Paradigm Connect100 User manual

Installation Guide
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Paradigm Communication Systems Limited
Paradigm House
14 Wilsom Road
Alton, Hampshire
GU34 2PP
England
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
© Paradigm Communication Systems Limited 2015. All rights reserved.
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DN: ED-IMA-02397
Rev: 06
Release Date: 17/07/2015
Legal
Safe Use
WARNING
Radiation Hazard. Transmitter power levels are sufcient to cause blindness or other serious
injury to body tissue. Do not power on the PIM and Transceiver until it is safe to do so.
The equipment described in this manual is intended to be installed, used and operated only
for the purpose for which it was designed, in accordance with the safety procedures and any
other instructions given in this manual. Nothing stated in this manual reduces the professional
responsibilities of users for the exercise of sound judgement and best practice.
WARNING
Risk of Electric Shock. High voltages exist within the units and the cables providing power to
the units. Always remove power from these devices when performing maintenance. Do not
modify power cables or physical unit in any way.
WARNING
This equipment is intended for installation in a restricted access location. The equipment
should not be touched during operation.

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Contents Safe Use ............................................................................................................2
Legal ..................................................................................................................2
Contents............................................................................................................3
Site Survey for Antenna Installation...............................................................4
Installation Process..........................................................................................4
System Packaging Content .............................................................................5
Installation Tools ..............................................................................................5
Assembly Process............................................................................................6
Skew plate and antenna rear bracket assembly ............................................6
Attach the Az/El mount...................................................................................7
Attach Boom to Az/El mount .........................................................................8
Mounting the Transceiver...............................................................................9
Attach Transceiver and Mount ......................................................................9
Attach Antenna dish to Az/El mount .............................................................10
Antenna Adjustment ......................................................................................11
Skew Adjustment..........................................................................................11
Elevation Adjustment....................................................................................11
Azimuth Adjustment .....................................................................................12
Antenna Grounding........................................................................................13
RF Circuit Setup .............................................................................................14
Transceiver Port Identication......................................................................15
Transceiver Control LEDs ............................................................................15
Skew Calculation Chart..................................................................................16
Elevation Calculation Chart...........................................................................17
Azimuth Calculation Chart.............................................................................18
Pointing with Skew.........................................................................................19
Periodic Maintenance.....................................................................................19

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Installation
Process
Investigate the intended installation site for the satellite antenna, and using the azimuth and
elevation angles provided by the PIM (see PIM Operators Manual), conrm there are no line-
of-sight obstructions. Remove any obstructions if possible, or select a new location with a clear
line-of-sight to the satellite.
Site Survey
for Antenna
Installation
1. Install the Antenna mount
• Wall Mount
• Non-Penetrating
Roof Mount
• Kingpost
• Tripod
• ISO Container Mount
2. Assemble and Install the
Antenna
3. Point the Antenna (See
page 14 for frequency
information)
• Coarse Pointing
• Fine Pointing
4. Commission the
installation
3. Assemble RF Circuit
• Transceiver
• PIM
Refer to the ParadigmGX Antenna Mount Installation Manual
All equipment necessary for the assembly of this Antenna Terminal is included. To complete the
pointing process, a portable computer may be necessary.
Indoor PIM Operators Manual

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Package Contents:
1. 98cm 1-piece pressed-steel antenna
2. Az/El mount
3. Antenna Rear Bracket
4. Skew Plate
5. Boom Arms
6. 5W Ka-Band transceiver with integrated feed
7. Transceiver Mounting Bracket
8. IFL Cable (M&C, Tx, Rx), optional Paradigm-GPS
9. PIM (Outdoor, Indoor, or Rack Mount)
10. Assembly nuts, bolts and washers
11. Tool Kit, Tie-wraps, Compass, Amalgamating tape
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2
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System
Packaging
Content
5
6
7
Installation
Tools
Recommended Installation Tools:
1. Spectrum Analyser
2. L-Band Splitter with DC Power Block

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Skew plate
and antenna
rear bracket
assembly
Locate the skew plate into the antenna rear bracket, with the side stamped “A” facing towards
the antenna rear bracket. Place an M8x20 coach bolt through the hole marked “A” and through
the corresponding hole marked “A” on the Az/El mount, locating the antenna rear bracket
between the skew plate and Az/El mount, as shown in the diagram. Loosely attach an M8 Nylon
insert hex nut. Attach the remaining 4 M8x20 coach bolts and M8 nylon insert hex nuts through
the skew plate and corresponding holes on the Az/El mount, securing the antenna rear bracket
between the Az/El mount and skew plate. Use the table on page 16 to calculate the skew
angle. Rotate the antenna rear bracket to the calculated skew angle, and tighten the M8 nylon
insert hex nuts to using the 1/2” ring spanner. Set the Az/El mount elevation to the approximate
elevation of the satellite.
Referring to the skew angle calculator on page 16 and the skew adjustment process on page
11, set the skew angle for the satellite antenna.
Skew
Plate
Antenna Rear
Bracket
Assembly
Process

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Attach the Az/El
mount
Attach the Az/El mount to the antenna mounting post. Do not secure the clamp at this time, but
allow the antenna free movement through azimuth.
Referring to the elevation adjustment process on page 11, set the coarse elevation for the
satellite antenna.
Referring to the azimuth adjustment process on page 12, set the coarse azimuth.

