Patriot PRT-240M NAV User manual

2.4m
N
Offset
Receive
Transmi
t
2.4m Navigator Offset Antenna
Receive only and Transmit-Receive

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This PATRIOTANTENNA equipment is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship un-
der normal use and service. PATRIOTANTENNA shall repair or replace defective equipment, at no charge,
or at its option, refund the purchase price, if the equipment is returned to PATRIOTANTENNA not more than
twelve (12) months after shipment. Removal or reinstallation of equipment and its transportation shall not be
at cost of PATRIOTANTENNA except PATRIOTANTENNA shall return repaired or replaced equipment
freight prepaid.
This Warranty shall not apply to equipment which has been repaired or altered in any way so as to affect
its stability or durability, or which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident. This Warranty does
not cover equipment which has been impaired by severe weather conditions such as excessive wind, ice,
storms, lightning, or other natural occurrences over which PATRIOTANTENNA has no control, and this War-
ranty shall not apply to equipment which has been operated or installed other than in accordance with the
instructions furnished by PATRIOTANTENNA.
Claimants under this Warranty shall present their claims along with the defective equipment to PATRIOT
ANTENNA immediately upon failure. Noncompliance with any part of this claim procedure may invalidate
this warranty in whole or in part.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERAGREEMENTS AND WARRANTIES,ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. PATRIOTANTENNA DOES NOT AUTHORIZE
ANY PERSON TOASSUME FOR IT THE OBLIGATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTYAND PATRI-
OTANTENNA NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR OTHER PERSON
TOASSUME FOR ITANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT DELIVERED OR
PROVIDED.
IN NO EVENT SHALL PATRIOT ANTENNA BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, IN-
TERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.
In no event shall PATRIOTANTENNA be liable for damages in an amount greater than the purchase price
of the equipment.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or allow the exclusion or limita-
tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
PATRIOTANTENNA has the right to void the warranty when the antenna is installed by someone other then
a certified installer.
LIMITED TWELVE (12) MONTH WARRANTY
Product Serial Number- _________________
Date Purchased- ____________
Patriot Antenna Systems
704 North Clark Street
Albion, MI 49224 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for purchasing your Patriot Commercial Antenna. We
trust that you will find this to be a well designed product that will
provide many years of reliable service. This manual will help you
to know the tools and proper installation of the product. Please
check, read and understand the content of this manual before
beginning your antenna installation.
Identify and verify that all parts have been received by comparing
packaged contents with the Hardware on the following page.
Record the serial number of the unit on page 2 for future
reference and read the warranty information. The serial number
can be found on the antenna hub.
1- Combination wrench set
(thru 3/4”)
1- Adjustable wrench 12in
1- Ratchet/Allen 5/32 inch
socket
1- Level
1- 8ft ladder
Tools Required
Note: A 3/8 inch drive socket set, a
battery operated drill, and air tools
can help speed up the installation.

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Item# Descripition Part# Rev# Qty
PRT-240M NAV
1PANEL,2.4 OFFSET B RIGHT 224099 000 1
2 PANEL,2.4 OFFSETALEFT 224100 000 1
3 PANEL,2.4 OFFSETARIGHT 224101 000 1
4 PANEL,2.4 OFFSET B LEFT 224102 000 1
5 ASSY, RADIAL BEAM 2.4 OFFSET A 224103 001 1
6 ASSY, RADIAL BEAM 2.4 OFFSET B 224106 001 2
7 ASSY, RADIAL BEAM 2.4 OFFSET C 224109 001 2
8 TUBE,SUPPORT 2.4 OFFSET FEED 224112 000 2
9 ASSY, FEEDADAPTER, 2.4 OFFSET 224122 000 1
10 ASSEMBLY, 2.4OFFSET CURFING SHORT 224128 001 2
11 ASSEMBLY, 2.4OFFSET CURFING LONG 224129 001 2
SEE PG 13 SHIM, 2.4M BOOM .125" 224131 000 4
SEE PG 13 SHIM, 2.4M BOOM .25" 224132 000 4
14 HUB, 2.4 MOTORIZED 224133 000 1
SEE PG 9 SPACER, 5.0 HUB ELEVATION 250024 000 2
SEE PG 9 SPACER, .44” 295046 000 2
16 ANGLE,4.5 HUB 4M45004 000 5
MASTER HARDWARE KIT 3HP240000 001 1
PRT-NAV180
17 ASSEM, 3.8M NAV BTM COUPLING GALV- 295031G 001 1
18 ASSEM, 3.8M NAV TOP COUPLER GALV- 295032G 001 1
19 ASSEM, 1.8M NAVYOKE GALV- 295047G 000 1
20 CLAMP,ACTUATOR KIT FOR THOMPSON TS-CLMP 000 2
21 THOMPSONACTUATOR (24”) TS24BRL 000 1
22 THOMPSONACTUATOR (36”) TS36BRC 000 1
PREBAG,FOR PRT-NAV380-3 3HP38016 000 1

