INSTRUCTION AND ASSEMBLY MANUAL

TYPE 244
2.4m Offset Tx/Rx Antenna System
US Sales Office 1315 Industrial Park Drive, Smithfield, NC 27577 USA Telephone: (919) 989-2205 Fax: (919) 989-2200
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2003 Channel Master LLC
Printed in U.S.A.
8000722-02
ECN 9000000
2/03
VSAT ANTENNA/MOUNT/LNB
LIMITED TWELVE (12) MONTH WARRANTY
This CHANNEL MASTER

equipment is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal
use and service. CHANNEL MASTER shall repair or replace defective equipment, at no charge, or at its option, refund the
purchase price, if the equipment is returned to CHANNEL MASTER not more than twelve (12) months after shipment.
Removal or reinstallation of equipment and its transportation shall not be at the cost of CHANNEL MASTER except
CHANNEL MASTER shall return repaired or replaced equipment freight prepaid.
This Warranty shall not apply to equipment which has been repaired or altered in any way so as to affect its stability or
durability, or which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident. This Warranty does not cover equipment which has
been impaired by severe weather conditions such as excessive wind, ice, storms, lightning, or other natural occur-
rences over which CHANNEL MASTER has no control, and this Warranty shall not apply to equipment which has been
operated or installed other than in accordance with the instructions furnished by CHANNEL MASTER.
Claimants under this Warranty shall present their claims along with the defective equipment to CHANNEL MASTER imme-
diately upon failure. Non-compliance with any part of this claim procedure may invalidate this warranty in whole or in part.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS AND WARRANTIES, ANY IMPLIED
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WITH THE EQUIPMENT DELIVERED OR PROVIDED.
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INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.
In no event shall CHANNEL MASTER be liable for damages in an amount greater than the purchase price of the equipment.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
DATE DESCRIPTION REV.
2/03 ECN 9000000 Rel.
1
IMPORTANT!!!
INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER
AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CONSUMER D.I.Y. (DO-IT-YOURSELF) INSTALLATIONS.
DANGER!!!
WATCH FOR WIRES! Installation of this product near power lines is dangerous. For your own
safety, follow these important safety rules.
1. Perform as many functions as possible on the ground.
2. Watch out for overhead power lines. Check the distance to the power lines before starting
installation. We recommend you stay a minimum of 6 meters (20 feet) from all power lines.
3. Do not use metal ladders.
4. Do not install antenna or mast assembly on a windy day.
5. If you start to drop antenna or mast assembly, get away from it and let it fall.
6. If any part of the antenna or mast assembly comes in contact with a power line, call your
local power company. DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF! They will remove it safely.
7. Make sure that the mast assembly is properly grounded.
WARNING!!!
Assembling dish antennas on windy days can be dangerous. Because of the antenna surface, even
slight winds create strong forces. For example, a 1.0m antenna facing a wind of 32 km/h (20 mph) can
undergo forces of 269 N (60 lbs). Be prepared to safely handle these forces at unexpected moments.
Do not attempt to assemble, move or mount a dish on windy days or serious, even fatal accidents may
occur. Channel Master

is not responsible or liable for damage or injury resulting from antenna

installations.
WARNING!!!
Antennas improperly installed or installed to an inadequate structure are very susceptible to wind
damage. This damage can be very serious or even life threatening. The owner and installer assumes
full responsibility that the installation is structurally sound to support all loads (weight, wind & ice) and
properly sealed against leaks. Channel Master will not accept liability for any damage caused by a
satellite system due to the many unknown variable applications.
Assembly Tools Required
1 - Compass 1 - 19mm or Deep Socket ( or 13mm Drive)
1 - Clinometer 1 - Ratchet Wrench ( or 13mm Drive)
1 - 228mm or 9 Magnetic Bubble Level 1 - 10mm Nut Driver
1 - Torque Wrench (Capacity 4 Ft-lbs - 175 Ft-lbs) 1 - 10mm Box/Open End Wrench
(Capacity 5N-m- 237N-m) 1 - 12 Crescent Wrench (Adjustable)
1 - 24mm or Deep Socket ( or 13mm Drive) 1 - 10mm Socket (For Torque Wrench)
1 - 32mm or 1 Deep Socket ( or 13mm Drive)
PREINSTALLATION MATERIALS CHECKLIST
Grounding Rod Clamp & Grounding Block - As Required by National Electric Code or local codes.
