwdriver 1 4 inch For screw used to secure a...

Page 23: ...er safety precautions for all safety and other equipment used Perform as many procedures as possible on the ground To avoid electric shock stay at least 20 ft away from power lines when there is a chance that you or the equipment you are using could accidentally come into contact with the power lines Always look up and check for overhead lines before moving a ladder If any part of the antenna or m...

Page 24: ...tion reference sheet to see if there is a customer preference for the installation site Work with the customer to see if a line of sight LOS is available at their preferred site Refer to the appropriate antenna site preparation and mount installation guide that discusses the factors you should consider when selecting an installation site The first and most important consideration when choosing a p...

Page 25: ...r the installation parameters as presented in OASIS or if you are using a laptop as presented in the satellite modem software to obtain the required polarization setting either left hand circular polarization LHCP or right hand circular polarization RHCP Make a note of the required setting for reference when you install the radio See the JUPITER Antenna Pointing Guide 1039429 0001 and the OASIS Us...

Page 26: ...refer to the appropriate antenna site preparation and mount installation guide Refer to the installation reference sheet for any customer requested guidelines concerning the mount installation When you arrive at the site use the installation method location requested in the work order only if it will provide a good line of sight LOS to the satellite If the installation reference sheet does not spe...

Page 27: ... inside the lip of the reflector support Then place the polarization plate over the round opening in the reflector bracket 2 Rotate the polarization plate so that the five holes line up with the corresponding holes in the Az El mount Note The polarization plate contains additional holes that will not line up with holes in the Az El mount Figure 9 Attaching the reflector bracket and polarization pl...

Page 28: ...the tilt is set to 0 The Az El tilt scale can place the tilt or rotation of the antenna to either a positive or negative position based on coordinates and must be set on each installation according to specifications Figure 10 Tilt scale and pointer 5 If you need to set the tilt to anything other than zero set the scale to the proper reading and lock down the five bolts otherwise leave the tilt set...

Page 29: ... surface The weight of the reflector bracket and any additional pressure during assembly could bend the reflector 1 Line up the holes on the reflector with the holes on the reflector support as shown in Figure 11 2 Insert six thread cutting screws 11 32 14 1 13 inch into the holes in the reflector bracket and through the corresponding holes in the reflector as shown in Figure 11 Figure 11 Attachin...

Page 30: ...4 20 x 1 5 inch carriage bolt into the pocket of the feed tube adapter Figure 12 Assembling the feed support arm 2 Place the feed tube adapter onto the feed support arm and secure it in place with two 1 4 20 x 2 inch carriage bolts 3 Fasten each of the two carriage bolts in place with a 1 4 inch flat washer a lock washer and a hex nut Fasten snugly ...

Page 31: ...ll the feed support arm Figure 13 Side support rod installation 1 Attach the side rods to the reflector dish using two 1 4 20 x 1 inch carriage bolts Loosely secure both bolts with a 1 4 inch flat washer a lock washer and a hex nut You should still be able to rotate the side rods ...

Page 32: ... to the side rods using a single 1 4 x 2 inch hex bolt and two 1 4 inch flat washers a 1 4 inch lock washer and a 1 4 20 hex nut The washers must be placed on both sides of the feed support arm as shown in Figure 14 3 Swing the feed support assembly upward and use a 1 4 inch flat washer 1 4 inch lock washer and 1 4 20 hex nut to secure it to the reflector ...

Page 33: ...1 Revision B 33 Figure 15 Securing the feed tube adapter 4 Attach the reflector support to the feed tube adapter using four 5 16 18 x 1 inch screws four 5 16 inch flat washers and four 5 16 inch lock washers 5 Tighten all screws on the assembly until snug ...

Page 34: ...ng scrapped if it is returned to Hughes Figure 16 Radio position on antenna assembly 2 Guide the two tabs on the underside of the radio assembly into the bracket on the end of the feed support arm so that they fit into the guides on the inside of the bracket Be sure that the toothed key on the bracket fits into the slot on the underside of the radio as shown in Figure 17 on page 35 Note The suppor...

Page 35: ...rill an additional hole into the radio to fit a screw of a different size Use a replacement screw of the same size Radios with additional holes in the mounting tabs must be scrapped if returned to Hughes Have spare nuts bolts or screws on hand in case you lose those provided in the kit Figure 17 Proper alignment of radio to feed support arm ...

Page 36: ...etting If the radio polarization setting does not match the polarization required for the antenna location you will have to change the setting Determining the polarization setting 1 At the satellite modem System Control Center enter the installation parameters as described in the JUPITER Antenna Pointing Guide 1039429 0001 to obtain the required polarization setting 2 Refer to Figure 19 on page 37...

Page 37: ...arization Note Follow the instructions in this section only if you need to change the transmit circular polarization setting To change the polarization reposition the polarizer as follows 1 Using a 3 mm ball end hex wrench remove the four screws that secure the feed horn to the radio 2 Separate the feed horn assembly from the radio and reposition it so that the marker on the base aligns with L lab...

