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1035567-0001Revision AOctober 31, 2005Installation Manual for .74 m Ku-band Antenna Model AN4-074-DFFor Consumer Installations

• Contents x1035567-0001 Revision AInstalling a shim for vertical transmit polarization . . . . . . . . . .21Installing the radio assembly on the f

• Figures 1035567-0001 Revision AxiFiguresChapter 11. Installed .74 m antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Figures xii1035567-0001 Revision AChapter 430. Transmit and receive cable configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

• Tables 1035567-0001 Revision AxiiiTablesChapter 21. Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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• About this document 1035567-0001 Revision AxvAbout this documentScope and audienceThis manual explains how to assemble, install, and point the DIR

• About this document xvi1035567-0001 Revision ARevision recordThis section describes the revision history of this manual. Revision Date of issue Sc

Chapter 1 • Overview 1035567-0001 Revision A1Chapter 1OverviewThe DIRECWAY model AN4-074-DF .74 m antenna is used for Ku-band consumer installations.

Chapter 1 • Overview 21035567-0001 Revision AFigure 1 shows the .74 m antenna installed on a pole mount. Figure 1: Installed .74 m antennaRadio (not

Chapter 1 • Overview 1035567-0001 Revision A3Antenna installation overviewThe antenna installation steps and related tasks are summarized below. The

Copyright © 2004, 2005 Hughes Network Systems, LLCAll rights reserved. This publication and its contents are proprietary to Hughes Network Systems, LL

Chapter 1 • Overview 41035567-0001 Revision ATasks related to antenna installationThis section explains where you can find information on tasks relat

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 1035567-0001 Revision A5Chapter 2Antenna parts and required toolsThis chapter describes the components a

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 61035567-0001 Revision AAz/El cap and collarThe Az/El cap (Figure 2) is used to point the antenna at the

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 1035567-0001 Revision A7Feed arm and radioFigure 4 shows the feed arm, and Figure 5 shows the radio asse

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 81035567-0001 Revision ATrimast (or other antenna mount)The trimast is not part of the antenna kit. It i

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 1035567-0001 Revision A9Small hardware listTable 1 lists the small hardware parts that are included in t

Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools 101035567-0001 Revision AToolsTable 2 lists the tools required to assemble, install, and point the anten

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 1035567-0001 Revision A11Chapter 3Installing the radio and antenna assembliesThis chapter exp

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 121035567-0001 Revision ADetermining the pointing valuesBefore proceeding, use the installati

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 1035567-0001 Revision A13Assembling the Az/El capThe Az/El cap is shipped un-assembled. Follo

• Important safety information 1035567-0001 Revision AiiiImportant safety informationFor your safety and protection, read this entire installation m

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 141035567-0001 Revision A4. Place the Az/El mechanism over the revolving plate so the bolt ho

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 1035567-0001 Revision A15Installing the Az/El cap onto the antennaBefore you attach the Az/El

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 161035567-0001 Revision AAdjusting elevationThis section describes how to adjust the antenna

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 1035567-0001 Revision A173. Use a 1/2-in. socket wrench or open-end wrench to loosen the two

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 181035567-0001 Revision AAdjusting polarizationThis section describes how to adjust the anten

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 1035567-0001 Revision A195. Place the Az/El cap over the screw holes in the back of the anten

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 201035567-0001 Revision AInstalling the fine elevation pointing toolThe fine elevation pointi

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 1035567-0001 Revision A21Installing a shim for vertical transmit polarizationFollow the instr

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 221035567-0001 Revision AFigure 20 illustrates the difference between the horizontal shim and

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 1035567-0001 Revision A23Because of the shim’s alignment pins, you must rotate the TRIA 90 °

• Important safety information iv1035567-0001 Revision AProduct warning labelsThe following safety alert label is affixed to each side of the satell

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 241035567-0001 Revision AFigure 22 shows how the TRIA is positioned for horizontal transmit p

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 1035567-0001 Revision A25Installing the radio assembly on the feed armIf the radio assembly i

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 261035567-0001 Revision A6. Use a 5/16-in. socket wrench or open-end wrench to tighten the bo

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 1035567-0001 Revision A27To connect the feed arm to the antenna reflector:1. Insert the 5/16-

