Reflector Installation

Guideline for Engineers

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Videocon d2h Broadcasting Parameters
Our Satellite : SingTel - 2 (ST-2)
Satellite Position : 88 Degree East Longitude
ST - 2 Satellite
Sr. No.
Transponder Frequency
(Mhz)
TP No. Polarisation
1 11483 6A Vertical Low
2 11483 6B Horizontal Low
3 11546 7A Vertical Low
4 11546 7B Horizontal Low
5 11609 8A Vertical Low
6 11609 8B Horizontal Low
7 11672 9A Vertical Low
8 11672 9B Horizontal Low
9 11164 10A Vertical Low
10 11164 10B Horizontal Low
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Site Selection
Choose Better Mounting Option
Align Foot Mount at 90 Degree
Preparation before drilling
Drill Holes & Fix Coach Screws
Fix Foot Mount on the Wall
Assemble MAST with Foot Mount
Align MAST at 90 Degree with respect to Ground
Fix Struts with MAST aligning 180 Degree with respect to Ground
Fix bolts with MAST Bracket
Assemble MAST bracket with Antenna Bracket
Assemble Antenna bracket & MAST Bracket with Reflector
Insert Weather seal & Assemble LNBF with LNBF Clamp
Assemble LNBF Clamp & LNBF with LNBF Arm
Assemble LNBF Arm with Antenna Bracket
Adjust SKEW ( approx. ) as per Look Angle chart
Assemble Reflector Assembly with Mount Assembly
Align Elevation & Azimuth angle as per Look Angle chart of respective city
Reflector Installation Steps
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Step -1 : Site Selection
Survey different locations (like Balcony , Roof etc.) of the building for Reflector Installation with
customer consent
Align colored part of magnetic needle to the NORTH direction
N
E
S
W
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135
225
315
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Identify Line Of Sight (LOS) direction based on Azimuth Angle of your city (refer below link to know -
http://www.satsig.net/maps/satellite-dish-pointing-india.htm
Ensure Compass is held Straight & Still during locating Azimuth Angle
No Metallic ( Finger Ring) / Magnetic object should be near compass while locating Azimuth Angle
Colour Part of Needle
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Type Name of Installation
location here
Select Satellite from here
Click Here to
Calculate
Azimuth,
Elevation & Skew
angle of Location
for Reflector
Installation
How to Calculate Azimuth, Elevation & Skew Angle
Type link http://www.satsig.net/maps/satellite-dish-pointing-india.htm in web address bar, below Screen appear
Select Satellite as 88 E ST 1 & Type City name, then Click on Go to know Azimuth, Elevation & skew angle
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Select location for Reflector Installation with clear view of Satellite (Line Of Sight)
by using Magnetic compass
There should not be any partial / future obstruction in LOS like- Tree branches, Shed,
Growing Tree, Under Construction Building etc.
Satellite
Subscriber
Obstruction in LOS
Satellite
Subscriber
Clear LOS
Step :1 - Site Selection (Continued.. )
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Also consider below mentioned points during Site Selection :
Reflector Installation Location : -
Should be minimum 5 Meters away from Bare Electrical Lines (Overhead / Side)
Should be easily accessible for Maintenance / Service
Should not be accessible by Children / Pet Animals
Should be such that Rain / Water Drainage from Roof does not fall directly on
the Reflector
Should not be in the Passage
Should not be in Damp Area
Always Prefer wall Mount option for Reflector Assembly
Never Install Reflector Assembly on Water Tank or wall of the Water Tank
Step :1 - Site Selection ( Continued.. )
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Minimum15 cmDistance should be maintained
between corner edge of the wall & hole to be drilled
Minimum 15 cm
Thickness of the Wall should be more than1.5 times of
Rawl Plug Length
60 cm
60 cm
15 cm
Reflector should never be Installed directly on the Roof
In case of Floor Mounting Reflector Should be installed on the Flat concrete base
of below mentioned Specification
Also consider below mentioned points during Site Selection (continued.)