Ground Wire - As Required by National Electric Code or local codes (length required).
Coaxial Cable - Size and length required.
Concrete: See Ground Pole section for quantity.
M10 or #3 Rebar: See Ground Pole section for quantity. Deformed steel per ASTM A615, Grade 40 or 60.
The first and most important consideration when
choosing a prospective antenna site is whether or not the
area can provide an acceptable look angle at the
satellites. A site with a clear, unobstructed view is
preferred. Also consider obstruction that may occur in the
future such as the growth of trees. Your antenna site must
be selected in advance so that you will be able to receive
the strongest signal available. To avoid obstructions, etc.,
conduct an on-site survey with a portable antenna.
As with any other type of construction, a local building
permit may be required before installing an antenna. It is
the property owners responsibility to obtain any and all
permits.
Before any digging is done, information regarding the
possibility of underground telephone lines, power lines,
storm drains, etc., in the excavation area should be
obtained from the appropriate agency.
Because soils vary widely in composition and load capacity,
consult a local professional engineer to determine the
appropriate foundation design and installation procedure.
A suggested foundation design with conditions noted is
included in this manual for reference purposes only (see
page 3). To assist in the foundation design, refer to
Antenna Windloads in the Appendix B on page 16.
SITE SELECTION
DIN CLASS 5.6 DIN CLASS 8.8
M6 M8 M12 M16 M20 M22 M8 M12 M16
5 N-m 15 N-m 51 N-m 125 N-m 168 N-m 230 N-m 24 N-m 90 N-m 203 N-m
4 11 38 92 124 170 18 66 150
Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs
BOLT TORQUE
Head marking 5.6 or 8.8, if no head marking use DIN Class 5.6 values in above chart.
EXCEPTIONS TO ABOVE CHART:
M16 x 140mm Round Head Square Neck Bolts securing Antenna to Mount. Torque to 47 N-m (35 ft-lbs.)
M12 x 40mm Hex Head Bolts securing Antenna Halves. Torque to 47 N-m (35 ft-lbs.)
2
GROUND POLE INSTALLATION - 4.50 O.D.
63.5"
(1.6m)
69.5"
(1.8m)
63.5"
(1.6m)
108"
(2.7m)
66"
(1.7m)
2"
(51mm)
108"
(2.7m)
d
50"
1" to 2"
SLOPE FOR
WATER RUN-OFF
GRADE
#3 REBAR X DIA. OF PIER,
INSERT THRU HOLE IN
TUBE & CENTER
BELOW
FROST LINE
MIN.
DIA.
6" O.D.
(168.3mm)
6" O.D.
(168.3mm)
d
1" to 2"
SLOPE FOR
WATER RUN-OFF
GRADE
#3 REBAR x 18" (.46m)
INSERT THRU HOLE IN
TUBE & CENTER
BELOW
FROST LINE
MIN.
DIA.
(SEE NOTE)
2"
APPROX.
(6) #3 x 24" (.6m) MIN.
AT 60 APART
(SEE NOTE)
ANT C
L
NOTE:
66" may be
increased,
concrete and
length of rebar
will increase
accordingly.
GROUND POLE
MUST BE
LEVEL IN ALL
DIRECTIONS
BUBBLE
LEVEL
WIND VEL. DIM d CONC VOL. DIM d CONC VOL. GROUND POLE
Inches (Meter) CUYD (Cu Meter) Inches (Meter) CUYD (CU Meter)
100 MPH 44 (1.12m) 1.7 (1.3) 37 (.94m) 1.6 (1.2) A
125 MPH 53 (1.35m) 2.4 (1.8) 42.25 (1.15m) 2.6 (2.0) B
PIER FOUNDATIONS DEEP FROST LINE FOUNDATIONS
POLE SPECIFICATIONS:
Ground Pole A - 6.62 O.D. SCH 40 (6.06 I.D.) Steel - (Metric = 168.3mm x 153.9mm I.D.)
