prodelin 1132 series User manual

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ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Revision E
1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx
SERIES 1132
ANTENNA SYSTEM
PRODELIN CORPORATION
1500 Prodelin Drive
Newton NC 28658

1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx
SERIES 1132 ANTENNA SYSTEM
E Revised Az/El to 0185-492 10/12/04 RAH
D Revised for new reflector 9/3/2003 CLT
C Revised text on page 14 8/26/02 CLT
B Revised Diagrams and Text 1/25/02 CLT
ARevised Address 1/9/02 RAH
- ORIGINAL RELEASE 3/14/01 CLT
REV. DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE
I INTRODUCTION
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 UNPACKING & INSPECTION
1.2 FREIGHT DAMAGE
1.3 MATERIAL MISSING OR DAMAGED
1.4 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION TOOLS
1.5 FOUNDATION INTERFACE
II ANTENNA SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
2.0 REFLECTOR & SUPPORT ASM PART LIST
2.1 ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
2.2 FEED SUPPORT PART LIST
2.3 FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
III SATELLITE ALIGNMENT
3.0 ANTENNA POINTING
IV MAINTENANCE
4.0 MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW
4.1 REFLECTOR
4.2 MOUNT & REFLECTOR SUPPORT
4.3 FEED & FEED SUPPORT

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SECTION I INTRODUCTION
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual describes the assembly and installation of Prodelin's 1.2 meter
antenna system. The Prodelin 1.2 meter is a rugged and reliable mount which
will operate in the Ku-Band frequency with high efficiency and at the same time
successfully withstand the effects of the environment. The Prodelin 1.2 meter
has an f/d ratio of .8 and an offset angle of 17.30°. This system is commonly
used with a Prodelin 39° feed horn.
These instructions are listed by sections that cover all areas of assembly and
installation. Additional sections are included in the manual to provide information
on antenna alignment to the satellite and maintenance.
1.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
The system containers should be unpacked and inspected at the earliest date to
insure that all material has been received and is in good condition. A complete
packing list for each major component is supplied.
1.2 FREIGHT DAMAGE
Any damage to materials while in transit should be immediately directed to the
freight carrier. He will instruct you on matters regarding any freight damage
claims.
1.3 MATERIAL – MISSING OR DAMAGED
Any questions regarding missing or damaged materials that are not due to the
freight carrier should be directed to Prodelin's Customer Service Department at:
PRODELIN CORPORATION
1500 Prodelin Drive
Newton NC 28658
USA
[phone]

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1.4 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION TOOLS
The hardware supplied with this antenna system is U.S. SAE standard size.
However, the sizes have been chosen to allow use with compatibly sized metric
wrenches as shown in the table below.
HARDWARE SIZE SAE WRENCH SIZE METRIC WRENCH
SIZE MAXIMUM REC. TORQUE
5/16” Bolt 1/2” 13 mm 12 ft-lbs
(16.27 n-m)
1/4” Bolt 7/16” 11 mm 6 ft-lbs
(8.14 n-m)
3/8” Bolt 9/16” 15 mm 22 ft-lbs
(29.83 n-m)
1/2” Bolt 3/4” 19 mm 45 ft-lbs
(61.02 n-m)
Hi-Lo Screw 7/16” 11 mm 10 ft-lbs
(13.56 n-m)
Also recommended for installation:
Compass - graduated to .5°
Adjustable Wrench
1.5 FOUNDATION INTERFACE
The required interface from the foundation to the mount is 2-1/2" schedule 40
pipe (2.88" O.D.). A suggested in-ground foundation is shown in Figure 1.
Also available from Prodelin, as options, are a kingpost pedestal mount and
a non penetrating mast mount.

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SUGGESTED IN-GROUND FOUNDATION
NOTES:
1. 2 1/2” schedule 40 pipe should conform with ASTM A53.
2. All concrete should conform to building code standards and have a
minimum compressive strength of 3000 PSI at 28 days. (Per ACI-318-77)
3. Soil bearing capacity should be no less than 2000 PSF.
4. Concrete should be poured against undisturbed soil.
5. Allow concrete 24 hours set time before installation of antenna.
6. The antenna should be properly grounded to meet applicable local codes.
7. Minimum depth as shown or extend to local frost line.
8. Foundation meets the design requirements as set forth by the uniform building code.
(1982 edition)
(PRODELIN CORPORATION DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT ANY PARTICULAR
DESIGN OR SIZE OF FOUNDATION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ANY LOCALITY OR EARTH STATION
INSTALLATION.)
30.0
30.0
SEE NOTE #7
45
12.0
SECTION A - A
A
A
2 1/2” SCH 40 PIPE
(2.88 O.D.)
FIGURE 1.

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SECTION II REFLECTOR AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
REFLECTOR AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY PART LIST- TABLE 2.0
ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
1 VARIES 1.2M Reflector 1
2 0185-492 Az/El Positioner Assembly 1
3 8319-006 4
Hi - Lo Screw

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2.1 ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: During the assembly procedure, the sequence of instructions must
be followed. Do Not Tighten Any Hardware Until Instructed.
Refer to the parts list table and the referenced steps.
STEP 1.
Slip the Az/El Positioner (item 2) onto
the mast pipe as shown.
Mast Pipe
Az/El
Positioner
Place reflector onto Az\El Positioner
Assembly and secure using the Hi-lo
screws provided.
Reflector
Hole for
F
eed
R
od
Hole for
Feed Support
STEP 2.

