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iNetVu New Generation Service Manual

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C-COM Satellite Systems Inc.

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C-Com Satellite Systems Global Headquarters

2574 Sheffield Road

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Summary of Contents for iNetVu 1201A

Page 1: ...vice Manual 755A 981A 985A and 1201A The iNetVu brand and logo are registered trademarks of C COM Satellite Systems Inc Copyright 2006 C COM Satellite Systems Inc 1 877 iNetVu6 www c comsat com Revisi...

Page 2: ...ion is prohibited except as followed under the copyright laws Both the iNetVu and C COM names and logos are registered trademarks of C COM Satellite Systems Inc Intel Pentium is a registered trademark...

Page 3: ...that prevents human exposure to potential radiation hazards For large vehicles with roof mounts the height of the bottom lip of the earth station when fully deployed must be at least six feet above th...

Page 4: ...characteristics of the earth station supplied to them by C COM or C COM s authorized representatives Note 1 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de...

Page 5: ...613 745 4110 Fax 1 613 745 7144 General Inquiries info c comsat com Dealer Information dealer c comsat com Support Services support c comsat com Phone 1 613 745 4110 OPT2 Toll Free 1 877 463 8886 OPT...

Page 6: ...iNetVu New Generation Service Manual Page 6 of 53 C COM Satellite Systems Inc This page is left Blank intentionally...

Page 7: ...t Removal Installation 23 3 4 Replacing the Polarization Assembly for a 1201 Platform 26 3 5 Replacing the Polarization Assembly for a 981 Platform 29 3 6 Replacing and or Adjusting the Azimuth Sensor...

Page 8: ...ms Inc 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 About This Manual This service manual explains how to fully maintain the iNetVu Drive Away System s and repair replace certain product components An electronic version of thi...

Page 9: ...ents Under normal operating conditions it is recommended to maintain your iNetVu Drive Away Platform every three 3 months 2 1 2 Harsh Operating Environments It is recommended to perform maintenance to...

Page 10: ...chemicals contaminants or mechanical blockages that can be harmful and damaging to the operation and finish of the iNetVu product After any exposure to contaminants or periodically after general use t...

Page 11: ...or and Coax cables on the side of the unit Remove any obstructions such as snow ice or dirt from the exterior and interior if any or the Motor Control Sensor and Coaxial Ports Use a can of compressed...

Page 12: ...elts from overspray and remove overspray from neighboring surfaces after application I AZ gear reducer end face with shaft and high speed input shaft extension II EL gear reducer end face of output sh...

Page 13: ...iNetVu New Generation Service Manual Page 13 of 53 C COM Satellite Systems Inc 1201 Torque Limiter Nut 1201 Belleville Washers Keyless Bushing...

Page 14: ...iNetVu New Generation Service Manual Page 14 of 53 C COM Satellite Systems Inc 3 REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS...

Page 15: ...nch sockets Loctite Threadlocker 222 Low Strength Removable Loctite Threadlocker 248 Medium Strength Removable 1 Remove the azimuth cover Please keep track of all screws and their original location af...

Page 16: ...Remove 3 screws and lift away the Encoder mounting plate 5 Remove 4 reducer mounting screws The azimuth motor should be free and you will be able to remove it from the azimuth chassis NOTE Please kee...

Page 17: ...perly aligned on the pulley and bearing groves Install 4 reducer mounting screws applying loctite Do not fully tighten these screws until the motor had been properly tensioned 7 To set tension correct...

Page 18: ...ighten 3 screws 12 Install the Encoder ensuring the cables are pointing towards the center of the base casting Tighten the 2 set screws If you are unable to insert the encoder you can loosen the set s...

Page 19: ...movable Loctite Threadlocker 248 Medium Strength Removable 1 Disconnect the Elevation Motor from internal wiring harness Remove the tension wedge screw While lifting up on the elevation motor tap the...

Page 20: ...in can now be removed 2 Locking Pin Clips Motor Mounting Pin 4 The Elevation Motor can now be removed 3 2 1 Installing the Elevation Motor 5 If the motor you receive does not have the Mounting Plates...

Page 21: ...on wedge below the motor mounting plate Insert screw but do not tighten until belt tension is set 9 Slide the Belt onto the EL Reducer out put shaft Slide the belt onto lower Pulley making sure the be...

Page 22: ...1201 and 380 20 Hz for 981 985 and 755 Use positioning of the Wedge to increase or decrease belt tension Sliding Wedge in will increase tension while sliding out will decrease it 12 Lift the bottom o...

Page 23: ...adjust the tension 2 Adjust tension using the tension screw and ensure that the EL Pulley Clamps are at the maximum distance from each other This will release tension from the EL Belt 3 Remove the top...

Page 24: ...t belt tooth is placed on the last groove Place top clamp and tighten into place 2 Wrap belt over EL shaft continuing around the Pulley assembly until belt reaches the bottom clamp plate on the other...

Page 25: ...on the belt 6 Insert and tighten the remaining 4 screws from the EL Pulley Clamp farthest from the elevation motor 7 Set the belt tension by adjusting the tensioning screw Set the tension on the Pull...

Page 26: ...bly 1 Remove cover and disconnect all cable from the POL Cage Assembly 2 Install Feed Rotator Arm Assembly onto POL Cage Assembly Ensure the Rotator Feed Arm is facing in the opposite direction as tha...

Page 27: ...ator Arm Note The objective of the washers is to take up free play such that the Feed Horn Assy does not have free play from side to side but provide a mild spring pressure If required fewer or additi...

