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MAY 16, 2005

ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Revision -

TIER II FEED SYSTEM

.89m, .92m, 1.0m .6 F/D ANTENNAS
NEC INTERFACE

PRODELIN CORPORATION
1500 Prodelin Drive
Newton NC 28658
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TIER II FEED SYSTEM

0.6 F/D ANTENNAS
NEC INTERFACE

- ORIGINAL RELEASE 05/16/05 JWL

REV. DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED
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Reflector mount may vary.

See instructions included
with the reflector mount.

TIER II ANTENNA SYSTEM

(Transmitter weight: 12-lbs. max)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE

I INTRODUCTION

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 UNPACKING & INSPECTION
1.2 FREIGHT DAMAGE
1.3 MATERIAL MISSING OR DAMAGED
1.4 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION TOOLS

II FEED SUPPORT INSTALLATION

2.0 FEED SUPPORT ASSY PARTS LIST

2.1 FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

III FEED INSTALLATION

3.0 FEED ASSY PARTS LIST

3.1 FEED ASSEMBLY
3.2 FEED INSTALLATION PARTS LIST
3.3 FEED INSTALLATION

IV MAINTENANCE

4.0 MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW

4.1 FEED & FEED SUPPORT
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SECTION I INTRODUCTION

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

This manual describes the assembly and installation of Prodelin's Tier II

antennas. The Prodelin Tier II system will operate in the Ku-Band frequency with
high efficiency and at the same time successfully withstand the effects of the
environment.

These instructions, listed by sections, cover all areas of assembly and

installation. Additional sections are included in the manual to provide information
on antenna peaking and maintenance.

1.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

The system containers should be unpacked and inspected at the earliest date to
insure that all material has been received and is in good condition. A complete
packing list for each major component is supplied.

1.2 FREIGHT DAMAGE

Any damage to materials while in transit should be immediately directed to the

freight carrier. They will instruct you on matters regarding any freight damage
claims.

1.3 MATERIAL – MISSING OR DAMAGED

Any questions regarding missing or damaged materials that are not due to the
freight carrier should be directed to Prodelin's Customer Service Department at:

PRODELIN CORPORATION
1500 Prodelin Drive
Newton NC 28658
USA
(828) 464-4141
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1.4 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION TOOLS

METRIC WRENCH MAX RECOMMENDED

HARDWARE SIZE SAE WRENCH SIZE
SIZE TORQUE
15 ft-lb.
8mm Bolt N/A 13mm
(8.1 n-m)
6 ft-lb.
1/4” Bolt 7/16” N/A
(8.1 n-m)
15 in-lb.
#6 SHCS 7/64” Allen N/A
(1.7 n-m)

Also recommended for installation:

-Adjustable Wrench

SECTION II FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

FEED SUPPORT PART LIST - TABLE 2.0

ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

1 SEE LIST Feed Rod 2
2 SEE LIST Feed Support Tube 1
3 8030-008 1/4-20 x 1.00 Hex Bolt 3

4 8030-016 1/4-20 x 2.00 Hex 1

5 8201-040 1/4 Flatwasher 8

6 8202-040 1/4” Lockwasher 4

7 8100-007 1/4” Hex Nut 4

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ANTENNA PART SPECIFICATION LIST

FEED SUPPORT
ANTENNA FEED ROD
TUBE

0.89M 0250-885 0176-343

0.92M 0250-905 0176-360

1.0M 0250-886 0176-344

1.2M 0250-887 0176-345

2.4M 0250-894 0176-349

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2.1 FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: During the assembly procedure, the sequence of instructions

must be followed. DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY HARDWARE UNTIL
INSTRUCTED. Refer to the feed support parts list and steps.

STEP 1.
Attach the long end of the feed rods
to the reflector with 1/4” x 1.00 bolt
(item 3) and secure with 1/4” hardware
(items 5, 6, 7). See Detail “A”.

See Detail A

Feed Rods
STEP 2.
Connect the short ends of the feed
rods to the feed support tube with
1/4” x 2.00 bolt (item 4) and secure
with hardware (items 5, 6, 7). See
Detail “B”.

See Detail B

Feed Support Tube

STEP 3.
A) Attach feed support tube to the
bottom of the reflector with 1/4” x
1.00 bolt (item 3) and secure with
hardware (items 5, 6, 7).

B) Tighten the 1/4” hardware at the

Feed Support reflector rim snugly. Next, tighten
Tube the hardware that connects the
feed rods to the feed support tube.

See Detail C C) Refer to Section III instructions for

the specific feed/ODU assembly to
the feed support.
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5 5

Reflector

[3] Feed Rod

Detail A Feed Rods

5
4
7

5 6

Feed Support Tube

Reflector
7 Detail B

Feed Support Tube

5
3
Detail C
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SECTION III FEED INSTALLATION

FEED ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST – TABLE 3.0

ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

1 0183-265 51° Ku-band Feed Horn Assembly 1
2 0198-120 .926” ID O-ring 1
3 8200-010 #6 Internal Tooth Lockwasher 6
4 8300-002 #6-32 x 0.50” Screw 6
5 0432-036 Silicone Grease Pill 1

3.1 FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

2 TRANSMITTER ASSY
1 SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMER

6x 3 6x 4

STEPS

1. Insert the o-ring (2) into the o-ring groove of the feed horn (1).

2. Apply silicone grease (5) to the o-ring.

3. With the o-ring in the groove, attach the feed horn assembly (1) to the transmitter
assembly using the #6 hardware (3, 4) as shown. Tighten to the recommended
torque.
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FEED INSTALLATION PARTS LIST- TABLE 3.2

ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

1 0211-969 NEC Adapter Bracket 1
2 8041-005 M8-1.25 x 50mm Hex Bolt 2
3 8201-101 M8 Flatwasher 2
4 8202-067 M8 Lockwasher 2

3.3 FEED INSTALLATION

TRANSMITTER ASSY
(CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)

Feed Support Tube

3 1

4 3

2 4
2
STEPS

1. Insert the M8 hardware (2, 3, 4) through the feed support tube, NEC adapter (1),
and into the transmitter assembly.

2. Tighten the two M8 bolts to the recommended torque.

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SECTION IV MAINTENANCE

4.0 MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW

After installation, the antenna requires only periodic inspection. It is

anticipated that maintenance, if required, will be minimal and easily
handled by a local or in-house maintenance staff.

4.1 FEED AND FEED SUPPORT

The feed support and feed rods should be inspected to insure that all hardware is
secure. The feed/radio mounting bolts should be tight.

The feed horn window should be inspected to insure that it is intact so that no
moisture can collect inside the feed horn.