Flat Surface
In case hole to be drilled is above shoulder height always use Ladder
Step :1 - Site Selection ( Continued.. )
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Check for conceal electric cables with
Line Detector
Check for Water Pipe Line, Gas Pipe line &
other cables with Customer consent
Green LED will glow
if Line detector
detects Current flow
Always check for Water line, Gas
line or any other cables before
drilling in the wall
Minimum7 cmdistance should be maintained between Electric Cable & Hole to be drilled
Ensure that Water Line, Gas Pipe, Other Cables / Customer Property is not damage
while drilling
Also consider below mentioned points during Site Selection (continued.)
Step :1 - Site Selection ( Continued.. )
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Cable Length should be minimum from Reflector to Satellite Box in order to avoid
Signal & Voltage Drop.
Cable Should be routed with minimum number of drill holes
Location selected for Satellite Box should have proper air circulation
Select two most suitable locations for Reflector Installation
Take Customer permission for Reflector Installation at best suitable location
Also consider below mentioned points during Site Selection (continued.)
Cable Length should be
minimum
Reflector
Digital Set Top Box
Step :1 - Site Selection ( Continued.. )
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Step : 2 - Choose Better Mounting Option
Wall Mount
Always prefer Wall Mount as a Mounting option
Floor Mount
To be Avoided To be Preferred
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After Alignment of Foot Mount,
Mark 1 hole for drilling
Align Foot Mount at 90 degree with
respect to ground by using Spirit
level meter
Bubble in Center
Foot
Mount
Spirit Level
Meter
Foot Mount should be installed on Flat (Plane) surface
Mark Hole for
Drilling
Step -3 : Align Foot Mount at 90 Degree
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Take Customer permission before drilling
Clean Drill machine & Drill bits
Set Drilling mode according to Wall ( Concrete / Brick )
Check Drill bit size according to Rawl Plug diameter
Adjust guide rod according to Rawl Plug length
(Guide Rod Setting = Rawl Plug Length + 2mm)
( Depth of Hole = Rawl Plug Length + 2mm)
Always wear Safety goggle while drilling & blowing dust
fromhole
Self Lockable Chuck Guide Rod
Drilling Mode
Selection Switch
Speed Variation Switch
Drill Machine should be in OFF mode while selecting
the mode, inserting Drill bit or adjusting Guide Rod.
Forward /Reversing
Speed Control Switch
Step -4 : Preparation before Drilling
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Hold the drill machine with both hands while drilling
Put forward the left leg ( for a Right handed Person ) with the right index finger on Speed
Control Switch, Hold the handle with Left Hand vice versa for Left Handed person
Hold the Drill Machine Horizontally & Drill hole
perpendicular to the Wall
Slowly increase the speed by using the speed control switch
Dont let drill stop while the bit is still inside the hole
(If the drill is stuck in the hole, reverse the direction of rotation & slowly pull out the drill bit)
Dont change the rotation direction with the switch while the drill machine is ON
Dont lean on Drill Machine while drilling
Use Drill Machine with Safety Precautions to avoid injury
Safety Precautions : -
Step -5 : Drill Holes & Fix Coach Screws
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Blow the dust from the drilled
hole
Drill the first hole
Dust Blower
Do not breathe while blowing dust.
Ensure the Drill Machine is Switched OFF immediately after drilling of holes
Hammer
Push Rawl Plug inside
the wall by using Hammer
Always use Coach Screw & Rawl Plug recommended by Company
Step -5 : Drill Holes & Fix Coach Screws (Cont..)
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Fix coach screw with
Washer by using T-Spanner
Mark second Hole after assuring
Foot mount at 90
Degree with Spirit Level Meter
Drill Second hole
T-Spanner
Coach Screw Washer
Step -5 : Drill Holes & Fix Coach Screws (Cont..)
