Paradigm Connect70 Installation Manual

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Installation Guide Connect70 GX G G Paradigm ...

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- 2 - GX G G Paradigm The information in this document has been carefully compiled and checked for technical accuracy. Paradigm Communication Systems Ltd. accept no liability for inaccuracies or errors. In line with the company policy of techn...

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- 3 - Installation Guide Connect70 Contents Safe Use ............................................................................................................2 Legal ..................................................................................

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- 4 - GX G G Paradigm All equipment necessary for the assembly of this Antenna Terminal is included. To complete the pointing process, a portable computer may be necessary. Installation Process Investigate the intended installation site for t...

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- 5 - Installation Guide Connect70 Package Contents: 1. 69cm 1-piece pressed-steel antenna 2. Az/El mount 3. Antenna Rear Bracket 4. Skew Plate 5. Boom Arms 6. 5W Ka-Band transceiver with integrated feed 7. Transceiver Mounting Bracket 8. I...

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- 6 - GX G G Paradigm Skew adjustment Referring to the skew angle calculator on page 15 and the skew adjustment process on page 12, set the skew angle for the satellite antenna. Rotate the antenna rear bracket to the calculated skew angle, a...

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- 7 - Installation Guide Connect70 Attach the Az/El mount Attach the Az/El mount to the antenna mount post. Do not secure the clamp at this time, but allow the antenna free movement through azimuth. Referring to the skew angle calculator on page...

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- 8 - GX G G Paradigm Attach Antenna dish to Az/El mount Attach the antenna reector to the Az/El mount by locating the 4 M8x20mm bolts and M8 nylon insert hex nuts and secure using the 13mm ring spanner. ...

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- 9 - Installation Guide Connect70 Attach Boom to Az/El mount Slide the boom through the antenna reector into the bracket base. Secure the boom using 5/16” x 3/4” hex bolts, an 8.4mm at washer and an 8.4mm spring washer. Secure rmly ...

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- 10 - GX G G Paradigm Mounting the Transceiver Attach the transceiver to the transceiver mounting bracket using the using 4 x M6x18mm hex- socket bolts. Tighten using the 5mm hex key. Attach the transceiver mounting bracket to the boom using ...

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- 11 - Installation Guide Connect70 Pointing Setup: IF-L (Tx) Transceiver / BUC Control/ Power RF Circuit Setup Transceiver / BUC PIM IF-L (Rx) Frequencies: GSC: 19707 Mhz** IF: 1457 Mhz RF Splitter with DC block Spectrum Analyser IF: 1457 M...

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- 12 - GX G G Paradigm Antenna Adjustment Loosen the 5 nuts on the rear of the skew adjustment plate, and rotate the antenna to the required skew angle. Refer to page 15 to calculate skew angle for pointing the antenna. Elevation Adjustment L...

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- 13 - Installation Guide Connect70 Coarse azimuth adjustment is performed by rotating the antenna on the mounting pole, and tightening the 3 vertically aligned clamping bolts when a satisfactory coarse azimuth is achieved. For ne azimuth adju...

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- 14 - GX G G Paradigm NON-PENETRATING ROOF MOUNT Ground wire with ring Ground Lug 5mm self-tapping screw Tooth Washer M6 x 16 mm Self Tapping Screw Ground Lug Ground Wire with Ring Tooth Washer Note: Grounding wire and hardware are not sup...

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- 15 - Installation Guide Connect70 Skew Calculation Chart Feed Earth station latitude in degrees, north or south of the equator. To calculate the required skew angle of the satellite terminal: 1. Conrm the current earth station latitude in ...

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- 16 - GX G G Paradigm To calculate the elevation that would incorporate the skew angle of the satellite terminal: 1. Conrm the correct curve for the longitude delta (Δ) calculated for the Skew Calculation. 2. Find latitude on the horizon...

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- 17 - Installation Guide Connect70 Azimuth Calculation Chart To calculate the azimuth that would incorporate the skew angle of the satellite terminal: 1. Conrm the correct curve for the delta (Δ) calculated for the Skew Calculation. 2. Fin...

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- 18 - GX G G Paradigm 1. Transmit (Tx) IFL (N-Type) 2. Control/Power 3. Receive (Rx) IFL (N-Type) 4. Monitor Port (F-Type) 1 4 3 2 Transceiver Port Identication 1 43 2 Transceiver Control LEDs 1. Power: a. Green: Power On, Rx and ...

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- 19 - Installation Guide Connect70 To ensure peak performance of the antenna system and to maintain validity of the warranty, the user should perform a periodic inspection every 6 months or following any severe weather event. At a minimum the fo...

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