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CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies

 

 

 

       1.8M SERIES 1184

 

 

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SECTION I   

GENERAL INFORMATION 

 

1.0 

Introduction 

 

 

This manual describes the assembly and installation of  CPI's 1.8M Rx/Tx offset 
antenna system with an Az/El mount (series number 1184).  The  CPI 1.8M is a 
rugged, reliable antenna system, which will operate in the 10.70 to 12.75 and 13.75 
to 14.50 GHz frequency bands for Ku-Band systems and 3.4 to 4.2 and 5.80 to 
6.73  GHz  frequency  bands  for  C-Band  systems  with  high  efficiency  and  at  the 
same time successfully withstand the effects of the environment. 

 
 

These  instructions  are  listed  by  sections  that  cover  all  areas  of  assembly  and 
installation.  Additional sections are included in the manual to provide information 
on antenna alignment to the satellite and maintenance. 

 

1.1 

Unpacking And Inspection 

 

 

The antenna containers should be unpacked and inspected at the earliest date to 
ensure that all material has been received and is in good condition.  A complete 
packing list for each major component is supplied. 

 

1.2 

Freight Damage 

 
 

Any  damage  to  materials  while  in  transit  should  be  immediately  directed  to  the 
freight carrier.  He will instruct you on matters regarding any freight damage claims. 

 

1.3 

Material - Missing Or Damaged 

 
 

Any questions regarding missing or damaged materials that is not due to the freight 
carrier should be directed to CPI's Customer Service Department at: 

 

 

 

CPI SATCOM & Antenna Technologies 

1700 Cable Drive NE 

Conover NC 28613 USA 

Phone 770-689-2040

 

www.cpii.com 

 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for 1184 Series

Page 1: ...96 224 REVISION J August 04 2020 ASSEMBLY MANUAL 1 8 METER SERIES 1184 ANTENNA SYSTEM SATCOM Antenna Technologies 1700 Cable Drive NE Conover NC 28613 USA t 1 704 462 7330 f 1 704 462 7380 www cpii co...

Page 2: ...08 04 20 R F I Add Conover Address 4 19 16 RAH H Revised Tool Torque Table 5 13 09 RAH G Revise Logo 4 16 09 RAH F Revised Address 1 10 02 RAH E Revise HDWE list page 9 11 6 00 RAH D Update 6 10 97 PG...

Page 3: ...1 3 Missing Or Damaged Material 1 4 Suggested Tool List 1 5 Mechanical Alignment Tools 1 6 Suggested Mast Foundation II ANTENNA SYSTEM 2 0 Assembly Procedure III FEED SUPPORT 3 0 Feed Support Install...

Page 4: ...4096 224 CPI SATCOM Antenna Technologies 1 8M SERIES 1184 4...

Page 5: ...llation Additional sections are included in the manual to provide information on antenna alignment to the satellite and maintenance 1 1 Unpacking And Inspection The antenna containers should be unpack...

Page 6: ...m 12 ft lbs 1 66 kg m 3 8 BOLT 9 16 14 mm 20 ft lbs 2 80 kg m 1 2 BOLT 3 4 20 mm 45 ft lbs 6 20 kg m 3 4 NUT 1 1 8 28 mm 145 ft lbs 22 07 kg m 1 BOLT 1 1 2 38 mm 220 ft lbs 30 34 kg m NOTE The Minimum...

Page 7: ...be no less than 2000 PSF 4 Concrete should be poured against undisturbed soil 5 Allow concrete 24 hours set time before installation of antenna 6 The antenna should be properly grounded to meet applic...

Page 8: ...TY 1 VARIES 1 8M REFLECTOR 1 2 0181 276 AZ EL POSITIONER ASSEMBLY 1 3 0181 246 REFLECTOR SUPPORT TUBE 1 4 0211 417 REFLECTOR CROSS ARMS 2 5 0159 220 10 SPACER 2 6 0156 572 ELEVATION MARKING PLATE 1 7...

Page 9: ...Technologies 1 8M SERIES 1184 9 PARTS LIST CONTINUED ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 12 8032 036 4 13 8032 040 4 14 8102 007 8 15 8202 042 8 16 8201 042 8 3 8 x 4 5 HEX BOLT 3 8 x 5 0 HEX BOLT 3 8 HEX NU...

Page 10: ...INSTRUCTED 2 0 Assembly Overview STEP 1 STEP 2 A Remove azimuth rod from positioner assembly B Set azimuth rod and related hardware aside Existing Hardware Azimuth Rod Positioner Assembly A Loosen rot...

Page 11: ...ttached to any of the canister screws D Tighten 8 lock nuts against canister Mast Pipe To Satellite within 10 Positioner Assembly Canister Screws Lock Nuts A Locate azimuth rod step 1 and loosen the 3...

Page 12: ...adjustment hardware at this time 1 2 Hardware Positioner Azimuth Rod A Remove 1 hardware form the reflector support tube B Remove 1 2 hardware from the elevation adjustment block and set aside 1 Hard...

Page 13: ...es in both block and tabs are aligned Elevation Rod Elevation Block 1 2 Nuts A Secure elevation block to positioner with 1 2 hardware set aside in step 7 Elevation Block 1 2 Hardware Positioner A Remo...

Page 14: ...Tighten only until lockwashers are flattened 7 10 Hardware Positioner Assembly Tab A Attach reflector cross arms to the reflector support tube with 1 2 hardware items 8 9 10 11 Do not tighten Note the...

Page 15: ...in the top cross arm C Loosely attach 3 8 hardware items 14 15 16 Note the reflector is fully supported at this time D Insert the 2 remaining 5 bolts item 13 thru the remaining two holes on top of ref...

Page 16: ...ystem has specific feed or feed support installation instructions please refer to them at this time PARTS LIST 1 8M FEED SUPPORT ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 VARIES Feed Rod 2 2 VARIES Feed Suppo...

Page 17: ...and left feed rods to the reflector with items 3 6 7 and with 2 of item 5 See Figure 2 and Detail A Feed Rods See Detail A A Before attaching the feed support sight the bottom of the reflector with t...

Page 18: ...port with items 4 6 7 and 2 of item 5 See detail D C Tighten the 1 2 carriage bolts to the reflector crossarms using the required torque specs on page 6 D Tighten all feed assembly hardware using the...

Page 19: ...Technologies 1 8M SERIES 1184 19 3 5 5 6 7 Reflector Feed Rod DETAIL A 5 6 7 Feed Support Tube Feed Support Brackets 8 5 6 7 DETAIL B 4 5 Feed Support Tube 5 6 7 Feed Rod DETAIL D DETAIL C Reflector...

Page 20: ...d the desired elevation by turning the 3 4 nuts located at the elevation block Position the top nut so that it will not interfere with adjustment Turn the bottom nut clockwise to increase elevation an...

Page 21: ...tube raise or lower the antenna to the new elevation Snug the 3 4 elevation nuts at this time 9 Peak the antenna signal by fine adjustments made in both azimuth and elevation 10 Repeat step 6 for mark...

Page 22: ...4096 224 CPI SATCOM Antenna Technologies 1 8M SERIES 1184 22 Inclinometer Elevation Adjustment Azimuth Adjustment FIGURE 4...

Page 23: ...sed damage or if survival specifications have been exceeded This inspection should include the following 1 Check all bolting locations all bolts should be tight 2 Check all structural members repair o...

Page 24: ...ctural failure the mount members that are damaged should be repaired or replaced Corrosion Any corrosion on steel members may be repaired with a cold zinc rich galvanizing paint 5 4 Feed And Feed Supp...

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