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- Page 1 Connect180 Paradigm Installation Guide...
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Page 2: Contents Legal
The user should ensure that the correct issue of the document is used. Paradigm assumes no responsibility for the use of this document if any unauthorised changes to the content or format are made. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connect180 Installation Guide Contents Legal ........................2 Contents ......................3 Safe Use ......................4 Safe Operating Distance ..................4 Site Survey for Antenna Installation ...............5 Installation Process..................5 System Packaging Content ................6 Recommended Tools for Installation ..............6 Antenna Installation ..................7 Az/El Mount Installation ..................7 Attach the Az/El mount ......................8 Attach antenna rear bracket ................9 Attach Elevation adjuster ................10 Antenna mounting ..................11... -
Page 4: Safe Use
Paradigm Safe Use WARNING Radiation Hazard. Transmitter power levels are sufficient to cause blindness or other serious injury to body tissue. Do not power on the PIM and Transceiver until it is safe to do so. WARNING Risk of Electric Shock. High voltages exist within the units and the cables providing power to the units. -
Page 5: Site Survey For Antenna Installation
Connect180 Installation Guide Site Survey Investigate the intended installation site for the satellite antenna, and using the azimuth and elevation angles provided by the PIM (see PIM Operators Manual), confirm there are no line- for Antenna of-sight obstructions. Remove any obstructions if possible, or select a new location with a clear Installation line-of-sight to the satellite. -
Page 6: System Packaging Content
6. Boom Arm 7. 5W Ka-Band transceiver with integrated feed 8. Transceiver Mounting Bracket 9. IFL Cable (M&C, Tx, Rx), optional Paradigm-GPS 10. PIM (Outdoor, Indoor, or Rack Mount) 11. Assembly nuts, bolts and washers a. Feed Support mounting nuts/bolts pack (7580779) b. -
Page 7: Antenna Installation
Connect180 Installation Guide Antenna Installation Az/El Mount Installation Locate the Az/El mount onto the mounting post and hand-tighten the post securing bolts. - 7 -... -
Page 8: Attach The Az/El Mount
Paradigm Attach the Az/El mount 20mm (3/4”) both sides Screw 2 of M20 x 80 setscrews complete with spring washers and plain washers (nuts/bolts 7580781) into the Az/El mount until there is a gap of approximately 20mm (3/4”) between the flange and plain washer. -
Page 9: Attach Antenna Rear Bracket
Connect180 Installation Guide Attach antenna rear bracket Hang the antenna rear bracket on the Az/El mount and tighten the M20 setscrews to 20ftlb (27Nm). - 9 -... -
Page 10: Attach Elevation Adjuster
Paradigm Attach Elevation adjuster Assemble the elevation adjuster assembly using 4 of M20 x 45 setscrews complete with spring washers and plain washers (nuts/bolts 7580781). Torque the setscrews to 20lbft (27Nm). NOTE: To ensure maximum fine tuning adjustment in both directions, check that the top of the elevation adjustment rod is aligned with the top of the indicator bar. -
Page 11: Antenna Mounting
Connect180 Installation Guide Antenna mounting Captive Nut Clamp Nut 12mm (1/2”) Assemble 4 of M12 x 130 coach bolts and captive nuts (nuts/bolts kit 7580777) to the rear face of the reflector and torque to 20ftlb (27Nm). Screw the clamp nuts onto each coach bolt until there is a gap of 12mm (1/2”). -
Page 12: Reflector Assembly
Paradigm Reflector assembly Assemble the reflector onto the antenna rear bracket and tighten the clamp bolts to 34lbft (46Nm). Boom arm Assemble the boom arm to antenna rear bracket using 6 of M10x35 setscrews, spring washers and plain washers (nuts/bolts kit 7580779). Do not tighten at this time. -
Page 13: Boom Arm Supports
Connect180 Installation Guide Boom Arm Supports Assemble the boom arm supports using 4 of M6 x 25 setscrews, spring washers, plain washers and nuts (nuts/bolts kit 7580777). Do not tighten at this time - 13 -... - Page 14 Paradigm Lift the boom arm with just enough force to take the load from the boom arm supports and torque 6 of M10 setscrews to 33lbft (45.0Nm). Note: Torque the setscrews on the side indicated “first”. Torque 4 of M6 setscrews to 4lbft (6.0Nm).
