To assemble the EXPLORER 5075GX
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Chapter 3: Assembly & start up
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To assemble the EXPLORER 5075GX
3.2.1
Prerequisites
Wind speed considerations
The antenna is designed to operate under wind speeds of 48 km/h (30 mph) gusting up to
72 km/h (45 mph) while anchored and survive winds of 100 km/h (62 mph) gusting up to
129 km/h (80 mph) while anchored. Note that the antenna may point away from the
satellite in winds blowing faster than the operational wind speed limit. At higher wind
speeds drive the antenna manually to the stow position.
In the EXPLORER 5075GX auto-deploy terminal, access points have been provided to access
the azimuth and elevation drives. At higher wind speeds, the antenna can be manually
driven to the stow position using the hand crank tool included in the transport cases. See
also
3.2.2
Assembly
The EXPLORER 5075GX antenna ships from the factory with pre-set and calibrated position
feedback, limit sensing, limit switches, and motor speeds. To be fully operational, you must
deploy the electronics enclosure, install the RF assembly and the reflector, and connect the
IFL and power cables. After power-up, the system will auto-acquire the network within five
minutes.
To assemble the EXPLORER 5075GX, do as follows:
1. Unpack the electronics enclosure and place it upon level ground.
2. Deploy the two support legs.
Note
If the look angle is less than 12 degrees it is important to level the terminal.
Important
Do not assemble or operate the terminal at wind speeds exceeding the
operational wind speeds. In case the wind speeds exceed the operational
wind speed limit while the antenna is already assembled or operational, bring
the antenna to the stow position. In case the wind speeds exceed the survival
wind speed limit while the antenna is already assembled or operational, bring
the antenna manually back to the stow position, disassemble and pack the
antenna.
Figure 3-2: Hand crank
