Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work on satellite antenna
- Prepare for installation, applying all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and identify any safety issues
- Organise resources to be available on site
- Contact client to arrange access to site and notify about possible outage
- 1.4 Organise tools and equipment and ensure they are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer's specifications
- Obtain details of satellite to be acquired and precise details of satellite antenna location
- Determine azimuth and elevation for satellite receiving antenna
- Determine polarisation angle of satellite receiving antenna feedhorn
- Determine suitable position to mount antenna with agreement from client
- Assemble and mount satellite antenna and cables
- Assemble satellite antenna on site according to plans, specifications and enterprise guidelines using safe industry practices
- Connect coaxial cable to antenna and install lightning protection devices
- Mount satellite antenna on to installed mounting arrangements and set initial antenna azimuth, elevation and polarisation
- Test and align antenna system
- Connect installed antenna system to satellite receiver or test equipment and make final adjustments to azimuth, elevation and polarisation to optimise signal level and quality
- 3.2 Conduct performance tests according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise guidelines
- 3.3 Interpret test results, compare with manufacturer's design specifications and make adjustments
- Complete administrative duties