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Andrew 3.7-Meter Earth Station Antenna User Manual

Andrew 3.7-Meter Earth Station Antenna
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Andrew Corporation
10500 West 153rd Street
Orland Park, IL U.S.A. 60462
Telephone: 708-349-3300
FAX (U.S.A.): 1-800-349-5444
Internet: http://www.andrew.com
Customer Service, 24 hours: U.S.A. • Canada • Mexico: 1-800-255-1479
U.K.: 0800 250055 • Republic of Ireland: 1 800 535358
Other Europe: +44 1592 782612
Printed in U.S.A. 9/00
Copyright © 2000 by Andrew Corporation
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Bulletin OM37
Type ES37( )
3.7-Meter ESA
3.7-Meter Earth Station Antenna
Revision C

Table of Contents

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Andrew 3.7-Meter Earth Station Antenna Specifications

General IconGeneral
Antenna Size/Diameter3.7 meters
Mount TypeElevation over Azimuth
MaterialAluminum
Frequency RangeC-band, Ku-band
PolarizationLinear and Circular
Wind Survival200 km/h

Summary

Introduction

Technical Assistance

Contact information and procedures for obtaining technical support for the antenna.

How to Use This Manual

Getting Started

Provides preliminary information, warnings, and checklists for installation.

Installation Procedures

Details the step-by-step process for assembling the antenna components.

Operation

Explains how to operate the antenna and acquire a satellite.

Preventive Maintenance

Outlines procedures for inspection, cleaning, and upkeep of the antenna.

Getting Started

Warnings

Lists critical safety warnings for installation and operation of the antenna.

Recommended Tools

Lists essential tools required for the proper installation of the antenna.

Parts Verification and Handling

Procedures for checking shipment, reporting loss/damage, and inventory.

Installation Sequence Checklist

A checklist to verify and determine the correct installation sequence.

Reflector Assembly

Instructions for unpacking and assembling the main reflector halves of the antenna.

Installation Procedures

Foundation Preparation

Guides on preparing the ground mount foundation according to specifications.

A-325 Tensioning Procedure

Details the proper tensioning of A-325 hardware to ensure secure connections.

Ground Mount Assembly

Procedures for installing the ground mount assembly, including manual and crane options.

Embedded Pipe Ground Mount Assembly

Installation steps specific to the embedded pipe ground mount configuration.

Reflector Assembly and Alignment

Instructions for unpacking, assembling, and testing the reflector.

Enclosure Installation

Steps for attaching the enclosure to the reflector for weather protection.

Reflector-to-Mount Attachment

Procedures for installing the assembled reflector onto the ground mount.

Subreflector Installation and Adjustment

Steps for assembling and adjusting the subreflector for optimal performance.

Feed System Installation

Final phase of installation covering the feed system and optional components.

Operation

Acquiring A Satellite

Steps to manually position the antenna and acquire a satellite signal.

Manual Actuator Assembly Removal

Procedure for removing the manual actuator after antenna adjustments.

Subreflector Adjustment

Procedures for adjusting the subreflector to maximize antenna performance.

Preventive Maintenance

General Cleaning and Electrical Parts

Guidelines for cleaning the equipment and inspecting electrical parts.

Mechanical Parts and Control System Inspection

Procedures for inspecting mechanical parts and the control system.

Drive System Voltage and Current Checks

Procedures for checking voltage and current readings of antenna drive motors.

Lubrication and Preservation

Guidelines for lubricating parts and preserving component surfaces.

Jackscrews/Motors Maintenance

Inspection and lubrication procedures for jackscrew and motor assemblies.

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