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Hughes AN6-098P User Manual

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1037312-0001
Revision A
March 2, 2007
HN System
Installation Manual for .98 m
Ku-band Upgradeable Antenna
Model AN6-098P

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Hughes AN6-098P Specifications

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BrandHughes
ModelAN6-098P
CategoryAntenna
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important safety information

Types of warnings used in this manual

Explains the various warning symbols and their meanings for safety alerts within the manual.

Product warning labels

Details the safety alert labels affixed to the satellite antenna components and their purpose.

Antenna installation safety

Outlines crucial safety precautions to prevent personal injury or death during antenna installation.

About this document

Scope and audience

Defines the manual's purpose, the target audience, and the expected user familiarity with installation practices.

Organization

Describes the structure of the manual, outlining the content covered in each chapter.

Chapter 1 Overview

The model AN6-098P antenna

Introduces the Hughes model AN6-098P .98 m Ku-band antenna and its function.

Antenna installation summary

Provides a step-by-step overview of the entire antenna installation process.

Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools

Antenna kit components

Details the main parts included in the antenna kit for assembly.

Radio assembly types

Describes the two available radio assembly configurations: J-type and cradle-type.

Small hardware parts lists

Additional parts for J-type radio

Lists small hardware parts that are included exclusively in the antenna kit for the J-type radio.

Tools

Chapter 3 Assembling the antenna

Determining the pointing values

Explains how to use installation software to determine initial pointing values for azimuth, elevation, and polarization.

General instructions for assembling the antenna

Provides crucial guidance on mast requirements, step sequence, and hardware tightening during assembly.

Installing the Az/El and reflector bracket assembly

Step-by-step instructions for mounting the Az/El and reflector bracket assembly onto the mast.

Chapter 4 Installing a J-type radio assembly

Installing a shim for vertical transmit polarization

Instructions for replacing the horizontal shim with a vertical shim if required for vertical transmit polarization.

Installing the radio assembly

Details the steps for installing the J-type radio assembly, including bracket and feed horn attachment.

Mounting the radio assembly on the feed support tube

Step-by-step guide for securely mounting the J-type radio assembly onto the feed support tube.

Chapter 5 Installing a cradle-type radio assembly

Installing the radio assembly

Instructions for installing the cradle-type radio assembly, including feed horn attachment and mounting.

Setting polarization for the cradle-type radio

Guides on calculating and setting the polarization value for the cradle-type radio assembly.

Chapter 6 Cabling and connections

Routing the cables at the ODU

Illustrates how to route the transmit and receive coaxial cables at the Outdoor Unit (ODU).

Ground connection

Explains the procedures for grounding the transmitter and mast for safety and proper operation.

Connecting the transmit and receive cables

Details how to connect the transmit and receive cables to the radio assembly.

Chapter 7 Pointing the antenna

Antenna pointing overview

Outlines the objectives of antenna pointing: locating the satellite and achieving peak signal strength.

Prerequisites for antenna pointing

Lists all requirements that must be met before commencing the antenna pointing procedure.

Adjusting the antenna

Explains the three main adjustments: elevation, polarization, and azimuth, for pointing the antenna.

Peaking the signal (procedure)

Step-by-step guide to achieve maximum signal strength after satellite detection.

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