Global Skyware 122H User manual

March 2018
Revision A
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
8001129-01
1.2M 122H/123H KU ANTENNA SYSTEM
For all 122H/123H Antennas
with Factory Assembled Az/El Mount
A ORIGINAL RELEASE EC-02806 MAR 2018 R. Thompson
REV. DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED

Global Skyware 1.2M 122H/123H KU Antenna
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
1.2M 122H/123H KU ANTENNA SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE PAGE
I GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 PARTS LIST 1-2
1.1 TOOLS REQUIRED 3
II ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
2.0 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 4-7
2.1 ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE 8-9
2.2 GROUNDING PROCEDURE 10
III CHARTS
3.0 POLARIZATION CHART 11
3.1 ELEVATION CHART 12
3.2 AZIMUTH CHART 13
IV APPENDIX A
4.0 SITE SELECTION 14
4.1 WARNINGS 14
4.2 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 15
4.3 WARRANTY 16

1.0 PARTS LIST
1
2
3
4-1
4-8
4-4
4-3
4-5 4-6
4-8 4-7
4-2
4-2
15-1
15-2
15-3
15-4
15-5
15-6
15-7
15-8
5
12
8
6
7
9
10
10
11-1
11-2 11-3
11-4
11-5
11-6
11-4
11-1
11-5 11-4
15-8
15-2
15-6
15-8
11-1 11-411-3
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ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
1 1.2M REFLECTOR 1
2YOKE ASSEMBLY 1
3 ELEVATION ROD 1
4 MOUNT HARDWARE KIT 1
5BACKFRAME ASSEMBLY 1
6FEED SUPPORT ARM ASSEMBLY 1
7 BRACKET, HW XPC 1
8 BOOM SUPPORT PLATE 2
9 ELEVATION SCALE PLATE 1
10 SUPPORT BRACKET ASSEMBLY 1
11 FEED SUPPORT HARDWARE KIT 1
12 SIDE STRUT 2
13 SFL XPC HORN/OMT FILTER
ASSY, LOW PROF
1
14 FEED HARDWARE BAG 1
15 REFLECTOR HARDWARE KIT 1
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
4-1 BOLT - M10 X 35 4
4-2 SET SCREW - M8 X 30 1
4-3 NUT - M12 2
4-4 NUT - HEX M8 X 1.25 1
4-5 WASHER, FLAT - M10 4
4-6 SPRING WASHER - M10 4
4-7 WASHER, LOCK - M8 1
4-8 WASHER, FLAT - M8 2
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
11-1 SET SCREW - M8 X 30 14
11-2 CAPSCREW - M8 X 25 1
11-3 WASHER, PLAIN - M8 1
11-4 WASHER, LOCK - M8 15
11-5 WASHER, FLAT - M8 14
11-6 ‘U’ TYPE DRIVE SCREW 4
1.0 PARTS LIST
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
15-1 COACH BOLT (M8 X 70) 4
15-2 SET SCREW (M6 X 25) 4
15-3 NUT, HEX (M8 X 1.25) STL 4
15-4 NUT, (M6) 2
15-5 WASHER, LOCK, (M8) 4
15-6 SPRING WASHER, (M6) 4
15-7 FLAT WASHER, (M8) 4
15-8 PLAIN WASHER (M6) 6
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
14-1 SCREW, HEX HD CAP M6 X 1.0 X
20MM
2
14-2 WASHER, LOCK, M6 1
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1.1 TOOLS REQUIRED
Compass Clinometer Torque Wrench
ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION MATERIALS (Not Included with Antenna)
Installaon Mount (Ground Pole, King Post, Wall Mount or Roof Mount)
Grounding Rod, Clamp & Grounding Block - As required by Naonal Electric Code or local codes.
Ground Wire - #10 solid copper or #8 aluminum as required by Naonal Electric Code or local codes (length as required).
RG-6 Coaxial Cables from antenna to indoor units.
Concrete: See “Ground Pole” secon for quanty
M10 or #3 Rebar: See “Ground Pole” secon for quanty. Deformed steel per ASTM A615, Grade 40 or 60.