Page 28: ...ing away from the feed arm 7 Use low strength loctite 222 on M3 set screw and insert into place This set screw will be used for final ABCD adjustments if POL requires tilting 8 Insert shoulder screw i...

Page 29: ...s etc 12 You have successfully installed the 1201 Polarization Assembly 3 5 Replacing the Polarization Assembly for a 981 Platform 1 Install POL Assembly onto feed using specified fasteners and mounti...

Page 30: ...harness Locate and remove 2 mounting screws securing the azimuth encoder in place 3 Loosen the 2 set screws from the encoder You should be able to lift away the encoder at this point 4 Install the ne...

Page 31: ...the sensor and begin to unscrew the sensor out to fully remove it 3 6 3 For the 1201 Home Away Sensor 1201 Home Away Sensor Location a Screw the AZ AW sensor all the way until it hits the bearing and...

Page 32: ...nnect the sensor to the internal harness and place the antenna down Move the antenna to the home position and if the Home Sensor is properly aligned with the target the LED should be ON c From the iNe...

Page 33: ...p Ensure the wire is looped correctly and is routed clear of any obstructions during full motion of the EL Axis Reconnect the cable to the harness Platform 1201 Platform 981 755 3 Congratulations you...

Page 34: ...the sensor target Roll back and use a 0 35mm feeler gauge to set the distance Tightening the nut in place 4 Congratulation you have successfully replaced the EL ST UP limit sensor 3 7 3 Elevation Down...

Page 35: ...sfully replaced the Down Limit Sensor 3 8 Replacing and or adjusting the Polarization Sensor s 981 1201 only 3 8 1 Polarization Stow Sensor 1 Remove the Polarization assembly cowling and locate the po...

Page 36: ...Vu New Generation Service Manual Page 36 of 53 C COM Satellite Systems Inc 6 Congratulations you have successful replaced the polarization limit sensor Target is a blank space Polarization Home Switch...

Page 37: ...ce and slide the cable out of the opening 2 Slide one grommet over the new compass cable feed cable through opening in Feedboom bracket and slide second grommet over the cable Compass cable tail end s...

Page 38: ...ough the feed arm bar and connect to the internal wiring coming from the Pol assembly 3 9 3 Platform Model Ka 755 985 1 Locate and disconnect the compass from the internal wiring removing 2 screws sec...

Page 39: ...replace the Base Bearing Assembly on 755 981 and all 985 platform types Required Materials Base Bearing Assembly Misc Metric Hand Tools for fasteners Thread Locker Medium Thread Locker High Procedure...

Page 40: ...event unit from tipping forward or sliding on the parent base plate assembly 4 Tip Lay mount on its side supporting the elevation arms You may want to consider removing the reflector to avoid damaging...

Page 41: ...of 53 C COM Satellite Systems Inc 7 Pull the remaining harness cables also through center of AZ EL base assembly 8 Tip mount back on its base make sure sensor cables are tucked up and away to avoid ge...

Page 42: ...or fasteners keep in mind the base is not fastened down and it may slide on you 10 Push AZ motor inwards to loosen AZ belt 11 Loosen outer Bearing Slewing Ring screws Caution as this step will leave t...

Page 43: ...ey and disengage at the front end of AZ motor gear shaft as second person continues to support mount 13 Lift top level assembly off base assembly leaving Pulley and Bearing assembly 14 Remove faulty o...

Page 44: ...AZ travel stop is over AZ home sensor location Base cable feature should also be positioned as shown here 16 Place 2 screws to one at the front and the other at the back temporarily hold down Base Bea...

Page 45: ...e Bearing 19 Apply thread locker and fasten screws loosely until all have been inserted Once all screws are inserted fasten as per torque table which can be found at end of this article 20 Slide belt...

Page 46: ...s Set tension to 285 Hz 15 Hz DO NOT OVER TENSION THIS BELT If no tension meter exists use trial and error by pressing down on belt for tension check and testing using iNetVu software to see current r...

Page 47: ...from bottom end of chassis in order to connect the sensors 27 Connect EL Stow sensor it s the one coming from top through center of chassis 28 Connect AZ Home also referred to as AZ Stow from the bot...

Page 48: ...ion Service Manual Page 48 of 53 C COM Satellite Systems Inc 29 Connect AZ Away sensor 30 Clean up cables by applying cable ties so they are tucked away 31 Feed 2 coax cables through center of chassis...

Page 49: ...Inc 32 Set system in the upright position holding the cables underneath chassis opening 33 Align mount holes on base and chassis 34 Apply thread locker and insert fasteners hand tighten leaving them...

Page 50: ...orm iNetVu A0981A 981 Ku iNetVu 7024B C Controller Allen Key Set 1 Connect motor and sensor cables between antenna and controller 2 Power up controller and wait until menu is displayed on LCD 3 Stow a...

Page 51: ...Feed Arm until visually centered Equal distance should exist on either side between Feed Arm and edge of stow plate Note Manually moving the elevation up a few degrees may be required in order to shi...

Page 52: ...orm use a 14mm Hex Socket wrench or any tool with a Hex attachment Place wrench on Hex Socket and rotate in the desired direction This method of manual movement is valid on 755A 981A 985A and 1201A If...

Page 53: ...edium 10 medium M12 75 medium 39 medium 20 medium applies for A2 A4 70 grade stainless steel plain or non lubricated threads total 0 20 Threadlocker strength Threadlocker strength Thread diameter Thre...

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