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 281035567-0001 Revision AInstalling the antenna assembly onto the mastThis section describes

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 1035567-0001 Revision A29Attaching the optional shroudThis section explains how to attach the

Chapter 3 • Installing the radio and antenna assemblies 301035567-0001 Revision A2. Use a No. 2 Phillips-head screwdriver to install the bottom screw

Chapter 4 • Cabling and connections 1035567-0001 Revision A31Chapter 4Cabling and connectionsThis chapter illustrates where the ODU transmit, receive

Chapter 4 • Cabling and connections 321035567-0001 Revision ARouting the cables at the ODURoute the coaxial transmit and receive cables at the ODU as

Chapter 4 • Cabling and connections 1035567-0001 Revision A33Connecting the transmit and receive cablesThis section explains how to connect the trans

• Important safety information 1035567-0001 Revision AvDANGER• To avoid electric shock, stay at least 20 ft from power lines. • If any part of the a

Chapter 4 • Cabling and connections 341035567-0001 Revision AReceive cableConnect the receive cable to the LNB as follows:1. Connect the receive cabl

Chapter 4 • Cabling and connections 1035567-0001 Revision A35Ground connectionFigure 33 shows the location of the ground screw on the transmitter. Gr

Chapter 4 • Cabling and connections 361035567-0001 Revision A

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 1035567-0001 Revision A37Chapter 5Pointing the antennaThis chapter explains how to point the antenna and connect the

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 381035567-0001 Revision AAntenna pointing overviewThis chapter describes a general procedure for pointing the antenn

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 1035567-0001 Revision A39By obtaining the strongest possible signal you ensure that the terminal can use all the sys

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 401035567-0001 Revision AThe OPI attaches to the receive cable from the LNB, as shown in Figure 35. Note that the OP

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 1035567-0001 Revision A41Prerequisites for antenna pointingThe following are required for antenna pointing:• The ant

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 421035567-0001 Revision AAdjusting the antennaTo point the antenna you make three adjustments:• Azimuth – Side-to-si

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 1035567-0001 Revision A43Pointing adjustments on Az/El capFigures 38 and 39 show the antenna parts that are used to

• Important safety information vi1035567-0001 Revision ACAUTIONObserve these precautions to avoid exposure to RF radiation, a potential safety hazar

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 441035567-0001 Revision AChecking the azimuth, elevation, and polarization settings1. Check to see if the elevation

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 1035567-0001 Revision A45Receive pointingReceive pointing peaks the receive signal. You must peak the signal even if

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 461035567-0001 Revision Anot yet moved to mark 3 on the mast, return to step 1 (in Adjusting azimuth) and adjust it

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 1035567-0001 Revision A47Adjusting elevation Figure 42 illustrates how you adjust the elevation by moving the antenn

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 481035567-0001 Revision A2. While watching the signal strength display, adjust the elevation adjustment nuts by turn

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 1035567-0001 Revision A497. While watching the signal strength number to ensure that it stays at maximum, tighten th

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 501035567-0001 Revision AIsolating the transmit signalTo prevent signal cross talk, you use a procedure known as Aut

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 1035567-0001 Revision A51The following steps are necessary only if the antenna does not pass the manual ACP test: 1.

Chapter 5 • Pointing the antenna 521035567-0001 Revision AFinal stepsAfter pointing, make sure the required safety labels and/or signs are present:•

• Acronyms and abbreviations 1035567-0001 Revision A53Acronyms and abbreviationsFft-lbf – Foot-pound force IIDU – Indoor unit in. – Inch LLNB – Low

• Important safety information 1035567-0001 Revision AviiSome installations may require additional precautions. See also the Antenna Site Preparatio

• Acronyms and abbreviations 541035567-0001 Revision A

• Index 1035567-0001 Revision A55IndexAAntennaadjustment locations 43installing onto the mast 28mount 4pointing 38isolating the transmit signal

• Index 561035567-0001 Revision ASignal strength, maximizing 46Summary of installation steps 3System components 1TTasks 3related to antenna insta

• Important safety information viii1035567-0001 Revision A

• Contents 1035567-0001 Revision AixContentsImportant safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiTypes of warnings used in this