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Page 15: Transceiver Mounting
Connect180 Installation Guide Transceiver Mounting Mount the transceiver on the transceiver mounting bracket using the supplied hex bolts. Fit the upper two bolts to the transceiver before fitting, and slide the transceiver onto the mounting bracket. Fit the lower two bolts, and tighten all bolts to hold the transceiver in place. Connect the IF-L cables from the transceiver to the PIM. -
Page 16: Rf Circuit Setup
Paradigm RF Circuit Transceiver / BUC Setup IF-L (Tx) Transceiver / BUC Control/ Power Spectrum Analyser IF-L (Rx) Pointing Setup: IF: 1457 MHz Frequencies: Span: 500khz GSC: 19707 Mhz** Expected SNR: 9-13dB* 1457 Mhz ** - Confirm with your service provider. -
Page 17: Antenna Pointing
Connect180 Installation Guide Antenna Alignment with the satellite is obtained by setting elevation and azimuth. Charts are provided on page 21 and page 22 to determine the elevation and azimuth values for your earth Pointing station antenna site. “ΔL” is the difference between the earth station antenna site longitude and the satellite longitude. -
Page 18: Elevation Fine Pointing
Paradigm Elevation Fine Lock NUTS 'B' to the lower block. Unscrew NUT 'A' back to the end of the fine thread. The fine elevation adjustment is performed by rotating the elevation fine adjust handle. Pointing Loosen NUTS ‘D’, and turn the azimuth fine adjust handle to perform fine adjustment of the azimuth. - Page 19 Connect180 Installation Guide Elevation Force Moments Degrees Foot. Foot. Mech. Beam Pounds Pounds Pounds Pounds 8114 1824 -209 1455 1073 11595 8552 7678 1726 -1624 -365 1403 1035 10972 8093 7460 1677 -3158 -710 1334 10660 7862 6757 1519 -4484 -1008 1209 9656...
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Page 20: Antenna Grounding
Paradigm Antenna Note: Grounding wire and hardware are not Grounding supplied for pole mount, or non-penetrating roof mount. Installation mount and associated hardware are not supplied. POLE MOUNT Ground wire with ring Tooth Washer 5mm self-tapping screw Ground Coaxial Cables (To... -
Page 21: Elevation Calculation Chart
Connect180 Installation Guide Elevation To calculate the elevation that would incorporate the skew angle of the satellite terminal: 1. Confirm the correct curve for the longitude delta (Δ) calculated for the Skew Calculation. Calculation 2. Find latitude on the horizontal axis. Chart 3. -
Page 22: Azimuth Calculation Chart
Paradigm Azimuth To calculate the azimuth that would incorporate the skew angle of the satellite terminal: 1. Confirm the correct curve for the delta (Δ) calculated for the Skew Calculation. Calculation 2. Find latitude on the horizontal axis. Chart 3. Find where the curve for the calculated delta intersects the latitude value. -
Page 23: Transceiver Control Leds
Connect180 Installation Guide Transceiver Control LEDs Power: a. Green: Power On, Rx and Tx Cables Connected b. Green/off (flashing)*: No Power from PIM or Rx Cable Disconnected c. Red: Power On, Overdrive Condition d. Red/off (flashing)*: Power On, Tx Cable Disconnected e. -
Page 24: Periodic Maintenance
Paradigm Periodic To ensure peak performance of the antenna system and to maintain validity of the warranty, the user should perform a periodic inspection every 6 months or following any severe weather event. Maintenance As a minimum the following items should be inspected. - Page 25 Connect180 Installation Guide This page is intentionally blank - 25 -...
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