Ground Pole B - 6.62 O.D. SCH 80 (5.76 I.D.) Steel - (Metric = 168.3mm x 146.3mm I.D.)
NOTE:
1. Poles are not supplied (purchased locally to ASTM A501) and must be field drilled Dia. for M10 #3 rebar, drilled .218
(5.55mm) for -20 self tapping grounding screw and galvanized or painted for protection.
2. Pole and foundation design based on the following criteria:
a. Uniform building code Exposure C and 1.5 stability factory.
b. Vertical soil pressure of 2000 pounds per square foot. (9765 Kilograms/meter square)
c. Lateral soil pressure of 300 pounds per square foot. (1465 Kilograms/meter square)
d. Concrete compressive strength of 2500 pounds per square inch (176 Kg/Cm
2
) in 28 days.
CAUTION: The foundation design shown does not represent an appropriate design for any specific locality, since soil
conditions vary and may not meet design criteria given in Note 2. You should consult a local professional engineer to
determine your soil conditions and appropriate foundation.
3
4
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Place reflector halves on a flat surface, face down. (Ref.
Figure 1.0). Install M12 x 40mm hex bolts with flat washer
into the two outer bolt holes at reflector rim. Secure with
M12 flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown in
Figure 1.1. Repeat on opposite side of reflector. Leave
loose.
Install remaining seam bolts, working toward center of
reflector as noted above. Repeat on opposite side of
reflector. Leave finger tight. (Ref. Figure 1.1). NOTE: All
seam bolts to be finger tight only.
Cross Arms to Backframe Tube (Figure 1.2)
Assemble cross arms (1a) to main tube (1) with M16 x
130mm hex bolt (47), lock washer (41) and hex nut (42)
- 4 places as shown in Figure 1.2. IMPORTANT: Hex
nuts must be only finger tight for now - 4 places.
(Torque will be applied in Page 5 after (4) reflector
bolts are torqued.)
Yoke Cap Assembly (Figure 1.3)
Push M16 x 35mm round head square neck pivot bolt
through center square hole in cap top plate (30) and
attach left hand channel with azimuth screw and pivot
plate (31). Secure with M16 hex nut and lock washer,
torque to 8-11 ft-lbs (11-15 N-m).
Install two M12 x 35mm round head square neck bolts,
flat washers, lock washers and hex nuts in channel (31)
bottom flange and cap top plate (30). Connect flat end of
azimuth screw to cap top plate (30) with M12 x 30mm
hex head bolt, lock washer and hex nut.
Attach right hand channel (32) to cap top plate (30) with
two M12 x 35mm round head square neck bolts, flat
washers, and hex nuts. Pretorque all M12 x 35mm round
head square neck bolts to 8-11 ft-lbs (11-15 N-m).
T
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P
B
O
T
T
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FIGURE 1.0
45
45
44
3
4
M12 FLAT WASHER
M12 LOCK WASHER
M12 FLAT WASHER
M12 x 40mm
HEX BOLT
(6 PLCS -
BOTH SIDES)
M12 HEX NUT
FIGURE 1.1
1
47
4 PLCS
FIGURE 1.2
RD HD SQ NK BOLT
M12 x 35mm
w/FLAT WASHER
LOCK WASHER
& HEX NUT
(4 PLCS)
HEX HEAD BOLT
M12 x 30mm
w/HEX NUT &
LOCK WASHER
SCREW
AZIMUTH ADJUST
RD HD SQ NK PIVOT BOLT
M16 x 35mm
w/HEX NUT &
LOCK WASHER
M16 x 35mm
PIVOT BOLT
M12 x 35mm
( 4 PLCS)
PARTIAL END VIEW
30
31
FIGURE 1.3
5
Yoke Cap and Backframe Assembly
Place yoke cap assembly onto ground pole. Reference
Figure 1.4.
Install backframe (1) onto yoke cap assembly and secure
with M22 x 150mm hex bolt, lock washer and hex nut
(24, 15 & 14). Do not tighten. Remove two M12 bolts from
trunnion, swing backframe down and secure elevation
screw and trunnion (25 & 26) to AZ/EL cap with M12 x
30mm hex bolt and lock washer (17 & 3). Leave loose.
