Channel Master 2-4m Manual
Channel Master 2-4m Manual
Channel Master 2-4m Manual
1 - Clinometer
1 - Socket ( Drive)
1 - Torque Wrench
(Capacity 4 Ft-lbs - 175 Ft-lbs)
1 - Nutdriver
PREINSTALLATION CHECKLIST
s Concrete: See Ground Pole section for quantity.
SITE SELECTION
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.
BOLT TORQUE
GRADE 5
GRADE 2
IN.
IN. IN.
IN. IN.
IN.
IN.
IN.
IN. IN.
18
FT-LBS
150
FT-LBS
250
350
32
6
11
FT-LBS FT-LBS FT-LBS FT-LBS FT-LBS
20
FT-LBS
43
FT-LBS
92
FT-LBS
124
175
FT-LBS FT-LBS
27
N-m
58
N-m
125
N-m
24
N-m
Type 243
31
75
FT-LBS FT-LBS
42
N-m
102
N-m
203
N-m
339
N-m
EXAMPLES:
474
N-m
10
3.6
N-m
8
N-m
15
N-m
GRADE 5
GRADE 2
168
N-m
237
N-m
ASSEMBLY
GROUND POLE
MUST BE
LEVEL IN ALL
DIRECTIONS
6" O.D.
6" O.D.
1" to 2"
SLOPE FOR
WATER RUN-OFF
GRADE
BUBBLE
LEVEL
,,,,,
,,,,
,, ,,
,,,,, ,,,,,
,,, ,,,,,
,,,,
,, ,,
,,,,,
,
,,
,,
,, ,,
,,,
,
,,
C ANT
L
1" to 2"
SLOPE FOR
WATER RUN-OFF
63.5"
108"
69.5"
GRADE
63.5"
NOTE:
66" may be
increased,
concrete and
length of rebar
will increase
accordingly.
108"
66" NOTE)
(SEE
50"
#3 REBAR x 18"
INSERT THRU HOLE IN
TUBE & CENTER
MIN.
DIA.
BELOW
FROST LINE
PIER FOUNDATIONS
ANT
SIZE
2.4m
SMC
OFFSET
WIND
VEL
(MPH)
2"
APPROX.
MIN.
DIA.
2"
BELOW
FROST LINE
EXPOSURE C
CONC
DIM
VOL
d
(CU YD)
1 -
EXPOSURE C
CONC
DIM
VOL
d
(CU YD)
GROUND
POLE
100
44
1.7
37
1.6
125
53
2.4
45.25
2.6
TO
P
BO
TT
OM
44
45 FLAT WASHER
x 1-1
HEX BOLT
(6 PLCS BOTH SIDES)
3 LOCK WASHER
4 HEX NUT
FIGURE - 1.1
POLE SPECIFICATIONS:
25
26
17
3
17
Ground Pole A = 6.62 OD SCH 40 (6.06 I.D.) Steel
Ground Pole B = 6.62 OD SCH 80 (5.76 I.D.) Steel
3
14
NOTE:
1. Poles A and B are not supplied (purchased locally to ASTM A501) and must be field drilled Dia. for #3 rebar, drilled .218 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 factor.
b. Vertical soil pressure of 2000 pounds per square foot.
c. Lateral soil pressure of 300 pounds per square foot.
d. Concrete compressive strength of 2500 pounds per square inch in 28 days.
YOKE
CAP
ASSEMBLY
GROUND
POLE
14
14
14
BACK
FRAME
26
FIGURE - 1.2
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.
24
15
FIGURE - 1.3
16
(4 PLACES)
HORIZONTAL
SEAM
CREDIT
CARD
"TOP"
PARABOLIC
41
HORIZONTAL
SEAM
CREDIT
CARD
FIGURE - 1.4
PREFERRED
SEAM
MATCH
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
HORIZONTAL
SEAM
CREDIT
CARD
ACCEPTABLE
SEAM
MATCH
FIGURE 1.5
.028 THICKNESS
WON'T GO
HOLE
FEED
SUPPORT
TUBE
46
10
42
12
~
11
10
11
4
FIGURE - 1.7
SEAM ALIGNMENT
7 -
15
LIFT UP ON ODU
SUPPORT TUBE HERE,
WHILE ANOTHER PERSON
TIGHTENS AND TORQUES
HARDWARE (* & **).