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Attach Boom to
Az/El mount
Slide the boom arms into the antenna rear bracket base, keeping the orientation of the key-
slots to the lower outer edge. Secure the boom arms using 5/16” x 3/4” hex bolts, an 8.4mm at
washer and an 8.4mm spring washer. Secure rmly into place by tightening each bolt using the
13mm ring spanner.
Boom Arms

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Attach
Transceiver and
Mount
Attach the transceiver and mount to the end of the boom arms using the 4 anged-head bolts.
Mounting the
Transceiver
Attach the transceiver to the transceiver mounting bracket using the using 4 x M6x18mm hex-
socket bolts. Mount the Transceiver with the Transmit port located on the right (when viewed
from rear of transceiver). The transceiver will appear to be upside-down. Tighten using the 5mm
hex key.

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Attach Antenna
dish to Az/El
mount
Insert an M8x20mm coach bolt through the uppermost hole on the reector, and loosely attach
an M8 nylon insert hex nut. Whilst holding the reector, locate the bolt into the fork tab at the top
of the antenna rear bracket and lower into place. Locate the remaining 4 M8x20mm bolts and M8
nylon insert hex nuts and secure using the 13mm ring spanner.

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Antenna
Adjustment
Loosen the 5 nuts on the rear of the skew adjustment plate, and rotate the antenna to the
required skew angle. Refer to the PIM Operators Manual for information on using the Outdoor
PIM to calculate skew angles and pointing the antenna, or page 16 for calculating the skew
when using the Indoor PIM.
Elevation
Adjustment
Loosen the elevation clamping bolts. Adjust the elevation as required by rotating the elevation
adjustment handle. Coarse and Fine adjustment is be achieved using the same method. After
achieving the desired elevation, tighten the clamping bolts to prevent movement. Refer to page
17 to calculate the elevation angle for the antenna.
Skew
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Coarse azimuth adjustment is performed by rotating the antenna on the mounting pole, and
tightening the 3 vertically aligned clamping bolts when a satisfactory coarse azimuth is achieved.
For ne azimuth adjustment, slightly loosen off the 4 x M8 nuts (A) located on the underside of
the Az/El Mount Assembly. Loosen off the ne azimuth lock nut (B) and adjust the azimuth by
turning the hex bolt (C) until the desired angle is achieved. After achieving the desired azimuth,
tighten the four base plate nuts and tighten the ne-adjust lock nut. Refer to page 18 to
calculate azimuth angle for pointing the antenna.
Before setting the ne azimuth, ensure that the ne azimuth adjust hex bolt (C) allows equal
amounts of travel in both azimuth directions.
Azimuth
Adjustment
A
B
C

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NON PENETRATING ROOF MOUNT
Ground wire
with ring
Ground
Lug
5mm self-tapping
screw
Tooth
Washer
M6 x 16 mm
Self Tapping
Screw
Ground
Lug
Ground Wire
with Ring
Tooth
Washer
Note: Grounding wire and hardware are not
supplied for pole mount, or non-penetrating roof
mount. Installation mount and associated hardware
are not supplied.
Ground Wire
Secure
Clamp
Grounding Rod
Ground Wire
Ground
Block
Coaxial Cables (To
Transceiver)
Coaxial
Cables
(From PIM)
Note: Ground wire, secure
clamp, grounding rod, coaxial
cables and ground block are not
supplied.
IMPORTANT: All antenna systems must
be properly grounded. Typical grounding
methods are shown as examples. Tighten all
hardware securely to assure good continuity.
TO GROUNDING
ROD
WALL MOUNT
Tooth
Washer
Ground Wire
with Ring
Ground
Lug
M6
Lock
Nut
M6 x 16mm
Hex Head
Screw
TO GROUNDING
ROD
Antenna
Grounding
POLE MOUNT

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Pointing
Setup:
IF-L (Tx)
Transceiver /
BUC Control/
Power
RF Circuit
Setup Transceiver / BUC
PIM
IF-L (Rx)
Frequencies:
GSC: 19707 Mhz**
IF: 1457 Mhz
RF Splitter
with DC
block
Spectrum Analyser
IF: 1457 MHz
Span: 500khz
Expected SNR: 9-13dB*
Transceiver
Rx
PIM
Rx
* - dependant on footprint location, weather conditions and look angle. SNR can read above 13dB.
** - Conrm with your service provider.
Refer to the Indoor PIM Operators
Manual for information regarding the
operation of the Indoor PIM.

