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The information in this document has been carefully compiled and checked for technical accuracy. Paradigm Communication Systems Ltd. accept no liability for inaccuracies or errors. In line with the company policy of technical advancement, the information within this document may be changed. The user should ensure that the correct issue of the document is used.Paradigm assumes no responsibility for the use of this document if any unauthorised changes to the content or format are made.This document is provided without implied or expressed warranty of any kind, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for purpose.

Other manufacturers’ registered trademarks and trade names which appear in this document are hereby acknowledged.

Comments or correspondence regarding this document should be addressed to:

Paradigm Communication Systems LimitedParadigm House14 Wilsom RoadAlton, HampshireGU34 2PPEnglandTel: +44 (0) 1420 88199Fax: +44 (0) 1420 88842Email: [email protected]

© Paradigm Communication Systems Limited 2015. All rights reserved.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of Paradigm Communication Systems Limited. Use of the information contained herein is strictly reserved for Paradigm Communication Systems Limited. Other use in any form and/or by any means whatsoever is strictly prohibited.

DN: ED-IMA-02397 Rev: 06 Release Date: 17/07/2015

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Safe UseWARNING

Radiation Hazard. Transmitter power levels are sufficient to cause blindness or other serious injury to body tissue. Do not power on the PIM and Transceiver until it is safe to do so.

The equipment described in this manual is intended to be installed, used and operated only for the purpose for which it was designed, in accordance with the safety procedures and any other instructions given in this manual. Nothing stated in this manual reduces the professional responsibilities of users for the exercise of sound judgement and best practice.

WARNING

Risk of Electric Shock. High voltages exist within the units and the cables providing power to the units. Always remove power from these devices when performing maintenance. Do not modify power cables or physical unit in any way.

WARNING

This equipment is intended for installation in a restricted access location. The equipment should not be touched during operation.

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Installation GuideConnect100

Contents Safe Use ............................................................................................................2Legal ..................................................................................................................2Contents ............................................................................................................3Site Survey for Antenna Installation ...............................................................4Installation Process..........................................................................................4System Packaging Content .............................................................................5Installation Tools ..............................................................................................5Assembly Process............................................................................................6

Skew plate and antenna rear bracket assembly ............................................6Attach the Az/El mount ...................................................................................7Attach Boom to Az/El mount .........................................................................8Mounting the Transceiver ...............................................................................9Attach Transceiver and Mount ......................................................................9Attach Antenna dish to Az/El mount .............................................................10

Antenna Adjustment ......................................................................................11Skew Adjustment ..........................................................................................11Elevation Adjustment ....................................................................................11Azimuth Adjustment .....................................................................................12

Antenna Grounding ........................................................................................13RF Circuit Setup .............................................................................................14

Transceiver Port Identification ......................................................................15Transceiver Control LEDs ............................................................................15

Skew Calculation Chart..................................................................................16Elevation Calculation Chart ...........................................................................17Azimuth Calculation Chart .............................................................................18Pointing with Skew .........................................................................................19Periodic Maintenance.....................................................................................19

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Installation Process

Investigate the intended installation site for the satellite antenna, and using the azimuth and elevation angles provided by the PIM (see PIM Operators Manual), confirm there are no line-of-sight obstructions. Remove any obstructions if possible, or select a new location with a clear line-of-sight to the satellite.

Site Survey for Antenna Installation

1. Install the Antenna mount• Wall Mount• Non-Penetrating

Roof Mount• Kingpost• Tripod• ISO Container Mount

2. Assemble and Install the Antenna

3. Point the Antenna (See page 14 for frequency information)

• Coarse Pointing• Fine Pointing

4. Commission the installation

3. Assemble RF Circuit• Transceiver• PIM

Refer to the ParadigmGX Antenna Mount Installation Manual

All equipment necessary for the assembly of this Antenna Terminal is included. To complete the pointing process, a portable computer may be necessary.

Indoor PIM Operators Manual

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Package Contents:

1. 98cm 1-piece pressed-steel antenna2. Az/El mount3. Antenna Rear Bracket4. Skew Plate5. Boom Arms6. 5W Ka-Band transceiver with integrated feed7. Transceiver Mounting Bracket8. IFL Cable (M&C, Tx, Rx), optional Paradigm-GPS9. PIM (Outdoor, Indoor, or Rack Mount)10. Assembly nuts, bolts and washers11. Tool Kit, Tie-wraps, Compass, Amalgamating tape

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Installation Tools

Recommended Installation Tools:

1. Spectrum Analyser2. L-Band Splitter with DC Power Block

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Skew plate and antenna rear bracket assembly

Locate the skew plate into the antenna rear bracket, with the side stamped “A” facing towards the antenna rear bracket. Place an M8x20 coach bolt through the hole marked “A” and through the corresponding hole marked “A” on the Az/El mount, locating the antenna rear bracket between the skew plate and Az/El mount, as shown in the diagram. Loosely attach an M8 Nylon insert hex nut. Attach the remaining 4 M8x20 coach bolts and M8 nylon insert hex nuts through the skew plate and corresponding holes on the Az/El mount, securing the antenna rear bracket between the Az/El mount and skew plate. Use the table on page 16 to calculate the skew angle. Rotate the antenna rear bracket to the calculated skew angle, and tighten the M8 nylon insert hex nuts to using the 1/2” ring spanner. Set the Az/El mount elevation to the approximate elevation of the satellite.Referring to the skew angle calculator on page 16 and the skew adjustment process on page 11, set the skew angle for the satellite antenna.

