Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work on a satellite antenna
- Prepare for installation applying all relevantlegislation, codes, regulations and standards and identify any safety issues
- Organise resources to be available on site
- Notify customer to arrange access to the site and possible outage
- 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 antennalocation
- Determine the look angles for the satellite receiving antenna
- Determine polarisation angle of the satellite receiving antenna feedhorn
- Determine suitable position to mount the antenna with agreement from customer
- 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 onto installed mounting arrangements and set initial antenna azimuth, elevationand 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 the signal level and quality
- Conduct performance tests according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise guidelines
- Interpret test results and compare with manufacturer's design specifications and make adjustments
- Complete administrative duties