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4096-394 

CPI Satcom & Antenna Technologies 

1.8M SERIES 1194

 

 

 

 

 

 
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 1194).  The  CPI 1.8M is a 
rugged, reliable antenna system, which will operate in the 10.95 to 12.75 and 14.0 
to 14.5 GHz frequency bands for Ku-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 1194 Series

Page 1: ...394 October 20 2020 REVISION K ASSEMBLY MANUAL 1 8 METER SERIES 1194 ANTENNA SYSTEM SATCOM Antenna Technologies Inc 1700 Cable Drive NE Conover NC 28613 USA t 1 704 462 7330 f 1 704 462 7380 www cpii...

Page 2: ...pdated to CPI Format 10 20 20 R F J Add Conover Address 4 20 16 RAH I Revise Cut Screws callout from 8 to 6 Pg 10 8 4 08 RAH H Rev HDWE 8043 032 to 8043 036 5 19 08 RAH G Revise Address 1 14 02 RAH F...

Page 3: ...SING OR DAMAGED 5 1 4 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION TOOLS 6 1 5 FOUNDATION INTERFACE 6 1 6 SUGGESTED MAST FOUNDATION 7 SECTION II ANTENNA SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 9 2 0 ANTENNA ASSEMBLY 9 2 1 FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 1...

Page 4: ...4096 394 CPI Satcom Antenna Technologies 1 8M SERIES 1194 4...

Page 5: ...uded 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 dat...

Page 6: ...HARDWARE SIZE SAE WRENCH SIZE METRIC WRENCH SIZE MAXIMUM REC TORQUE 5 16 BOLT 1 2 13 mm 12 ft lbs 1 66 kg m 1 2 BOLT 3 4 20 mm 45 ft lbs 6 20 kg m 3 4 NUT 1 1 8 28 mm 160 ft lbs 22 07 kg m 1 BOLT 1 1...

Page 7: ...Allow concrete 24 hours set time before installation of antenna 6 The antenna should be properly grounded to meet applicable local codes 7 Minimum depth as shown or extend to local frost line 8 Found...

Page 8: ...T NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 VARIES 1 8M Reflector 1 2 0181 648 Az El Positioner Assembly 1 3 0181 649 Reflector Support Tube 1 4 0247 169 Reflector Cross Arms 2 5 8043 014 4 6 8043 036 4 7 8104 007 8 8 820...

Page 9: ...r to the antenna assembly parts list and the following steps 2 0 ANTENNA ASSEMBLY STEP 1 STEP 2 A Remove azimuth rod from positioner assembly B Set azimuth rod and related hardware aside Existing Hard...

Page 10: ...er screws D Tighten 6 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 4 nuts to allow movement of...

Page 11: ...r are lined up B Secure the azimuth rod to the positioner with the 1 2 hardware removed in step 1 C Lightly tighten all of the azimuth adjustment hardware at this time 1 2 Hardware Positioner Azimuth...

Page 12: ...at the holes in both block and tabs are aligned Elevation Rod Elevation Block 3 4 Nuts A Secure elevation block to Positioner with 1 2 hardware set aside in step 7 Elevation Block 1 2 Hardware A Place...

Page 13: ...ector and insert 2 carriage bolts item 6 thru top two holes on face of reflector as shown Top of Reflector 6 A Attach reflector cross arms to the reflector support tube with 1 2 hardware items 5 7 8 9...

Page 14: ...cross arm C Loosely attach 1 2 hardware items 7 8 9 Note the reflector is fully supported at this time D Insert the 2 remaining carriage bolts item 6 thru the two bottom reflector mounting holes and...

Page 15: ...system has specific feed support installation instructions then 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 Support Tube 1...

Page 16: ...il Instructed Refer to the feed support parts list and the steps shown below STEP 1 STEP 2 A Attach feed rods to reflector with items 3 6 7 and with 2 of item 5 NOTE The 2 00 flat end of the feed moun...

Page 17: ...7 and with 2 of item 5 B Tighten the hardware at the reflector rim snugly Detail A C Tighten the hardware connecting the feed rods to the feed support tube Detail C D Tighten the hardware that connec...

Page 18: ...es 1 8M SERIES 1194 18 7 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 C DETAIL D Reflector 5 3 5 6 7 F...

Page 19: ...for the offset look angle and therefore a direct reading can be taken for elevation Step 2 Adjust the reflector up or down in elevation by turning the two 3 4 hex nuts at the elevation block until th...

Page 20: ...4096 394 CPI Satcom Antenna Technologies 1 8M SERIES 1194 20 FIGURE 2 INCLINOMETER AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 4 4 FEED AND FEED SUPP...

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