prodelin 1134 User manual

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August 21, 1997
Revision D
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx
SERIES 1134
ANTENNA SYSTEM
PRODELIN CORPORATION

1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx
SERIES 1134 ANTENNA SYSTEM
D Revised per ECN2246 082197 PGW
C Updated 3/18/97 PGW
B Revised for back structure modification 9/16/96 PGW
ARevise pgs. 5,7,8; Step 6, pg. 13. Figure 1 and 3 for
clarity. 5/1/96 R Frye
- ORIGINAL RELEASE 01/10/95 R Frye
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 ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
2.1 FEED 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.
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 is not due to the freight
carrier should be directed to Prodelin's Customer Service Department at:
PRODELIN CORPORATION

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1.4 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION TOOLS
The hardware supplied with this antenna system is U.S. SAE standard size and requires
SAE wrench sizes. 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
(1.66 kg-m)
1/2” Bolt 3/4” 20 mm 45 ft-lbs
(6.20 kg-m)
27/64” Screw 1/2” 13 mm Snug
5/8” Bolt 15/16” 24 mm 85 ft-lbs
(11.7 kg-m)
Also recommended for installation:
Inclinometer
Compass
Adjustable Wrench
1.5 FOUNDATION INTERFACE
The required interface from the foundation to the mount is 2-1/2" schedule 40 pipe (2.88"
or 7.3 cm 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.)
Figure 1.
12.0
(30.5 cm)
30.0
(76.2 cm)
30.0
(76.2 cm)
SEE NOTE #7
45
SECTION A - A
2.5” (6.4cm) SCH 40 PIPE
2.88” OD (7.3 cm OD )
AA

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PARTS LIST - 1.2M ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
1 0181-585 Canister Assembly 1
2 0181-584 Mount Assembly 1
3 VARIES 1.2M Reflector 1
4 0490-203 Elevation Rod 1
5 8104-007 2
6 8319-006 4
7 8031-008 2
8 8031-012 1
9 8201-041 4
10 8202-041 3
11 8101-009 3
1 / 2 - 13 Hex Nut
Hi - Lo Screw
5 / 16” x 1.50” Bolt
5 / 16” Flat Washer
5 / 16” Lock Washer
5 / 16” Hex Nut
5 / 16” x 1.00” Bolt

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SECTION II
ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: During the assembly procedure, the sequence of instructions must be
followed. Do Not Tighten Any Hardware Until Instructed . Refer
to the antenna assembly parts list and the steps shown below.
2.0 ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
Mount Assembly
Azimuth Tube
A). Remove azimuth tube from mount assembly.
B). Set azimuth tube and hardware aside.
Mount Assembly A). Insert 5 / 16” hardware ( items: 7,9,10, 11)
thru hole on mount assembly as shown.
Repeat on opposite side.
[ 7 ] [ 9,10,11 ]

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STEP 3;
STEP 4:
STEP 5:
Remove
Remove A). Remove rotation bolt, washer & lock washer
and set aside.
B). Remove [1] 1 / 2” jam nut.
Canister
Assembly
Azimuth Rod
A). Slide azimuth tube ( from Step. 1 ) onto
azimuth rod.
B). Replace 1 / 2” jam nut ( from Step. 3 ) back
onto azimuth rod.
Azimuth Rod
Azimuth Tube
1 / 2” Jam Nut
A). Place the canister assembly onto mast pipe.
B). Orient the canister assembly approximately
towards the center of the satellite orbital arc
to within +/- 15 .
C). Securely tighten [8] canister screws.
D). Tighten [8] lock nuts against canister.
To Satellite (within +/- 15 )
Canister Assembly
Mast Pipe

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STEP 6:
STEP 7:
STEP 8:
6.0”
(15.2 cm) A). Thread 1 / 2” nut (item 5) approximately
6” (15.2 cm) onto elevation rod.
[ 5 ]
Elevation Rod
A). Insert elevation rod thru hole in elevation
channel on mount assembly.
B). Thread 1 / 2” nut (item 5) onto elevation
rod.
[ 5 ]
Elevation Rod
Elevation Channel
(on mount assembly)
A). Attach elevation rod to the brackets on the
back of the mount assembly with 5 / 16”
hardware ( items: 8, 9, 10, 11 ).
B). Lightly tighten all hardware on the mount
assembly at this time.
[ 8 ]
Mount Assembly
[ 9, 10, 11 ]

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STEP 9:
STEP 10:
A). Place the 1.2 meter reflector face down
on a flat surface.
B). Place the mount assembly onto the back
of the reflector and orient as shown.
C). Attach the mount assembly to the reflector
with [4] HiLo screws ( item 6 ).
D). Tighten securely but DO NOT over tighten
as this may cause damage to the reflector.
Reflector
(face down)
Bottom of
reflector
Mount Assembly
A). Place the reflector mount assembly
(Step. 9) onto the canister assembly.
B). Secure reflector mount assembly with
rotation bolt, washer & lock washer
from Step 3.
Rotation
Hardware
(Step 3)

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STEP 11:
A). Adjust azimuth tube so that the tube will
fit into the hole on the reflector mount
assembly.
B). Secure azimuth tube to the mount assembly
with hardware set aside in Step 1.
C). Tighten all hardware at this time.
D). Follow instructions in Section II - 2.1 to
install the feed supports.
Hardware
(Step 1)
Azimuth
Tube

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2.1 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.
PARTS LIST - 1.2M FEED SUPPORT
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 10
6 8202-041 6
7 8101-009 6
8 8038-006 2
5 / 16” x 1.00” Bolt
5 / 16” x 3.25” Bolt
5 / 16” Flatwasher
5 / 16” Lock Washer
5 / 16” Hex Nut
5 / 16” x .75” Carriage Bolt

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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 the steps shown below.
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). Mount feed support tube between the
feed support brackets with [ 2 ] of
( items: 8, 5, 6, 7 ).
Feed Support Tube
See Detail B

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

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[ 7 ]
[ 5 ] [ 5, 6, 7 ]
Reflector
Feed Rod
DETAIL A
[ 5, 6, 7 ] Feed Support Tube
Feed Support
Brackets
[ 8 ]
[ 5, 6, 7 ]
DETAIL B
[ 4 ]
[ 5 ]
Feed Support Tube
[ 5, 6, 7 ]
Feed Rod
DETAIL C
DETAIL D
Reflector
[ 5 ]
[ 3 ]
[ 5, 6, 7 ]
Feed Support Tube
Feed Support
Bracket

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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.
Step 1: Place an inclinometer on the reflector support angle as shown in Figure 2.
Step 2: Adjust the reflector up or down in elevation by turning the two ½" hex nuts at the
elevation channel until the desired elevation is read on the (inclinometer reading
plus 17.3° = elevation angle). Note: Be sure that the elevation pivot hardware is
loose enough to allow adjustment without damaging (bending) the elevation rod.
Snug the hardware.
Step 3: Azimuth Adjustment: With the electronics set to acquire the satellite, rotate the
antenna in azimuth until the satellite is found. Snug the azimuth adjustment
hardware.
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
PLACE INCLINOMETER HERE
ADJUST ELEVATION
ADJUST AZIMUTH

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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 galvanized finish.
If there are any signs of structural failure, the mount members that are damaged should be
repaired or replaced.
CORROSION: Any corrosion on steel members may be repaired with a cold, zinc-rich
galvanizing paint.
Note: Rust on the edges of stamped metal parts is normal and will not adversely
affect the structural integrity of the antenna system.