Norsat WAYFARER WFM090KU-RC, User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Revision History........................................................................................................................................ 5
Acronyms.................................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
List of Contents......................................................................................................................................... 8
1. Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 9
2. System Overview ................................................................................................................................ 9
3. Hardware ............................................................................................................................................. 10
3.1. Case Dimensions ......................................................................................................................... 10
3.2. Antenna Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 10
3.3. Introduction to System Components ............................................................................................. 12
4. Assembly ............................................................................................................................................. 13
4.1. Site Selection ................................................................................................................................ 13
4.2. High Wind Setup ........................................................................................................................... 13
4.3. Antenna Assembly ......................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.1. Tripod Base ................................................................................................................................ 13
4.3.2. Reflector ..................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3.3.Feed ............................................................................................................................................ 16
4.4. Cable Connection .......................................................................................................................... 17
5. Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 18
5.1. Levelling ........................................................................................................................................ 18
5.2. Zeroing the Azimuth Dial ............................................................................................................... 19
5.3. Adjusting Antenna Position ............................................................................................................ 20
5.3.1 Azimuth Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... 20
5.3.2. Elevation Adjustment .................................................................................................................. 20
5.3.3. Polarization Adjustment ............................................................................................................. 21
5.4. Manual Acquisition ........................................................................................................................ 22
6. Disassembly ........................................................................................................................................ 23
6.1. Preparation .................................................................................................................................... 23
6.2. Feed .............................................................................................................................................. 23
6.3. Reflector ........................................................................................................................................ 24
6.4. Tripod Base ................................................................................................................................... 25
7. System Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 27
8. System Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 28
8.1. Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................................................. 28
8.2. Reflector Clip Replacement .......................................................................................................... 28
9. Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................... 30
Appendix A – Magnetic Declination Map .............................................................................................. 31