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FEED SUPPORT PARTS LIST - TABLE 2.2
ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
1 VARIES Feed Rod 2
2 VARIES Feed Support Tube 1
3 8031-008 3
4 8031-026 1
5 8201-041 8
6 8202-041 4
78101-009 4
5 / 16” x 1.00” Bolt
5 / 16” x 3.25” Bolt
5 / 16” Flatwasher
5 / 16” Lock Washer
5 / 16” Hex Nut

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2.3 FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
These instructions are intended as a general reference for feed support
assembly. If your antenna system has specific feed support installation
instructions, then refer to them at this time.
CAUTION: During the assembly procedure, the sequence of instructions
must be followed. DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY HARDWARE UNTIL
INSTRUCTED. Refer to the feed support parts list and steps.
STEP 1.
STEP 2.
A). Attach feed rods to reflector with
( items: 3, 6, 7 ) and with [ 2 ] of
( item 5 ).
NOTE: The 2.00” flat end of the
feed mounts to the outside rim of
the reflector
Feed Rods
See Detail A
A). Attach feed support tube to the
reflector with ( items: 3, 6, 7 )
and with [ 2 ] of ( item 5 ).
Feed Support Tube

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STEP 3.
STEP 4.
A). Connect the feed rods to the feed
support tube with ( items: 4, 6, 7 )
and with [ 2 ] of ( item 5 ).
See Detail B
Feed Support
Tube
A). Tighten the hardware at the
reflector rim snugly ( Detail A ).
B). Tighten the hardware connecting
the feed rods to the feed support
tube ( Detail B ).
C). Tighten the hardware connecting
the feed support tube to the
reflector.
D). Refer to separate instructions for
the specific feed/ODU assembly
to feed support.
[ 5 ]
[ 3 ] [ 5, 6, 7 ]
Reflector
Feed Rod
DETAIL A
[ 4 ]
[ 5 ]
Feed Support
Tube
[ 5, 6, 7 ]
Feed
Rod
DETAIL B

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SECTION III ANTENNA POINTING
3.0 ANTENNA POINTING
The 1.2 meter reflector contains a 17.3° elevation offset look angle. Therefore,
when the reflector aperture is perpendicular to the ground, the antenna is actually
looking 17.3° in elevation. Refer to Figure 2.
Note: The following alignment procedure is intended only as a general reference
guide for this antenna. For proper antenna performance, accurate
alignment is critical. Therefore, it is recommended that your own detailed
procedure be used or contact Prodelin’s Technical Support Department for
additional recommendations.
STEP 1: BEFORE ADJUSTING ELEVATION LOOSEN THE HARDWARE ON
BOTH SIDES OF THE POSITIONER, REFER TO FIGURE 2 FOR
LOCATION. Adjust the reflector up or down in elevation by turning the
5/16” Bolt at the az/el positioner until the desired elevation is read on the
‘B side’ of the positioner. This scale is used for nominal readings and is
accurate to ±2 degrees. Note: Elevation rod is for adjustment only, it
is not intended to be part of the structural integrity of the assembly,
tightening the elevation rod is not necessary. Snug the hardware at
the side of the positioner.
STEP 2: Azimuth Adjustment: With the electronics set to acquire the satellite,
rotate the antenna in azimuth until the satellite is found. Tighten the
canister hardware at this time.
STEP 3: Fine azimuth adjustment is achieved by loosening the three hex nuts
inside the Az/el positioner and turning the single hex bolt at the back of
the positioner in either direction. Note: Azimuth rod is for adjustment
only, it is not intended to be part of the structural integrity of the
assembly, tightening the azimuth rod is not necessary.
STEP 4: Peak the antenna signal by fine adjustments made in both azimuth and
elevation until the optimum signal is achieved.
STEP 5: Tighten all hardware used for adjustment.

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FIGURE 2.
Tighten
canister afte
r
rough
adjustment
Reflector Support
Elevation
Adjustment Bolt
‘A side’
Scale not
used on this
system
Fine azimuth
adjustment
‘B side’ scale
for elevation
adjustment
LOOSEN THIS BEFORE
ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT
TYPICAL BOTH SIDES

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SECTION IV MAINTENANCE
4.0 MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW
After installation, the antenna requires only periodic inspection. It is
anticipated that maintenance, if required, will be minimal and easily
handled by a local or in-house maintenance staff.
4.1 REFLECTOR
Prodelin's reflector does not require any maintenance. The composite
construction of the reflector is virtually impervious to any damages that could be
caused by weather or atmospheric conditions. It is only necessary to inspect for
any physical damage done by vandalism or very severe weather conditions.
Should any damage be detected to a portion of the reflector, contact the
Customer Service Department at Prodelin for recommendations involving
reflector repair.
4.2 MOUNT AND REFLECTOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE
The mount and reflector support structure supplied with this antenna is of steel
construction and has a powder painted finish.
If there are any signs of structural failure, the mount members that are damaged
should be repaired or replaced.
4.3 FEED AND FEED SUPPORT
The feed support and feed rods should be inspected to insure that all hardware is
secure. The feed/radio mounting bolts should be tight.
The feed horn window should be inspected to insure that it is intact so that no
moisture can collect inside the feed horn.