Installation Instructions Integrated Radio Interface 2.5ft Antennas AN-0029-0, AN-0027-0, AN-0016-0 CERAGON, Sept-2000 CERAGON Ltd. 24 Raul Valenberg Street, Tel-Aviv, 69710, Israel Tel: +972-3-6455733 Fax: +972-36455499 Home Page: www.ceragon.
1 21 21 Description This antenna consists of a 0.8-meter (2.5ft) shielded reflector, radome, feed, and offset tower mount. The mount is designed to attach the antenna to a vertical tower pipe of diameter 64 to 115 mm (2.5 to 4.5"). The mount also provides adjustment ranges of±50° elevation and±180° (+15, -7.5° fine) azimuth. 20 19 20 13 19 13 13 13 15 15 Notice The installation, maintenance, or removal of antenna systems requires qualified, experienced personnel.
5 21 19 20 50N/m 50N/m 14 19 20 8 14 7 4 Antenna offset right Antenna offset left +15° to -50° 0° +15° to +50° Elevation Adjustment Ranges 17 16 18 Apply Grease to these Surfaces 21 20 18 19 12 17 19 11 21 Apply Grease to this Component 16 11 12 20 Mount Arrangement for Elevation of +15° to -50° Mount Arrangement for Elevation of +15° to +50°
6 Table 1. Antenna Parts List 1 Caution: Loosen for adjusting azimuth to avoid reflector damage Loosen for adjusting elevation 4 3 Adjust elevation 2 Loosen for adjusting azimuth Adjust azimuth Loosen for turnbuckle adjusting azimuth (6) Item Description Part no.
Installation Instructions Ceragon Antenna Mount For 4ft (1.2 m) & 6 ft (1.8 m) Integrated Antennas AN-0033-0, AN-0030, AN-0015-0 CERAGON, Sept-2000 CERAGON Ltd. 24 Raul Valenberg Street, Tel-Aviv, 69710, Israel Tel: +972-3-6455733 Fax: +972-3-6455499 Home Page: www.ceragon.
The type tower mount is an offset 3-point suspension unit which has been designed to mount a 4ft (1.2m) or 6ft (1.8m) parabolic antenna to a 4-1/2in (115mm) diameter pipe. The mount incorporates an eyebolt which, by pivoting the reflector about two hinges, provides an elevation adjustment of ±5 degrees. Azimuth adjustment is obtained by means of an adjustable strut (see Figure 1). Red Tape and Reflector to remain at same orientation Red Tape marking Mount Frame rotated 180 deg.
1 Material Check. Unpack all materials and inspect for any shipment damage. Refer to Parts List (Table 1) to assist in identification. Tightening of Hardware. It is recommended that all hardware is tightened to the torques specified in Table 2. The integrity of the mount depends on all fasteners being properly tightened. 2 Reflector Mounting Ring 'D' Mounting Bracket 'C' 6ft Antenna Azimuth Adjustment Assembly ( for 4ft version see fig.
Assembly of Mounting Bracket Attach the mounting angle assembly and the mount angle to the main channel , as shown in Figure 3, using M12 x 40mm long bolts, lockwashers & nuts. Ensure that both are perpendicular to the main channel. (The main channel may be mounted in either of two positions depending on which side of the pipe the antenna is to be mounted). Fully tighten hardware.
Attachment of Suspension Parts. (Refer to Figures.2, 4 & 5). Attach hinges to the reflector mounting ring at positions 'A', 'B' & 'C' in Figure 1, using M20 x 45mm long bolts, lockwashers & nuts. Fully tighten hardware. 4 M20 Lockwasher & Nut Mounting Bracket Reflector Mounting Ring Hinge M20 x 45mm lg Bolt 5 Attachment of Mounting Bracket Assembly to Antenna. (Refer to Figures.2, 4 & 5).
6 Attachment of Antenna Support Clamp (Refer to Figures 2 & 6). Determine desired height for antenna and attach antenna band clamps to mounting pipe at required location using M12 x 40mm long bolts, lockwashers & nuts. Fully tighten hardware. Attachment of the Antenna to the Mounting Pipe (Refer to Figures 2 & 7). Rest the lower end of the main channel on the antenna support clamp. Attach antenna to mounting pipe using M20 'U'-bolt, M12 'U'-bolt and their respective lockwashers & nuts.
and Azimuth Adjustment. 10 Elevation Normally several alternating adjustments in elevation and azimuth will be required to achieve optimum transmission path alignment. Begin by adjusting the antenna in elevation using the concave faced nuts on the elevation eyebolt until the antenna is as close as possible to its final transmission path direction. Correct any azimuth mis-alignment by adjusting the azimuth adjusting strut. Repeat the sequence as necessary.
