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A.H. Systems AK-571-4 Horn Antenna Kit

AK-571-4 

Horn Antenna Kit

Operation Manual

 A.H. Systems inc. – Apr 2020

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Summary of Contents for AK-571-4

Page 1: ...A H Systems AK 571 4 Horn Antenna Kit AK 571 4 Horn Antenna Kit Operation Manual A H Systems inc Apr 2020 REV C 1 ...

Page 2: ...A H Systems AK 571 4 Horn Antenna Kit TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 GENERAL INFORMATION 4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 6 SPECIFICATIONS 8 FORMULAS 10 WARRANTY 11 MAINTENANCE 12 A H Systems inc Apr 2020 REV C 2 ...

Page 3: ...ncy Low Loss Cable Up to 40 GHz 10 5 dB 40 GHz TSC 571 Transit Storage Case ADP 213 2 9mm f to 2 9mm f ADP 203 SMA m to N f adapter OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Gain Attenuation PAM 0118P High Frequency Preamplifier 20 MHz 18 GHz 37 dB SAC 18G 0 5 0 5 Meter High Frequency Low Loss Cable Up to 18 GHz 1 5 dB 18 GHz PAM 1840 High Frequency Preamplifier 18 GHz 40 GHz 20 dB Gain SAC 40G 0 5 0 5 Meter High Freque...

Page 4: ...ither a N or SMA type connector on the receiver Cable calibrations are supplied To help minimize any downtime the customer may be experiencing during testing we provide next day on time delivery Each antenna mounts directly to the tripod azimuth and elevation head The azimuth and elevation head allows the operator to vary the antenna azimuth direction and to change the antenna polarity vertical or...

Page 5: ...olarity they should be perpendicular to the ground Connect a cable between the antenna connector and the receiver NOTE BE SURE TO USE A CABLE RATED FOR HIGH FREQUENCY WHEN OPERATING ABOVE 5 GHz for example the SAC 18G 3 or SAC 40G 1 5 TRANSIT STORAGE CASES TSC 571 Transit Storage Case The antenna carrying case TSC 571 prevents damage and loss of antennas and optional preamplifiers when storing or ...

Page 6: ...elivered in two days The 1 2 meter SAC 18G 0 5 has a typical attenuation of 1 0 dB at 18GHz PAM 1840 Preamplifier 18 GHz 40 GHz The preamplifier will increase the system sensitivity 20 dB and is recommend for the SAS 574 An optional short length cable SAC 40G 0 5 is required to interconnect the preamplifier to any 50 ohm receiver or spectrum analyzer SAC 40G 0 5 Low Loss Cable up to 40 GHz The Low...

Page 7: ...tripod leg is independently adjustable in angle and length to facilitate antenna height setting The tripod legs have a rubber tip on one end for indoor or hard surface use and a metal spike on the other end for outdoor soft surface such as dirt use A H Systems inc Apr 2020 REV C 7 ...

Page 8: ...band antenna covering the frequency range of 1 GHz to 18 GHz With High gain low VSWR an input power handling capability of 300 watts CW makes this horn antenna an excellent choice for both immunity and emissions testing The SAS 571 Double Ridge Guide Horn Antenna is a must have for testing above 1 GHz This antenna is precision machined from aluminum and may be mounted either horizontal or vertical...

Page 9: ... Ridge Guide Horn Antenna is a linearly polarized broadband antenna covering the frequency range of 18 GHz to 40 GHz With High gain low VSWR an input power handling capability of 150 watts CW makes this horn antenna an excellent choice for both immunity and emissions testing This antenna is precision machined from aluminum and may be mounted either horizontal or vertical polarization A 1 meter ind...

Page 10: ...A H Systems AK 571 4 Horn Antenna Kit 8 6 cm 3 cm 4 1 cm 0 09 kg A H Systems inc Apr 2020 REV C 10 ...

Page 11: ...umeric Gain d Distance in meters Common RF Related Conversion Factors dBmW dB V 107 The constant in the above equation is derived as follows Power is related to voltage according to Ohm s law The Log10 function is used for relative dB scales so applying the logarythm function to Ohm s law simplifying and scaling by ten for significant figures yields P V2 R 10Log10 P 20Log10 V 10Log10 50 Note the r...

Page 12: ...m 51 5 To derive the constant for the above equation simply convert the characteristic impedance of free space to decibels as shown below 20Log10 120 51 5 A m 10 dBuA m 120 20 As above simply plug away dBW m2 10Log10 V m A m A simple relation to calculate decibel Watts per square meter dBmW m2 dBW m2 30 The derivation for the constant in the above equation comes from the decibel equivalent of the ...

Page 13: ... with the delivery of the product by A H Systems The remedy set forth herein shall be the only remedy available to the buyer and in no event shall A H Systems be liable for direct indirect incidental or consequential damages This warranty shall not apply to any part of the product which without fault of A H Systems has been subject to alteration failure caused by a part not supplied by A H Systems...

Page 14: ... preamplifiers and current probes by A H Systems experienced technicians is recommended Our staff can calibrate almost any type or brand of antenna For more information about our calibration services or to place an order for antenna calibration visit our website at http www AHSystems com or call 1 818 998 0223 A H Systems inc Apr 2020 REV C 14 ...

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