Installation Instructions

RFS CompactLine & RFS SlimLine Antennas SBX1, SB1, SU1

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This Installation Instruction is valid for antennas in the following version : Reflector 0.3 m (1 ft) Dual polarized SBX Single polarisation SB, SU (standard installation in the plant : vertical polarisation) Mounting pipe support - Standard : 89 114mm - Option : 48 89mm Antenna offset to the left or to the right Standard installation on 115 mm pipe with offset to the left Safety collar for easy installation and Azimuth fine adjustment of 5 1 spindle for fine adjustment of Elevation of 25 Reflector with shroud, shroud aperture covered by a radome

It is important to mount the antenna exactly as described in this installation instruction. The installed antenna shall be inspected once per year by qualified personnel. RFS disclaims any responsibility for the result of improper or unsafe installation. This installation instruction has been written for qualified, skilled personnel. We reserve the right to alter details, especially with respect to technical improvement
Sales department : Radio Frequency Systems GmbH Kabelkamp 20, D-30179 Hannover (Germany) Tel. +49-511 676-25 20 Fax +49-511 676-25 21 Plant: RFS France Trignac Fax +33 02 40 90 41 43

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Assembly of the mount

For easy operation of the screwed joints, Anti seize Installation Paste has to be applied to all the threads of screxs and fine adjusment spindles. After this, kleep the lubricated threads free of dust and dirt ! Fastener torque specification see table attached.

2 hex screws M8x25 2 washers 8.4 25 Hex screws M8x25 Washer 8.4 Drain plug U-bolt M10 2 washers 10.5 30 4 nuts M10

4 screws B4.2

Screw M8x30 Washer 8.4 Sl nut M8

Screw M8x30 Washer 8.4 25

Screw M8x30 Washer 8.4

ELEVATION spindle M8x145 2 brass nuts M8 2 washers 8.4

Safety collar U-bolt M10 2 washers 10.5 30 4 nuts M10 AZIMUTH Spindle M8x145 2 brass nuts M8 2 spherical washers C 8.4 2 conical seats D 9.6

Pipe diameter [mm]

48.3 60.3 60.3 < 88.9 88.9 < 114.3

U-bolt size [mm] P48/60 P61/89 P90/114

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Antenna offset
Offset left (Standard)
- Insert drain plug in hole on the top of the reflector.

Offset right
- Rotate antenna 180 degrees - Rotate radome 180 degrees - Insert drain plug in hole on the top of the reflector. drain plug

drain hole at the bottom of the reflector

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Polarization 3.1 Single Polarization

Antenna TOP
Vertical (standard installation in the plant) Horizontal

screws M3

unscrew the 2 screws M3 at the refined steel ring hold the feed tightly at the wave guide rotate carefully the feed 90 degrees mount the feed to the refined steel ring and lock the 2 screws M3.

The feed is a precision component which should be handled with special care during installation. For instance, always carry the feed supporting both ends. Any damage may degrade the antennas performance. Repair of feeds is not possible in the field.
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Dual Polarization

Antenna TOP

Vertical

screws Horizontal

Note : If antenna offset right : remove both screws turn the feed 180 replace the screws

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Elevation adjustment

Loosen hex screws Loosen nuts and adjust elevation

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Azimuth adjustment

Loosen nut

Loosen nuts of the U-bolt

Loosen nuts and adjust azimuth

Important : After azimuth adjustment, lock the first nut on the U-bolt with a torque of 20 Nm, then the second lock nut is fixed against the first one. Do not use two wrenches to fix the second nut.

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Polarization adjustment
Loosen hex screws and adjust polarization by rotation of the casting plate

7.

Final Check

When the installation of the antenna has been completed, it is necessary to make sure that the installation instruction has been followed in all aspects. It is especially important to check that all screwed joints are tightly locked.
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