6
27
8
28
**
FIGURE - 1.6
FIGURE - 1.8
10 FEED SUPPORT
TUBE
FIGURE - 1.9
GROUNDING
TYPICAL ELECTRICAL GROUNDING FOR ANTENNA GROUND POLE
NOTE: ALL INSTALLATIONS TO CONFORM TO THE LATEST ISSUE OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
NOTE:
ALL INSTALLATIONS TO
CONFORM TO THE LATEST
ISSUE OF THE NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE
GROUND POLE
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
GROUND LUG
0"
F. 1
RE
"
12
FIGURE - 2.0
*COAXIAL CABLE
TO RECEIVER
Alignment with the satellite is obtained by setting polarization, 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, elevation or azimuth setting.
HORN SCALE
-40
+40
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 on 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).
CLAMP BOLT
ALIGNMENT MARK
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 3.1. NOTE: Degree values
shown on the clinometer are mechanical; that is
when the reflector face is vertical, mechanical
elevation 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 17). This is an
approximate setting. Optimum setting will be
achieved during the fine tuning.
PIVOT
BOLT
(LOOSEN)
ELEVATION
ADJUSTING
SCREW
TRUNNION
RIB
CLINOMETER
AZIMUTH
*GROUND BLOCK
NEC SECTION
810-20
FIGURE - 2.1
ELEVATION
BOLT
(LOOSEN)
ELEVATION
HEX NUTS
FIGURE - 3.1
POLARIZATION CHART
FINE TUNING
Progressively tighten and torque azimuth locking bolts
to 85-95 Ft-lbs. The four top plate locking bolts are
factory torqued to 10-11 Ft-lbs., maintain this torque
until after azimuth is fine tuned.
Use a signal strength measuring device for final adjustments 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 ( turn increments
max.) top plate bolts in sequence 1, 3, 4 and 2 to 75 Ft-lbs.,
refer to Figure 3.2. Observe for maximum signal
strength as elevation screws locking nuts are tighten.
TOP PLATE
LOCKING BOLT
(4 PLCS)
4
3
ANTENNA
80
1
AZIMUTH
ADJUSTING
SCREW
AZIMUTH
LOCKING
BOLTS
(6 PLCS)
171
FIGURE - 3.2
170
AZIMUTH
18
FEED POLARIZATION
FACING ANTENNA
CCW +
CW
NORTHERN HEMISPHERE
ROTATE ANTENNA ON
GROUND TUBE
ANTENNA
60
FEED
50
75
40
FEED POLARIZATION
FACING ANTENNA
CCW +
CW
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
60
40
30
30
20
SW
NE
0
19
SE
TURN NUTS
CLOCKWISE OR
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
FOR AZIMUTH
FINE TUNING
FEED
70
NW
15
20
10
COMPASS
EXAMPLE:
AZIMUTH HEADING TO 171
(AZIMUTH MAGNETIC DEVIATION)
5
10
FIGURE - 3.3
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
CHART 1
80
AZIMUTH CHART
" L" IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EARTH STATION
ANTENNA SITE LONGITUDE AND THE SATELLITE LONGITUDE
SOUTHERN
HEMISPHERE
HEMISPHERE
180
190
360
10
350
20
340
330
40
320
50
310
60
300
70
290
80
280
90
160
30
170
200
180
270
NORTHERN
5
10
15
20
25
210
150
220
140
230
130
240
120
250
110
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
260
270
75
90
270
EAST WEST
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
WEST EAST
80
80
25
27.5
40
30
20
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
CHART 2
60
50
25
27.5
30
32.5
35
37.5
40
42.5
45
70
85 80
110 105
100 95 90
125
50
47.5
90
120 1
15
ELEVATION IN DEGREES
ELEVATION CHART
75
70
30
32.5
65
35
37.5
40
42.5
45
50
47.5
CHART 3
MAINTENANCE
To insure that the Tx/Rx Mount and 2.4m SMC Offset Antenna is operating efficiently and at an optimum,
moderate maintenance is required. We recommend conducting a routine Maintenance Inspection every
six months or as needed if unusual circumstances occur, such as severe weather conditions, falling
objects or vandalism. The following checklist is provided for your convenience.
