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Spare Part Instruction – SAILOR 100, 800 & 900A/B PMM
Document No.: 97-138940-D
Revision: D
Replacing the Polarization Motor Module:
Tools needed:
•
Torx TX20 Screwdriver
•
4mm Allen Key (provided in the radome hatch, part number: S-47-206968-004)
•
Small Flat-Head Screw Driver
1. Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches
using a Torx TX20 screwdriver (if applicable).
2. Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the arm with the
GPS module faces the service hatch.
3. Switch off the power to the antenna using the service
switch, located on the rear of the pedestal.
4. Locate the PMM on the rear of the dish.
5. Rotate the antenna dish to 90 degrees of elevation
(facing upwards).
6. Press in and turn the elevation locking pin to the
locked position (if applicable).
7. Rotate the polarisation unit so that the PMM can be
reached.
8. Disconnect the 6 connectors from the PMM, using a
small flat-head screwdriver for the D-sub connector.
*Note: The SAILOR 100 TV only uses the “M” (motor
connector) and D-sub connector.
9. Remove the four 4mm Allen bolts securing the PMM
to the pedestal using the Allen key provided in the
service hatch of the antenna. Retain the hardware for
future use.
10. Remove the defective PMM.
