Trango Systems AD-S1 series User manual

High Performance Antennas
1 & 2 ft. (0.3 & 0.6 m)
Antenna Installation Manual
Please read the manual completely and carefully before installation.
Instructions are intended for qualified and experienced personnel.
August 2011 — Revision B

1 & 2 ft. Antenna Installation Manual Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.................................................................................. 2
Information ............................................................................................ 3
Regulatory Information..........................................................................................3
Warranty Information ............................................................................................3
Contact Information.........................................................................................3
1.0 Overview.......................................................................................... 4
Models Covered: .............................................................................................4
Packing List.....................................................................................................4
2.0 Mounting.......................................................................................... 5
Pole Mount (Right / Left)..................................................................................7
3.0 Antenna Alignment....................................................................... 10
4.0 Installing the ODU......................................................................... 11
ODU Polarization...........................................................................................12

1 & 2 ft. Antenna Installation Manual Information
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Information
Regulatory Information
Antennas are designed to meet the following standards.
•EN 302 217-4-1
•EN 302 217-4-2 Class 3 RPE
•FCC Part 101
Warranty Information
Antennas purchased from Trango Systems, Inc. are warranted for two years from date
of purchase. Visit the Trango Systems Web site for a complete description of warranty
coverage and limitations. Extended warranty protection can be purchased through the
Sales or Customer Service departments.
Contact Information
Trango Systems, Inc.
14118 Stowe Drive, Suite B
Poway, California 92064
USA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.trangosys.com

1 & 2 ft. Antenna Installation Manual 1.0 Overview
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1.0 Overview
Thank you for purchasing a Trango high performance dish antenna. This
antenna has been designed and manufactured to the highest standards
and will provide years of trouble free service if installed correctly. Please
review and follow this installation manual.
Below is a list of the parts that are included in the packing box. Please
check to ensure that all the parts are present. If anything is missing please
contact your Trango sales representative immediately.
Models Covered:
ADXX-X-S1 (Antennas designed for SP ODUs and Apex)
ADXX-X-S2 (Antennas designed for HP ODUs and ApexPlus)
Packing List
Item Description Quan
1 Assembled Dish antenna with radome 1 set
2 Mounting Bracket (including anti slide bracket) 1 set
3 Instruction manual 1 pcs
4 M10x40mm Bolt 3 pcs
5 Flat Washer 10mm 3 pcs
6 Split Washer 10mm 3 pcs
7 Silicone O-ring for antenna circular waveguide 1 pcs
8 Silicone grease 1 bottle
9 Antenna Waveguide Transition (-S1 Only) 1 pcs
10 O-ring for Waveguide Transition to ODU
(44mm diam x 1.8mm thick for 11GHz and lower) (-S1 only) 1 pcs
11 #4-40x8mm Philips head screw for Waveguide transition to ODU
(-S1 Only) 4 pcs
12 #4 lock washer for Waveguide transition to ODU (-S1 Only) 4 pcs

1 & 2 ft. Antenna Installation Manual 2.0 Mounting
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2.0 Mounting
Step 1: Assemble Mounting Bracket.
From the mounting kit, first attach the mounting bracket to the antenna
using 3 each of the M10x40mm bolts and washers as shown in Figure 1.
NOTE: It is recommended to apply a a small amount of lubricant such
as anti-seize grease to the threads of the bolts to prevent binding as
the nuts are tightened. The nuts should be turned slowly and not
over-torqued This will ease the installation and alignment
significantly.
Maximum torque for all mounting bolts is 22 N-m or 15 lb ft. Turn the nuts
slowly as they are tightened down. This will ease the installation and
alignment significantly
IMPORTANT: Choose the side to attach mounting bracket based on
the location of the pole relative to the antenna (See Figure 2 and 3)

1 & 2 ft. Antenna Installation Manual 2.0 Mounting
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Figure 1 – Bracket attachment to Dish and pole
STEP 3: Install the Bracket
using by tightening the 4
bolts – DO NOT OVER
TORQUE - 22N•m max
(15 lb-ft)
STEP 1 Use 3 each M10
Bolts and washers to
attach bracket to antenna
STEP 2 : Install Anti-slide
Bracket and U-bolt to Pole
below desired location of
antenna mount. DO NOT
OVER 22N•m max (15 lb-ft)

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Pole Mount (Right / Left)
Figure 2 -Antenna offset left Figure 3 - Antenna offset right
Step 2: Install anti-slide bracket below the intended location of the
mounting bracket as shown in Figure 1. The anti slide bracket prevents the
mounting bracket from sliding down the pole during installation.
Step 3: Mount the entire antenna assembly on the Pole. Pole Brackets
are reversible to allow for different pole diameters as shown in Figures 4
and 5. Ensure that the mounting bracket is installed above the anti-slide
bracket as shown for safety.
Step 4: Mount the ODU to the antenna per Section 4.0 “Installing the ODU”
at the end of this manual.