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION CHECKLIST:
1 - FOUNDATION
s Structural Damage
2 - Tx/Rx MOUNT
s All bolts (if any loosening has occurred tighten and torque - refer to Torque Chart page 3)
s Structural Damage
s Corrosion of galvanized steel members
(if necessary, repair with cold zinc-rich galvanizing paint)
3 - 2.4m SMC OFFSET ANTENNA
s Bolts - round head square neck, securing antenna to mount (Correct torque 20 Ft-lbs/27 N-m)
s Structural Damage
4 - BOTTOM FEED SUPPORT TUBE, SIDE FEED SUPPORT STRUTS AND ODU BRACKET
s All bolts (if loosening has occurred tighten and torque - refer to Torque Chart page 3)
s Corrosion of galvanized steel members (if necessary repair with cold zinc-rich galvanizing paint)
s Structural Damage
FIGURE - 12.0
PART NO.
2020753-03
2070035-01
2509008-02
2389002-01
3040748-35
3040747-35
2382600-01
2502600-01
8
10
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
ITEM
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
17
2075209-01
10
18
2020755-04
20
19
2020754-02
19
24
2070039-01
HEX BOLT -9 x 6
25
2020555-04
26
2010453-03
TRUNNION, GALV
27
2020774-01
SIDE STRUT
FLAT WASHER, SS
28
2072612-01
HEX BOLT, SS x
2602600-01
LOCK WASHER, SS
40
2075202-06
2020773-02
41
2509008-03
11
2509009-01
42
2389003-01
12
2075088-01
43
2070035-02
RD HD SQ NK BLT GALV x 1
2075024-01
12
5 - FEED ASSEMBLY
s All securing hardware
s Structural Damage
s Feed Horn Weather Cover - Physical Damage (if damaged replace to prevent entry of water)
13
2010301-02
44
14
2389005-01
45
2509014-01
FLAT WASHER, SS
24
15
2509008-04
LOCK WASHER
46
2060033-01
16
2070020-02
RD HD SQ NK BLT GALV x 1 GD 5
Upon inspection, make necessary repairs and replace any damaged parts.
For replacement parts, contact:
U.S.A.: VSAT Customer Service, Channel Master
P.O. Box 1416
1315 Industrial Park Drive
Smithfield, NC 27577 U.S.A.
Telephone: (919) 989-2205
Fax: (919) 989-2200
England:
CHANNEL MASTER
Premier Business Park
Croft Head Road, Off Philips Road
Whitebirk Industrial Estate
Blackburn, Lancashire England BB1 5UE
(0254) 680444 Fax (0254) 672299
32.37
104.87
TOP
Schedule 80
C
D
6.62 O.D.
Schedule 40
69.5
3.25
16.75
BOT. OF ANT.
63.50
10
12.57
C
L
13.75
12
AM
IS
C
L
AX
11.00
22.6"
26.50
ANT.
MECH AXIS
BE
67
89
62
96
80
96
67
_
80
61
_
73
_
73
SEE
CHART
TOP OF POLE
MECH.
x 5.76 I.D.
B
C
6.62 O.D
EXPOSURE
6.62 O.D.
BOTTOM
x 6.06 I.D.
6
GROUND
PIPE
96.87
24.00
92
34.75
121.94
8.12
15.5
ANT.
67
116.25
2.5 SQ
TUBE
.75
C
L
2.
1.12 9.0
22.6"
10"
12.6" REF.
C
L
1.
NOTES:
14.62
BOT. OF ANT.
6.3
4.0 SQ TUBE
35.62
82.25
APPENDIX A
OUTLINE DRAWING
TYPE 243 2.4m OFFSET SMC REFLECTOR W/Tx/Rx MOUNT
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
BEA
M
AXI
S
FH
22.6 OFFSET
69.5"
FV
ELEVATION
DEGREES
FORCE
(POUNDS)
MECHANICAL
AXIS
(NORMAL TO
ANTENNA FACE)
MT
MH = HORIZONTAL FORCE
FV = VERTICAL FORCE
MT = TORSIONAL MOMENT
MO = OVERTURNING MOMENT
MO
MOMENTS
(FOOT-POUNDS)
BEAM
FH
FV
MT
MO
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
23
33
43
53
63
73
83
93
3,330
3,152
3,064
2,775
2,442
2,131
1,776
1,332
-89
-666
-1,288
-1,843
-2,220
-2,442
-2,553
-1,976
2,612
2,557
2,426
2,202
1,867
1,568
1,213
933
19,286
18,255
17,746
16,072
14,143
12,342
10,286
7,715
Values shown above represent maximum forces for any wind direction.
Height and exposure factors from the uniform building code are NOT included.
HARDWARE SORTER