Comtech EF Data KST-12000 - Manual (Page 46)

KST-12000 Ku-Band Satellite Terminal Revision 4
Single-Thread System Installation MN/KST12000.IOM
2.4 LNA and Flexible Waveguide Installation
Refer to Section 2.2.1 for included parts.
To install a single LNA to an antenna:
1. Remove the protective cover from the antenna mount location (if installed).
2. Remove the plastic cover from the antenna end (RF IN) of the LNA.
3. Remove the plastic cover from the RF OUT end of the LNA.
CAUTION
After removing the protective cover(s), ensure that no foreign
material or moisture enters the antenna waveguide or LNA.
4. Install the appropriate O-ring on the antenna end of the LNA:
a. If both components have O-ring grooves, use EFData Part # 32P1039.
b. If only one component has an O-ring groove, use EFData Part # 32P1037.
5. Using four 6-32 x 7/8” socket head cap screws, eight #6 flat washers, four #6
split lockwashers, and four 6-32 nuts, attach the LNA to the antenna. Tighten the
cap screws firmly.
To install the flexible waveguide:
1. Install the appropriate O-ring between the flexible waveguide and the antenna.
2. Using four 6-32 x 7/8” socket head cap screws, four #6 split lockwashers, eight
#6 flat washers, and four 6-32 nuts, attach the flexible waveguide to the antenna.
Tighten the cap screws firmly.
3. Install the appropriate O-ring between the flexible waveguide and the waveguide
flange on the RFT.
4. Using four 6-32 x 7/8” socket head cap screws, four #6 split lockwashers, eight
#6 flat washers, and four 6-32 nuts, attach the flexible waveguide to the
waveguide flange on the RFT. Tighten the cap screws firmly.
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