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- Page 1 4096-387 Revision E April 20, 2016 ASSEMBLY MANUAL 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 ANTENNA SYSTEM General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies 1700 Cable Drive NE Conover NC 28613 USA Phone 770-689-2040 www.gdsatcom.com...
- Page 2 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 ANTENNA SYSTEM Add Conover Address 4/19/16 Revised Company Name, Logo, and Part Tables 7/13/09 Revised Address 1/11/02 Revise per canister assembly 3/23/98 Revise and Update 3/6/98 ORIGINAL RELEASE 9/22/94 R.FRYE REV. DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
General Dynamics 4096-387 SATCOM Technologies 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION UNPACKING & INSPECTION FREIGHT DAMAGE MATERIAL MISSING OR DAMAGED MECHANICAL INSTALLATION TOOLS SITE SELECTION FOUNDATION INTERFACE ANTENNA SYSTEM ASSEMBLY REFLECTOR & SUPPORT ASM PART LIST... -
Page 5: Introduction
GENERAL INFORMATION This manual describes the assembly and installation of General Dynamics' 1.2 meter antenna system. The General Dynamics 1.2 meter is a rugged and reliable mount which will operate in the Ku-Band frequency with high efficiency and at the same time successfully withstand the effects of the environment. -
Page 6: Mechanical Installation Tools
General Dynamics 4096-387 SATCOM Technologies 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION TOOLS The following tools are suggested for the antenna installation. HARDWARE SIZE SAE WRENCH METRIC WRENCH MAXIMUM REC. SIZE SIZE TORQUE FLATTEN 10 mm 3 / 8” LOCK WASHERS 1 / 4"... -
Page 7: Foundation Interface
Minimum depth as shown or extend to local frost line. Foundation meets the design requirements as set forth by the uniform building code. (1982 edition) (GENERAL DYNAMICS DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT ANY PARTICULAR DESIGN OR SIZE OF FOUNDATION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ANY LOCALITY OR EARTH STATION INSTALLATION.) -
Page 8: Antenna System Assembly
General Dynamics 4096-387 SATCOM Technologies 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 SECTION II ANTENNA SYSTEM ASSEMBLY REFLECTOR AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY PART LIST- TABLE 2.0 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 0181-585 Canister Assembly 0181-399 Mount Assembly VARIES 1.2M Reflector 0156-572 Elevation Marking Plate... -
Page 9: Antenna Assembly
General Dynamics 4096-387 SATCOM Technologies 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 ANTENNA ASSEMBLY CAUTION: During the assembly procedure, the sequence of instructions must be followed. Do not tighten any hardware until instructed. Refer to the part list and referenced steps below. - Page 10 General Dynamics 4096-387 SATCOM Technologies 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 STEP 3. Azimuth Rod A) Remove one 1/2” hex nut (item 7) from the azimuth rod. B) Slide azimuth tube ( from step 1 ) onto the azimuth rod. ½”...
- Page 11 General Dynamics 4096-387 SATCOM Technologies 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 STEP 6. Mount Assembly A) Place the 1.2M reflector face down on a flat surface. B) Place the mount onto the back of the Feed reflector and orient as shown.
- Page 12 General Dynamics 4096-387 SATCOM Technologies 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 STEP 8. [ 10, 12 ] A) Attach elevation marking plate to the mount assembly with #10 hardware [ 9, 10, 11] (items 9, 10, 11, 12). B) Attach elevation indicator to the bottom plate of the mount assembly with #10 hardware (items 8, 10, 11).
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Page 13: Feed Support Assembly
General Dynamics 4096-387 SATCOM Technologies 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 SECTION III FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY These Instructions are intended as a general reference for feed support assembly. If your antenna system has specific feed support instructions, refer to them at this time. -
Page 14: Feed Support Assembly
General Dynamics 4096-387 SATCOM Technologies 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 PART LIST - CONTINUED ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 8030-008 1/4 x 1.00 Bolt 1/4” Flatwasher 8201-040 1/4” Lockwasher 8202-040 8100-007 1/4” Hex Nut FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY STEP 1. A) Attach feed rods to reflector with 2 Hi-Lo screws (Item 3). - Page 15 General Dynamics 4096-387 SATCOM Technologies 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 STEP 2. A) Mount feed support tube between the feed support brackets with [2] of ( items: 8, 9, 10, 11 ). See Detail B. Feed Support Tube See Detail B STEP 3.
- Page 16 General Dynamics 4096-387 SATCOM Technologies 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 DETAIL A [ 3 ] Reflector Feed Rod DETAIL B Feed Support Brackets Feed Support [ 9, 10, 11 ] [ 8 ] DETAIL C [ 9, 10, 11 ]...
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Page 17: Initial Pointing
General Dynamics 4096-387 SATCOM Technologies 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 SECTION IV ANTENNA POINTING INITIAL POINTING The 1.2 meter reflector contains a 22.6° elevation offset look angle. Therefore, when the reflector aperture is perpendicular to the ground, the antenna is actually looking 22.6°... -
Page 18: Repointing
General Dynamics 4096-387 SATCOM Technologies 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 REPOINTING The quick repoint features of the antenna system make future repointing to another satellite quick and easy to do with a minimum of tools and little or no training. - Page 19 General Dynamics 4096-387 SATCOM Technologies 1.2M Ku-BAND Rx/Tx SERIES 1123 MARK AZIMUTH SETTING HERE Canister Plate Figure 3 Elevation Marking Plate MARK ELEVATION SETTING HERE Figure 4...
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Page 20: Vmaintenance
REFLECTOR General Dynamics' reflector does not require any maintenance. The composite construction of the reflector is virtually impervious to any damages that could be caused by weather or atmospheric conditions.
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