Reference Figure 1.4 & 1.5.
Loosen M22 elevation nuts (14) on elevation screw (25)
and run up to place backframe in birdbath position (see
Figures 1.4 & 1.5).
Antenna Installation
Insert four M16 x 140mm round head square neck bolts
(2) into reflector assembly (5) and affix on to backframe.
Reflector section marked TOP must be located at the top
end of backframe. Make sure round head square neck
bolts are seated correctly before securing reflector to
backframe. Secure reflector to backframe with M16 lock
washers and hex nuts. Leave these bolts loose.
Reference Figure 1.6.
Seam Alignment
Lower reflector to vertical position by running down two
elevation nuts (14).
Check the horizontal seam match as shown in Figure 1.7.
If alignment is required, begin at the outer rim by pushing
or pulling on the bottom reflector rim, while another tight-
ens their seam bolts at this location. Continue this
process, working toward the center, and alternating from
one side to the other.
After all seam bolts are tightened, torque bolts, using the
same sequences as above, to 35 ft-lbs (47 N-m). Now
tighten and torque four reflector mounting bolts (2) to 35
ft-lbs (47 N-m). Torque cross arm (1a) bolts (47) per chart,
Page 2, three places and lower bolt (47) one place to 60
ft-lbs (81 N-m).
NOTE: Certain models require additional alignment
instructions. Refer to supplement for detailed instructions.
SOUTH
YOKE
CAP
ASSEMBLY
GROUND
POLE
LOCKING
BOLTS
BACK
FRAME
1
14
15
24
17
25 26
14
1
3
17
3
17
3
4
16
14
26
5
41
42
2
(4 PLACES)
"TOP"
.025 MAX MISMATCH
HORIZONTAL
SEAM
PARABOLIC
PREFERRED
SEAM
MATCH
ACCEPTABLE
SEAM
MATCH
2ND CREDIT CARD
OR FEELER GAGE
.028 THICKNESS
WON'T GO
CREDIT
CARD
CREDIT
CARD
CREDIT
CARD
HORIZONTAL
SEAM
HORIZONTAL
SEAM
FIGURE 1.4
FIGURE 1.5
FIGURE 1.6
FIGURE 1.7
6
NOTE: external tooth washers (11) must be
assembled on bolts, with one under head of bolts
and one under hex nuts (4), refer to Figure 1.8.
Leave these bolts loose.
12 - Install left and right side struts onto reflector as
shown in Figure 1.9A.
Attach long formed end of side struts (27) to
reflector rim by inserting x hex head bolt (28)
through inside of reflector rim and secure snug, but
free to pivot with lock washer and hex nut (6 & 8).
Attach short formed end of side struts (27) to feed
support tube with x 2 hex bolt, lock washer and
hex nut (28, 8 & 6). Tighten and torque hardware
securing side struts to feed support tube only to
6 Ft-lbs (8 N-m).
13 - Without using excessive pressure, lift feed sup-
port tube vertically just enough to relieve load off side
struts and bottom rim gage bolt (Item 46). While anoth-
er person tightens and torques hex head bolts (*)
securing feed support tube to backframe to 35 Ft-lbs
(47 N-m). Tighten and torque hex head bolts (**)
securing side struts to reflector to 4 Ft-lbs (5.4 N-m).
Reference Figure 1.9B.
14 - Secure sub-reflector (30 to mount (47) with
x hex head screws and attach mount base with
shim (55) to feed support tube with x 3 hex head
bolts, lock washers and hex nuts (48, 8 and 56). Refer
to Figure 1.10.
Install feed horn/omt/filter assembly (52) onto mount
with clamp (53) and secure with x1 hex head bolts
and lock washers (54 & 8).
15 - Install ODU. Follow instructions provided with ODU.
~
~
Hole
Feed
Support
Tube
6
7
7
46
46
12
1
11
11
4
10
*
ATTACHES TO FEED
SUPPORT TUBE.
SHORT FORMED END
OF SIDE STRUTS
LONG FORMED END 0F
SIDE STRUTS ATTACHES
TO ANTENNA.
HARDWARE ( & ).