9” Magnec Level 3/8” Drive 3mm Allen Key
Ratchet Wrench
10mm, 13mm, 17mm Deep Socket (3/8” Drive) 10mm, 13mm, 17mm, 19mm Combinaon Wrench
Ball Pein Hammer
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2.0 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
0°
DRIVE SCREW
ELEVATION SCALE PLATE
90°
2. Assemble the elevaon scale plate to the backframe
YOKE ASSEMBLY CAP
‘X’
GROUND POLE
1. Unscrew locking screws ‘X’. Assemble yoke cap as-
sembly over ground pole and ghten 6x screws ‘X’ onto
ground pole, do not ghten fully at this me
assembly using qty 4 drive screws. Drive screws are in hardware kit
7580678.
NOTE: Ensure bracket is in orientaon shown before securing.
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2.0 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
BACKFRAME ASSEMBLY
YOKE ASSEMBLY M10x30 BOLTS
SPRING WASHER
AND PLAIN WASHERS
M8x30 SCREW, SPRING
WASHER AND PLAIN
WASHER AND NUT - ‘W’
M12 NUTS - ‘Z’
M8x70 COACH
BOLTS, SPRING
WASHERS, PLAIN
WASHERS AND
NUTS
REFLECTOR
BACKFRAME
M8x25 SOCKET
HEAD SCREW,
SPRING WASHER
AND LARGE WASHER
M8x30 SCREWS,
SPRING WASHERS
AND PLAIN WASHERS
3. Assemble the backframe assembly to the yoke assembly
using Qty 4 of M10x30 bolts,spring washers and plain washers.
(Hardware Kit 7580654). Do not fully ghten at this stage
5. Assemble the reector to the backframe using Qty 4 of M8
x70 coach bolts, spring washers, plain washers and nuts, do not
fully ghten at this me.
4. Assemble the elevaon rod as shown using Qty 1 of M8x30
screw, spring washer, plain washer and nut and Qty 2 of M12
ne pitch nuts (Hardware Kit 7580674), torque Qty 1 of M8 nut
‘W’ and Qty 2 o M8 screws ‘Z’ to 6.lbs.
6. Assemble the reector support bracket using Qty 2 of M8x30
screws, spring washers and plain washers and Qty 1 of M8x25
socket head screw, spring washer and large washer (Hardware
Kit 7580678), do not fully ghten at this me.
REFLECTOR
SUPPORT
BRACKET
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2.0 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
TRANSCEIVER
SUPPORT
BRACKET
KA OR KU
M8x30 SCREWS,
SPRING WASHERS &
PLAIN WASHERS
BACKFRAME
FEED SUPPORT ARM
BOOM SUPPORT
PLATE
ANTENNA
M6x25 SCREWS,
SPRING WASHERS,
NUTS AND PLAIN
WASHERS
SIDE STRUT
7. Assemble the feed support arm to the backframe using the Qty
2 of boom support plates. Note: Orientaon “UP” arrow on Boom
Support Plate, Qty 8 of M8x30 Screws, spring washers and plain
washers (Hardware Kit 7580678), also assemble the transceiver
support bracket to the feed support arm using Qty 4 of M8x30
screws, spring washers and plain washers (Hardware Kit 7580678).
Do not fully ghten at this me.
8. Assemble Qty 2 of side struts to the antenna using Qty 4 of
M6x25 screws, spring washers, Qty 2 of nuts and Qty 6 of plain
washers (Hardware Kit 7580672), do not fully ghten at this me.
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2.0 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
‘G’
‘E’
(BOTH SIDES)
‘A’
‘B’
‘Y’
‘C’
(BOTH SIDES)
‘E’ ‘F
‘D’
’
(BOTH SIDES)
TORQUE FIGURES AND SEQUENCE
1.Torque Qty 4 M8 nuts ‘A’ to 11lb (15Nm)
2.Torque Qty 4 M10 screws ‘B’ to 6lb (8Nm)
3.Torque Qty 1 M8 socket head screw ‘C’ to 11lb (14.9Nm)
4.Torque Qty 2 M8 screws ‘D’ to 12lb (16Nm)
5.Torque Qty 8 M8 screws ‘E’ to 12lb (16Nm)
6.*Li the feed support (see arrow ‘Y’) using sucient force to relieve the load
from the side support struts and torque Qty 4 M8 screws ‘F’ to 12lb (16Nm)*
7.Torque Qty 2 M6 nuts and Qty 2 M6 Screws ‘G’ to 4lb (5.5Nm)
*FAILURE TO CARRY OUT STEP 6 AS DESCRIBED WILL RESULT
IN DEGRADED ANTENNA PERFORMANCE*
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ELEVATION
SCALE PLATE
READING
ELEVATION
ADJUSTMENT
NUTS
SATELLITE ALLIGNMENT
Alignment with the satellite is obtained by seng polarizaon, elevaon, and azimuth. Charts are provided in this manual to deter-
mine the values for your earth staon antenna site.“ΔL” is the dierence between the earth staon antenna site longitude and the
satellite longitude. Use “ΔL” and your earth staon latude to obtain polarizaon, elevaon or azimuth seng.
