ViaSat Series 8345, Installation Manual

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Chapter 1 - General Information
Chapter 1
General Information
1.1 Introduction
This manual contains information needed to properly install, operate, and
maintain the Series 8345 4.5-meter (4.5M) Prime Focus Motorized Antenna.
Section 1 contains general information on the Series 8345M Prime Focus
Motorized Antenna. Chapters 2 through 4 contain information pertaining to
Series 8345 4.5M Prime Focus Motorized Antenna installation, operation, and
maintenance. All warnings and cautions should be reviewed before any
procedures are performed. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
1.2 Description
The Series 8345 4.5M Prime Focus Motorized Antenna is designed for quick
and easy installation and provides cost effective, high performance for a wide
range of applications combining the following features:
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Ease of Installation
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Minimum maintenance design
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Minimum shipping and installation costs design
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Minimum site preparation requirements
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Full satellite arc coverage from any location in the contiguous United
States (2° to 90° continuous elevation: 180° continuous azimuth)
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Elevation-over-azimuth Mount for ease of operation
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Interchangeable stamped reflector panels for consistent surface accuracy
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Protected environment for LNAs/LNBs
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Ku-band compatible
The motorized elevation-over-azimuth mount provides the 4.5-meter antenna
with ease of operation and high pointing accuracy. The mount provides
continuous pointing satellite arc coverage from any location in the United
States. Pointing of the antenna is rapid and accurate. 2° to 90° continuous
elevation is provided for maximum pointing capability. 360° in 3
overlapping 180° continuous sectors precludes alignment of the foundation
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