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Figure 4 – Bracket Arrangement for small diameter poles
Figure 5 – Bracket Arrangement for larger diameter poles
Step 5: Align the Antenna per Section 3.0 “Antenna Alignment” and tighten
all the bolts and nuts to the max recommended torque of 15 lb-ft or 22 N-m.
Pole Diameter from 1.95 to 3.15
inches.
(50 to 80 mm)
Position narrow side of brackets
towards mounting pole.
Pole Diameter from 3.15 to 4.5
inches.
(80 to 114 mm)
Position wider side of brackets
towards mounting pole.
.

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Your antenna is now properly installed and aligned!
Figure 6 shows a picture of the antenna correctly installed on a mounting
pole.
Figure 6 – Properly Mounted Antenna (without ODU)

1 & 2 ft. Antenna Installation Manual 3.0 Antenna Alignment
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3.0 Antenna Alignment
Adjust alignment of azimuth and elevation by tightening and loosening the
bolts and nuts as shown in Figure 7. DO NOT OVER TORQUE THE
BOLTS.
Figure 7– Antenna Alignment Adjustment points
STEP 4: Rotate nuts
to adjust azimuth
STEP 3: Rotate to
adjust elevation
STEP 2: Loosen TOP and
BOTTOM bolts 1/3 turn to
enable azimuth adjustment
STEP1: Loosen TOP and
BOTTOM nuts turn to
enable elevation adjustment

1 & 2 ft. Antenna Installation Manual 4.0 Installing the ODU
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4.0 Installing the ODU
For HP family ODUs and ApexPlus All-outdoor units using ADxx-x-S2
antennas, no preparation of the ODU is required. The ODU may simply be
slip fitted onto the antenna and latched in place. Please proceed to the
ODU POLARIZATION section below.
For SP ODUs (GigaXX-ODU models) using ADXX-X-S1 antennas, a
waveguide transition (supplied) that converts the rectangular waveguide
interface on the ODU to a circular waveguide interface used by the antenna
must be installed onto the ODU. Figure 8 shows a picture of the parts
supplied.
Figure 8 – SP ODU Waveguide Transition and hardware
Installation instructions:
Install the O-ring into the ODU O-ring slot.
Align the transition such that the rectangular slot is aligned with the ODU
rectangular slot.
Fasten the transition to the ODU using the 4 screws and washers. Torque
to 12 lb-in.
Rectangular to circular
waveguide transition
4 ea #4 screws
4 ea #4 washer
O-ring for ODU

1 & 2 ft. Antenna Installation Manual 4.0 Installing the ODU
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ODU Polarization
The antennas are all capable of supporting Horizontal or Vertical
polarization by simply rotating the ODU 90 degrees on the back of the
antenna. Figure 9 shows the circular waveguide interface on the antenna
with the “V” and “H” markings.
Before attaching the ODU, ensure that the O-ring is installed as shown
below and is fee of dirt or other foreign debris. Smear the silicone grease
around the antenna cylinder and over the O-ring to prevent tearing of the
O-ring when the ODU is attached. Be careful not to not get any silicone
inside the waveguide opening.
Figure 9 – Polarization mark on antenna
“V” mark on the antenna. Alignment
mark/arrow on the ODU must line up
with the “V” for vertical polarization
“H” mark on the antenna. Alignment
mark/arrow on ODU must line up with the
“H” for horizontal polarization.

1 & 2 ft. Antenna Installation Manual 4.0 Installing the ODU
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For HP ODUs and ApexPlus, there is an alignment arrow on the back of
the ODU. The Arrow should be pointing to the desired antenna polarization
mark on the antenna.
For vertical polarization the “V” should be at the top of the unit as shown in
the Figure 10 below, and for horizontal polarization the “V” should be at the
right side of the unit. The IF connector should be positioned towards the
lower right for vertical and lower left for horizontal polarization.
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Figure 10 HP ODU Vertical Polarization

1 & 2 ft. Antenna Installation Manual 4.0 Installing the ODU
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For SP ODUs, Figure 11 shows the Antenna transition mounted on the
ODU. Note the alignment mark position. It should be lined up with either
the “V” or “H” marking on the antenna depending on the polarization
desired.
Figure 11 – SP ODU Alignment Mark
Alignment mark on the ODU