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DataStorm Installation General Installation Guidelines
This manual covers basic installation and wiring for the RF Mogul DataStorm Series Antennas. Before installing, check with the vehicle manufacture for recommended hardware and attachment procedures for securing the antenna to the roof.
!!! Important !!! This Antenna System should only be installed by a certified or trained technician(s). The technician should be familiar with installation of mobile satellite antennas and procedures for installation on similar vehicles. Installation of a DataStorm Antenna requires 2 technicians and should be performed in a facility where a Hoist, Crane or Fork Lift is available!
DataStorm Antenna Installation Guidelines
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18 MAY 2017
➢Unpacking
Remove 14 wood screws with flat washers around the base of the cardboard box that is attached to the wood pallet. The cardboard box will lift up and off of the Pallet.
Inside the DataStorm Mount Box is the Mount Assembly (1.2M or 98CM), the Mounting Pan (secured to the Pallet), the Feed Glide Plate, 30’ Antenna Control Cable (attached to connector box), Antenna Controller Box (includes antenna controller and power supply). Also included is the Antenna mounting hardware usually wrapped against one of the dish mounting arms. The Antenna Mount Assembly weighs about 150 Lbs. (68Kgs). Depending on equipment available, keep the Mount Assembly attached to the Pallet until it is ready to attach to the Roof or other surface. Moving the Pallet/Mount Assembly to the roof is recommended. The system usually ships with 2 boxes. The second box contains the Antenna Reflector. To protect the Antenna leave it inside the box until it is ready to be attached to the Mount Assembly that is securely attached to the roof.
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➢Handling the Mount Assembly This Mount Assembly has multiple PINCH and CUT points that during installation and operation can result in severe injuries. There are hinging and moving parts that move during installation that can fall due to gravity. Become familiar with the antenna before installation and insure that everyone working around this antenna is aware and alert of the dangers associated during installation and operation!
When working around the DataStorm Antenna it is important to know the position of the Feed Arm Assembly. Use Bungee Cords to secure the Feed Arm to the Dish or Dish Arms while working on the Dish Mount.
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➢Attaching to Roof
(Dish Mount installation)
It is not necessary to raise the Dish Arms when securing the Dish Mount to the Vehicle or Trailer. The Mounting Plate comes with pre-drilled holes and slots for convenience. It is OK to drill other holes in the mounting plate for installation.
The Dish Mount includes a Feed Stow Plate that can be placed in an ideal position to allow for the Feed Assembly to touch and slide on the roof surface. This can be secured after the stow is tested and the Feed slides completely on the plate. The Mounting Plate is designed so the Connector Box can be placed on either side to simplify wiring. When installed on a vehicle the dish will have a rotational radius of about 52” from the center of the Mount Base when the system is searching for a Satellite that has an elevation of about 10 degrees of the horizon. In extreme northern or southern parts of the world the clearance required may be even less. The Mounting Pan is 48” x 23” (7.7 Sq. Ft Area).
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The Dish Mount with a 1.2M Antenna and Feed Assembly weigh approximately 180 Lbs. Attached to the Mounting Pan the dispersed weight is about 24 Lbs. per Sq. Ft when installed on the vehicle. As part of the total Dish weight a Deployed Antenna wind loading must be included. Deployed Survival rating on a 1.2M Antenna in 60 MPH wind is about 180 lbs. plus the system weight of 180 lbs. = 360 Lbs. / 7.7 Sq. Ft now equals about 48 Lbs. per Sq. Ft. Wind Speed
40 mph 50 mph 60 mph 80 mph
Wind Load on Dish
Total Stress Load on Roof
59 lbf 92 lbf 133 lbf 235 lbf
26 Lbs Sq Ft 41 Lbs Sq Ft 59 Lbs Sq Ft 104 Lbs Sq Ft
If the vehicle installation requires deployed survival wind speeds of up to 80mph (129 kph) the minimum required roof (stress) load is 104 Lbs Sq Ft (4.4 Kg Sq M). We recommend doubling the Roof Loading values in insure a solid safe installation. Use the chart above to determine the customer requirements. Operational requirements are typically 30% to 50% lower. Confirm with the vehicle manufacturer the maximum roof loading in Lbs. Sq. Ft. These are wind survival requirements and not operational requirements. Also consider that even if a roof can support 210 Lbs Sq Ft, if the hardware to attach the antenna to the roof is not secured properly to the roof structure the wind survival rating may not be sufficient. For more information, see Wind Loading Illustrations and additional mechanical detail at the end of this document. Use a Lap Sealant to help secure the Mounting Pan to the Roof.
