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Probecom 4.5M ESA Antenna User's Manua
Probecom 4.5M ESA Antenna User's Manua
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Table of Contents
1.General…........................................................................................................................................4
2. Technical Specifications.................................................................................................................4
2.1 Electrical Specifications .......................................................................................................4
2.2 Mechanical Specifications.....................................................................................................5
3. Antenna Structure...........................................................................................................................6
3.1 Main Reflector........................................................................................................................7
3.2 Pedestal Structure...................................................................................................................8
3.3 Antenna Sub-reflector Assembly ..........................................................................................9
3.4 Feed System...........................................................................................................................9
4. Foundation Requirements..............................................................................................................9
5. Installation Preparation................................................................................................................10
5.1 Recommended Tools............................................................................................................10
5.2 Equipment Check………………………………………………………………………….11
5.3 Installation Cautions ...........................................................................................................11
5.4 Block Diagram of Installation Procedure………………………………………………….12
6. Installation Steps..........................................................................................................................13
6.1Foundation Preparation.........................................................................................................13
6.2 Installation Preparation….……………...…………………………………………………13
6.3 Pedestal Installation.............................................................................................................13
6.4 Az Drive Base Assembly…………………………………………………………………..13
6.5 Hub Assembly ………………...…………………………...………………….…………..14
6.6 Back Structure Installation ……………………………..…………………………………15
6.7 Panel Installation…………………………………………………………………………..16
6.8 Feed System Installation…………………………………………………………………..17
6.9 Sub-reflector Assembly……………………………………..…………………………..…18
6.10 Adjust Installation Dimension……………………………………………………..……..18
7. Antenna Operation ……………………………..........................................................................19
7.1 Antenna Pointing Adjustment..............................................................................................19
7.2 Antenna Polarization Adjustment.........................................................................................19
7.3 Installation Caution………………………………………………………………………..19
8. Satellite Search of Antenna System……………………………………………………..……...19
9. Antenna Maintenance….………………………..........................................................................20
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9.1 Notice in Using the Antenna…............................................................................................20
9.2 Fasteners’ Maintenance ……...............................................................................................20
9.3 Surface Coating Maintenance…………………………………………………………..…20
9.4 Rotary System Lubricating Oil Maintenance……………………………………………...21
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1. General
4.5-meter C/Ku earth station antenna, which uses a shaped parabolic reflector,
provides high gain and exceptional pattern characteristics as well as low VSWR. Its
electric performance meets the FCC regulation 25.209, IESS (Intelsat), or ITU-RS
Recommendation 580 sidelobe specification (domestic and international standards).
2. Technical Specification
Rx(GHz) Tx(GHz)
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Rx(GHz) Tx(GHz)
C-band ≤0.25dB ≤0.20dB
Ku-band ≤0.30dB ≤0.20dB
2 .2 Mechanical Specifications
2.2.1 Antenna Diameter:
4500mm
2.2.2 Drive Mode:
Manual or Motorized
2.2.3 Antenna Pointing Range
Az:±85°
El:5° ~ +90°
2.2.4 Polarization adjustment:
±90° Manual
2.2.5 Surface Accuracy(RMS)
Main reflector: σ≤ 0.5mm (r.m.s)
Sub reflector: σ≤ 0.15mm(r.m.s)
2.2.6 Environmental Specification
a. Wind Resistance Capacity
b. Operational Wind:20m/s Gusting to 27m/s
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c.Survival Wind:56m/s
d.Temperature:-25℃+55℃
e. Rain:100mm/hr
f. Relative Humidity:100%
g. Ice:15mm work normally
30mm (Survival)
h. Seismic: 0.3G’s horizontal 0.15G’s vertical
3. Antenna Structure
4.5M antenna system mainly consists of the antenna main reflector; pedestal, sub
reflector assembly, feed system, Az drive mechanism and El drive mechanism, as
shown in Fig.1.
To make it clear for the customer, the series number of the antenna has been marked
on the kingpost, the hub, the panels and the struts. The positioning numbers for the
panels corresponding to the long strut and the short strut as well as the hub are also
marked on each part. So there is only one way of connection between the panels and
the struts, the panels and the hub, the struts and the hub.
