Hughes Network Systems DiRECWAY DW4000 Bedienungsanleitung

Satellite Dish Installation

Guide

Model: DW4000 Two-Way

1031362-0201

Revision B

November 19, 2001

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Table of Contents

Satellite Dish Kit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Conventions Used in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installing Software and Locating the Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Choosing Where to Install the Satellite Dish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Selecting a Mounting Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing The Mount on a Wooden Deck Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing the Mount on a Wood Framed Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installing the Mount on Concrete or Concrete Masonry Walls. 18

Installing the Mount Onto a Metal Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installing the AZ/EL Cap Onto the Satellite Dish. . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installing the Transmitter/Tria Assembly on the Feed Arm . . . 23

Connecting the Feed Arm to the Satellite Dish. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Installing the Satellite Dish/Cap Assembly Onto the Mast. . . . 25

Installing and Routing Interior Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installing Exterior Cables and Connecting to Ground Block . 27

Connecting the Cable to the LNB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Overview of Grounding the Satellite System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Grounding the Mast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Grounding the Metal Pole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Attaching the Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Pointing the Satellite Dish and Connecting the Transmitter. . . 37

SATELLITE DISH KIT COMPONENTS

YOUR SATELLITE DISH KIT SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

PARTS LIST

Your kit also contains assorted hardware, such as bolts, nuts, and other items. You may have hardware left over after you

finish installation.

• Allen screws, M4, Qty: 4

• Lock washers, M4, Qty: 4 • Nylock nuts, 5/16-inch, Qty: 4

• Lag screws, 1/4-inch x 4-inch, Qty: 4

• Allen wrench, 3mm, Qty: 1

• Grounding bolt, 1/4-20 x 1/2-inch • Lag screws, 3/8-inch x 4-inch, Qty: 6

• Lag screws, 3/8-inch x 2-inch, Qty: 4

• Red O-ring, Qty: 1

• Bolts, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2-inch, Qty: 2 • Star washer, (toothed, for use with ground-

ing), 1/4-inch, Qty: 1

• Flat washer, 5/16-inch, Qty: 5

• Wedge nut, 5/16-18, Qty: 1

• Hex-head bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-inch, Qty: 1 • Lock washers, 5/16-inch, Qty: 3

• Galvanized washers, 1/4-inch, Qty: 5

• Hex-head nut, 1/4-20, Qty: 1

• Galvanized washers, 3/8-inch Qty: 6 • Flat washers, narrow, 5/16-inch, Qty: 2

Satellite Dish (rear view) Mast and Base

Plate Feed Arm

Azimuth/Elevation Cap Shroud

Transmitter/Tria

Assembly

Brace Kit

Also included are items that are

necessary to connect the satel-

lite dish and your computer.

See the installation guide that

comes with the software kit and

indoor equipment (packaged

separately) for a complete list.

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE

The following conventions are used throughout this guide to help you become familiar with possible safety and equipment hazards.

Note: A note presents additional information.

This safety alert symbol is used to alert you to hazards or

hazardous situations that can result in personal injury. A

signal word,

DANGER, WARNING

,or

CAUTION

, is used

with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and

potential severity of injury.

DANGER

Indicates an imminent hazard or unsafe practice which, if

not avoided, will result in death or severe personal injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazard or unsafe practice which, if not

avoided, could result in death or severe personal injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazard or unsafe practice which, if not

avoided, might result in moderate or minor personal injury.

CAUTION

When used without the alert symbol, indicates a hazard or

unsafe practice that might result in property damage.

INTRODUCTION

If you have not yet arranged for professional installation, con-

tact your dealer, or call 1-866-347-3292, for information on

having your system installed by an authorized professional

installer.

This Satellite Dish Installation Guide Model: DW4000 Two-

Way provides information required to assemble your satellite

dish and establish contact with the satellite.

OTHER USEFUL GUIDES

The installation guide included with the software and indoor

equipment gives an overview of the entire installation process,

including the modem and software installation.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE SATELLITE BROADBAND SYS-

TEM

The satellite broadband system consists of several major com-

ponents:

• The receive modem

• The transmit modem

• The satellite dish assembly that is installed outside

• Cables for connecting the modems and your computer

•Software

• This guide and the software and indoor equipment installa-

tion guide

This guide is intended for an installer experienced in perform-

ing the various installation tasks. The installer may be required

to:

• Use a power drill to drill holes into your house.

• Locate rafters or trusses and drill holes in the exact center of

them.

• Determine whether there are water pipes, electrical wiring, or

gas lines hidden in the walls near where you will be drilling.

• Route coaxial cable through the foundation wall, under

floors, and through interior walls.

• Ground the satellite dish and coaxial cable as recommended

in the National Electrical Code (published by the National

Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA

02269).

Contact your dealer, or call 1-866-347-3292, for information

on having your system installed by an authorized professional

installer.

INSTALLATION AND YOUR HOME

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a rule

that generally forbids local governments and homeowners

associations from preventing installation of DBS dishes one

meter or smaller in size (in Alaska, the dish size limit does not

apply). For more information, please visit the FCC’s Web site

at www.fcc.gov. Use the site search engine to find the FCC

Fact Sheet on Placement of Antennas.