Hardware Check. Recheck all hardware to en11 sure that it has been correctly tightened during installation Clamp Attachment to Round Tower Member (48 to 76mm Dia) procedure. Corrosion Prevention. Paint the cut end of the 12 strut with a Zinc based paint (eg. 'Galvafroid') to prevent corrosion. Invert Clamp for Round Members (25 to 47mm Dia) Strut may be attached to a Round Tower Member of 25 to 76mm Diameter using Pipe Clamp Assembly Part No. 33984-7. This Must be ordered separately Figure 8.
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Installation Instructions Feed Installation For Ceragon Antennas AN-0033-0, AN-0027-0, AN-0015-0 CERAGON, Sept-2000 CERAGON Ltd. 24 Raul Valenberg Street, Tel-Aviv, 69710, Israel Tel: +972-3-6455733 Fax: +972-3-6455499 Home Page: www.ceragon.
Antenna Assembly Sequence VHP antenna 3 2 1 1 Description Feed mounting hole This feed is designed to interface with a CERAGON RFU and to be mounted into the reflector of the antenna. Included with the feed are guy wires. An notch on the feed hub indicates the direction of polarization and the feed can be rotated to adjust polarization. Notice The installation, maintenance, or removal of antenna systems requires qualified, experienced peronnel.
5 3 Polarization indicator notch Rotate feed hub to adjust polarization Feed guy ring Remove 4 off M6 Cap Screws to adjust polarization Feed Vertically Polarized Application Attach guy hooks to feed guy ring and pass feed through feed mounting hole Polarization indicator notch Rotate feed hub to adjust polarization 4 Reflector 1 Apply silicone grease (6) to O-Ring 5 Remove 4 off M6 Cap Screws to adjust polarization Horizontally Polarized Application Apply conductive grease (7) to these surface
Installation Instructions Ceragon Antennas Shield-Radome AN-0033-0, AN-0030-0, AN-0015-0 CERAGON, Sept-2000 CERAGON Ltd. 24 Raul Valenberg Street, Tel-Aviv, 69710, Israel Tel: +972-3-6455733 Fax: +972-3-6455499 Home Page: www.ceragon.
Shield-Radome 1 Description This four-segment shield with radome is designed to be mounted on the reflector of the antenna to achieve high performance. Signal absorber is fastened to the inside of the shield segments. Some antennas require absorber on only two shield segments and other antennas require absorber on all four segments. Assembly and mounting hardware is included.
2 3 Full-absorber antenna shield version shown Insert shield into reflector so that mounting holes align with rim holes in reflector. 2 3 Drain holes: align with antenna top. Insert hole plugs (6) in top and side drain holes. Bottom drain holes must remain open. Reflector Red tape: indicates top of antenna. Position absorber segments at sides of half-absorber antennas. Antenna shield arrangement 1.0" Absorber 0.
5 Shield assembly 1 Reflector Fit bolts (1), lock washers (2) and nuts (3) to remainder of holes of the reflector and tighten. Tighten all shield segment fastenings. 6 Position the radome on the shield with the red flash nearest the top of the antenna. Assemble radome to the shield with bolts(5), lock washers (2), and flat washers (4). Tightly attach the angle adaptor (10) to the top of the reflector rim with the adaptor bolt (11) to accommodate a hoist line choker.
Installation Instructions Ceragon 2.5 ft Antenna Mount AN-0015-0, AN-0016-0, AN-0027-0, AN-0029-0, AN-0030-0 CERAGON, Sept-2000 CERAGON Ltd. 24 Raul Valenberg Street, Tel-Aviv, 69710, Israel Tel: +972-3-6455733 Fax: +972-3-6455499 Home Page: www.ceragon.
Antenna Assembly Sequence VHP antenna VP antenna 1 2 1 2 3 Notice The installation, maintenance, or removal of antenna systems requires qualified, experienced personnel. This installation instructions have been written for such personnel. Antenna systems should be inspected once a year by qualified personnel to verify proper installation, maintenance, and condition of equipment. Ceragon disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation practices.