TIGHTENS AND TORQUES
LIFT UP ON FEED
WHILE ANOTHER PERSON
SUPPORT TUBE HERE,
TORQUE TO 4 FT-LBS (5.4 Nm)
TORQUE TO 35 FT-LBS (47 Nm)
* *
*
* **
* *
6
8
28
27
6
8
28
FIGURE 1.8
FIGURE 1.9A FIGURE 1.9B
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GROUNDING
TYPICAL ELECTRICAL GROUNDING FOR ANTENNA GROUND POLE
NOTE: All installations to conform to latest issue of National Electrical Code.
Ground antenna mount assembly and feed cables in accordance with current National Electrical code and local codes.
Figures 2.0 and 2.1 illustrates typical grounding methods for the ground pole and feed cables.
Clamps that provide a solid connection between ground wire and ground source should be used.
Tighten and torque all hardware.
GROUND POLE
GROUND LUG
GROUND WIRE (Typical #10 AWG
Copper, #8 Aluminum) Refer to NEC
Section 810 and local electric codes
for the specific area requirements.
1/4" - 20 UNC x 5/8" HEX HEAD,
TYPE "D" POINT, SELF TAPPING SCREW
Apply sealant here, after assembly,
to improve corrosion resistance
DRILL HOLE THRU ONE WALL WITH
7/32" DIA. TWIST DRILL
1/4" EXTERNAL TOOTH
LOCK WASHER
R
E
F
.
1
0
"

-

1
2
"
NOTE:
ALL INSTALLATIONS TO
CONFORM TO THE LATEST
ISSUE OF THE NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE AND LOCAL
CODES.
FIGURE - 2.0
*Ground Block
NEC SECTION 810-20
*Groundwire
NEC SECTION 810-20
*Items Not
Supplied
*Coaxial Cable
From LNB
*Coaxial Cable
To Receiver
FIGURE - 2.1
49
51
10
48
27
47
8
54
53
52
56
8
FIGURE 1.10
8
ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
Alignment with the satellite is obtained by setting polar-
ization, elevation, and azimuth. Charts 1, 2 & 3 are to
determine the values for your earth station antenna site.
L is the difference between the earth station antenna
site longitude and the satellite longitude. Use L and
your earth station latitude to obtain polarization, eleva-
tion or azimuth setting.
Polarization of Feed
Loosen feed horn clamp bolts and turn feed clockwise or
counterclockwise, depending on being east or west of
the satellite as shown in Chart 1. Align marks on the horn
clamp and appropriate mark on the horn scale.
Polarization chart assumes antenna system polarization
is Tx vertical and satellite vertical Pol is perpendicular to
plane of geostationary arc. For horizontal Tx of antenna,
feed must be rotated 90 from values shown. (Starting
point for polarization adjustment is 0, as shown in
Figure 3.0).
Elevation Alignment
Use Chart 2 and determine your elevation setting. Using a
clinometer, adjust the elevation by turning the elevation
screw adjusting nuts until the desired elevation is
obtained. Reference Figure 3.1. Note: Degree values
shown on the clinometer are mechanical; that is
when the reflector face is vertical mechanical ele-
vation is 90 or axis is 0, while the beam elevation
(signal) axis is 22.62. Therefore as the reflector is
tilted, remember to compensate for the 22.62 offset
angle to get the correct beam elevation. (See
Appendix A, Outline Drawing, Page 15). This is an
approximate setting. Optimum setting will be achieved
during the fine tuning.
HORN SCALE
ALIGNMENT MA
+40 0 -40
CLAMP BOLT
PIVOT
BOLT
(LOOSEN)
RIB
ELEVATION
BOLT
(LOOSEN)
ELEVATION
ADJUSTING
SCREW
ELEVATION
HEX NUTS
TRUNNION
CLINOMETER
FIGURE - 3.0
FIGURE - 3.1
Azimuth
Use Chart 3 and determine your azimuth setting.
Values in chart must be adjusted for magnetic deviation
for your location for correct compass reading.
Equally tighten the six azimuth locking bolts until snug.
This will allow the reflector to rotate with slight resistance
(Ref. Fig. 3.2).
Rotate reflector and mount, pointing to the compass
reading for your location (Ref. Fig. 3.3).
