Paradigm GX Connect180 User manual

Installation Guide
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Alton, Hampshire
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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)
1
2
3
4
System
Packaging
Content
5
6
7
8
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.

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Antenna
mounting
Assemble 4 of M12 x 130 coach bolts and captive nuts (nuts/bolts kit 7580777) to the rear face
of the reector and torque to 20ftlb (27Nm). Screw the clamp nuts onto each coach bolt until
there is a gap of 12mm (1/2”).
12mm (1/2”)
Clamp Nut
Captive Nut
Assemble the reector support bracket onto the reector using 3 of M6 x 25 setscrews, spring
washers and plain washer (nuts/bolts kit 7580779). Torque the setscrews to 8lbft (12Nm).

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Boom arm
assembly
Reector
assembly
Assemble the reector onto
the antenna rear bracket and
tighten the clamp bolts to
34lbft (46Nm).
Assemble the boom arm to antenna rear bracket using 6 of M10x35 setscrews, spring washers
and plain washers (nuts/bolts kit 7580779). Do not tighten at this time.
Assemble the transceiver bracket to boom arm using 4 of M8x30 setscrews, spring washers and
plain washers (nuts/bolts kit 7580779). Torque the setscrews to 12ftlb (16Nm).

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Assemble the boom arm supports using 4 of M6 x 25 setscrews, spring washers, plain washers
and nuts (nuts/bolts kit 7580777). Do not tighten at this time
Boom Arm
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Lift the boom arm with just enough force to take the load from the boom arm supports and torque
6 of M10 setscrews to 33lbft (45.0Nm).
Note: Torque the setscrews on the side indicated “rst”. Torque 4 of M6 setscrews to 4lbft
(6.0Nm).
NOTE: FAILURE TO ASSEMBLE AS PER THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED ABOVE WILL
RESULT IN A DEGRADED ANTENNA PERFORMANCE.

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Transceiver
Mounting
Mount the transceiver on the transceiver mounting bracket using the supplied hex bolts. Fit the
upper two bolts to the transceiver before tting, and slide the transceiver onto the mounting
bracket. Fit the lower two bolts, and tighten all bolts to hold the transceiver in place.
Connect the IF-L cables from the transceiver to the PIM. Connect the Power/Control cable from
the transceiver to the PIM, and power on the PIM. Conrm the transceiver has powered on.

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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.

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Antenna
Pointing
Elevation - Initial
Setting
Alignment with the satellite is obtained by setting elevation and azimuth. Charts are provided
on page 21 and page 22 to determine the elevation and azimuth values for your earth
station antenna site. “ΔL” is the difference between the earth station antenna site longitude and
the satellite longitude. Use “ΔL” and your earth station latitude to obtain elevation and azimuth
setting.
Use the chart on page 21 to determine your elevation setting.
With NUT 'A' tightened, adjust NUTS 'B' until desired course elevation position is desired. For
quick adjustment, take the weight of the antenna on the boom arm whilst adjusting the position
of NUTS ‘B’ by hand.
Note: this is an approximate setting, the optimum setting will be achieved during ne tuning.
To measure coarse elevation angle place an inclinometer on Face 'E'.
Note: when face 'E' is vertical (90°) the antenna is pointing to 22.6°.
Refer to the azimuth value determined on page 22. Values in the chart must be adjusted
for magnetic deviation for your location for correct compass reading. Partially tighten bolts ‘C’
(enough to align the Az/El mount to the pipe and allow azimuth rotation). Rotate the reector and
mount on the pipe, pointing it to the compass reading for your location and satellite.
With a spectrum analyser connected to the Rx port of the transceiver, and the transceiver
powered on, sweep the antenna in azimuth for signal. If the desired signal is not located then
increase or decrease elevation setting and repeat the azimuth sweep. When the desired signal
has been found, tighten progressively (1/8 turn each) the 6 pipe clamp BOLTS 'C' until torqued to
30lbft (40Nm).
NUT ‘A’
NUTS ‘B’
FACE ‘E’
Measurement of
Elevation Angle
Azimuth - Initial
Setting
BOLTS ‘C’

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Lock NUTS 'B' to the lower block. Unscrew NUT 'A' back to the end of the ne thread. The ne
elevation adjustment is performed by rotating the elevation ne adjust handle.
Loosen NUTS ‘D’, and turn the azimuth ne adjust handle to perform ne adjustment of the
azimuth.
Using a spectrum analyser, obtain the most accurate alignment and maximum antenna
performance. Alternate between elevation and azimuth ne tuning handles to reach maximum
strength, until no improvement can be detected. Tighten NUT ‘A’ and NUTS ‘D’ once pointing is
complete.
Once the antenna pointing is complete, torque the hardware in the sequence as follows:
1. Torque azimuth NUTS 'D' to 90lbft (70Nm).
2. Torque pivot setscrews 'E' to 180lbft (240Nm)
3. Torque upper elevation setscrews 'F' to 180lbft (240Nm)
4. Torque lower elevation setscrews 'G' to 180lbft (240Nm)
5. Tighten ne elevation NUT 'A' onto upper elevation block.
Elevation Fine
Pointing
NUTS ‘D’
Elevation Fine Adjust
Handle
Azimuth Fine Adjust
Handle
Torque and
Sequence
Setscrews ‘F’
Setscrews ‘E’
Setscrews ‘G’

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12.2
22.6°
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56.3
2474
97.4
542
21.4
RF
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Elevation
Degrees Force Moments
FHFVMTMO
Mech. Beam N Pounds N Pounds Nm Foot.
Pounds Nm Foot. Pounds
0 23 8114 1824 -209 -47 1455 1073 11595 8552
10 33 7678 1726 -1624 -365 1403 1035 10972 8093
20 43 7460 1677 -3158 -710 1334 984 10660 7862
30 53 6757 1519 -4484 -1008 1209 892 9656 7122
40 63 5947 1337 -5405 -1215 1025 756 8498 6268
50 73 5187 1166 -5947 -1337 861 635 7412 5467
60 83 4324 972 -6219 -1398 666 491 6179 4557
70 93 3243 729 -4813 -1082 512 378 4632 3416
FH = Horizontal Force
FV = Vertical Force
MT = Torsional Moment
MO = Overturning Moment
MO based on 1429mm (56in) from mounting surface of centre line of antenna. Values shown
represent maximum forces for any wind direction and include 1.5 FS. Height and exposure
factors from uniform building code are NOT included. Centre line based on 50in (1270mm)
max. height of mounting post.
min.

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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
Antenna
Grounding
POLE MOUNT