Installation - Kathrein BAS 65 Bedienungsanleitung

4. Important Information
Before you mount, connect or use the planar antenna, make sure that you observe the information in
these instructions for use.
Warning:
If you do not observe this information:
• The antenna or installation site could be damaged by errors in installation or connection, or by
changes to the components or the use of other components
• Improper conduct can lead to health and safety dangers for you and other persons
• The manufacturer is not liable for any functioning errors or damage resulting from this
When performing work on antenna systems, please act responsibly towards yourself and others.
Tip: Keep these instructions safe for future reference and give them to the next owner if the antenna is sold.
Tip: Azimuth setting
Elevation setting
Polarisation setting =
5.

Installation

5.1 Selection of the installation site
Danger!
• Never mount an antenna below overhead power lines. This may cause the required minimum
safety clearances to be violated. Maintain a minimum clearance of 1 m from all other electrical
devices on every side! There is a danger to life if you or any of the antenna parts come into
contact with electrical devices!
• Never mount antennas on buildings with highly fl ammable roof coverings (straw, reeds or
similar materials). There is a danger of fi re in the case of atmospheric overvoltage (static
charge) and lightning discharge.
A proper installation site is essential for the safe installation of your planar antenna and for its optimal functioning.
For this, please note:
a) Clear line of sight to the satellite
For good reception, a clear line of sight in the southern direction (± 20°) must be ensured.
For some satellites (e.g. TÜRKSAT 1C, HISPASAT) the angular separation from south (azimuth) is greater
than ± 20°.
The elevation angle from horizontal (elevation) must come to approx. 30°.
A clear line of sight to the satellite means that there are no obstacles (e.g. trees, buildings, balconies, roof
overhangs, etc.) between the planar antenna and the satellite.
Such obstacles can impact reception and may even lead to complete failure.
b) Safe installation
In contrast to rod antennas, it is not the installation height above the ground but rather the clear line of site to
the satellite that is important for your planar antenna, as for satellite antennas in general. For this reason, an
appropriate installation site might also be found in a garden, on a terrace or balcony, or on a facade or garage.
If possible, therefore, you should avoid mounting the planar antenna on a rooftop. This will result in less work for
you and will reduce the dangers associated with installation work on the roof.
= Turn the antenna horizontally
= Tilt or lean the antenna vertically
Tilt or lean the antenna horizontally