Hughes HN9800, Installation Manual

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Chapter 2 • Preparing for installation
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Additional information:
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sbc.cfg file - If needed, you can download the most current sbc.cfg file from your
installation support web site.
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SAN and PIN - Identification numbers are required to register the satellite
modem. Customers who purchased their system from a Hughes retail channel in
the United States or Canada receive an order confirmation e-mail containing
their site account number (SAN) and personal identification number (PIN).
Additional equipment
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Antenna
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Hughes DiSEqC antenna pointing tool (DAPT2)
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IFL cable, cable connectors, and ground blocks
For more information on these items, see Related components on page 17.
No tools are required to install the modem. For tools needed to install the antenna
mount and antenna and point the antenna, see:
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Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide (1035678-0001)
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The installation guide for the antenna model you are installing
Conducting a site survey
Survey the customer site to confirm that the location meets the requirements for
installation of the satellite modem. For complete site survey information, including
site requirements, see the
Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide
(1035678-0001).
The key site survey tasks related to installation of the satellite modem are:
1. Ensure there is an unobstructed line of sight to the satellite specified on the
Installation Reference Sheet.
2. Review the Installation Reference Sheet for site-specific instructions.
Power supply information
The satellite modem shipping carton contains the power supply information. Figure 4
on page 15 shows a sample power supply.