Slowly sweep the reflector in azimuth until signal is
found. If desired signal is not found, increase or
decrease elevation setting and repeat the azimuth
sweep. Tighten locking bolts.
Fine Tuning
Progressively tighten and torque azimuth locking bolts to
75-85 Ft-lbs (100-115 N-m). The four top plate locking
bolts are pre-torqued to 8-11 ft-lbs. (11-15 N-m), main-
tain this torque until after azimuth is fined tuned.
Use a signal strength measuring device for final adjust-
ments to obtain maximum antenna performance.
Alternate between elevation and azimuth fine tuning to
reach maximum signal strength, until no improvement
can be detected. Gradually tighten (1/8 turn increments
max.) top plate bolts in sequence 1, 3, 4 and 2 to
75 Ft-lbs. (100 N-m), refer to Figure 3.2. Observe for
maximum signal strength as elevation screws M22
locking nuts are tighten.
Polarization tune may be checked by carefully and slowly
rotating feed assembly in clamp. When maximum signal
strength is found, gradually tighten clamp bolts (Fig. 3.0).
If a signal on the opposite polarity is available, this signal
should be minimized.
Tighten and torque all hardware. Refer to Torque Chart
on Page 2.
TOP PLATE
LOCKING BOLT
(4 PLCS)
AZIMUTH
ADJUSTING
SCREW
TURN NUTS
CLOCKWISE OR
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
FOR AZIMUTH
FINE TUNING
AZIMUTH
LOCKING
BOLTS
(6 PLCS)
TOP PLATE
PIVOT BOLT
4
3
2
1
1
9
0
AZIMUTH
1
7
1

COMPASS
N W
N
N
E
E
SE
1
7
0
W
S
1
8
0
S
W
ROTATE ANTENNA ON
GROUND TUBE
EXAMPLE:
AZIMUTH HEADING T0 171
(Azimuth Magnetic Deviation)
FIGURE - 3.3
9
FIGURE - 3.2
10
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
0
20
40
60
80
10
30
50
70
90
ANTENNA
FEED
NORTHERN SOUTHERN
POLARIZATION CHART SIGN VALUES (+ OR -) HEMISPHERE HEMISPHERE
ANTENNA SITE WEST OF SATELLITE LONGITUDE - +
ANTENNA SITE EAST OF SATELLITE LONGITUDE + -
EARTH STATION LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR
P
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)
" L" IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EARTH STATION
ANTENNA SITE LONGITUDE AND THE SATELLITE LONGITUDE
POLARIZATION CHART
+
CHART 1
75
60
40
30
20
15
10
5
Feed Rotation (Facing Antenna)
For + Polarization, Rotate CCW (Counter Clockwise)
For - Polarization, Rotate CW (Clockwise)
11
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
0
EARTH STATION LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR
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S
" L" IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EARTH STATION
ANTENNA SITE LONGITUDE AND THE SATELLITE LONGITUDE
ELEVATION CHART
CHART 2
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
5
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125
120
115
110
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70
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30
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25
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PARTS LIST
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 BACKFRAME TUBE WELDMENT, GALV. 1
1a CROSS ARM WELDMENT 2
2 RD HD SQ NK BLT GALV M16 x 140mm 4
3 LOCK WASHER, GALV. M12 20
4 HEX NUT, GALV. M12 19
5 2.4M SMC ANTENNA TOP HALF (Tx QUALITY) 1
- 2.4M SMC ANTENNA BTM HALF (Tx QUALITY) 1
6 HEX NUT, SS M6 6
7 FLAT WASHER, SS M6 2
8 LOCK WASHER, SS M6- 4
10 BOTTOM FEED SUPPORT TUBE 1
11 EXTERNAL TOOTH LOCK WASHER, M12 4
12 HEX BOLT, GALV., M12 x 130mm 2
13 R.H. CHANNEL, CAP MT., GALV. 1
14 HEX NUT, GALV., M22 3
15 LOCK WASHER, M22 1
16 RD HD SQ NK BLT GALV., M12 x 35mm 1
17 HEX BOLT, GALV., M12 x 30mm 10
18 YOKE CAP ASSEMBLY, GALV. 1
19 TOP PLATE YOKE ASSY., GALV. 1
24 HEX BOLT, M22 x 150mm 1
25 ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT SCREW, M22 1
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
26 TRUNNION, GALV. 1
27 SIDE STRUT 2
28 HEX BOLT, SS, M6 x 20mm 4
40 AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT SCREW 1
