4096-354 2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
SECTION I INTRODUCTION 1.0
GENERAL INFORMATION This manual describes the assembly and installation of General Dynamis C-Band Rx/Tx Feed System. The C-Band Rx/Tx Feed System is a rugged, reliable antenna system, which will operate in C-Band frequencies with high efficiency and at the same time successfully withstand the effects of the environment.
SECTION II 2.0
FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
As shown in figure 2.0-1, assemble the following items in the listed sequence. Do not tighten any hardware until step 4.
Step 1:
Attach a feed rod (item# 2) to each side of the reflector using a 5/16-18 x 1.00 bolt, [2] flat washers, [1] lock washer, and [1] hex nut (item# 3, 7, 8, 10) for each rod. See detail "A".
Step 2:
Attach the other end of each feed rod to the feed support tube (item# 1) with the 5/16-18 x 3.25" bolt, [2] flat washers, [1] lock washer and [1] hex nut (item# 5, 7, 8, 10). See detail "B".
Step 3:
Attach the feed support tube to the bottom of the reflector with [2] 5/16-18 x 1.50" bolts, [4] flat washers, [2] lock washers, and [2] hex nuts (item# 4, 7, 8, 10). See detail "C".
Step 4:
Tighten all feed support hardware securely at this time.
ITEM#
PART#
PARTS LIST - FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
DESCRIPTION
QTY
0490-485
FEED SUPPORT TUBE
0176-230
FEED ROD
8031-008
5/16-18 x 1.00 BOLT
8031-012
5/16-18 x 1.50 BOLT
8031-026
5/16-18 x 3.25 BOLT
8201-041
5/16 FLAT WASHER
10
8202-041
5/16 LOCK WASHER
8101-009
HEX NUT, 5/16-18
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Detail A 2 Places
2 Detail B
1 Detail C
3 2
Detail A 2 Places
8 7
Detail B
1 4 Detail C
Figure 2.0-1 6
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2.1
4096-354 2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
FEED ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
General Dynamics 2.4m Rx/Tx C-band antenna system is available with either Linear Polarization (Cross-Pol or Co-Pol) or Circular Polarization. Each configuration is also available with either WR137 or Type N Tx interface. All are supplied with WR229 Rx flange. Identification of each feed configuration is illustrated below.
Cross-Pol WR137 Tx
Co-Pol WR137 Tx
Cross-Pol Type N Tx
Co-Pol Type N Tx
Circular Polarization WR137 Tx
Circular Polarization Type N Tx
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4096-354 2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
2.1-A LINEAR POLARIZATION (CROSS-POL AND CO-POL) FEEDS
The feed assembly is shipped from the factory as a complete feed horn/OMT assembly. The transmit port of the OMT assembly can be either Type N connector interface or WR137 waveguide interface. And the assembly can be configured for cross-pol operation or co-pol operation. See Section 2.1 for feed assembly identification. Step 1:
Refer to the parts list table below and Figures 2.1-1 and 2.1-2.
Step 2:
Attach the bottom feed mounting bracket (item #2) oriented as shown to the feed support with [4] 3/8-16 x 1.25" bolts, [4] lock washers, and [4] 3/8-16 hex nuts (item #7,8,9). See Figure 2.1-1. Tighten securely.
Step 3:
Place the neck of the feed horn/OMT assembly (item #1) into the feed mounting bracket and secure with the top mounting bracket (item #3) using [2] 5/16-18 x 1.00" bolts, [2] lock washers, and [2] 5/16-18 hex nuts (item #4,5,6) as shown in Figure 2.1-2. Snug but do not tighten until after final polarization adjustment has been made. PARTS LIST LINEAR CROSS-POL & CO-POL
ITEM#
PART#
Varies
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
LINEAR FEED ASSEMBLY
0211-420
FEED MOUNTING BRACKET - BOTTOM
0211-419
FEED MOUNITNG BRACKET TOP
8031-008
5/16-18 x 1.00 BOLT
8202-041
5/16 LOCK WASHER
8101-009
5/16-18 HEX NUT
8032-010
3/8-16 x 1.25 BOLT
8202-042
3/8 LOCK WASHER
8102-007
3/8-16 HEX NUT
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7 4 plcs
Feed Support
8 4 plcs
9 4 plcs Figure 2.1-1
1 4 2 plcs
5 2 plcs
6 2 plcs Figure 2.1-2
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2.1-B
4096-354 2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
CIRCULAR POLARIZATION The feed assembly is shipped from the factory as a complete feed horn/circular polarizer/OMT assembly. The transmit port of the OMT assembly can be either Type N connector interface or WR137 waveguide interface. See Section 2.1 for feed assembly identification. Note: The circular polarized feed assembly can be either Left Hand Circular Polarization (LHCP) or Right Hand Circular Polarization (RHCP). For left hand polarization, the "LHCP" on the flange of the circular polarizer will be aligned with the arrow on the OMT. For right hand polarization, the "RHCP" will be aligned with the arrow on the OMT. Installers should keep in mind that right hand and left hand polarization refers to the transmission of signals from the feed to the reflector. Then the reflector reverses the signal. Therefore a "LHCP" feed system results in an antenna system that transmits a Right Hand Circular Polarized signal, and receives a Left Hand Circular Polarized signal.