2 Loosely attach the base plate (26) to the channel (28).Note: the channel depth varies according to the origin of manufacture, which determines whether or not to use the spacer plate (8). 26 28 23 8 Spacer plate: add or discard according to channel depth measurement (see below) 1 15 14 Antenna center offset right Antenna center offset left Antenna center offset right 4 Position the angles (27) of the mount on the antenna mounting ring parallel to the antenna top.
5 7 Very loosely attach the strut (29) to the mount angle (27) with the front strut angle (5). Very loosely attach the other end of the strut to a tower member with the rear strut angle (6); attach this end so that the strut is as parallel as possible to the antenna axis for maximum stability. The deviation angle from this parallel position should be no more than 25° in any direction. Tightly attach the support bands (12) to the tower pipe in the antenna mounting position.
Table 1. Mount Parts List 8 Adjust elevation and azimuth. Make sure that all strut attachment hardware is loosened before making either adjustment. Tighten turnbuckle jam nuts to hold the adjustments. Then, tighten the remaining adjustment hardware according to Table 2.
Installation Instructions For AN-0014-0, 4-foot Antennas CERAGON, Sept-2000 CERAGON Ltd. 24 Raul Valenberg Street, Tel-Aviv, 69710, Israel Tel: +972-3-6455733 Fax: +972-3-6455499 Home Page: www.ceragon.
Installation Instructions 4-foot Antenna AN-0014-0 These Installation Instructions are valid for antennas in the following version: • reflector ∅ 1,2 m (4 ft) • waveguide feed single or dual polarized • pipe mount for installation on pipe ∅115mm • antenna offset to the left or the right • standard installation with offset to the left • safety collar for easy installation • 2 spindles for fine adjustment of azimuth ± 5° and elevation of ± 10° • reflector (SP-Types) • reflector with shroud, shroud aperture
1. Tools required for installation Tools are not included with antenna: • Hoisting device for 250 daN • Shackle • 2 ropes • Water balance and compass • Mallet • Wrenches for hexagon bolts: M5(8), M6(10), M10(17), M12(19), M14(21), M16(24) (values in brackets=openings of spanners) • Torque wrench from 0,5 to 15 daNm • Nail set or punch for ∅6mm. 2.
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4. Assembly of the shroud and the planar radome (only SU-and SD-Types) planar radome TOP 12 screws M6 x 20 24 washers 6.4 ∅ 18mm 12 sl nuts M6 12 screws M6 x 25 24 washers 6.4 ∅ 18mm* 12 sl nuts M6 TOP Offset to the left RF gasket tape, self adhesive ∅ 6 mm punched after positioning of the shroud TOP Offset to the right reflector, complete with casting mount wire mesh towards center of reflector * for spots free of paint 90 deg from TOP (left and right) add 2 serrated lock washers A6.
5. Lifting of antenna 5.1 SP-Type • Fix a shackle in the rim of the reflector. The diameter of the hole is 8mm. • Lift the antenna carefully. 5.2 SD and SU-Type • Fix a lifting sling at the shroud near the reflector. • Lift the antenna carefully.
6. Feed installation 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 antenna’s performance. Repair of feeds is not possible in the field. 6.1. Guy Wire Assemblies rotatable feed guy ring • Insert the 3 guy wires in the mounting holes on the rear of the reflector. • Move the feed assembly partway through the connecting ring.
6.2. Polarization Choice 6.2.1 Single polarization Antenna TOP Vertica Horizontal 4 screws M5 4 washers 5.3 • unscrew the 4 screws M5 • carefully rotate the feed 90 degrees • lock the 4 screws M5 6.2.2 Dual polarization Antenna TOP 7. Hoisting on tower 2 ropes fixed on the mount for optimal balance 8.
Loosen bolts Loosen nuts and adjust elevation 9. Azimuth adjustment Loosen nuts Loosen nuts and adjust azimuth Loosen nuts After azimuth adjustment, lock the first nut on the U-bolts with a torque of Important: 95Nm, then the second lock nut is fixed against the first one. Don’t use two wrenches to fix the second nut.
11. Polarization adjustment Loosen 4 screws M5 and adjust polarization 12. Final Check When the installation of the antenna has been completed, it is necessary to make sure that the installation instructions have been followed in all aspects. It is especially important to check that all bolted joints are tightly locked.
Installation Instructions For 6-foot Antennas CERAGON, Sept-2000 CERAGON Ltd. 8 Hanechoshet Street, Tel-Aviv, 69710, Israel Tel: +972-3-6455733 Fax: +972-3-6455499 Home Page: www.ceragon.