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Tighten Anchor bolt by checking Foot Mount 90
o
with respect to ground
Always use Proper Size Spanner in order to avoid damage to Coach Screw
Dust should be blown from drilled holes before inserting Rawl Plug
Step -5 : Fix Foot Mount on the Wall
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Step 6: Assemble MAST with Foot Mount
A B
C
Nut & Bolt
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Step 7: Align MAST at 90 Degree with respect to Ground
Align MAST at 90 Degree in front
by using Spirit Level Meter
Align MAST at 90 Degree in
side by using Spirit Level Meter
Mast at 90 Degree in X - Axis Mast at 90 Degree in Y - Axis
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Step 8: Assemble Struts with MAST
Assemble Struts with Mast
Align both Struts at 180
o
with
respect to Ground & mark Holes
Drill Holes at marked position, fix Coach Screws & tighten both Struts by using T Spanner
Re-check 180
o
by keeping Spirit Level Meter with respect to Ground
Connect this side with
Mast (More flat surface)
Bubble in Center
Check Strength of the Mast & Foot Mount by gentle Shaking
Re - Check MAST for 90 Degree from both axis to get Peak signals
Bubble in Center
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Step 9: Assemble MAST bracket with LNBF arm
Arrow mark shows
upward direction
Antenna Bracket
LNBF Arm
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Step 10: Fix bolts with MAST Bracket
Keep the bolts slightly loose for Final Azimuth alignment
Square groove
arrangement for
locking Bolt head
Nut should be
fixed from
this side
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Insert Mast Bracket inside Antenna Bracket as shown above
Insert the Bolt
Head from inside
in Square groove
Step 11: Assemble MAST bracket with Antenna Bracket
Top View Back View Side View
Mast Bracket
Antenna Bracket
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Step12 : Insert Weather Seal & Assemble LNBF with LNBF Clamp
LNBF + LNBF Clamp
Keep the bolts slightly loose for Final SKEW alignment
Insert Weather Seal
LNBF Clamp with Screws
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Step 13: Assemble LNBF Clamp & LNBF with LNBF Arm
LNBF Arm
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Step 14 : Assemble Antenna bracket assembly with Reflector
Always tighten Bolts diagonally
Note : Reflector surface should not get deformed or damaged while handling Reflector
Nuts & Bolts
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Step 15: Align Elevation & Azimuth angle as per Look
Angle of respective city
The vertical movement of Reflector
to Track the Satellite is called
Elevation adjustment
The Horizontal movement of
Reflector to track the Satellite is
called Azimuth adjustment
scale for
Elevation Angle
marking
Magnetic Compass
Elevation Azimuth
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Step 16: Adjust SKEW (approx.) as per Look Angle Chart
For example : If SKEW angel is - 37.2 degree
1 Division = 5 Degree
Division marking for LNBF rotation = 37.2 / 5 = 7.4
Align 0 mark of LNBF clamp with approx. 7.4 division (Clockwise) on LNBF.
Adjust approximate SKEW as per division marking available on LNBF
Clock wise rotation for
negative Polarization angle
Rotate LNBF Clock wise from LNBF connector for negative (-) Polarisation angle.
Rotate LNBF Anti Clock wise from LNBF connector for Positive (+) Polarisation angle.
5 Degree
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Slightly Rotate sensitivity knob anti-clock wise. The Indicator needle will move lower ( Left ) side
Again align Reflector till indicator needle reaches to maximum signal level ( Right ) side.
Step 17 : Sat Finder Tracking Procedure
Repeat this process till you get maximum signals. Track the Reflector to a maximum
signal level & sensitivity knob to anti-clock direction as much as possible.