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In-Ground Mast Foundation
Foundation Requirements & Specifications:
• Steel Mast: 6” Schedule 80, L=90”; 6 5/8” O.D.
• Concrete: 3000 psi at 28 days, poured against undistrurbed soil
(Allow concrete 24 hour set time before installation of antenna)
• Soil Bearing Capacity > 2000 psf.
• Ground the Antenna to meet applicable local Codes.
6-5/8in.O.D.Pipe
GradeLevel
Anti-Twist
Weldment
24”Diam.
42”
60”
48”
min.
NOTE: Required space needed for Navigator is 42” minimum on pole above ground.

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Schedule 80 6” (6-5/8” OD)
42” Mast Steel Pipe
18”x18”x1/2”BasePlate
with 14” Centered Holes
ReinforcedSteelAngles for Support
The Optional Kit Includes:
Bolt and Template Kit with Pipe
(On one skid) = 215 Lbs.
Note:See FoundationRequirements
& Specifications on previous page.
Mast Pipe(optional)
with Bolt & Template Kit
6 5/8” O.D.
Steel Pipe
4 Anchor Bolts
1 1/4” Diam.
#4Rebarinall concrete
pad surfaces
Base Plate
18”x18”x1/2” 4 Typ 1 1/4”
Diam.x24”
42”
A
CREMAINING 4 NUTS AND WASHERS
ARE USED TO SECURE MOUNT TO
FOUNDATION PAD
REMOVED AFTER
CONCRETE CURES
B
42”AboveSupport
gussets

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Mount Assembly
1.Slide295031G (NAV BTM COUPLER), and then 295032G (NAV TOP COUPLER)over the mast pipe as
shown. Do not tighten the set bolts at this time.
2. Attach295047G(NAVYOKE) to 295032G (NAV TOP COUPLER) and 295031G
(NAV BTM COUPLER) using pre-installed ¾ shoulder bolts and 5/8 nuts.
3.Carefully align295031G with 295032G bymeans of“squaring”themwiththe295047G
(NAV YOKE) and then tighten the set bolts on the collars.
NOTE: 295047G(NAV YOKE)(when pointing directly away and perpindular to the collars) and collars
should be initially aligned due south.
4.RemoveTC-CLMP(Actuator Clamp), hardware andspacersfrom elevation pick uponNAV
YOKE. (DO NOT DISCARD THESE ITEMS)
295032G
(NAVTOP COUPLER)
295031G
(NAVBTMCOUPLER)
295047G
(NAVYOKE)
Set Bolts TC-CLMP
(ActuatorClamp)
Align the mount for range of tracking.
IMPORTANT INITIAL ALIGNMENT PROCE-
DURE. It is important that the drive system
componentsbeso aligned (withreferenceto
east and west) to allow the antenna to be driven
by the controller to the lowest satellite above
horizon in either the east or the west as viewed
from your location.
You may have to adjust off from due south while
siting in later in the installation.
5. Install the Azimuth Actuator
asshown.
DueSouth
120
TS24BRC
(THOMPSON
ACTUATOR24”)

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Reflector Assembly
1. Fasten4M45004 (ANGLE,4.5 HUB) to224133 (HUB,2.4 MOTORIZED)as shown,using
hardwarefromHardware Pack#3HP240002. (Make surethatthe anglecutis pointing
TOWARDS back of hub as pictured)
2. Repeat step till all 5 angles are attached.
4M45004
(ANGLE,4.5 HUB)
224133
(HUB,2.4 MOTORIZED)
BACK OF HUB ASSEM
ANGLE CUT