Installation Instructions 6-Foot Antenna These Installation Instructions are valid for antennas in the following version: • reflector ∅ 1,8 m (6 ft) • waveguide feed single or dual polarized • pipe mount for installation on pipe ∅115mm • antenna offset to the left or the right • safety collar for easy installation • 2 spindles for fine adjustment of azimuth and elevation of ± 5 deg • reflector (SP-Types) • reflector with shroud, shroud aperture covered by a radome (SUand SD-Types) It is important to mount
1. Tools required for installation Tools are not included with antenna: • Hoisting device for 250 daN • Shackle • 2 ropes • Water balance and compass • Mallet • Wrenches for hexagon bolts: M5(8), M6(10), M10(17), M12(19), M14(21), M16(24), M20(30) (values in brackets=openings of spanners) • Torque wrench from 0,5 to 25 daNm • Nail set or punch for ∅6mm. 2.
3. Antenna offset Offset left Offset right 4.
Edge protector 24 screws M6X25 48 washers 6.4 ∅18* 24 sl nuts M6 RF gasket tape self adhesive Hoisting eye dismounted TOP Reflector, complete with mount ∅ 6mm (punched after positioning of the shroud) Wire mesh directed to center of reflector * for spots free of paint 90 deg a side TOP (left end right) additionnaly use 2 serrated lock washers A6.
4 screws M6X25 4 sl nuts M6 8 washers 6.4 ∅18 6 screws M6X16 6 sl nuts M6 short section 12 washers 6.4 ∅18 or 7 screws M6X16 7 sl nuts M6 long section 14 washers 6.
6. Feed installation 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 antenna’s performance. Repair of feeds is not possible in the field. 6.1. Guy Wire Assemblies rotatable feed guy ring • Insert the 3 guy wires in the mounting holes on the rear of the reflector. • Move the feed assembly partway through the connecting ring.
6.2. Polarization Choice 6.2.1 Single polarization Antenna TOP Vertical Horizontal 4 screws M5 4 washers 5.3 • unscrew the 4 screws M5 • carefully rotate the feed 90 degrees • lock the 4 screws M5 6.2.
7. Installation of the planar radome (only U and D-Types) Take care to avoid kinking of planar radomes during installation. Kinking would destroy the radomes, which are non-repairable! Edge protector 135 mm • Unpack the radome and carefully stretch it over the shroud aperture. • Orient the drainhole grommet exactly to the bottom point of antenna, opposite TOP. • Attach J-bolts with springs and smooth radome down as the springs are attached, but do not displace the edge protector.
9. Elevation adjustment Loosen elevation pivots Loosen nuts and adjust elevation 10. Azimuth adjustment Loosen nuts of the Ubolts Loosen nuts and adjust azimuth Important: After azimuth adjustment, lock the first nut on the U-bolts with a torque of 95Nm, then the second lock nut is fixed against the first one. Don’t use two wrenches to fix the second nut. 11.
Loosen 4 screws M5 and adjust polarization 12. Final Check When the installation of the antenna has been completed, it is necessary to make sure that the installation instructions have been followed in all aspects. It is especially important to check that all bolted joints are tightly locked.
Supplement To Installation Instructions For 4-foot and 6-foot Antennas CERAGON, Sept-2000 CERAGON Ltd. 24 Raul Valenberg Street, Tel-Aviv, 69710, Israel Tel: +972-3-6455733 Fax: +972-3-6455499 Home Page: www.ceragon.
Installation Instruction Supplement for Installation Instruction 4 and 6-foot Antennas M3 x 12 O -Ring V + 5° -5 ° Adapte r M5 x 25 Polarization adjustment with Ceragon-Adaptation • Loosen the 4 bolts M5x25 • Adjust the feed carefully.
Radiation Pattern Envelope Antenna Type Number AN – 0031-0 1 Foot Antenna 17.7 – 19.7 GHz Single Polarized Gain: 34.0 dBi at 18.7 GHz Legend: Envelope for a horizontally polarized antenna (HH, HV) Envelope for a vertically polarized antenna (VV,VH) CERAGON, Sept-2000 CERAGON Ltd. 24 Raul Valenberg Street, Tel-Aviv, 69710, Israel Tel: +972-3-6455733 Fax: +972-3-6455499 Home Page: www.ceragon.