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After getting maximum signal, tighten Azimuth & Elevation bolts
Signal should not decreased during & after tightening
Tightening Azimuth bolts Tightening Elevation bolts
Step 17 : Sat Finder Tracking Procedure (Contd)
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Then fine tune the Skew till indicator needle reaches to maximum Signal level
Rotate sensitivity knob anti-clock wise till some extent
Again adjust Skew till indicator needle reaches to maximum Signal level
Repeat this process till you get maximum signals. Adjust the Skew to a maximum
signal level & sensitivity knob to anti-clock direction as much as possible
Step 17 : Sat Finder Tracking Procedure (Contd)
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After getting maximum signal, tighten LNBF clamp screws
After Peak Tracking Switch OFF the Satellite Box & Remove the Sat Finder Connections
Step 17 : Sat Finder Tracking Procedure (Contd)
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Step 18 : Check Signal Quality & Strength in
Satellite Management Screen for all TP
Check Signal Quality & Strength bars for Green Colour in all 10 Transponders
Ensure must be Green in all Transponder
11483 (V) 11546 (V) 11609 (H)
11609 (V) 11672 (H) 11672 (V)
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After tightening all Nut, Bolt & screws mark the Azimuth, Elevation & Skew Adjustment with
Permanent marker
Always write Customer Flat Number or ID with Permanent Maker on Back Side of
Reflector
Also inform the same to customer.
Elevation Azimuth
Skew
Step 19 : Mark Azimuth, Elevation & Skew Angles
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Cable Preparation and
Conectorisation
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Cable Preparation & Connectorisation
Cable Parts & Connectors
Cable Preparation & Connectorisation Tools
Cable Preparation Process
Dos & Dont of Cable Preparation
Cable Preparation Process Continued
Connectorisation Process
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RG 6 Cable
Cable Parts & Connectors
Bonded Aluminum
Foil Shield
Center conductor
Dielectric
Aluminum
Braided Shield
Jacket
RG 6 Connector (Gilbert)
RG 6 Connector (PPC)
Connectorisation is the process of connecting Connector with Cable.
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Cable Preparation & Connectorisation - Tools
RG 6 Cable Preparation Tool Cable Cutter
RG 6 Compression Tool
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Step 1 : Cut the Cable straight ( Perpendicular to the Cable ) by using Cable Cutter
Cable Preparation Process
Crushed Angled
Cable should never be Cut angled, Crushed
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Step 2 : After Cutting the Cable, give Circular shape to dielectric using fingers
Do not use Cable Stripper, Pliers or other tools for giving round shape
Usage of Cable Stripper / Plier for giving round shape may damage the Cable Parts
Never use Cable Stripper Never use Plier
Cable Preparation Process
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Step 3 : Insert cable in Preparation Tool
Cable should always
Flush with the stopper
Cable inserted too short,
Not touching Stopper
Cable Preparation Process
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Step 4 : Hold Cable near Preparation Tool.
Cable Preparation Process
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Step 5 : Rotate tool 3 times in clockwise direction and 3 times in Anti -
Clockwise direction
3 times Anti Clock-wise rotation 3 times Clock-wise rotation
Cable Preparation Process
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Cable Preparation Process
Step 6 : Hold Cable and Pull out Preparation Tool
After Preparation, Length of the various Parts of Cable should be as mentioned below
1/4
1/4
5/16
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Dos & Dont of Cable Preparation
1/4
Center
Conductor
too long
Center
Conductor
too short
Dielectric
too long
Dos Topic Dont
Dielectric Length Always dielectric length should be
1 / 4 inch
Dielectric should Never be too
long or too short.
Length of Center
Conductor
Always Center Conductors length
should be 5 / 16 inch
Center Conductor should Never
be too long or too short.
5/16
Dielectric
too short
There should not be any Scratch
on Center Conductor
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Dos & Dont of Cable Preparation
Braids
too long
Dos Topic Dont
Aluminum Braids
Length
Aluminum Braids Length should
be 1 / 4 inch
Aluminum Braids Length should
never be too long or too short.
Braids
too short
1/4
Use Preparation
Tool
Always use company approved
Preparation tool
Never use knife, Cutter, blade or
other than company approved
tools for cable preparation
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Step 7 : Fold back AluminumBraided Shield 180
o
on the jacket
Cable Preparation Process (Continued)
Unfold the Braids
Turn the braids perpendicular
to the cable length
Fold back the Aluminum braids 180 degree
on the jacket
Braid wire should not damage.
At least 95% braid should be there.
Fold all braid wires on Jacket.
No braid should be on foil / Center Conductor.
