Hughes HX200, Installation Manual

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Chapter 2 • Assembling and connecting HX200 hardware
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Conducting the site survey Survey the installation site to confirm that it fulfills all the
requirements for using the HX system service. This includes
confirming that there is an unobstructed line-of-sight to the
appropriate satellite.
Additionally, review the installation specification or work order
for site-specific instructions.
Connecting the receive
and transmit cables
Connect the receive cable to the Satellite In connector on the
HX200 satellite router as shown in Figure 2.
The HX200 offers three radio transmit options: Ku-band,
saturated, or linear.
Connecting radio cables Take precautions when connecting the radio cables as there are
potential ramifications to both software and hardware if a cable is
secured to the incorrect output connector or if cables are
connected to both outputs. For instance, a
Linear Radio transmit
CAUTION
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Do not install near
heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, ovens,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
• To ensure ventilation and prevent overheating, leave six
inches of space between the front and rear panels of the
satellite router assembly and any adjacent equipment or
structure. Ventilation is necessary to avoid overheating.
Figure 2: Connecting the receive and transmit cables to the satellite router