41 LOCK WASHER, GALV., M16 4
42 HEX NUT, GALV., M16 1
43 RD HD SQ NK BLT GALV., M16 x 35mm 1
44 HEX BOLT, GALV., M12 x 40mm 12
45 FLAT WASHER, M12 24
46 HEX BOLT, SS., M6 x 40mm, FULL THREAD 1
47 MT., SUB REFLECTOR 1
48 BOLT, HEX HD, -20 x 3 SS 2
49 SUB REFLECTOR 1
50 BOLT, HEX HD, SS, -20 x 2 1
51 BOLT, HEX HD, SS -20 x 4
52 HORN/OMT/FILTER ASSY 1
53 CLAMP, TOP 1
54 BOLT, HEX HD, SS -20 x 1 1
55 BOLT, HEX HD, M16 x 130mm, GALV. 4
56 HEX NUT -20 3
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To ensure that the Tx/Rx Mount and 1.8m SMC Offset Antenna is operating efficiently and at an optimum, moderate main-
tenance is required. We recommend conducting as routine Maintenance Inspection every six months or as needed if
unusual circumstances occur, such as severe weather conditions, falling objects and vandalism. The following checklist is
provided for your convenience.
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION CHECKLIST:
1 - FOUNDATION
I Structural Damage
2 - Tx/Rx MOUNT
I All bolts (if any loosening has occurred tighten and torque - refer to Torque Chart Page 2)
I Structural Damage
I Corrosion of galvanized steel members (if necessary, repair with cold zinc-rich galvanizing paint)
3 - 1.8m SMC OFFSET ANTENNA
I Bolts - M12 round head square neck, securing antenna to mount (Correct torque 20 Ft-lbs/27N-m)
I Structural Damage
4 - BOTTOM FEED SUPPORT TUBE, SIDE FEED SUPPORT STRUTS AND ORU BRACKET
I All bolts (if loosening has occurred tighten and torque - refer to Torque Chart on Page 2).
I Structural Damage
I Corrosion of galvanized steel members (if necessary, repair with cold zinc-rich galvanizing paint)
5 - FEED ASSEMBLY
I All securing hardware
I Structural Damage
I Feed Horn Weather Cover - Physical Damage (if damaged, replace to prevent entry of water)
Upon inspection, make necessary repairs and replace any damaged parts.
For replacement parts, contact:
U.S.A. VSAT Customer Service
CHANNEL MASTER
1315 Industrial Park Drive
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 989-2205 I Fax (919) 989-2200
MAINTENANCE
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20 43 3,064 -1,288 2,426 17,746
30 53 2,775 -1,843 2,202 16,072
40 63 2,442 -2,220 1,867 14,143
50 73 2,131 -2,442 1,568 12,342
60 83 1,776 -2,553 1,213 10,286
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Values shown above represent maximum forces for any wind direction.
Height and exposure factors from the uniform building code are NOT included.
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HEX (PIVOT) BOLT, GALV. M22 x 150mm
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HEX HEAD BOLT, GALV. M16 x 130mm
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HEX HD BOLT, GALV. M12 x 130mm CLASS 8.8
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HEX HD BOLT, GALV.
M12 x 30mm CLASS 8.8
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HEX HD BOLT, GALV. M12 x 40mm
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HEX HD CAP SCREW, SS
M6 X 40mm
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HEX HD CAP SCREW, SS
M6 X 20mm
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Hardware illustrations are true size. Place actual hardware on top of illustration to identify.
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HARDWARE SORTER
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ROUND HD SQ NK BOLT, GALV. M16 x 140mm
ITEM 2
ROUND HD SQ NK BOLT, GALV.
M16 x 35mm
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ROUND HD SQ NK BOLT, GALV.
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Hardware illustrations are true size. Place actual hardware on top of illustration to identify.
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HEX HD CAP SCEW, SS
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HEX HD CAP SCEW, SS
1/4-20 UNC x 2"
HARDWARE SORTER