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2. Attach 22433 (Hub, 2.4 motorized) to 295047G (Assem, 1.8m nav Yoke Galv.) to yoke as
pictured below. (This will require two people to lift Hub Assem into place use pre attached
shoulder bolts in Yoke assem)
3. UsingTS-CLMP( Clamp, actuatorkitfor thompson) hardwareandspacers(250024
( Spacer, 5.0 Hub Elevation)) that were removed earlier, attach TS36BRC (Thompson
actuator 36”) to 22433 (Hub, 2.4 motorized) as pictured below.
4. Using295046(SPACER, .44) andmatchinghardware, attach TS36BRCto295047G (Assem
1.8m nav Yoke Galv.) as pictured below.
NOTE: For ease of panel and radial beam assembly, make sure hub is orentated as pictured.
Reflector Assembly (continued)
TS-CLMP
(Clamp, actuator kit
for thompson)
250024
(Spacer, 5.0 Hub
Elevation)
295046
(SPACER, .44)
TS36BRC
(Thompsonactuator 36”)
22433
(Hub,2.4 motorized)
295047G
(Assem, 1.8m nav
Yoke Galv.)
2. Attach 22433 (Hub, 2.4 motorized) to 295047G (Assem, 1.8m nav Yoke Galv.) to yoke as
pictured below. (This will require two people to lift Hub Assem into place use pre attached
shoulder bolts in Yoke assem)
3. UsingTS-CLMP( Clamp, actuatorkitfor thompson) hardwareandspacers(250024
( Spacer, 5.0 Hub Elevation)) that were removed earlier, attach TS36BRC (Thompson
actuator 36”) to 22433 (Hub, 2.4 motorized) as pictured below.
4. Using295046(SPACER, .44) andmatchinghardware, attach TS36BRCto295047G (Assem
1.8m nav Yoke Galv.) as pictured below.
NOTE: For ease of panel and radial beam assembly, make sure hub is orentated as pictured.
Reflector Assembly (continued)
TS-CLMP
(Clamp, actuator kit
for thompson)
250024
(Spacer, 5.0 Hub
Elevation)
295046
(SPACER, .44)
TS36BRC
(Thompsonactuator 36”)
22433
(Hub,2.4 motorized)
295047G
(Assem, 1.8m nav
Yoke Galv.)

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Radial Beam Assembly
1) Attach 224109 (ASSY, RADIAL BEAM 2.4 OFFSET C) to the INSIDE of
4M45004 (ANGLE,4.5 HUB) (aspictured)to insureproper beamfocus, usingone 3/8washer,
one 5/16 lock washer, and one 5/16 nut per 3/8 shoulder bolt.
2) Repeat step on on next radial beam 224106 (ASSY, RADIAL BEAM 2.4 OFFSET B) till all
radial beams are attached to Hub Assem
224109
(ASSY, RADIAL BEAM
2.4 OFFSET C)
224109
(ASSY, RADIAL BEAM
2.4 OFFSET C)
224106
(ASSY, RADIAL BEAM
2.4 OFFSET B)
224103
(ASSY, RADIAL BEAM
2.4 OFFSET A) 224106
(ASSY, RADIAL BEAM
2.4 OFFSET B)
NOTE: Radial Beams have part numbers
laser cut into them
4M45004
(ANGLE,4.5 HUB)
224109
(ASSY, RADIAL BEAM
2.4 OFFSET C)

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224099
(PANEL,2.4
OFFSET B RIGHT)
1.Attach 224102 (PANEL,2.4 OFFSET B LEFT) using1/4-20 ButtonHead
panel Screw from harware bag 3HP240001. (Leave screws loose at this
time)
2. Attach all other panels in the same manor as
described in step one leaving all screws loose at this time.
Panel Assembly
224099
(PANEL,2.4
OFFSET B RIGHT)
224100
(PANEL,2.4
OFFSETA LEFT)
224101
(PANEL,2.4
OFFSETA RIGHT)
224102
(PANEL,2.4
OFFSET B LEFT)
NOTE: PANEL PART
NUMBERS ARE LASER
CUT INTO PANEL
ATTACH PANEL TO
THE OUTTER MOST
HOLES ON RADIAL
BEAM TOP STRAP.