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Using a Lap Sealant (Dicor 501LSG or Equiv.) will add additional bonding to the vehicle surface. Running a bead of this sealant lengthwise along the bottom edges of the mounting plate and 2 beads through the center lengths of the plate is recommended when possible. Remember once this sealant has cured removal of this plate will be difficult. Check with the vehicle Manufacture to determine recommended type of hardware to use for securing the Dish Mount/Dish Pan to the Vehicle. Use a minimum of 6 screws on both sides of the mounting plate in the slotted holes. Use at least four screws on both sides of the Dish Mount AZ/EL Base. Use sealant where required (in drill/screw holes) to prevent water leaks through the roof. The Feed Stow Plate is used only as a protector to the roof surface. It can be secured with 4 short self-tapping screws and water proof sealant (Dicor or similar) to prevent leaking. If putting any sealant under the Stow Plate use it sparingly in case adjustment is necessary. NOTE: Before using Lap Sealant on any exposed screws or holes you should finish the installation of the Antenna and complete wiring to avoid inadvertent contact and tracking of the sealant (on clothes and inside customer’s vehicle) making this a cleaner installation.
➢Wiring
(Dish Mount Connector Box)
Note: Before Installing the Dish Reflector (parabolic antenna) to the Antenna Mount it will be easier to complete the system Wiring. Prewiring the Antenna will allow you to raise the Dish Arms to make installation of the Dish easier. If you choose to install the Dish Reflector before completing the system wiring you can skip wiring and go to Installing the Dish Reflector below. The DataStorm Antenna System usually comes with the BUC and LNB prewired to the Feed Horn Assembly. The RF (Coax) cabling is wired from the Feed Assembly to the Connector Box located on the Base Mounting Plate. The Black Coax is the Receive cable connected to the LNB and the cable is usually labeled with RX at the Base. The White Coax is the Transmit cable connected to a BUC (Block Up Convertor) or an HPA (High Powered Amplifier). In addition to the Coax Cables the Mount is also prewired with a 12 conductor control cable which connects to motors, sensors and GPS modules.
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Typical Connector Box on DataStorm Antenna - Roof Mounting Plate
A. Antenna Control Cable Connection. Snap together Male (33482-1201 Molex) Antenna Side and Female (33472-1201 Molex) Control Cable to ACU-2 Antenna Controller. B. RX Cable to ACU-2 Antenna Controller. From LNB Black RG-6 Coax Cable. Labeled RX. C. TX Cable to Modem (if installed) or HPA Out. To BUC White RG-6 Coax Cable. Labeled TX.
Antenna Control Cable wiring for the 12 POS Euro Style Connector 12 - Tan – GPS RX Data In 11 - Pink – 15 to 18 VDC out to GPS 10 - White – GPS and Counter Input Common (Ground) 9 - Gray – Skew Count In 8 - Purple – Elevation Count In 7 - Blue – Azimuth Count In 6 - Green – Skew Motor Volts – 5 - Yellow – Skew Motor Volts + 4 - Orange – Elevation Motor Volts – 3 - Red –Elevation Motor Volts + 2 - Brown – Azimuth Motor Volts – 1 - Black – Azimuth Motor Volts + The Antenna Control Cable can be shortened to facilitate installation. We recommend keeping the cable length at least 15’ long if possible. For future service keep an additional 3 foot cable loop behind the antenna controller.
