Global Skyware 9013 User manual

Global Skyware 1315 Outlet Center Drive Smitheld, NC 27577
90CM KA-BAND
TYPE 9013 ANTENNA SYSTEM
with Factory Assembled Az/El Mount
A ORIGINAL RELEASE MAR 2017 R. Thompson
REV. DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED
MARCH 2017
Revision A
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
8001121-01

Global Skyware 90CM KA BAND
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
90CM KA-BAND ANTENNA SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE PAGE
I GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 PARTS LIST 1
1.1 TOOLS REQUIRED 2
II ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
2.0 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 3-4
2.1 ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE 5
2.2 GROUNDING PROCEDURE 6
III CHARTS
3.0 POLARIZATION CHART 7
3.1 ELEVATION CHART 8
3.2 AZIMUTH CHART 9
IV APPENDIX A
4.0 SITE SELECTION 10
4.1 WARNINGS 10
4.2 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 11
4.3 WARRANTY 12

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5/5
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ITEM DESCRIPTION QT Y.
190cm Type 9013 KA Reector 1
2 Feed Arm with Bracket 1
3 90cm KA Band Az/El 1
4 Back Bracket 1
5 90cm Hardware Kits (Contents Below) 1
5/1 5/16”-18 UNC x 3/4” Round Head Square Neck Bolt 10
5/2 5/16”-18 UNC Hex Flange Nut 10
5/3 5/16”-18 UNC x 2 1/4” Hex Bolt 2
5/4 5/16”-18 UNC Hex Nylock Nut 3
5/5 5/16”-18 UNC Narrow Flat Washer 5
5/6 Boom Arm Plate 1
5/7 5/16”-18 UNC Carriage Bolt 1
1.0 PARTS LIST
5/3
4
5/1
5/7
5/6
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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 #1 or #2 Phillips 3/8” Drive
Screwdriver Ratchet Wrench
5/16” Nut Driver 1/4” Socket (3/8” Drive) 1/4” Combinaon Wrench
5/16” Deep Socket (3/8” Drive) 5/16” Combinaon Wrench
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Step 0 - Site Selecon and Ground Pole Installaon
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.
>See secon 4.0 for more details.
2.0 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
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Step 1 - Aach AzEl to Back Bracket
1. From inside the Back Bracket, align the ve hole
paern on the Az/El.
2. Feed the (5) 5/16 x 3/4” RHSN bolts (Item 5/1)
from the back bracket to the Az/El.
3. Secure with (5) 5/16 hex ange nuts (Item 5/2).
Torque to a maximum of 15 /lbs.
5/1
Step 2 - Install Antenna on Mounng Pipe
1. Before aaching the Antenna system to the
mounng pipe use a magnec level to verify the
horizontal and vercal level of the pipe.
2. Being aware of health & safety at all mes, Carry
the Antenna to the pipe.
3. Slide the tube canister of the Az/El Assembly
(Item 3) over the top of the pipe and lower into
place.
4. Secure in place at this stage by hand ghtening
the 5/16” ange nuts on the canister assembly.

Step 4 - Aach the Feed Arm to the Back
Bracket
1. Insert one 5/16”-18 x 2-1/4” carriage bolt (Item
5/7) into the boom arm from the top.
2. Place the boom arm to align with the back
bracket holes and secure with two 5/16”-18
x 2-1/4 inch hex bolts (Item 5/3), 5/16-18 at
washer (Item 5/5) and 5/16-18 hex nylock nuts
(Item 5/4).
3. Finally, as shown here aach the boom arm
plate (Item 5/6) to the boom arm and back
bracket by aligning the 5/16-18 carriage bolt (Item
5/7)into the hole in the plate and secure using
at washer (Item 5/5) and 5/16-18 hex nylock nut
(Item 5/4).
2.0 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
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Step 3 - Aach Reector to Back Bracket
1. Insert ve 5/16-inch x 3/4-inch carriage bolts
(Item 5/1) into the holes in the reector and through
the corresponding holes in the reector back bracket.
2. From the rear of the reector back bracket, secure
the ve carriage bolts (Item 5/1) with four 5/16-inch
hex ange nuts (Item 5/2).
3. Tighten the ve 5/16-inch hex ange nuts (Item
5/2) to 8 -lb of torque.
Note : Ensure that the carriage bolts (Item 5/1) are properly and rmly
seated before ghtening the nuts.
5/55/4
5/3
5/5
5/4
5/5
5/6
5/1
5/2
5/7

Elevaon Fine Adjustment
1. Make nal adjustments to the elevaon by making slight
adjustments to the 5/16” ange nuts on the threaded
elevaon rod.
2. Adjust the nuts along the length to increase or decrease
the seng to achieve the desired elevaon.
3. Aer the correct elevaon has been established, ghten
the two(2) 5/16” ange nuts located in the arched slots
on the side of the Mount Assembly to 20 Nm (15  – lb)
and ghten the two(2) 5/16” ange nuts on the threaded
elevaon rod using a 1/2" wrench.
Elevaon Coarse Adjustment
1. Slightly loosen the two(2) 5/16” ange nuts located in the
arched slots in the sides of the Mount assembly and the two(2)
5/16” ange nuts on the threaded adjustment rod at the back of
the assembly.
2. Adjust the posion of the 5/16” ange nuts on the threaded
adjustment rod along the length of the rod to adjust the elevaon
angle, moving the nuts up & down to nd the correct posion.
Azimuth Coarse Adjustment
1. Using a compass, set the Antenna in the correct pre-determined
direcon.
2. Secure this posion by fully ghtening the three(3) 5/16”
locking nuts to the canister using a 1/2" wrench.
2.1 ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
Azimuth Fine Adjustment
1. Slightly loosen the three(3) 5/16” locking nuts mounted to
the underside of the mount assembly.
2. Adjust the azimuth by turning the adjustment screw
clockwise or counter-clockwise unl the desired angle is
achieved.
3. Aer vericaon with a compass and meter, re-lock the
5/16” nuts to 20 Nm (15  – lb) using a 1/2” wrench.
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5/16” Flange
Nuts
5/16” Locking
Nuts
5/16” Locking Nuts
5/16” Flange Nuts
Azimuth
Adjustment
Screw

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.
AZEL GROUNDING
SCREW
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 2-7/8” outside diameter mast. The chosen mount type should be assembled 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. Skyware Global 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
Skyware Global
VERY SMALL APERTURE TERMINAL (VSAT) PRODUCTS
TWELVE (12) MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
Seller warrants that all Skyware Global 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 replacement 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 prod-
ucts, 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
aect 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 ship-
ping, handling 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. EX-
PRESSLY EXCLUDED ARE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THE FOREGOING SHALL CONSTITUTE ALL OF SELLER’S LIABILITY (EXCEPT AS TO PATENT INFRINGE-
MENT) 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 INCIDENTAL 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
warran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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