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Fig.1
3.1.1 Hub
The hub is a welded cylinder(diameter φ725×675mm) made of steel. It is not only the
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main load-bearing of the reflector, but also the parts which are connected with the
pedestal and feed system. The flange provided on the upper part of the hub, is not
only used for installing the feed system, but also used as a reference surface for
installing and measuring the accuracy of the reflector. An available space provided in
the inner cavity of the hub is used for installing the feed system and RF outdoor unit.
The lower flange of the hub is used for connecting with the pedestal and installing the
rear cover. Close the cover after installing the electric equipment so as to seal the
cavity.
3.1.2 Individual Panel
The panels are the critical parts of the reflector, which the ribs and envelop are
stretch-formed and riveted on the precise mould. The envelope is made of 1.5mm
thick aluminum plate, and the rib is made of angle aluminum 50×25×3. Such a
structure has the characteristics of higher accuracy and strong rigidity after individual
panels are stretch-formed.
3.1.3 Back Struts
Back structures are used to support and position reflectors through hub, and it is
welded by truss structure made of cylinder. One end of the support strut is connected
with the hub and the other is connected with the panel, which provides a stable
support structure for the reflector so that the antenna can safely and reliably operate
under the required environment.
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Two kingpost supports are welded by steel tubeφ89×4.5 and copper plate, and are
used to support the kingpost.
3.2.3 Az. Drive Base
Az. drive base is used to install Az. adjustment Jackscrew, and it is steel welded part
and is fixed with foundation directly when installing.
Sub-reflector bracket is welded by steel tubeφ30×2 and steel plate and is used to
install antenna sub-reflector.
3.3.3 Sub-reflector
The feed system of 4.5m antenna is made of corrugated horn, circular waveguide,
movable flange, and OMT.
4 Foundation Requirements
The foundation should be prepared ready for 12-15 days before installing antenna. A
foundation must be constructed according to the foundation drawing ensuring that the
antenna can be safely operated under the required environment.
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The customer must specially pay attention to the anchor bolts during construction.
Coat the grease on the exposed part of bolts and wrap them up till the antenna is
installed in order to prevent them from damage before installation.
设 计
校 核 Foundation Drawing PROBECOM
审 核
工 艺
4.5M ESA
标准化 阶段标记 重量 比例
CAD
批 准
5. Installation Preparation
Table 5-1 Recommended Tools
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When you hoist the main reflector, don’t give a force to the reflector lest the
reflector deforms.
You should know their weight before hoisting the components. The crane should
have enough carrying capability and arm length and try several times before hoisting
to make sure the balance.
Clean the flange surface before installation.
Please check the screws and components to ensure the installation to go well.
Polarization and integration components have been tested and adjusted precisely
in the factory, any adjustment is forbidden during installation.
If due to the structure features, some of the integration components must be
dismantled and installed, the components should be marked before installation to
ensure the right order of them.
During the process of installing the feed system, you should take strictly
precautions against the screws, nuts or some other things fall into the wave-guide.
c. When entering the reflector for installation, the persons should wear soft bottom
shoes and stand on the places under which there are backup support struts and ribs of
the panel. Lay some liners such as soft foam and Kraft paper in the hub. Don’t step in
the envelope carelessly in order to avoid deformation of panels and damage on their
surface.
d. When installing the feed system, be careful to protect the horn cover against
scuffing and entering water. Replace it if damaged.
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e. If any pin is found to enter any hole of the shafts not easily, clean the hole as well
as the pin with sand paper 80#.
5.4 Block Diagram of Installation Procedure
The main installation procedures are given in Fig.
Start
Contact PROBECOM
Adjust Az./El. angles to the satellite position Repeat until the signal is
optimum
End
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6 Installation Steps
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Az Drive Base
Special Pin
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Bolt M12×25
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Outer brace
Position Pin
Middle brace
Position Pin
Oblique brace
Bottom brace
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Adjustment screw
Sub-reflector
Sub-reflector bracket
Sub-reflector support
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6.10.2 The height of corrugated horn surface is obtained by adjusting the feed tube.
Fix it according to the theoretical dimension, when adjusting, fine-adjust it up and
down to get the best electric specification.