Page 38: ...n Failure to do so could allow moisture to accumulate inside the radio and or feed horn causing damage to the equipment Installing the antenna assembly onto the mast Follow these steps to install the assembled antenna assembly onto the mast pipe 1 Before you install the antenna onto the mast pipe use a bubble level to ensure that the mast is plumb Check the mast at two perpendicular locations See ...

Page 39: ...e mast must have an outside diameter of 23 8 inches Figure 22 Installing the Az El mount assembly This completes assembly of the antenna Depending on the antenna orientation and mount the antenna should look similar to the one shown in Figure 1 on page 12 Next you must route the IFL between the antenna and the satellite modem See Chapter 4 Cabling and connections Note Reflector and reflector brack...

Page 40: ...ypes for the IFL cable that runs between the antenna and the satellite modem see the Hughes FSB IFL Cable Approved List with lengths for Jupiter HTXXXX Domestic Installations FSB_120909_01 The FSB lists the maximum cable length for each approved cable type for all relevant radio types Coaxial cables and connectors can corrode if exposed to moisture Use only compression type connectors and weatherp...

Page 41: ... bracket or Az El mount providing a minimum cable length of 25 ft between the radio and the satellite modem Note Do not leave the service loop lying on roof or other mounting surface Do not block access to the azimuth and elevation adjustment nuts on the Az El mount assembly Be sure to run a grounding wire from the Az El plate to the ground block 3 Coil any additional cable and secure with UV resi...

Page 42: ...nd Block Location FSB 050518_01 Connect the IFL cable to the radio as follows 1 Ensure that the satellite modem is powered off and its power cord is unplugged from the outlet 2 Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the IFL cable connector 3 Connect the IFL cable to the connector on the radio as shown in Figure 24 4 Tighten the cable connector to 20 in lb 5 When the IFL cable i...

Page 43: ... For grounding information refer to your training best grounding practices Hughes Field Service Bulletin FSB HNS Broadband Requirements for RG 6 and RG 11 IFL Cable Connectors Ground Blocks and Ground Block Location FSB 050518_01 and applicable parts of the National Electrical Code NEC Antenna mast Ground the antenna mast at the Az El mount For specific grounding procedures refer to the documents ...

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Page 45: ...cessfully point the antenna you must follow the procedures as described in the pointing guide Note When acquiring a signal start with the azimuth and maximize the signal then make minor adjustments to the elevation Do not pull on the antenna reflector or feed support arm to make pointing adjustments Doing so could cause permanent damage to the antenna Instead use the adjustment mechanisms and proc...

Page 46: ...nch to turn the fine azimuth adjustment bolt until the lockdown bolts are centered in the curved slots You should not have to turn the two inner nuts on the adjustment bolt but if they are loose tighten them Leave the lockdown nuts loose so you can adjust azimuth Figure 26 Checking the azimuth base starting position One of the azimuth lockdown nuts is attached to this barrel Azimuth base 1 of 4 az...

Page 47: ...y fully tightening the three canister nuts Fine azimuth adjustment For fine azimuth adjustment use the azimuth adjustment bolt 1 Ensure that the Az El canister nuts are tight enough to prevent the antenna from rotating on the mast 2 Using a 1 2 inch wrench rotate the azimuth adjustment bolt shown in Figure 26 on page 46 in either direction to achieve the desired azimuth angle Do not pull on the an...

Page 48: ...re 28 illustrates how to adjust the antenna elevation by moving the antenna up and down relative to the horizon Figure 28 Adjusting antenna elevation To adjust antenna elevation 1 Loosen the elevation lockdown nuts on each side of the Az El mount See Figure 29 Figure 29 Elevation adjustment components ...

Page 49: ...ation The black line shown in Figure 30 on page 49 points to the elevation value on the elevation scale For example the antenna shown in the figure is adjusted to 26 Figure 30 Elevation marker 4 Spin the top elevation adjustment nut clockwise until it is snug against the base plate 5 Secure the coarse elevation setting by tightening the two elevation lockdown nuts on either side of the Az El mount...

Page 50: ...e used in new installations upgrades and any repairs Outdoor connectors on radios and ground blocks that are in areas with corrosive environments e g salt air may need additional weatherproofing such as weatherproofing tape or a weather boot filled with dielectric grease Figure 31 Note If you use any cable ties they must be resistant to ultraviolet radiation These are typically black in color Figu...

Page 51: ...ength 14 40 Routing at the antenna 41 Connectors cable and ground 42 E Elevation adjusting 48 F Feed support arm description 20 installing 30 G Grounding 43 H Hardware parts list 21 I IFL Cable 14 connecting 42 weatherproofing 50 Installation selecting a site 24 summary of steps 13 Installing antenna mount 25 Az El mount assembly 39 polarization plate 27 radio assembly 34 reflector bracket 27 sate...

Page 52: ...ing 34 Reflector description 19 installing 29 Reflector bracket description 18 installing 27 S Satellite modem installing 25 Setting tilt value 28 Site survey conducting 13 Summary of installation steps 13 T Tilt adjusting 28 Tool list 22 Torque specifications 24 Transmitter radio 20 W Weatherproofing 50 ...