Cabling and connections
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Routing the transmit cable
1.
Route the transmit cable (marked with blue electrical tape) over the Az/El
mount assembly, down behind the reflector, and along the feed support arm
to the rear of the transmitter, in a configuration similar to that shown in
Figure 25 on page 42.
2.
Leave a 10 ft coiled service loop and secure it either to the mast, Az/El mount
assembly, or reflector bracket.
Note:
Do not leave the service loop lying on the roof or other mounting surface.
Do not block access to the azimuth and elevation adjustment nuts on the
Az/El mount assembly.
3.
Coil any extra cable, and secure the transmit cable with cable ties.
Where IFL cables connect to the radio or to a ground block, tighten the cable
connector to the torque specified in Table 4 on page 26. Overtightening the radio
connectors can result in damage to the radio assembly.
Routing the receive cable
1.
Route the receive cable (marked with red electrical tape) over the Az/El
mount assembly, down behind the reflector, and along the feed support arm
to the LNB, in a configuration similar to that shown in Figure 25 on page 42.
2.
Leave a 10 ft coiled service loop and secure it to either the mast, Az/El mount
assembly, or reflector bracket.
3.
Coil any extra cable, and secure the receive cable with cable ties.