7. Antenna Operation
Antenna operation mainly means antenna pointing adjustment; assure antenna work
on the best state.
7.1 Antenna Pointing Adjustment
A Firstly the customer should adjust antenna El according to El parameter. When
adjusting, drive up or down the antenna El by rotating El handwheel. Refer to El dial,
adjust El coarsely.
B According to Az parameter, obtain antenna Az by rotating Az handwheel.
C According to electric requirements, adjust Az and El repeatedly so as to get the best
signals.
7.2 Antenna Polarization Adjustment
Adjust Polarization by adjusting the movable flange on the front of OMT, which
locates the hub inner cavity. When adjusting, firstly loosen fastened bolts on the
movable flange, rotate the movable flange so as to get the best signals, finally fasten
the bolts here.
7.3 Installation Caution
A Prohibit to adjust it beyond antenna adjustment travel range, or the parts will be
damaged.
B After finishing adjustment, fasten all adjustment fasteners.
control system.
Using spectrum or other test equipments, according to the strength and weakness of
the receiving signal, adjust the azimuth angel and elevation angle time after time to
search the satellite precisely.
Notice:When searching the satellite, the antenna beamwidth center must be
ensured to aim at the satellite but not the sidelobes. (The main lobe of the antenna is
14dB higher than its first sidelobe).
9. Antenna Maintenance
9.1 Notice in Using the Antenna
When wind speed is getting to or exceed 216km/h, the antenna must be locked to the
sky (stow).
The operators should be trained before working.
Stop to check in case there are some abnormal sounds or abnormal instance, turn on
the machine after getting rid of the troubles.
9.2 Fasteners’ Maintenance
The connecting fasteners of the antenna system include blots, nuts, flat washers,
spring washers and taper pins. Checking the state of the fasteners regularly is an
important step of guaranteeing the normal working.
The interconnected parts of the entire structure system as follows:
The connecting of antenna back structures and the hub as well as the reflector.
The connecting of the sub-reflector and its brackets to the reflector.
Connecting of feed supports and the hub.
Connecting of antenna hub lower flange and the connecting frame.
Connecting of the antenna mount lower flange and the foundation bolt, etc.
The fasteners of all the above parts must be checked periodically. Tighten the loose
and replace the damaged fasteners as soon as you find it.
9.3 Surface Coating Maintenance
All the surface of antenna system exposed in the open air has been painted. In order to
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protect the appearance and guarantee the lifetime of the antenna system, the damaged
painted surface should be painted with the corresponding primer and surface paints.
Aluminum components should be coated with H06-42 zinc chrome primer, steel
components should be coated with CO6-1 red oxide primer, and the surface paints
adopt the corresponding color alkyd magnetism painting.
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2)Never make yourself stand in the right front of the horn of transmitting signal.
10.Packing List
Item Name QTY Remark
Including 5* Az connection plate
1 Kingpost 1pcs &pin and 1 set El drive assembly
2 Hub 1pcs Including 3* lugs
3 Main Reflector 1pcs 12*main reflectors
Back Structure 12pcs
Back Struts Brace 48pcs
Sub-reflector Support 4pcs
Kingpost Support 2pcs
Az Drive Assembly 1set
Including feed and waveguide
4 Back Structure Feed System 1set tube
1*Kingpost support connector
1 set fasteners(including
24*self-made pin)
1 set sub-reflector(sub-reflector
Accessory Box 1pcs and sub-reflector bracket)
1* display transition panel
2*motor cover
1*OMT
1*User’s Manual
List for fasteners
Item Name Specification QTY. Remark
1 Bolt M6×30 28
2 Bolt M8×25 320
3 Bolt M10×30 8
4 Bolt M12×35 26
5 Bolt M16×60 10
6 Nut M6 28
7 Nut M8 320
8 Nut M10 50
9 Nut M12 26
10 Nut M16 10
11 Nut M24 16
12 Flat Washer φ6 56
13 Flat Washer φ8 640
14 Flat Washer φ10 50
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15 Flat Washer φ12 56
16 Flat Washer φ16 20
17 Flat Washer φ24 32
18 Taper pin 4×20 25
19 Taper pin 6×30 56
20 Self-made taper pin 24
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Foundation Drawing