Andrew Corporation10500 West 153rd StreetOrland Park, IL U.S.A. 60462
Telephone: 708-349-3300FAX (U.S.A.): 1-800-349-5444Internet: http://www.andrew.com
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15 August, 2005Copyright 2005 by Andrew Corporation
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Bulletin OM45PType ES45P, MP, MPJ
4.5-Meter ESA
4.5-Meter Earth Station Antenna
Revision F
Introduction
How to Use ThisManual
Getting Started
InstallationProcedures
Operation
PreventiveMaintenance
Table of Contents2
Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Proprietary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Information and Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Parts Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Reporting Equipment Loss or Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Installation Sequence Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Foundation Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-325 Tensioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Pedestal Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Assembly (Using a Crane) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Assembly (Without a Crane) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Manual Pedestal Ground Mount Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Manual Actuator Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Manual Actuator Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Motorizable Pedestal Ground Mount Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28ES45P/MP Reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Reflector Leveling Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Reflector Center Plate Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Feed Strut Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Back Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Reflector-To-Mount Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Feed Support/Strut Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Polarization Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Acquiring a Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Manual Actuator Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Preservation of Component Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Like all Andrew earth station antennas, the 4.5-meter earth station antenna provideshigh gain and exceptional pattern characteristics. The electrical performance and excep-tional versatility provides the ability to configure the antenna with your choice of trans-mit/receive as well as receive-only, and for either linearly- or circularly-polarized C-Band,linearly-polarized Ku-Band, Hybrid C-/Ku-Band or X-Band operation. Both pedestal andtripod mount types are available (motorization for pedestal only). The versatility is pro-vided at the time of initial purchase, as well as in the future, as your satellite communi-cations requirements evolve.
The segmented aluminum reflector panels are precision formed for accuracy andstrength. The 6-piece reflector panel design ensures that the assembled reflector willmaintain the extremely accurate surface contour and guaranteed performance withoutreflector alignment.
The versatile tripod mount features 164 of coarse azimuth coverage in four overlappingranges, and 90 coarse elevation adjustment. This large range of adjustment providesthe ability to view geostationary satellites from horizon-to-horizon, from any locationwithin the continental United States. The broad mount leg spacing enable efficient loadtransfer to the foundation, providing additional mount rigidity.
The motorizable pedestal mount features self-aligning bearings for the elevation pivots,resulting in zero backlash. This mount can be operated manually, but has the potentialto be upgraded for motorized operation, including steptracking/SmartrackTM applications.The motorizable mount type is indicated by the ES45MP or ES45MPJ letters within theantenna type number. The addition of the letter J within the antenna type number indi-cates that the mount includes azimuth/elevation machine jackscrews, instead of corre-sponding azimuth and elevation strut assemblies. The azimuth/elevation jackscrews areequipped for integration with the optional motor drive systems.
A manual pedestal mount is also available. It provides the same strong and versatilecombination of mechanical features as the motorizable version; except that the elevationand azimuth axes are locking types, instead of bearing mounted types. This mount typeis always equipped with manual struts and a fixed mount for the separately orderedcombining network. This mount has been designed for manual applications only andcannot be upgraded to a motorizable mount.
The aluminum back structure and hot-dipped galvanized steel mount maintains pointingaccuracy and ensures durability and reliability. The antenna and mount will survive 125mph (200 km/h) wind, in any position of operation, without damage or permanent defor-mation.
Andrew provides a complete line of available options, including field-installable electricalanti-icing heaters, pressurization equipment and interconnecting HELIAX cables andwaveguide.
An optional hoisting kit, which precludes the use of a crane, is available from Andrewand can be utilized as an installation tool for multiple installation purposes.
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Introduction
Proprietary Data
Information andAssistance
Notice
TechnicalAssistance
The technical data contained herein is proprietary to Andrew Corporation. It is intendedfor use in installation, operation, and maintenance of Andrew equipment. This data shallnot be disclosed or duplicated in whole or in part without express written consent ofAndrew Corporation.
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