4 Installing an ODU
AIM User’s Manual
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Task B. Coarse Azimuth Adjustment
To perform the coarse azimuth adjustment:
1
While monitoring the signal power bar on the
COARSE AZ & EL ADJ
screen,
rotate the ODU on the mast in the azimuth direction until the maximum signal
power is reached.
2
Lock down the mounting bracket collar on the mast.
Task C. Coarse Elevation Adjustment
To perform the coarse elevation adjustment:
1
Loosen the ODU’s elevation lock-down screws.
2
While monitoring the signal power bar on the
COARSE AZ & EL ADJ
screen,
rotate the ODU in the elevation direction until the AIM indicates that it is
“locked” onto the signal and the maximum signal power is reached.
Important:
You might need to alternate between performing the coarse elevation
adjustment and the coarse azimuth adjustment to achieve the maximum signal
power.
3
Tighten the elevation lock-down screws.
4
Press
NEXT
to continue.
Note:
“Lock” appears on the screen when the
signal power is above the minimum level
required to supply the IRD.
Note:
The PEAK measurement is the maximum
signal power achieved thus far during the
installation process. To clear the peak, press
CLEAR PEAK
.
