X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver
Chapter 5: Mechanical installation
HBK-2300-3 Issue 2
Page 14 of 40
5.2
Transceiver installation
Before mounting the unit, ensure that you have:
Selected a suitable location.
Identified the cable connections and route that the cables will take.
Prepared suitable lifting equipment for fixing the pedestal to the mounting platform.
The transceiver assembly with the antenna fitted weighs 29 kg
For safety reasons it is recommended that the unit is not fitted by one person. The unit is supplied
with lifting eyes (maximum Safe Working Load (SWL) = 40kg) to facilitate the use of standard lifting
accessories, such as a rope, chain or strop. The SWL of the lifting accessories should be a minimum
of 150kg. Suitable lifting equipment could include a crane, hoist, or an appropriate rigid overhead
structure.
WARNING
DO NOT LIFT THE TRANSCEIVER WITH THE ANTENNA FITTED
NOTICE
DO NOT connect any cables until the following steps have been completed.
1. Check the selected location.
A clear, flat platform is required for mounting
the pedestal unit.
2. Fix the supplied mounting template to the
platform, using masking or self-adhesive tape.
3. Using a 3mm drill bit, drill the 4 holes, as
indicated on the mounting template.
Check that the holes have been drilled in the
correct position.
4. Using an 11 mm drill bit, drill through the 4
holes.
5. Remove the mounting template.
6. Fit the lifting eyes by removing the existing
bolts.
The lifting eyes should be tightened to 7.0Nm
torque.
7. The pedestal unit has a cap fitted over the
open array mounting shaft to protect the
protruding coaxial pin.
This cap must be left in place until the open
array antenna is fitted to the pedestal.
8. Grease the 4 metal studs with the supplied
Denso paste.
