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Comtech EF Data RCF6001 User Manual

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ODU Installation

RCF6001 Satellite Terminal

Page 5-10

TM082 - Rev. 1.0

Mounting the Typical 8-Watt / 16-Watt Outdoor Unit (BUC)

The following diagram and instructions pertain to mounting an 8-Watt or 16-Watt
ODU (BUC) to an antenna using a Radyne ComStream supplied mounting plate
and hardware kits.

The 8-Watt or 16-Watt Outdoor Unit is pre-assembled as shown in Figure 5-2. The
User antenna type and design determine the mounting location of this assembly.
The flexible waveguide is not provided with the mounting kit.

Figure 5-2.

8-Watt / 16-Watt Mounting

Insert Figure 5-2.

Table 5-4

Offset Mounting Kit (3110-0002)

Item

Part #

Description

Qty

1

MS9068-022

“O” Ring Parker

1

2

2400-3038-610

SCRPNHD 6-32x5/5 LG

8

3

2400-3044-136

Washer, Medlock NO. 6

8

4

36015

U-Bolt

2

5

2400-3044-141

Washer, Medlock 3/8

4

6

2400-3045-814

Washer, FL 3/8 OD. 81

4

7

2400-3047-010

Nut, Plain Hex 3/8-16

4

Step 20. Important: Make sure that the “O” Ring is installed and that the waveguide flange is

properly sealed to prevent moisture from entering the waveguide.

Step 2. First secure the bottom section of the ODU mounting assembly by placing

the ODU (BUC) mounting assembly onto the diagonal support member
and secure using (1) U-Bolt and noted hardware.

Step 3. Secure the top section of the ODU (BUC) mounting assembly onto the

cross member (support pole/pipe) and secure using (1) U-Bolt and noted
hardware.

Step 4. If applicable, attach flexible waveguide between the ODU (BUC) and feed

assembly using the hardware noted.

Interface Connections for the 8-Watt / 16-Watt ODU (BUC)

The following describes the various “USER” connections located on the 8-Watt and 16-
Watt ODU (BUC).

Step 21. This section provides information pertaining to the SSPA interface connections. Refer

to Section 5.4 for ODU (BUC) Interface Connections.