Precautions : -
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Step 8 : Clean the Center Conductor with Soft dry Cloth
Aluminum Braid / Foil should never touch center conductor.
Cable Preparation Process (Continued)
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Connectorisation Process
Step 9 : Insert Cable into RG-6 connector (Gently push the connector)
Insert cable into connector
Dielectric should flush with
Post of the connector
Dielectric should never be below or above the Connector Post
Dielectric below the Connector Post Dielectric above the Connector Post
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Step 10 : Insert RG-6 Connector in to the Compression Tool & compress.
Connector inserted
for compression
Compressing the Connector Connector fully Compressed
Connectorisation Process
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Step 11 : Take out fully Compressed Connector fromcompression Tool.
Connectorisation Process
Di Electric flush with Post
Connector Fully
Compressed
Straight Center Conductor
Aluminum Braid / Foil not
touching center conductor.
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Cable Routing
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Cable Routing Guidelines
Cable Routing Guidelines
Weather Seal Application
C Bend near LNBF
Service Loop near Mast
Application of Cable Tie
S Bend Application
C Bend on edge of the wall
C Bend while laying cable at 90
0
U Loop & Sealant Application
Through Hole for Cable Laying
P Clip Application
Cable Routing Precautions ( Dos & Dont )
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Cable Routing Guidelines
Weather Seal Application
Benefits : -
Ensure / Check for Weather Seal, It should be fixed at LNBF port before connecting
the connector to LNBF
Connect the Cable to LNBF
Tighten Connector by Hand
Finally Tighten the connector
with open ended spanner
Weather Seal prevents Water Ingress / Seepage inside the cable
Weather Seal prevents Cable Damage, Satellite Box Failure & Connector Corrosion due
to Water Ingress/ Seepage
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C Bend should be always made near LNBF
Prevents Cable Damage near Connector at LNBF end
Less Signal Losses ( as the Sharp Bend is avoided )
C Bend
Tie Wrap
Cable Routing Guidelines
C Bend near LNBF
Benefits : -
By Application of C Bend the Bend Radius is maintained, thereby : -
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Service loop ( Only One Round ) should be tied with Mast
Service Loop can be used for future service Applications like Re - Connectorisation etc.
Cable Routing Guidelines
Service Loop near Mast
Benefits : -
( 8~ 9 inch Diameter )
( 0.20 ~ 0.22 Meter Diameter )
Service Loop
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Loose / Hanging Cable should be properly tied with Cable Tie / P Clip
Tail of the Cable Tie should be trimmed properly with maximum tail length of 5mm (after cutting)
Always use Company Approved Cable Tie
Prevents Cable damage due to rubbing with wall edges / metallic parts
Improves Aesthetic Look of the Installation
Cable Routing Guidelines
Application of Cable Tie
Benefits : -
Avoid over tightening of Tie warp as it may damage Cable Jacket which may results in
Water Ingress / Seepage
Width of Cable Tie should be more than 5mm
Precautions : -
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S Bend
( Outer Edge
of Wall )
Cable Routing Guidelines
S Bend on edge of the wall
Benefits : -
By Application of S - Bend the Bend Radius is maintained, thereby : -
Less Signal Losses ( as the Sharp Bend is avoided )
Prevents Cable Damage due to friction with Wall (Outer Edge Case )
Always use Two P Clips
( Opposite Direction )
while putting any bend / Loop
S - Bend should be always made, while routing the Cable vertically from one
side of wall to other side of the wall
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Cable Routing Guidelines
C Bend on edge of the wall ( Inner & Outer )
Benefits : -
By Application of C Bend / PVC Bend the Bend Radius is maintained, thereby : -
Less Signal Losses ( as the Sharp Bend is avoided )
Prevents Cable Damage due to friction with Wall (Outer Edge Case )
C Bend ( Inner Edge of Wall ) C Bend ( Outer Edge of Wall ) PVC Bend ( Outer Edge of Wall )
C-Bend should be always made while routing the Cable at Inner & Outer Edge of the Wall
Cable should be laid through PVC Conduit or use Double sided Tape in case of Outer Edge
