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Summary of Contents for SATCOM Technologies KX 120

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Page 2: ...984 1826 www gdsatcom com EXPORT CONTROL WARNING the disclosure of this document or its contents to non U S persons or the transmission of its contents outside the United States must be in compliance...

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Page 4: ...ransmitted in this document or related documents is for the benefit of SATCOM Technologies customers and is not to be disclosed to other parties verbally or in writing without prior written approval o...

Page 5: ...NT OR THE LOSS OF MISSION EFFECTIVENESS OR LONG TERM HEALTH HAZARDS TO PERSONNEL Important Highlights an essential installation operating or maintenance procedure practice condition or statement which...

Page 6: ...be integrated with various types of electronic equipment This system if integrated with high power amplifiers or traveling wave tubes will be capable of transmitting microwave energy at varying power...

Page 7: ...ilding codes and fire protection standards All persons performing work on the antenna system shall also comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act OSHA standards and all other federal state an...

Page 8: ...ve Assemblies 5 2 13 Azimuth Jack Assembly Repositioning Procedure 5 2 14 Material Finishes 6 3 0 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES AND PROCEDURES 7 3 1 Pedestal Reflector Assembly Protective Finish 7...

Page 9: ...LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Antenna Lubrication Points 11 Figure 2 Anti Rotation Setscrew Location 14 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Antenna Operating Conditions 2 Table 2 Lubrication Schedule 12 Table 3 Jack Gr...

Page 10: ...this manual such problems should be referred to the equipment manufacturer General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies 2600 N Longview St Kilgore Texas 75662 6842 Telephone 903 984 0555 Fax 903 984 7597 A li...

Page 11: ...l Assembly A two axis elevation over azimuth kingpost pedestal is used to accurately position the RF axis of the antenna The assembly consists of all steel construction and includes the following King...

Page 12: ...pped with the antenna 2 5 Polarization Drive Assembly For LP Feeds With External Pol Drive Only Polarization rotation is accomplished by a motorized chain drive attached to the feed support tube The f...

Page 13: ...en the zero mark on the vernier falls between two degree marks on the protractor the vernier may be read to determine the look angle to the nearest five 5 minutes of arc For example if the zero mark o...

Page 14: ...witch 4 Retract or extend the azimuth jack its full travel 5 Secure antenna so that the pedestal cannot rotate in azimuth This should be done in a manner that will not damage the protective paint or g...

Page 15: ...l structure of the VertexRSI KINGPOST PEDESTAL ANTENNA includes the following a Kingpost pedestal Hot dip galvanized b Rear support legs Hot dip galvanized c Jack drive assemblies Primed and painted s...

Page 16: ...Requirement Painted Surfaces Only 460 0043 Manufacturing Process Specification Painted Surfaces Only a Clean thoroughly using a solvent for greasy areas hot water and detergent for dirt accumulations...

Page 17: ...ed area to remove any particles left by sanding c Apply one coat of primer d Allow primer to air dry e Apply the first coat of paint f Allow first coat of paint to dry thoroughly g Apply second coat o...

Page 18: ...the azimuth jack as well as a removable plug used to monitor the amount of lubrication inserted into the housing are located on the face of the of the jackscrew cover tube where the cover tube fastens...

Page 19: ...tor is attached to the pedestal at the elevation axis through two self aligning spherical bushings which are installed in the Pedestal Assembly The elevation axis grease fittings are located on the el...

Page 20: ...Figure 1 Antenna Lubrication Points 600 1152A 11...

Page 21: ...housing 2 each per upper and lower bearing 4 Azimuth Rod End Bearing Every 2 Months Lubrication Engineers Almagard 3751 Grease Grease fitting on end of rod end 5 Elevation Rod End Bearing Every 2 Mon...

Page 22: ...conductors and are attached to the ground field via a lug on the lower azimuth pintle The lightning rods and ground cables must be checked periodically to insure continuity of conductance good metal...

Page 23: ...ble remove the retaining ring and washer from one side of the pin If no setscrews are found replace the washer and retaining ring Remove the retaining ring and washer from the other side c Remove the...

Page 24: ...a control systems to provide the antenna with varied levels of control These levels range from simple jog to a sophisticated steptrack system For job specific Control System information see the Projec...

Page 25: ...ts option without charge either FCA SATCOM Technologies plant or service in the field IN NO EVENT SHALL SATCOM TECHNOLOGIES LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY EXCEED THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF SU...

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