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2.4M SERIES 1241 ANTENNA

4096-859

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

REVISION A

Prodelin Corporation

Page 1

8/17/2012

4096-859

Revision A

August 7, 2012

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

2.4M SERIES 1241 ANTENNA

GENERAL DYNAMICS

SATCOM Technologies

1500 Prodelin Drive

Newton NC 28658USA

Phone 828-464-4141

www.gdsatcom.com

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Summary of Contents for 2.4M SERIES 1241 ANTENNA

Page 1: ...MANUAL REVISION A Prodelin Corporation Page 1 8 17 2012 4096 859 Revision A August 7 2012 ASSEMBLY MANUAL 2 4M SERIES 1241 ANTENNA GENERAL DYNAMICS SATCOM Technologies 1500 Prodelin Drive Newton NC 28...

Page 2: ...some of the information or documents that were incorporated into such drawings sketches computer programs plans specifications technical data prototype products blueprints photographs instructions dia...

Page 3: ...5 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION TOOLS 7 1 6 SITE SELECTION 8 1 7 SUGGESTED MAST FOUNDATION 8 2 ANTENNA INSTALLATION 9 2 1 AZ EL POSITIONER INSTALLATION 12 2 2 REFLECTOR QUADRANT ORIENTATION 13 2 3 REFLECTOR...

Page 4: ...ECTOR SPACER INSTALLATION 15 FIGURE 6 REFLECTOR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 15 FIGURE 7 REFLECTOR SUPPORT BRACKETS 16 FIGURE 8 REFLECTOR BTM SUPPORT BRACKETS 17 FIGURE 9 QUAD 2 INSTALLATION 18 FIGURE 10 QUAD 3 I...

Page 5: ...2 4M SERIES 1241 ANTENNA 4096 859 ASSEMBLY MANUAL REVISION A Prodelin Corporation Page 5 8 17 2012 Figure 1 2 4m Series 1241 Antenna...

Page 6: ...a performance 1 2 Unpacking and Inspection The system containers should be unpacked and inspected at the earliest date to insure that all material has been received and is in good condition A packing...

Page 7: ...10 3 8 drive Ratchet with Sockets and 6 extension see Table 1 Table 1 Wrench and Socket Sizes Required HARDWARE SIZE SAE WRENCH SIZE METRIC WRENCH SIZE MAX RECOMMENDED TORQUE 10 5 16 1 2 13mm 15 ft l...

Page 8: ...undation NOTES 1 2 x 2 x 1 4 HRS Angle and schedule 40 pipe should conform with ASTM A36 and ASTM A53 Type E and S Grade B 2 All concrete should conform to building code standards and have a minimum c...

Page 9: ...4m RT 4pc Quad 1 1 2 0179 448 Reflector 2 4m RT 4pc Quad 2 1 3 0179 444 Reflector 2 4m RT 4pc Quad 3 1 4 0179 445 Reflector 2 4m RT 4pc Quad 4 1 5 0185 3607 AZ EL Positioner 1 6 0168 415 Elevation Adj...

Page 10: ...flector Spacer 65 4 16 8110 007 Nut 7 8 9 Hex Jam 4 17 8201 052 Flat washer 7 8 USS STD 4 18 8202 068 Lock washer 7 8 Internal Tooth 4 0200 1865 AZ EL Hardware Kit 19 8036 016 Bolt 1 8 x 2 00 Hex 2 20...

Page 11: ...sher 5 16 STD 24 28 8101 009 Nut 5 16 18 Hex 24 0200 1829 Reflector Support Hardware Kit 29 8032 010 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 25 Hex 14 30 8201 042 Flat washer 3 8 USS STD 28 31 8202 042 Lock washer 3 8 STD 14...

Page 12: ...lip AZ EL positioner ITEM 5 over the mast pipe Tighten the set screws snug against the mast pipe STEP 2 Insert elevation tube ITEM 6 using 1 hardware ITEMS 19 21 22 Lightly tighten at this time STEP 3...

Page 13: ...s lower left 3 is lower right and 4 in the upper right position See Figure 3 However to allow a lower profile installation or in areas of high snow accumulation the reflector can be assembled in the i...

Page 14: ...ERIES 1241 ANTENNA 4096 859 ASSEMBLY MANUAL REVISION A Prodelin Corporation Page 14 8 17 2012 Figure 4 Reflector Orientation Inverted Center Line of Reflector Feed Rod Holes Feed Support at Top Q1 Q4...

Page 15: ...le on the face of the reflector Secure insert with 7 8 hardware items 16 17 18 Snug only to allow freedom of movement for the back frame assembly Repeat step for quadrants 2 3 4 Reflector Petal 15 16...

Page 16: ...time B Place the RH and LH bottom brackets items 7 8 on the bottom cross arm and secure with 3 8 hardware items 29 30 31 32 as shown Snug hardware by hand only at this time C Place the two center brac...

Page 17: ...are fully seated against the reflector support with no gaps between any of the components before completing the next procedure Insert 3 8 hardware items 29 30 thru the reflector support item 12 and t...

Page 18: ...that the longer side should be aligned with the major axis Note the location of the feed support mounting hole at the bottom of the reflector in Figure 9 B Insert a 5 16 bolt item 25 thru the seam ri...

Page 19: ...he major axis B Insert 5 16 bolts with washers items 25 26 thru the brackets and the major seam ribs as shown Secure with 5 16 hex nuts and washers items 26 27 28 Hand snug only C Insert the 1 2 bolt...

Page 20: ...e 1 Note Make sure the Reflector brackets items 7 8 9 10 11 and the cross arm item 13 are fully seated against the reflector support with no gaps between any of the components before completing the ne...

Page 21: ...sition Insert the elevation rod assembly item 14 thru the elevation adjustment tube at the back of the positioner Install the 1 hex nut and flat washer items 21 24 Adjustment Tube STEP 8 Locate the el...

Page 22: ...the reflector support as shown in Figure 4 Remember to add 17 35 degrees to the reading to allow for the reflector s offset angle or subtract 17 35 degrees if inverted 2 Raise or lower the antenna to...

Page 23: ...5 3 Reflector General Dynamics reflector does not require any maintenance The composite construction of the reflector is virtually impervious to any damages that could be caused by weather or other at...

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