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Cable Routing Guidelines
C Bend while laying the cable
Benefits : -
By Application of C - Bend the Bend Radius is maintained, thereby : -
Less Signal Losses ( as the Sharp Bend is avoided )
C Bend
C - Bend should be always made while routing the Cable on the wall from vertical
to horizontal or vice versa
More than
90
o
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Cable Routing Guidelines
U Loop ( Drip Loop ) before cable entry in house
Sealant Application
Benefits : -
By Application of U Loop & Sealant the below mentioned can be prevented
Water Ingress / Seepage inside the house
Satellite Box Failure due to water Ingress / Seepage
Sealant Application
Without any air gap
U Loop
U Loop should be always made before cable entry in the house
Sealant should be applied from both sides of the hole with no air Gap
Use appropriate bit for Wooden or steel Frame
C Bend ( more than 90 degree )
Height
Minimum 20cm
Diameter
Minimum 12cm
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Cable Routing Guidelines
Through Hole for Cable laying
It is recommended to drill through hole for Cable entry from Inside to Outside
Inside
House
Outside
30
o
Angle
Wall
Through Hole for Cable entry should have a slope towards outside the House
While drilling through Hole drill machine should not be in hammer Mode
There should not be any damage on the inside / outside surface of the wall
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Cable Routing Guidelines
P Clip Application
Nail of the P Clip should be downwards,
in case of Horizontal laying of Cable
Nail should be
downwards
Cable should not deform / damage while P-clipping with hammer
P Clip should neither be loose nor over tightened
Always use company approved/recommended proper Diameter P-Clips
Cabling should be Straight
P-Clip should not be equi distance
Precautions : -
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Kinking / Bending
of the Cable
Benefit :-
Protect Cable from damage.
Cable Routing Precautions ( Dos & Dont )
Dos Topic Dont
Take care while pulling cable to
prevent cable from Kink / cut.
Disadvantage :-
Chances of missing few channels
Never use Kinked / Bend Cable.
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Cable Routing
on horizontal
surface
Cable Routing Precautions ( Dos & Dont )
Dos Topic Dont
Always lay the cable on vertical side
of the Parapet wall.
Never lay cable on top of the
Parapet wall / horizontal surface.
Benefit :-
Less chances of Cable Damage.
Minimize chances of water
seepage while water logging (if
Cable is damage)
Disadvantage :-
Higher Chances of Cable Damage.
Higher chances of water Ingress /
Seepage (if Cable is damage)
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Cable Routing Precautions ( Dos & Dont )
Dos Topic Dont
Always 7cm ( minimum ) distance
should be maintained between
Electrical Lines & Signal Cable.
Always route Cable 5 meters
(minimum) away from overhead /
side Bare Electrical line.
Never route cable with Electrical
Lines.
Never route Cable near overhead/
side bare Electrical.
Cable Routing
near Electrical
Cable
Electrical Lines
Signal Cable
Benefit :-
Less chances of Signal
Interference.
Disadvantage :-
Picture Freezing may occur due to
Interference.
Minimum 7 cm.
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Cable Routing Precautions ( Dos & Dont )
Dos Topic Dont
Always neatly keep one round ( 8~ 9
inch /0.2 ~ 0.22 Meter Diameter ) of
Service Loop near Satellite Box.
Tighten the Connector finally with
spanner at Satellite Box IF input port.
Never leave loose cable near
Satellite Box.
Never leave loose connector at
Satellite Box end.
Cable Routing
near Satellite Box
Benefit :-
Less chances of cable damage.
Avoid loose connectivity.
Disadvantage :-
Chances of Cable Damage.
Chances of Picture Freezing / No
Signal
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Demonstration of Videocon d2h Services
Once Installation completed, Check for :
Good Signal in all Transponder (Green Bar for Signal Strength & Signal Quality)
Cable is properly connected in Product & product properly connected with Power Socket (no loose connection)
Channel & Services opted by Customer activated
Once Installation/ Activation completed, Please Call all family members present at home for Demonstration
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