EH-5500FD Installation Manual
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2.7
Installing the ODU with a 2ft (65cm) Antenna
2.7.1
Attaching the 2ft Adapter to the ODU
1.
Unpack the ODU, place it on a clean unobstructed work surface area, and
remove the plastic cap protecting the waveguide interface.
2.
Unpack the cross-shaped metal adapter plate (shipped with the antenna) and
attach it to the ODU using the supplied Phillips-head screws.
3.
Note that the 3 longer screws go on the outer perimeter while the 3 shorter
ones go next to the feeder.
Figure 2-5 2ft Adapter
2.7.2
Mounting the ODU to a 2ft Antenna
1.
Unpack the antenna and place it on a clean unobstructed work surface area with
its protective housing.
2.
Use care to avoid damaging or scratching the antenna radome.
3.
Remove the protective tape on the antenna feed.
4.
Unpack the antenna mounting kit and assemble it according to the antenna
mounting kit installation instructions that can be found on the mounting kit
package.
5.
Position the Azimuth and Elevation Adjustment Lock Bolts at 0 degrees (in the
middle of the scale) and unlock them to allow free movement during alignment.
6.
Mount the antenna on a fixed reinforced steel mounting pole with 2-4.5 inches
diameter.
7.
Install the 2ft antenna according to the antenna installation instructions that can
be found on the mounting kit package.
8.
Attach the ODU to the antenna and tight the 4 locking bolts using 8mm Allen
key.
9.
Make sure you install the ODU with the required polarization (note the
polarization arrow on the back of the ODU).