Skew Plate

Antenna Rear Bracket

Assembly Process

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Attach the Az/El mount

Attach the Az/El mount to the antenna mounting post. Do not secure the clamp at this time, but allow the antenna free movement through azimuth. Referring to the elevation adjustment process on page 11, set the coarse elevation for the satellite antenna. Referring to the azimuth adjustment process on page 12, set the coarse azimuth.

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Attach Boom to Az/El mount

Slide the boom arms into the antenna rear bracket base, keeping the orientation of the key-slots to the lower outer edge. Secure the boom arms using 5/16” x 3/4” hex bolts, an 8.4mm flat washer and an 8.4mm spring washer. Secure firmly into place by tightening each bolt using the 13mm ring spanner.

Boom Arms

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Attach Transceiver and Mount

Attach the transceiver and mount to the end of the boom arms using the 4 flanged-head bolts.

Mounting the Transceiver

Attach the transceiver to the transceiver mounting bracket using the using 4 x M6x18mm hex-socket bolts. Mount the Transceiver with the Transmit port located on the right (when viewed from rear of transceiver). The transceiver will appear to be upside-down. Tighten using the 5mm hex key.

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Attach Antenna dish to Az/El mount

Insert an M8x20mm coach bolt through the uppermost hole on the reflector, and loosely attach an M8 nylon insert hex nut. Whilst holding the reflector, locate the bolt into the fork tab at the top of the antenna rear bracket and lower into place. Locate the remaining 4 M8x20mm bolts and M8 nylon insert hex nuts and secure using the 13mm ring spanner.

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Antenna Adjustment

Loosen the 5 nuts on the rear of the skew adjustment plate, and rotate the antenna to the required skew angle. Refer to the PIM Operators Manual for information on using the Outdoor PIM to calculate skew angles and pointing the antenna, or page 16 for calculating the skew when using the Indoor PIM.

Elevation Adjustment

Loosen the elevation clamping bolts. Adjust the elevation as required by rotating the elevation adjustment handle. Coarse and Fine adjustment is be achieved using the same method. After achieving the desired elevation, tighten the clamping bolts to prevent movement. Refer to page 17 to calculate the elevation angle for the antenna.

Skew Adjustment

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Coarse azimuth adjustment is performed by rotating the antenna on the mounting pole, and tightening the 3 vertically aligned clamping bolts when a satisfactory coarse azimuth is achieved. For fine azimuth adjustment, slightly loosen off the 4 x M8 nuts (A) located on the underside of the Az/El Mount Assembly. Loosen off the fine azimuth lock nut (B) and adjust the azimuth by turning the hex bolt (C) until the desired angle is achieved. After achieving the desired azimuth, tighten the four base plate nuts and tighten the fine-adjust lock nut. Refer to page 18 to calculate azimuth angle for pointing the antenna.Before setting the fine azimuth, ensure that the fine azimuth adjust hex bolt (C) allows equal amounts of travel in both azimuth directions.

Azimuth Adjustment

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NON PENETRATING ROOF MOUNT

Ground wirewith ring

Ground Lug

5mm self-tapping screw

ToothWasher

M6 x 16 mmSelf Tapping Screw

Ground Lug

Ground Wirewith Ring

ToothWasher

Note: Grounding wire and hardware are not supplied for pole mount, or non-penetrating roof mount. Installation mount and associated hardware are not supplied.

Ground Wire

SecureClamp

Grounding Rod

Ground Wire

Ground Block

Coaxial Cables (To Transceiver)

Coaxial Cables

(From PIM)

Note: Ground wire, secure clamp, grounding rod, coaxial cables and ground block are not supplied.

IMPORTANT: All antenna systems must be properly grounded. Typical grounding methods are shown as examples. Tighten all hardware securely to assure good continuity.

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Ground Lug

M6 LockNut

M6 x 16mmHex Head Screw

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Antenna Grounding

POLE MOUNT

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PointingSetup:

IF-L (Tx)

Transceiver / BUC Control/

Power

RF Circuit Setup Transceiver / BUC

PIM

IF-L (Rx)

Frequencies:GSC: 19707 Mhz**IF: 1457 Mhz

RF Splitter with DC

block

Spectrum Analyser

IF: 1457 MHzSpan: 500khz

Expected SNR: 9-13dB*

Transceiver Rx

PIMRx

* - dependant on footprint location, weather conditions and look angle. SNR can read above 13dB.

** - Confirm with your service provider.

Refer to the Indoor PIM Operators Manual for information regarding the operation of the Indoor PIM.

