4096-354
Revision D
April 20, 2016
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
2.4 Meter 4 Piece C-Band Rx/Tx
Antenna Feed System
General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies
1700 Cable Drive NE
Conover NC 28613 USA
Phone 770-689-2040
www.gdsatcom.com
General Dynamics
SATCOM Technologies
4096-354
2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
2.4 Meter C-Band Rx/Tx
Antenna Feed System
Add Conover Address
4/20/16
RAH
Revised to correct hardware lists and usage.
8/16/13
R.F.
Revised Company Name, Logo, and Part Tables
7/14/09
RAH
Revised for Molded Reflector
10-23-95
RF
ORIGINAL RELEASE
04\09\94
REV.
DESCRIPTION
DATE
APPROVED
General Dynamics
SATCOM Technologies
4096-354
2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
General Dynamics
SATCOM Technologies
4096-354
2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
TITLE
INTRODUCTION
1.0
II
General Information
FEED SUPPORT SYSTEM
2.0
2.1
2.1-A
2.1-B
2.2
Feed Support Assembly
Feed Assembly
Linear Cross-Pol & Co-Pol Feeds
Circular Polarization
LNA/LNB Attachment
General Dynamics
SATCOM Technologies
4096-354
2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
SECTION I INTRODUCTION
1.0
GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual describes the assembly and installation of General Dynamis C-Band Rx/Tx Feed
System. The C-Band Rx/Tx Feed System is a rugged, reliable antenna system, which will
operate in C-Band frequencies with high efficiency and at the same time successfully withstand
the effects of the environment.
SECTION II
2.0
FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
As shown in figure 2.0-1, assemble the following items in the listed sequence. Do not tighten
any hardware until step 4.
Step 1:
Attach a feed rod (item# 2) to each side of the reflector using a 5/16-18 x 1.00 bolt, [2]
flat washers, [1] lock washer, and [1] hex nut (item# 3, 7, 8, 10) for each rod. See detail
"A".
Step 2:
Attach the other end of each feed rod to the feed support tube (item# 1) with the 5/16-18
x 3.25" bolt, [2] flat washers, [1] lock washer and [1] hex nut (item# 5, 7, 8, 10). See
detail "B".
Step 3:
Attach the feed support tube to the bottom of the reflector with [2] 5/16-18 x 1.50" bolts,
[4] flat washers, [2] lock washers, and [2] hex nuts (item# 4, 7, 8, 10). See detail "C".
Step 4:
Tighten all feed support hardware securely at this time.
ITEM#
PART#
PARTS LIST - FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
DESCRIPTION
QTY
0490-485
FEED SUPPORT TUBE
0176-230
FEED ROD
8031-008
5/16-18 x 1.00 BOLT
8031-012
5/16-18 x 1.50 BOLT
8031-026
5/16-18 x 3.25 BOLT
8201-041
5/16 FLAT WASHER
10
8202-041
5/16 LOCK WASHER
8101-009
HEX NUT, 5/16-18
General Dynamics
SATCOM Technologies
4096-354
2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
Detail A 2 Places
2
Detail B
1
Detail C
3
2
Detail A 2 Places
8
7
Detail B
1
4
Detail C
Figure 2.0-1
6
General Dynamics
SATCOM Technologies
2.1
4096-354
2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
FEED ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
General Dynamics 2.4m Rx/Tx C-band antenna system is available with either Linear
Polarization (Cross-Pol or Co-Pol) or Circular Polarization. Each configuration is also
available with either WR137 or Type N Tx interface. All are supplied with WR229 Rx
flange. Identification of each feed configuration is illustrated below.
Cross-Pol WR137 Tx
Co-Pol WR137 Tx
Cross-Pol Type N Tx
Co-Pol Type N Tx
Circular Polarization WR137 Tx
Circular Polarization Type N Tx
General Dynamics
SATCOM Technologies
4096-354
2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
2.1-A LINEAR POLARIZATION (CROSS-POL AND CO-POL) FEEDS
The feed assembly is shipped from the factory as a complete feed horn/OMT assembly. The
transmit port of the OMT assembly can be either Type N connector interface or WR137
waveguide interface. And the assembly can be configured for cross-pol operation or co-pol
operation. See Section 2.1 for feed assembly identification.
Step 1:
Refer to the parts list table below and Figures 2.1-1 and 2.1-2.
Step 2:
Attach the bottom feed mounting bracket (item #2) oriented as shown to the feed support
with [4] 3/8-16 x 1.25" bolts, [4] lock washers, and [4] 3/8-16 hex nuts (item #7,8,9). See
Figure 2.1-1. Tighten securely.
Step 3:
Place the neck of the feed horn/OMT assembly (item #1) into the feed mounting bracket
and secure with the top mounting bracket (item #3) using [2] 5/16-18 x 1.00" bolts, [2]
lock washers, and [2] 5/16-18 hex nuts (item #4,5,6) as shown in Figure 2.1-2. Snug but
do not tighten until after final polarization adjustment has been made.