Step 1:
Refer to the parts list table below and Figures 2.1-3 and 2.1-4.
Step 2:
Attach the polarizer mounting bracket (item #2) and the bottom feed mounting bracket (item #3) oriented as shown to the feed support with [4] 3/8-16 x 1.25" bolts, [4] lock washers, and [4] 3/8-16 hex nuts (item #10,11,12). See Figure 2.1-3. Tighten securely.
Step 3:
Attach the polarizer mounting bracket (item #2) to the feed support with [2] 5/16-18 x 1.50" bolts, [2] lock washers, and [2] 5/16-18 hex nuts (item #6,7,8). See Figure 2.1-3. Tighten securely.
Step 4:
Attach the remaining bottom feed mounting bracket (item #3) to the polarizer mounting bracket with [4] 3/8-16 x 1.00" bolts, [4] lock washers, and [4] 3/8-16 hex nuts (item #9,11,12). Do not tighten. NOTE: Refer to figure 2.1-3 to be sure that the brackets are oriented correctly.
Step 5:
Place the circular feed assembly (item #1) into the brackets and secure by fastening [1] top feed mounting bracket (item #4) over the neck of the feed horn with [2] 5/16-18 x 1.00" bolts, [2] lock washers, and [2] hex nuts (item #5,7,8). Fasten the remaining top feed mounting bracket (item #4) over the neck of the circular polarizer with [2] 5/16-18 x 1.50" bolts, [2] lock washers, and [2] hex nuts (item #6,7,8). Tighten the 3/8 hardware in the feed mounting bracket (4 places, from step #4) to the circular polarizer bracket. Tighten the 5/16 hardware in the [2] top feed mounting brackets (4 places). The antenna system is now ready to be aligned to the satellite.
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PARTS LIST - CIRCULAR POLARIZATION
ITEM NO.
PART NO.
Varies
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
CIRCULAR FEED ASSEMBLY
0181-744
POLARIZER MOUNTING BRACKET
0211-420
FEED MOUNTING BRACKET BOTTOM
0211-419
FEED MOUNTING BRACKET TOP
8031-008
5/16-18 x 1.00 BOLT
8031-012
5/16-18 x 1.50 BOLT
8202-041
5/16 LOCK WASHER
8101-009
5/16-18 HEX NUT
8032-008
3/8-16 x 1.00 BOLT
10
8031-010
3/8-16 x 1.25 BOLT
11
8202-042
3/8 LOCK WASHER
12
8201-007
3/8-16 HEX NUT
10 4 plcs 9 4 plcs
11 4 plcs 6 2 plcs
11 4 plcs
12 4 plcs 12 2 plcs
7 2 plcs
8 2 plcs
Figure 2.1-3
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5 2 plcs 4 4 6 2 plcs
7 2 plcs
8 2 plcs
7 2 plcs
8 2 plcs
Figure 2.1-4
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LNB/LNA ATTACHMENT STEP 1.
Apply silicone grease to gasket (item#1) and place gasket in groove in flange of LNA/LNB (customer supplied).
STEP 2.
Attach LNA/LNB to side port (Rx) flange of OMT with (10) 1/4-20 x 1.00" bolts, (10) 1/4" flat washers, (10) 1/4" lock washers, and (10) 1/4-20 hex nuts (item# 2,3,4,5). Note: The above is intended as a general instruction. It may be necessary to adjust the hardware quantity and/or direction of insertion depending on the LNA/LNB being used.