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1. Transmit (Tx) IFL (N-Type)2. Control/Power3. Receive (Rx) IFL (N-Type)4. Monitor Port (F-Type)

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Transceiver Port Identification

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Transceiver Control LEDs

1. Power:a. Green: Power On, Rx and Tx PLL lockedb. Red: Power On, IF Overdrive Conditionc. Red (Blinking): Power On, Rx and/or Tx PLL unlocked

2. Polarity:a. Red: Tx = LHCP (Connect Series Antennas)b. Green: Tx = RHCP (Connect Series Antennas)

3 & 4. Frequency Band 3 = Green, 4 = Green: Low Band Tx. 3 = Green, 4 = Red: High Band Tx. LED 4 Colour will cycle during One Touch Commissioning (see

PIM Operators Manual)

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Skew Calculation Chart

Feed

Earth station latitude in degrees, north or south of the equator.

To calculate the required skew angle of the satellite terminal:1. Confirm the current earth station latitude in degrees on the horizontal axis.2. Confirm the correct curve for the delta (Δ) in degrees between the earth station longitude

and the satellite longitude.3. Read off the vertical axis for the skew angle. Example: Earth station location: 001° 02’ 49” W 51° 09’ 02” N (51.151°, -001.047°) Satellite Location: 62.6° E Longitude Delta: (-001.047 - 62.6) = -63.65° Skew angle: -35.5°

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Polarisation Chart Sign Values (+ or -)

Northern Hemisphere

Southern Hemisphere

Antenna Site West of Satellite Longitude - +

Antenna Site East of Satellite Longitude + -

FEED ROTATION(Facing Antenna)

For + Polarisation Rotate Counter ClockwiseFor - Polarisation, Rotate Clockwise

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To calculate the elevation that would incorporate the skew angle of the satellite terminal:1. Confirm the correct curve for the longitude delta (Δ) calculated for the Skew Calculation. 2. Find latitude on the horizontal axis.3. Find where the curve for the calculated delta intersects the latitude value.4. Read off the vertical axis for the elevation angle. Example: Earth station location: 001° 02’ 49” W 51° 09’ 02” N (51.151°, -001.047°) Satellite Location: 62.6° E Longitude Delta: (-001.047 - 62.6) = -63.65° Elevation angle: 7.7°

Elevation Calculation Chart

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Azimuth Calculation Chart

To calculate the azimuth that would incorporate the skew angle of the satellite terminal:1. Confirm the correct curve for the delta (Δ) calculated for the Skew Calculation.2. Find latitude on the horizontal axis.3. Find where the curve for the calculated delta intersects the latitude value.4. Read off the vertical axis for the azimuth angle. Example: Earth station location: 001° 02’ 49” W 51° 09’ 02” N (51.151°, -001.047°) Satellite Location: 62.6° E Longitude Delta: (-001.047 - 62.6) = -63.65° Azimuth angle: 111°

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To ensure peak performance of the antenna system and to maintain validity of the warranty, the user should perform a periodic inspection every 6 months or following any severe weather event. As a minimum the following items should be inspected.

1. INSTALLATION MOUNT• Check for loose hardware - tighten if necessary.• Check integrity of anchor bolts or hardware securing mount to the building or

foundations.• Check ballast of Non-Penetrating Roof Mounts - cracked or broken blocks must be

replaced.• Check hardware and structural members for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as

needed.

2. ANTENNA BACK STRUCTURE OR AZ/EL MOUNT• Check for loose hardware - tighten if necessary.• Check for signs of structural damage such as bending or cracking.• Check hardware and structural members for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as

needed.

3. REFLECTOR• Check integrity of bolts securing reflector to back structure or Az/El mount. Tighten any

loose hardware.• Check for signs of damage such as cracking. Inspect reflector face for impact damage.• Check hardware for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as needed.

4. FEED SUPPORT STRUCTURE• Check for loose hardware - tighten if necessary.• Check for signs of structural damage such as bending.• Check hardware and structural members for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as

needed.

5. FEED & RF COMPONENTS• Check for loose hardware - tighten if necessary.• Check hardware for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as needed.• Check feed lens or window for damage or signs of leaking.• Check waveguide flange connections between feed and RF electronics.

6. ELECTRICAL• Check for loose cables and connectors - tighten if necessary.• Check for tight grounding connections.• Check cables for weathering or cracks.

Periodic Maintenance

Pointing with Skew

Pointing an antenna that has no skew adjustment requires moving the antenna once through azimuth, centring on the peak, and moving the antenna once through elevation and centring on the peak. Pointing an antenna that has skew adjustment applied will require an iterative approach to passing through the elevation at different azimuth values, and calculating the azimuth value where the elevation signal was strongest.

1. Azimuth sweep locates signal peak. 2. At azimuth peak, elevation sweep locates signal peak.

1. Azimuth sweep locates signal peak. 2. At azimuth peak, elevation sweep misses signal peak.

3. Iterative azimuth/elevation sweeps are required.

No Skew With Skew

Paradigm Communication Systems Ltd.Paradigm House, 14 Wilsom RoadAlton, Hampshire, UKGU34 2PP+44 (0)1420 [email protected]

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