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Run the Antenna Control Cable and the Coax Cables from the Roof though the roof entry box to the Electronics compartment. Place the Antenna Controller near other associated electronics (router, modem) and make necessary connections for proper operation. DataStorm ACU-2 1RU Antenna Controller has five connections on the rear panel. 24 VDC Power Supply
Antenna Control Cable
Ethernet (LAN)
RF Out
RF In
Connect the External 24 Volt DC Power supply to the Antenna Controller and standard 100 to 220 VAC outlets. External 24 Volt DC Power Supply
With Basic wiring complete you can use the DataStorm ACU-2 Antenna Controller to manually move the Antenna Elevation into a raised position to Install the Dish Reflector.
Use the Menu, Search (Up) and Stow (Down) buttons on the front panel to access Move EL functions. The Up Button will raise the Antenna manually when in the correct mode. Raise the Dish Arms to about 60 degrees UP direction to simplify Dish Installation. See the DataStorm ACU-2 Manual for detailed information.
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➢Installing the Dish Reflector
(Antenna)
If you choose to install the Dish Reflector before completing the system wiring it is still easier to use the supplied 30’ Antenna Control Cable that comes attached to the Dish Mount to manually raise the Dish Arms using a tool Battery or the supplied 24 Volt DC Power Supply. Remove the Red and Orange wires that are connected to the 12 Position Euro Style Connector. These wires will raise and lower the Elevation Motor only. Touch one wire to the positive and one wire to the negative sides of the battery or the 24 VDC power supply and check the direction of the Elevation Dish Arms. If you hear the Elevation Motors stalling then reverse the wires and test again. Raise the Antenna manually until the Dish Arms are about 60 degrees UP direction to simplify Dish Installation.
With the mount tilted back at this angle it will be easier to place the Dish Reflector onto the Dish Arms. Dish Hardware is usually wrapped up against one of the Dish Arms. This hardware includes; 2 each – 5/16” x 3 1/2” Button Head Socket Cap Screw, 2 each – 5/16” x 2 3/4” Button Head Socket Cap Screw, 4 each 5/16” Flat Washer, 3 each - 1/4” x 1 1/4” Socket Head Cap Screw, 3 each – 1/4” Flat Washer, 1 each 1/4” x 1” Fender Washer. All Stainless Steel. Also included is an 3/8” T x 12 3/4” L Aluminum Dish Base Bracket (T Bar). Remove the Dish Reflector (Antenna) from the Dish Box (Box #2).
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Follow the photo illustrations below to attach the Dish to the Mount. Use a Lube Gel to hold the 4 Square nuts into the Slots in the Dish Arms. Also put some lube gel on the 4 Dish Bolts. Do not use electric drill to screw bolts into square nuts. Stainless Steel bolts will seize up
4 Each Flat Washer 5/16”
Dish Bolts 2 – 5/16 x 2 ¾” L 2 – 5/16 x 3 ½” L Slide Square Nut
Insert Square Nut here
to this position
Square Nut 4 places
Dish T-Bar and Hardware
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¼-20 x ¾”L Cap Screw and 1” Dia Fender Washer
2 - ¼-20 x 1 ¼” Cap Screw 2 – ¼” Flat Washer With the Dish Reflector properly attached to the Antenna Mount and all procedures above completed the system is ready for final wiring inside the Vehicle and system testing. Use the DataStorm ACU-2 Controller Wiring-Configuration-Operation Manual to complete the installation. After completion of system wiring before moving the Antenna automatically one technician should remain outside with a clear view of the Antenna and watch the Antenna Mount perform a Dish Calibration. Check that the Antenna clears all roof objects and is secured to the roof. When all tests are complete you should perform a final inspection of the roof installation, and then apply the roof sealant (Dicor) on any exposed or open screws and roof holes. Look for any loose tools or hardware before leaving the roof installation.
➢Antenna Mechanical Data
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➢Installation is complete.
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➢ Additional Wind Load Data Wind Load Data for the DataStorm 1.2M Antenna
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End of Document.
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