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1. Transmit (Tx) IFL (N-Type)
2. Control/Power
3. Receive (Rx) IFL (N-Type)
4. Monitor Port (F-Type)
1
4
3
2
Transceiver Port
Identication
14 3 2
Transceiver
Control LEDs
1. Power:
a. Green: Power On, Rx and Tx PLL locked
b. Red: Power On, IF Overdrive Condition
c. Red (Blinking): Power On, Rx and/or Tx PLL unlocked
2. Polarity:
a. Red: Tx = LHCP (Connect Series Antennas)
b. Green: Tx = RHCP (Connect Series Antennas)
3 & 4. Frequency Band
3 = Green, 4 = Green: Low Band Tx.
3 = Green, 4 = Red: High Band Tx.
LED 4 Colour will cycle during One Touch Commissioning (see
PIM Operators Manual)

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Skew
Calculation
Chart
Feed
Earth station latitude in degrees, north or south of the equator.
To calculate the required skew angle of the satellite terminal:
1. Conrm the current earth station latitude in degrees on the horizontal axis.
2. Conrm the correct curve for the delta (Δ) in degrees between the earth station longitude
and the satellite longitude.
3. Read off the vertical axis for the skew angle.
Example:
Earth station location: 001° 02’ 49” W 51° 09’ 02” N (51.151°, -001.047°)
Satellite Location: 62.6° E
Longitude Delta: (-001.047 - 62.6) = -63.65°
Skew angle: -35.5°
Skew Angle
Polarisation Chart Sign
Values (+ or -)
Northern
Hemisphere
Southern
Hemisphere
Antenna Site West of Satellite
Longitude - +
Antenna Site East of Satellite
Longitude + -
FEED ROTATION
(Facing Antenna)
For + Polarisation Rotate Counter Clockwise
For - Polarisation, Rotate Clockwise

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To calculate the elevation that would incorporate the skew angle of the satellite terminal:
1. Conrm the correct curve for the longitude delta (Δ) calculated for the Skew Calculation.
2. Find latitude on the horizontal axis.
3. Find where the curve for the calculated delta intersects the latitude value.
4. Read off the vertical axis for the elevation angle.
Example:
Earth station location: 001° 02’ 49” W 51° 09’ 02” N (51.151°, -001.047°)
Satellite Location: 62.6° E
Longitude Delta: (-001.047 - 62.6) = -63.65°
Elevation angle: 7.7°
Elevation
Calculation
Chart
Earth station latitude in degrees, north or south of the equator.
Elevation

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Azimuth
Calculation
Chart
To calculate the azimuth that would incorporate the skew angle of the satellite terminal:
1. Conrm the correct curve for the delta (Δ) calculated for the Skew Calculation.
2. Find latitude on the horizontal axis.
3. Find where the curve for the calculated delta intersects the latitude value.
4. Read off the vertical axis for the azimuth angle.
Example:
Earth station location: 001° 02’ 49” W 51° 09’ 02” N (51.151°, -001.047°)
Satellite Location: 62.6° E
Longitude Delta: (-001.047 - 62.6) = -63.65°
Azimuth angle: 111°
AZIMUTH COLUMN READING WHEN EARTH STATION IS WEST OF SATELLITE AZIMUTH COLUMN READING WHEN EARTH STATION IS EAST OF SATELLITE
EARTH STATION ANTENNA LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR

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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 inspection every 6 months or following any severe weather event.
As a minimum the following items should be inspected.
1. INSTALLATION MOUNT
• Check for loose hardware - tighten if necessary.
• Check integrity of anchor bolts or hardware securing mount to the building or
foundations.
• Check ballast of Non-Penetrating 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 - tighten if necessary.
• Check for signs of structural damage such as bending or cracking.
• Check hardware and structural members for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as
needed.
3. REFLECTOR
• Check integrity 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 - tighten if necessary.
• Check for signs of structural damage such as bending.
• Check hardware and structural members for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as
needed.
5. FEED & RF COMPONENTS
• Check for loose hardware - tighten 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 ange connections between feed and RF electronics.
6. ELECTRICAL
• Check for loose cables and connectors - tighten if necessary.
• Check for tight grounding connections.
• Check cables for weathering or cracks.
Periodic
Maintenance
Pointing with
Skew
Pointing an antenna that has no skew adjustment requires moving the antenna once through
azimuth, centring on the peak, and moving the antenna once through elevation and centring
on the peak. Pointing an antenna that has skew adjustment applied will require an iterative
approach to passing through the elevation at different azimuth values, and calculating the
azimuth value where the elevation signal was strongest.
1. Azimuth sweep locates signal peak. 2. At azimuth peak, elevation sweep
locates signal peak.
1. Azimuth sweep locates signal peak. 2. At azimuth peak, elevation sweep
misses signal peak.
3. Iterative azimuth/elevation sweeps
are required.
No Skew With Skew

Paradigm Communication Systems Ltd.
Paradigm House, 14 Wilsom Road
Alton, Hampshire, UK
GU34 2PP
[phone]
[email protected]