POLARIZATION OF FEED
Refer to the instrucons packed with the feed assembly.
ELEVATION - INITIAL SETTING
Use chart 1 and determine your elevaon seng. Rotate elevaon adjustment nuts unl desired elevaon is indicated on the
elevaon scale plate, quick adjustment can be achieved by taking the weight of theantenna and spinning the adjustment nuts by
hand.
NOTE: This is an approximate seng, the opmum seng will be achieved during ne tuning.
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2.1 ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE

2.1 ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
PIPE CLAMP BOLTS *
Use a signal strength measuring device to obtain the most accurate alignment and maximum antenna performance. Alternate
between elevaon and azimuth ne tuning nuts to reach maximum signal strength, unl no improvement can be detected. When
fully tuned torque M10 azimuth and elevaon lockdown hardware to 16lb (22Nm).
AZIMUTH LOCKDOWN
BOLTS ‘L’
AZIMUTH LOCKDOWN
BOLTS ‘Lt’
ELEVATION
LOCKDOWN
BOLTS ’E’
AZIMUTH
ADJUSTMENT
NUTS
ELEVATION
ADJUSTMENT
NUTS
Rotate Antenna
On Ground Tube
Azimuth
Example Depicts Azimuth Heading To 171˚
(Azimuth ± Magnec Deviaon)
Azimuth - Inial Seng
Refer to the azimuth value determined on chart 2. Values in chart must be adjusted for magnec deviaon for your locaon for cor-
rect compass reading. Rotate the re ector and az/el mount, on the pipe, poinng it to the compass reading for your locaon and
satellite. Sweep in azimuth for signal. If desired signal is not located, increase or decrease elevaon seng and repeat the azimuth
sweep.Tighten progressively (1/8 turn each) all four pipe clamp nuts. Repeat unl 30 lb (40 Force N (Lbs) Moments Nm (Foot.Lbs)
Elevaon and Azimuth Fine Tuning
Loosen Qty. 2 o azimuth lockdown nuts ‘L’ and azimuth lockdown nut ‘Lt’. Torque azimuth lockdown nut ‘Lt’ to 6lb (8Nm).
Torque Qty. 4 o elevaon lockdown nuts ‘E’ to 6lb (8Nm).
The Antenna is now ready for ne tuning.
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*HEX HEAD FOR 123H, SQ. HEAD W/ JAM NUT FOR 122H

INSTALLATION POLE MOUNT
Note: Grounding wire and hardware are not supplied for pole
mount, trimast wall mount or non penetrang roof mount. Installa-
on mount and associated hardware are not supplied.
A grounding screw is provided on the azel as indicated.
Ground Wire
with Ring Clip
1/4”
Drilling
Screw
Ground
Lug
Tooth
Washer
TRIMAST WALL MOUNT
Tooth
Washer
Ground Wire
with Ring Clip
Ground
Lug
M6
Lock
Nut
M6 x 16 mm
Hex Head
Screw
TO GROUNDING
ROD
Non Penetrang
Roof Mount
M6 x 16 mm
Self Tapping
Screw
Ground
Lug
Ground Wire
with Ring Clip
Tooth Washer
Ground Wire
Secure
Clamp
Grounding Rod
TO GROUNDING
ROD
Ground Wire
(NEC Secon
810-20)
Ground Block
(NEC Secon
810-20)
Coaxial Cables (To IDU)
Note: Ground wire, secure clamp, grounding
rod, coaxial cables and ground block are not
supplied.
IMPORTANT: All antenna sytems must be properly grounded. Refer to NEC (Naon-
al Electric Code) Arcle 810, 820 and local building codes for specic requirements.
Typical grounding methods are shown as examples. Tighten all hardware securely
to assure good connuity.