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Panel Assembly (cont.)
3. Attach 224128 (ASSEMBLY, 2.4OFFSET CURFING SHORT) to 224099 (PANEL,2.4
OFFSET B RIGHT), and the other to 224102 (PANEL,2.4 OFFSET B LEFT) using
same screws from hardware pack 3HP240001.
4. Attach 224129 (ASSEMBLY, 2.4OFFSET CURFING LONG ) to 224101 (PANEL,2.4
OFFSET A RIGHT), and the other to 224100 (PANEL,2.4 OFFSET A LEFT) using
same screws from hardware pack 3HP240001.
5. Tighten ALL PANEL SCREWS at this time, starting from the hub and working out.
224099
(PANEL,2.4 OFFSET B RIGHT)
224128
(ASSEMBLY, 2.4 OFFSET
CURFING SHORT)
224129
(ASSEMBLY, 2.4 OFFSET
CURFING LONG)
224101
(PANEL,2.4 OFFSET ARIGHT)

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Feed Boom and Feed Assembly
1.Attach224112 (TUBE,SUPPORT 2.4 OFFSET FEED) tobottomside ofHub
using 1/2 hardware with bolt and washer inside of hub. Leave all hardware
loose at this time
2.Repeat stepone toattach other 224112
Leave all hardware loose at this time
3.Attach 224122 (ASSY, FEED
ADAPTER,2.4 OFFSET) to224112
(TUBE,SUPPORT 2.4 OFFSET FEED)
using 3/8 hardware bolts, washers,
and nuts.
NOTE: Feed angle should be pointing up.
4. Tighten ALL hardware at this time
224122
(ASSY, FEED
ADAPTER, 2.4 OFFSET)
Feedangle
224131
(SHIM, 2.4M
BOOM .125")
224132
(SHIM, 2.4M
BOOM .25") 224112
(TUBE,SUPPORT
2.4 OFFSET FEED)

Feed Assembly
1. Attach the relevant Feed Assembly.
2. Insert the Feed Assembly into the Feed holder and
assemble to the Feed Support Tube using the
hardware illustrated below.
3. Insert plastic plug into end of feed support tube.
1. Adjust the Feed to the appropriate skew angle
using the provided scale reference.
NOTE: Referto thechart on back for polarization
angle. Elevation and polarity are both dependent on
site azimuth and the difference between satellite and
site longitude.
NOTE: Some satellites have a slant angle with
respect to the satellite belt angle. Contact the satellite
operator for details.
Feed Adjustment (Polarity tuning)
Feed Rotation Chart
Install site west Install site East
of satellite of satellite
CW CCW Northern Hemisphere
CCW CW Southern Hemisphere
CW
CCW
Polarity Scale
Reading Points
LNB
BUC
KA-Band
Circular
Tx/Rx
Ku-Band
Co-Pol
Tx/Rx
Ku Band
Rx
KA-Band
Linear Tx/Rx C-Band
Linear Ku Band
Tx/Rx
C-Band
Circular
Tx Port
Rx Port
Tx Port
Rx Port
Rx Port
Tx Port
Rx Port
Tx Port
Rx Port
Tx Port
Rx Port
C-Band Rx C-Band Dual Rx
Rx Port
Plug
Feed
Holder
Feed
Support
Tube
Tx Port
Tx Port
Rx Port
Tx Port
Rx PortX-Band
Circular
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PATRIOT ANTENNA SYSTEMS
704 NORTH CLARK STREET
ALBION, MICHIGAN 49224 USA
WWW.SEPATRIOT.COM
Specifications
Electrical Ku-Band
GainMidband Tx- 49.6dBi Rx- 48.0
3dBBeamwidth Tx- 0.6 Deg Rx- 0.7 Deg
Side Lobes ITU - 580
Cross Polarization (on axis) >35dB
VSWR Tx- 1.2:1 Rx- 1.3:1
Mechanical
Antenna Size 2.4m
Offset Angle 21.34
F/D .64
Operational Wind 50mph
Survival Wind 125mph
Operational Temp -40 to 140 F
Rain Operational = 1/2in./hr
Survival = 3in./hr
Ice 1 in. Radial -or-
1/2 in. + 60mph wind
Pole Size 6-5/8” OD