Hughes SATELLITE HN9000 - Manual (Page 25)

Conducting a site survey
Survey the customer site to confirm that it is satisfactory for installation of the satellite terminal.
The tasks listed here are the key tasks related to installation of the satellite modem. For complete
site survey information, see the Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide
(1035678-0001).
1. Use a GPS receiver to determine the latitude and longitude at the antenna site. Note the
readings.
2. Make sure there is an unobstructed line of sight to the satellite indicated on the Installation
Reference Sheet.
3. Confirm that the customer’s computer meets the requirements listed in Computer requirements
on page 12.
Instructions for other terminal components
This installation guide covers only installation of the satellite modem. For installation instructions
for other components, see
Table 2: Related installation documents on page 9. You can view
or download these documents on the HughesNet Installation Portal at
https://dwayinstalls.hns.com/start/loginInstaller.jsp . If you have any problem logging in,
contact Installer Support.
Table 2: Related installation documents
Where to find instructions Component or topic
Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide
(1035678-0001)
Safety (all components)
Site survey
Site preparation
Antenna mounts
IFL
Field Service Bulletin (FSB), IFL Cable, Approved List (with
lengths) for Spaceway Domestic Installations (FSB_080202_01) IFL cables (specifications, approved
types, maximum lengths)
Field Service Bulletin (FSB), HNS Broadband Requirements for
RG-6 and RG-11 IFL Cable Connectors, Ground Blocks, and
Ground Block Location (FSB_050518_01)
IFL cable connectors
Grounding
Ground blocks
See the antenna installation manual for the specific antenna model
you are installing.
Antenna
Radio assembly
Ka-Band Antenna Pointing Guide (1037663-0001) Antenna pointing
Installer’s Guide to the Ka-Band Onsite Validation Tool (OVT)
(1038091-0001) Site validation (OVT)
9
HN9000 Satellite Modem Installation Guide
1037576-0001 Revision E
Chapter 2 Preparing for installation