2.2 GROUNDING PROCEDURE
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Polarizaon Chart Sign Values (+ or -) Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere
Antenna Site West of Satellite Longitude -+
Antenna Site East of Satellite Longitude +-
POLARIZATION IN DEGREES
EARTH STATION LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR
FEED ROTATION
(Facing Antenna)
For + Polarizaon Rotate Counter Clockwise
For - Polarizaon Rotate Clockwise
Antenna
Feed
0 °
3.0 POLARIZATION CHART
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ELEVATION IN DEGREES
Use of Elevaon Chart
(1) Determine = the dierence between your site longitude and the satellite longitude.
(2) Find your latude on horizontal axis.
(3) Follow your latude up unl you intersect the curve for your .
(4) Read Elevaon value on vercal axis.
EARTH STATION LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR
3.1 ELEVATION CHART
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“ “ IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EARTH STATION
ANTENNA SITE LONGITUDE AND THE SATELLITE LONGITUDE
EARTH STATION ANTENNA AZIMUTH IN DEGREES
EARTH STATION ANTENNA AZIMUTH IN DEGREES
EARTH STATION ANTENNA LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR
AZIMUTH COLUMN READING WHEN EARTH STATION IS WEST OF SATELLITE
AZIMUTH COLUMN READING WHEN EARTH STATION IS EAST OF SATELLITE
3.2 AZIMUTH CHART
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4.0 SITE SELECTION
The rst and most important consideraon when choosing a prospecve antenna site is whether or not the area
can provide an acceptable “look angle” at the satellites. A site with a clear, unobstructed view is preferred. Also
consider obstrucon that may occur in the future such as the growth of trees. Your antenna site must be selected
in advance so that you will be able to receive the strongest signal available. To avoid obstrucons, etc., conduct an
on-site survey with a portable antenna. The satellite antenna can be installed on a ground pole, wall/roof mount, or
non-penetrang roof mount with 2.88” or 3.50” outside diameter mast. The chosen mount type should be assem-
bled and in place before installing the antenna. Refer to instrucons packed with mount for its proper installaon.
The mast pipe must be vercal and plumb to insure ease of alignment.
As with any other type of construcon, a local building permit may be required before installing an antenna. It is the
property owner’s responsibility to obtain any and all permits.
Before any digging is done, informaon regarding the possibility of underground telephone lines, power lines, storm
drains, etc., in the excavaon area should be obtained from the appropriate agency.
Because soils vary widely in composion and load capacity, consult a local professional engineer to determine the
appropriate foundaon design and installaon procedure. A suggested foundaon design with condions noted is
included in this manual for reference purposes only.
4.1 WARNINGS
LAW: Installaon and installer must meet local codes and ordinances regarding safety! Installaon of this product
should be performed only by a professional installer and is not recommended for consumer Do-It-Yourself installa-
ons.
DANGER: WATCH FOR WIRES! Installaon of this product near power lines is extremely dangerous and must
never be aempted. Installaon of this product near power lines can result in death or serious injury! For your own
safety, you must follow these important safety rules. Failure to follow these rules could result in death or serious
injury
1. Perform as many funcons as possible on the ground
2. Watch out for overhead power lines. Check the distance to the power lines before starng installaon. Stay at
least 6 meters (20 feet) away from all power lines.
3. Do not install antenna or mast assembly on a windy day.
4. If you start to drop antenna or mast assembly, move away from it and let it fall.
5. If any part of the antenna or mast assembly comes in contact with a power line, call your local power company.
DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF! They will remove it safely.
6. Make sure that the mast assembly is properly grounded.
WARNING: Assembling dish antennas on windy days is extremely dangerous and must never be aempted. Due
to the surface area of the reector, even slight winds create strong forces. For example, this antenna facing a wind
of 32 km/h (20 mph) can undergo forces of 269 N (60 lb). BE PREPARED TO SAFELY HANDLE THESE FORCES
AT UNEXPECTED MOMENTS. ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, MOVE OR MOUNT A DISH ON WINDY DAYS
COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. Global Skyware is not responsible or liable for damage or injury
resulng from antenna installaons.
WARNING: Antennas improperly installed or installed to an inadequate structure are very suscepble to wind
damage. This damage can be very serious or even life threatening. The owner and installer assumes full responsibil-
ity that the installaon is structurally sound to support all loads (weight, wind and ice) and properly sealed against
leaks. Skyware Global will not accept liiability for any damage caused by a satellite system due to the many un-
known variable applicaons.
