Installation
9497B-1 C/Ku-Band TVRO
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4.5.2.
Bolt, or weld, the legs of the radome base frame directly to the ship's deck. If the deck is uneven or not level,
weld clips to the deck and attach them to the legs of the radome base frame. When completed the radome
base must be level.
Install Antenna/Radome/Baseframe
4.6.
Install BDE Equipment
4.6.1.
Refer to the Antenna Control Unit manual for installation of the ACU and the Terminal Mounting Strip.
ACU & TMS
4.6.2.
Refer to the vendor supplied manuals for installation of the other below decks equipment.
Other BDE Equipment
4.7.
Cable Terminations
4.7.1.
The TX and RX, or TVRO IF, cables must be inserted through the cable strain reliefs at the base of the radome.
Apply RTV to the strain relief joints and tighten the compression fittings to make them watertight. Attach the
pedestal cable adapters to the TX and RX, or TVRO IF, cables from below decks. Refer to the System Block
Diagram.
At The Radome
AC Power cable for the Antenna Pedestal and RF Equipment is routed into the AC Power Breaker box and
connected to the breaker terminals.
Sea Tel recommends that separate, dedicated, AC Power be provided for the Marine Air Conditioner (Do NOT
combine with the AC Power provided for the Antenna Pedestal and RF Equipment). This AC Power cable is
routed into the Marine Air Conditioner and terminated to the AC terminals inside.
4.7.2.
To Connect AC Power, Gyro Compass Connection and IF Input refer to the Antenna Control Unit manual.
Installation of optional (remote) Pedestal, and /or Radio, Monitor & Control connection(s) from a PC
Computer are also contained in the ACU manual.
ACU & TMS
4.7.3.
Refer to the vendor supplied manuals for installation of the other below decks equipment.
Other BDE Equipment
4.8.
Final Assembly
4.8.1.
Remove the restraints from the antenna and verify that the antenna moves freely in azimuth, elevation, and
cross level without hitting any flanges on the radome.
Remove Stow Braces/Restraints
4.8.2.
Verify that all pedestal wiring and cabling is properly dressed and clamped in place.
Verify all assembly and Wiring connections
4.8.3.
Assure that the antenna assembly is balanced front to back, top to bottom and side to side by observing that
it remains stationary when positioned in any orientation. Refer to the Maintenance section for complete
information on balancing the antenna.
Balance Antenna Pedestal
4.9.
Power-Up The ADE
Turn Pedestal AC power breaker ON.
4.9.1.
Turn the pedestal power supply ON. The PCU will initialize the stabilized portion of the mass to be level with
the horizon and at a prescribed Azimuth and Elevation angles. The antenna will go through the specific
Initialization
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