PARTS LIST LINEAR CROSS-POL & CO-POL
ITEM#
PART#
Varies
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
LINEAR FEED ASSEMBLY
0211-420
FEED MOUNTING BRACKET - BOTTOM
0211-419
FEED MOUNITNG BRACKET TOP
8031-008
5/16-18 x 1.00 BOLT
8202-041
5/16 LOCK WASHER
8101-009
5/16-18 HEX NUT
8032-010
3/8-16 x 1.25 BOLT
8202-042
3/8 LOCK WASHER
8102-007
3/8-16 HEX NUT
General Dynamics
SATCOM Technologies
4096-354
2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
7 4 plcs
Feed Support
8 4 plcs
9 4 plcs
Figure 2.1-1
1
4 2 plcs
5 2 plcs
6 2 plcs
Figure 2.1-2
General Dynamics
SATCOM Technologies
2.1-B
4096-354
2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
CIRCULAR POLARIZATION
The feed assembly is shipped from the factory as a complete feed horn/circular polarizer/OMT
assembly. The transmit port of the OMT assembly can be either Type N connector interface or
WR137 waveguide interface. See Section 2.1 for feed assembly identification.
Note: The circular polarized feed assembly can be either Left Hand Circular Polarization
(LHCP) or Right Hand Circular Polarization (RHCP). For left hand polarization, the
"LHCP" on the flange of the circular polarizer will be aligned with the arrow on the OMT.
For right hand polarization, the "RHCP" will be aligned with the arrow on the OMT.
Installers should keep in mind that right hand and left hand polarization refers to the
transmission of signals from the feed to the reflector. Then the reflector reverses the signal.
Therefore a "LHCP" feed system results in an antenna system that transmits a Right Hand
Circular Polarized signal, and receives a Left Hand Circular Polarized signal.
Step 1:
Refer to the parts list table below and Figures 2.1-3 and 2.1-4.
Step 2:
Attach the polarizer mounting bracket (item #2) and the bottom feed mounting bracket
(item #3) oriented as shown to the feed support with [4] 3/8-16 x 1.25" bolts, [4] lock
washers, and [4] 3/8-16 hex nuts (item #10,11,12). See Figure 2.1-3. Tighten securely.
Step 3:
Attach the polarizer mounting bracket (item #2) to the feed support with [2] 5/16-18 x
1.50" bolts, [2] lock washers, and [2] 5/16-18 hex nuts (item #6,7,8). See Figure 2.1-3.
Tighten securely.
Step 4:
Attach the remaining bottom feed mounting bracket (item #3) to the polarizer mounting
bracket with [4] 3/8-16 x 1.00" bolts, [4] lock washers, and [4] 3/8-16 hex nuts (item
#9,11,12). Do not tighten. NOTE: Refer to figure 2.1-3 to be sure that the brackets
are oriented correctly.
Step 5:
Place the circular feed assembly (item #1) into the brackets and secure by fastening [1]
top feed mounting bracket (item #4) over the neck of the feed horn with [2] 5/16-18 x
1.00" bolts, [2] lock washers, and [2] hex nuts (item #5,7,8). Fasten the remaining top
feed mounting bracket (item #4) over the neck of the circular polarizer with [2] 5/16-18 x
1.50" bolts, [2] lock washers, and [2] hex nuts (item #6,7,8). Tighten the 3/8 hardware
in the feed mounting bracket (4 places, from step #4) to the circular polarizer bracket.
Tighten the 5/16 hardware in the [2] top feed mounting brackets (4 places). The antenna
system is now ready to be aligned to the satellite.
10
General Dynamics
SATCOM Technologies
4096-354
2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
PARTS LIST - CIRCULAR POLARIZATION
ITEM NO.
PART NO.
Varies
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
CIRCULAR FEED ASSEMBLY
0181-744
POLARIZER MOUNTING BRACKET
0211-420
FEED MOUNTING BRACKET BOTTOM
0211-419
FEED MOUNTING BRACKET TOP
8031-008
5/16-18 x 1.00 BOLT
8031-012
5/16-18 x 1.50 BOLT
8202-041
5/16 LOCK WASHER
8101-009
5/16-18 HEX NUT
8032-008
3/8-16 x 1.00 BOLT
10
8031-010
3/8-16 x 1.25 BOLT
11
8202-042
3/8 LOCK WASHER
12
8201-007
3/8-16 HEX NUT
10 4 plcs
9 4 plcs
11 4 plcs
6 2 plcs
11 4 plcs
12 4 plcs
12 2 plcs
7 2 plcs
8 2 plcs
Figure 2.1-3
11
General Dynamics
SATCOM Technologies
4096-354
2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
5 2 plcs
4
4
6 2 plcs
7 2 plcs
8 2 plcs
7 2 plcs
8 2 plcs
Figure 2.1-4
12
General Dynamics
SATCOM Technologies
2.2
4096-354
2.4M 4-PC C-BAND Rx/Tx ANTENNA FEED SYSTEM
LNB/LNA ATTACHMENT
STEP 1.
Apply silicone grease to gasket (item#1) and place gasket in groove in flange of
LNA/LNB (customer supplied).
STEP 2.
Attach LNA/LNB to side port (Rx) flange of OMT with (10) 1/4-20 x 1.00" bolts,
(10) 1/4" flat washers, (10) 1/4" lock washers, and (10) 1/4-20 hex nuts (item#
2,3,4,5). Note: The above is intended as a general instruction. It may be
necessary to adjust the hardware quantity and/or direction of insertion
depending on the LNA/LNB being used.
STEP 3.
Tighten 1/4" hardware securely.
PARTS LIST - FEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
ITEM#
PART#
DESCRIPTION
QTY
0171-073
GASKET, CPR WR229G FLANGE HALF-THICK
8023-008
BOLT, 1/4-20 X 1.00" TYPE 304 S.S. STD.
10
8201--36
FLATWASHER, 1/4" S.S. STD.
10
8202-031
LOCKWASHER, 1/4" S.S. STD.
10
8100-005
NUT, HEX, 1/4-20 S.S. STD.
10
13