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To ensure peak performance of the antenna system and to maintain validity of the warranty, the user should perform a
periodic inspecon every 6 months or following any severe weather event, As a minimum the following items should be
inspected.
1. Installaon Mount
Check for loose hardware - ghten if necessary.
Check integrity of anchor bolts or hardware securing mount to the building or foundaons
Check ballast of Non-Penetrang Roof Mounts - cracked or broken blocks must be replaced.
Check hardware and structural members for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as needed
2. Antenna Back Structure or Az/El Mount
Check for loose hardware - ghten if necessary.
Check for signs of structural damage such as bending or cracking
Check hardware and stuctural members for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as needed
3. Reector
Check intergrity of bolts securing reector to back structure or az/el mount. Tighten any loose hardware.
Check for signs of damage such as cracking. Inspect reector face for impact damage.
Check hardware for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as needed.
4. Feed Support Structure
Check for loose hardware - ghten if necessary.
C h e c k f o r s i g n s o f s t r u c t u r a l d a m a g e s u c h a s b e n d i n g . C h e c k h a r d w a r e a n d s t u c t u r a l m e m b e r s f o r s i g n s o f c o r r o s i o n -
repair or replace as needed
5. Feed & RF Components
Check for loose hardware - ghten if necessary.
Check hardware for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as needed.
Check feed lens or window for damage or signs of leaking.
Check waveguide connecons between feed and RF electronics
6. Electrical
Check for loose cables and connectors - ghten if necessary
Check for ght grounding connecons
Check cables for weathering or cracks
4.2 PERIODIC INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
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4.3 WARRANTY
Global Skyware
VERY SMALL APERTURE TERMINAL (VSAT) PRODUCTS
TWELVE (12) MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
Seller warrants that all Global Skyware manufactured VSAT products are transferred righully and with good
tle; that they are free from any lawful security interest or other lien or encumbrance unknown to Buyer.
Seller also warrants that for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment from Seller’s factory,
all its VSAT products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship which arise under proper and
normal use and service. Buyer’s exclusive remedy hereunder is limited to Seller’s correcon (either at its plant
or at such other place as may be agreed upon between Seller and Buyer) of any such defects by repair or re-
placement at no cost to Buyer, except for the costs of any transportaon in connecon with the return of the
defecve VSAT products to be replaced or repaired, and the costs to remove and/or reinstall the products,
which shall be borne by Buyer. The limited warranty period shall not be extended beyond its original term with
respect to any part or parts repaired or replaced by seller hereunder.
This warranty shall not apply to VSAT products which (i) have been repaired or altered in any way so as to af-
fect stability or durability, (ii) have been subject to misuse, negligence or accident, (iii) have been damaged by
severe weather condions such as excessive wind, ice, storms, lightning, or other natural occurrences beyond
Seller’s control; (iv) have presented damages, defects or nonconformances caused by improper shipping, han-
dling or storage, and (v) have not been installed, operated or maintained in
accordance with Seller’s instrucons.
Buyer shall present any claims along with the defecve VSAT product(s) to Seller immediately upon failure
Non-compliance with any part of this warranty procedure may invalidate this warranty in whole or in part.
SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN AS SPECIFICALLY STATED ABOVE. EXPRESS-
LY EXCLUDED ARE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE. THE FOREGOING SHALL CONSTITUTE ALL OF SELLER’S LIABILITY (EXCEPT AS TO PATENT INFRINGEMENT)
WITH RESPECT TO THE VSAT PRODUCTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS
OR REVENUE, LOSS OF USE, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCI-
DENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY SELLER,
WHETHER USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS OR NOT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL
SELLER’S LIABILITY TO BUYER EXCEED THE ACTUAL SALES PRICE OF THE VSAT PRODUCTS
HEREUNDER.
In some jurisdicons, Buyer may have other rights under certain statutes that may imply non-excludable war-
ranes. No representave is authorized to assume for Seller any other liability in connecon with the VSAT
products.
DO NOT DISCARD CONTENTS
The product in this packaging was placed in the market aer August 13, 2005. Its components must not be discarded with
normal municipal or household waste.
Contact your local waste disposal agency for recovery, recycling, or disposal instrucons.
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