Paradigm GX Connect180 User manual

Installation Guide
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DN: ED-IMA-02398
Rev: 07
Release Date: 15/03/2016
Legal 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.

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Contents Legal ..................................................................................................................2
Contents............................................................................................................3
Safe Use ............................................................................................................4
Safe Operating Distance..................................................................................4
Site Survey for Antenna Installation...............................................................5
Installation Process..........................................................................................5
System Packaging Content .............................................................................6
Recommended Tools for Installation..............................................................6
Antenna Installation .........................................................................................7
Az/El Mount Installation..................................................................................7
Attach the Az/El mount ......................................................................................................8
Attach antenna rear bracket...........................................................................9
Attach Elevation adjuster .............................................................................10
Antenna mounting ........................................................................................11
Reector assembly.......................................................................................12
Boom arm assembly ....................................................................................12
Boom Arm Supports .....................................................................................13
Transceiver Mounting ....................................................................................15
RF Circuit Setup .............................................................................................16
Antenna Pointing............................................................................................17
Elevation - Initial Setting...............................................................................17
Measurement of Elevation Angle .................................................................17
Azimuth - Initial Setting ................................................................................17
Elevation Fine Pointing ................................................................................18
Torque and Sequence ..................................................................................18
Antenna Grounding........................................................................................20
Elevation Calculation Chart...........................................................................21
Azimuth Calculation Chart.............................................................................22
Transceiver Control LEDs..............................................................................23
Transceiver Port Identication......................................................................23
Periodic Maintenance.....................................................................................24

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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.
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.
Safe Operating
Distance
The values represent the distance whereby a person of a height B may pass upright in front of
the antenna assuming level ground between the antenna and the point of interest in front of the
antenna.
This does not mean that the area just outside the zone is free from microwave radiation, but
levels should not pose any danger for the personnel that stay temporarily in the area. In cases
where the antenna is mounted above ground, on a tripod or pedestal, the calculations can be
adjusted using the following formula: Antenna Elevation (y) Safe Distance (x)
Height of Person (A) 1.83m 1° 76.2m
Lowest point of the antenna dish (B) 0.5m 5° 15.2m
10° 7.6m
Safe distance = (A-B) 15° 5.0m
tan y 20° 3.7m
30° 2.3m
45° 1.4m
B
x
y
A
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. A RADIATION HAZARD
METER SHOULD BE USED FOR CHECKING THE SAFE DISTANCE FROM A RADIATING
ANTENNA.
NEVER STAND IN THE DIRECTION OF TRANSMISSION (NEAR OR IN FRONT OF THE
ANTENNA) DURING TRANSMISSION.

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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
• Non-Penetrating
Roof Mount
• Kingpost
• ISO Container Mount
2. Assemble and Install the
Antenna
4. Point the Antenna
• Coarse Pointing
• Fine Pointing
5. Commission the
installation
page 7
page 17
3. Assemble RF Circuit
• Transceiver
• PIM (Indoor PIM or
Rack Mount PIM
option)
Refer to the ParadigmGX Antenna Mount Installation Manual

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Package Contents:
1. 180cm 1-piece GRP antenna
2. Az/El mount
3. Elevation Adjustment Rod
4. Antenna Rear Bracket
5. Boom Arm Supports
6. Boom Arm
7. 5W Ka-Band transceiver with integrated feed
8. Transceiver Mounting Bracket
9. IFL Cable (M&C, Tx, Rx), optional Paradigm-GPS
10. PIM (Outdoor, Indoor, or Rack Mount)
11. Assembly nuts, bolts and washers
a. Feed Support mounting nuts/bolts pack (7580779)
b. Az/El Mount and Antenna Rear Bracket mounting nuts/bolts pack (7580781)
c. Reector mounting nuts/bolts pack (7580777)
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System
Packaging
Content
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Compass & Inclinometer
Spirit level
10, 13, 17, 19, 30 and 36mm sockets / ring spanners
3, 4 and 5mm hex keys
Torque wrench
Spectrum Analyser
Portable Computer to complete the pointing process
Recommended
Tools for
Installation

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Antenna
Installation
Locate the Az/El mount onto the mounting post and hand-tighten the post securing bolts.
Az/El Mount
Installation

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Attach the Az/El
mount
Screw 2 of M20 x 80 setscrews complete with spring washers and plain washers (nuts/bolts
7580781) into the Az/El mount until there is a gap of approximately 20mm (3/4”) between the
ange and plain washer.
20mm (3/4”)
both sides

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Attach antenna
rear bracket
Hang the antenna rear bracket on the Az/El mount and tighten the M20 setscrews to 20ftlb
(27Nm).

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Attach Elevation
adjuster
Assemble the elevation adjuster assembly
using 4 of M20 x 45 setscrews complete with
spring washers and plain washers (nuts/bolts
7580781). Torque the setscrews to 20lbft
(27Nm).
NOTE: To ensure maximum ne tuning
adjustment in both directions, check that the top
of the elevation adjustment rod is aligned with
the top of the indicator bar.