BASIC STEPS OF SATELLITE DISH INSTALLATION

Your installer will follow these basic steps:

1. Use a laptop computer to determine antenna pointing values

for your satellite dish

2. Choose an installation site

3. Select a mounting method

4. Install the mount

5. Assemble the satellite dish

6. Install the satellite dish on the mount

7. Run cable and ground wire to connect and ground the entire

assembly

8. Aim the satellite dish

9. Install the software on your computer and connect the satel-

lite modems to your computer

WARNING

Professional installation or service of your two-way

satellite dish is required by the Federal Communications

Commission because the radio transmits radio frequency

energy.

CAUTION

The two-way satellite dish must be installed in a location

or manner not readily accessible to childrenand at least 5

feet above ground level.

CAUTION

• This device emits radio frequency energy when in the

transmit mode.

• To avoid injury, do not place head or other body parts

between the feed horn and satellite dish when system

is operational.

• Unplug indoor power connection before performing

maintenance or adding upgrades to any satellite dish

components.

INSTALLING SOFTWARE

AND LOCATING THE SATELLITE

Before you can install the satellite dish, you must select an installation site. Before you can select an installation site, you must deter-

mine the direction you will aim the satellite dish. The installer will use information on a laptop computer to determine the direction.

The satellite is located approximately 22,300 miles in geostationary orbit above the equator. The satellite travels above Earth’s equa-

tor from west to east at a speed matching that of Earth’s rotation, thus appearing stationary in relation to the Earth’s surface. To aim

the satellite dish at the satellite, you need to know the azimuth, elevation, and polarization angles. As shown in the figures below, you

set the satellite dish to the correct azimuth angle by turning it from side to side, and set the elevation by tilting the satellite dish up or

down. You set the polarization by rotating the satellite dish. The polarization setting rotates the satellite dish to the correct orientation

for your geographic location. This varies from one part of the country to another and is different for different satellites. Polarization

is positive in the eastern United States and negative in the western United States. Remember that it is important to pay attention to

positive (+) and negative (-) signs when recording and using antenna pointing values.

Before you install the satellite dish, the receive modem and software must be installed. To install the software, see the software and

indoor equipment installation guide for specific instructions. After you install the modem and software, run the software program. It

will take you to an Antenna Pointing screen, where you will be asked to enter your location or zip code. The software will provide the

azimuth, elevation, and polarization angles. Write them below. The pictures below will help you visualize these terms.

Elevation: Azimuth: Polarization:

Elevation Down

Azimuth Left

Polarization

Negative

Elevation Up

Azimuth Right

Polarization

Positive

CHOOSING WHERE TO INSTALL THE SATELLITE DISH

TOOLS NEEDED

• Hand-held magnetic compass

• Angle finder or protractor

• Carpenter’s level or straight edge

Perform the following steps to select the best site to install the

satellite dish:

1. Go to the location where you plan to install the satellite

dish. This should be the shortest distance possible from

where you have installed your computer. If the total receive

cable length is greater than 150 feet see the cable specifica-

tions on page 7.

2. Face the south and hold the compass level so the needle can

rotate freely. When the needle stops rotating, it will be

pointing north. Carefully, so as not to disturb the needle,

rotate the body of the compass so that the 0° or Nmark

printed on the compass aligns with the painted end of the

needle. The compass is now aligned with magnetic north.

Note: Metal near the compass may affect your reading. If you are

standing near a metal structure, such as a shed or air conditioning

unit, move several feet away and repeat the measurement. Holding the

compass too close to a large metal belt buckle can have the same

effect.

3. Draw an imaginary line from the center of the compass to

the azimuth value you recorded on page 4. This is the direc-

tion to point the satellite dish. Use a rock or some other

object to mark the location where you are standing. Then

pick a landmark in the distance that aligns with the mag-

netic azimuth bearing, or mark the azimuth direction in

some other way.

CAUTION

• People can trip, fall into or otherwise bump into the sat-

ellite dish.

• Lacerations, bruises, or other impact injuries could

occur.

• Choose an installation site away from where people

are likely to work, ride, or play.

Figure 1

330

300

270

240

210

180

150

120

Example 2

160° Azimuth

Example 1

225° Azimuth

CHOOSING WHERE TO INSTALL THE SATELLITE DISH

4. Using the angle finder and a carpenter’s level or straight

edge, verify that there is an unobstructed line-of-sight

toward the satellite as shown in the diagram below. To do

this, align the level along the azimuth bearing. Then, using

the angle finder, lift the front end of the straight edge to cor-

respond to the elevation angle you recorded on page 4. Sight

along the straight edge to verify that there are no obstruc-

tions (such as buildings or trees) blocking the view. Take

into account future tree growth; if you install during the fall

or winter, account for spring and summer leaf growth. Also,

avoid installing the satellite dish next to electrical equip-

ment such as air-conditioning units, because they can cause

signal interference.

Figure 2

Good View

(Clear line-of-sight, no

obstru tions in the way)

Poor View

(Obstru ted line-of-

sight, trees are blo k-

ing the signal)

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