EPAK DSi9 User manual

Conversion DSi9 Ku-Band to Ka-Band
approx. 1 hour
Instruction Manual
Doc ID 0348 30.03.2021

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Ka Conversion Kit Components

Required Tools
Wrench size 8
Ratchet size 8
Wrench size 19
Wrench size 17
Offset Wrench size 27/30
Wrench size 24
Wrench size 30
Allen key size 4 single tilted
Allen key size 3
Allen key size 5
String cutter
Grease

Unfasten 4 screws but do not
remove them.

Attach an extra cable tie next to
the cable clip (where the metal
holder beneath makes a turn).
This is a marking for later and
ensures that cables do not slip
when the clip is opened later on.

Disconnect N-connector from
LNB.

Disconnect N-connector form
BUC.

Disconnect all 3 connectors
from Bias Box.

Disconnect 1 SMA connector
from Bias Box (opposite side)
Unclip cable and lay aside for
later.

Take out cable harness by
pushing the fir tree clips through
the plate (keeping the clips
closed)

Remove Bias Box (black) and lay
aside for later.

Hold the Waveguide at the Hex
Nut inside the Main Reflector
with a size 27 offset wrench ....

... and simulatiously unfastening
the Locknut at the rear side of
the reflector with a size 30
Wrench. Turn several rounds.

Now loosen the Waveguide
(carefully apply some force if
necessary)

Hold the Locknut at the rear and
unscrew the Waveguide by
hand, gripping the aluminium
pipe and turning it counter
closwise.
The subreflector at the tip of the
Waveguide remains untouched.
Handle with utmost care and
store carefully for later use.

Unfasten the first 2 out of 4
screws of the BUC holder plate

Remove the M24 Locknut

Point the antenna reflector
upwards and lock.
A visible red dot on the handle
indicates that the handle is locked.
A green dot indicates that it is
open. To open or close, pull the
handle towards you and turn until
it locks in the new position.
Confirm by checking movement of
the antenna.

Now remove the remaining 2
screws. Hold the BUC unit as
shown to prevent it from falling.

.... and take out the whole BUC unit. Keep / Remember the natural form of cable
strand