upcom UC-120-FWA User manual

UPCOM UC-120-FWA
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
UPCOM TECHNOLOGIES INC.
SAN JOSE, CA - USA ©˙2007

ASSEMBLY MANUAL UC-120-FWA
© 2010 UPCOM TECHNOLOGIES, INC
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Notice
e information in this document was believed to be correct at the time of publication, and every effort was
made to ensure that the most current information was shipped with each equipment. If subsequent modifi-
cations were made to your unit, and you need information on these, please contact the UPCOM documen-
tation department
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partment. is assistance will be greatly appreciated
Manual Applicability
is is the general operating manual for UPCOM 1.2m Fly-Away Antennas. Please make sure that the
correct manual is being used by verifying part number and serial number with UPCOM technical support
team or your local distributor.
Be prepared to furnish:
Serial Number
Frequency Range
Symbols
e following warning and caution symbols are used throughout this manual:
Warning: A hazard exists that may result in personal injury or loss of life.
Caution: Failure to follow the procedures given may result in damage to the equipment.

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WARNING
e system containers should be unpacked and inspected at the earliest date to insure that all material♦
has been received and is in good condition.
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.

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Table of Contents
Contents
Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Manual Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
1 Getting Started 1
2 Antenna Asembly 2
3 Antenna Pointing 13
4 Maintenance 14
11 Specications 15

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1 Getting Started
If you need help
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tributor or UPCOM directly at:
+1.408.329.4158
or by e-mail:
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Manual Updates
From time to time, new versions of software may require slight changes to the material presented in this
document. Check inside the back cover for supplementary pages that may have been added to keep the
manual up to date

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2 Antenna Asembly
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.

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Remove the antenna base from packaging and place it over the oor as
showed in the picture

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Open the antenna base and secure the nuts to the base

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The antenna Azimuth and Elevation (AZ&EL) mount

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Insert the antenna AZ&EL mount on top of the base and secure the nuts

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Remove the reector pieces from transport case and place the pieces side by side

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Lock the latches to secure the reector pieces together

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Place and secure the reector on the AZ&EL support with 4 nuts

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Insert and tighten the nuts and bolts that secure the reector pieces

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Attach and secure the feed rods and feed support to the reector

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Install and secure the feed on the feed support assembly

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3 Antenna Pointing
The 1.2 meter reflector contains a 22.6° elevation offset look angle.
Therefore, when the reflector aperture is perpendicular to the ground,
the antenna is actually looking
22.6° in elevation.
Step 1: Place an inclinometer on the reflector support.
Step 2: Adjust the reflector up or down in elevation by turning the elevation crank handle
at the elevation channel until the desired elevation is read on the (inclinometer
reading plus 22.6° = elevation angle).
Step 3: Azimuth Adjustment: With the electronics set to acquire the satellite, rotate the
antenna in azimuth until the satellite is found.
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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4 Maintenance
MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW
After installation, the antenna requires only periodic inspec-
tion. It is anticipated that maintenance, if required, will be
minimal and easily handled by a local or inhouse maintenance
staff.
REFLECTOR
Antenna reflector does not require any maintenance.The com-
posite 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 UPCOM for
recommendations involving reflector repair.
MOUNT AND REFLECTOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE
The mount and reflector support structure supplied with this
antenna is of aluminum construction and has a painted finish.
Elevation and Azimuth adjustment screws are made of stain-
less steel.
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 re-
paired 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.
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.

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Specications
Electrical Specications
Frequency (GHz)
Antenna Gain at midland, dBi ( +/- 0.2 dB )
Sidelobe compliant with Noise
Temperature at
20° elevation
30° elevation
Offset Angle
KU Band Feed - 2 Port Tx/Rx Ku Band
Linear Pol.
VSAT Feed 0.6 F/D with TRF Filter
30 dB on-axis Cross Pol (Tx)
23 dB off-axis Cross Pol in 1 dB contour
Mechanical Specications
Reector Material
Antenna Optics
Mount Type
Elevation Adjustment Range
Azimuth Adjustment Range
Polarization Adjustment Range
Antenna Packaging
Travel Case 1 – Tripod Mount AZ/EL
Canister, Feed
Travel Case 2 - 3 piece reector
Total Weight
Receive = 10.7 - 12.75 / Transmit = 13.75 - 14.50
Receive = 41.7 / Transmit = 43.2 IESS 601STDG
46°K
43°K
22.6°K
Glass Fiber Composite Reinforced Materials (SMC)
Single Optics, Prime Focus, Offset Feed
Tripod with Elevation over Azimuth Positioner
5° to 90° Continuous, Fine Adjustment
360° Gross, ±35 Fine
+/- 90°V
18 1/2” x 16 1/2” x 55 1/2” / 55 lbs 25 kg
52 1/2” x 22 1/2” x 15 1/2”/ 35 lbs 16 kg 90 lbs (41 kg)

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Environmental Specications
Wind Loading
Temperature
Rain(Operational)
Radial Ice(Survival)
Atmospheric Conditions
Solar Radiation
25 mph(40km/h) Operational(No Ballast) 30 to 45
mph(72km/h) Operational(With Ballast) 60 mph(145km/h)
Survival(With Ballast)
Operational = -40° to 140°F(-40° to 60°C) Survival = -50°
to 160°F(-45° to 70°C)
1/2”/hr (12mm/h)
1/2”/hr (12mm/h)
Salt, Pollutants, and Contaminants as Encountered in
Coastal and Industrial Areas
360 BTU/h/ft2 (1000 Kcal/h/m2)