ViaSat 8016, Installation And Operation Manual

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Chapter 5 - Options
NOTE
For best lightning protection, air terminals should always be
located at the high point of the antenna and positioned within
10 degrees of true vertical.
3. Attach aluminum cable to lightning rod clamp on subreflector structure
after first stripping cable back 3 inches.
4. Clamp cable to one of the top two spars with cable ties.
5. Route cable to lightning rod clamp on reflector. Strip 3 inches of
insulation away and attach cable to clamp.
6. Locate bi-metal clamp on side of hub opposite ladder and attach with
copper end oriented toward bottom of reflector as shown in Figure 5-1.
7. Route cable to bi-metal clamp using flat clamps provided to secure cable.
8. Cut off free end of aluminum cable, strip insulation back 3 inches, and
attach it to upper end of bi-metal clamp.
9. Strip insulation back 3 inches on copper cable and attach it to lower end
of bi-metal clamp.
10. Route copper cable to ground rod or to attachment point for grounding
system using flat clamps provided to secure cable. Be sure to provide
large service loops at elevation and azimuth pivot joints.
5.2 Feed Options
The 11-Meter Earth Station Antenna can be supplied with several feed
options. Any of the following are available:
• Non-heated or heated (de-iced)
• Transmit/receive or receive only
• Domestic or international frequency band coverage.
The Installation chapter of this manual included the procedures for installing
a transmit/receive feed system. The same general procedures apply for any
other feed. Locate and utilize the feed installation drawing and special
instructions supplied in the feed hardware crates.
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