Hughes AN8-098P, Installation Manual

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Chapter 4 • Cabling and connections
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Chapter 4
Cabling and connections
This chapter illustrates where the antenna transmit, receive, and
ground connectors are located; demonstrates how to route the
transmit and receive cables at the antenna; and explains how to
connect the transmit and receive cables to the radio assembly.
You must connect all of these cables before you can point the
antenna toward the HughesNet system satellite.
Topics in this chapter include:
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Cabling requirements on page 35
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Routing the cables at the antenna on page 36
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Connecting the transmit and receive cables on page 38
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Ground connection on page 41
Cabling requirements
For a list of approved coaxial cable types for the IFL between the
antenna and the IDU, see the Hughes FSB, IFL Cable, Approved
List (with lengths) for SPACEWAY Domestic Installations, (FSB
080202-01). The FSB lists the maximum cable length for each
approved cable type, for all applicable radio types.
Because it is impossible to predict the requirements specific to
each installation site, you must use your own judgement and best
practices to determine how to route the IFL cables.
NOTICE
Coaxial cables and connectors can corrode if exposed to
moisture. Use only compression type connectors, and
weatherproof them with dielectric grease and weatherproofing
tape.
Note: For connector requirements, see the Hughes FSB,
HN Broadband Requirements for RG-6 and RG-11 IFL
Cable Connectors, Ground Blocks and Ground Block
Location (FSB 50518_01).