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A.H. Systems Model Active Monopole Antennas 

 

 

 

 

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SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
 

The A.H. Systems active monopole antennas are active, general-purpose, 
receive-only antennas which cover the 100 Hz – 60 MHz frequency range. They 
are ideal for instantaneous bandwidth scanning (without tuning) of electric fields 
in its frequency range and can drive any receiver with an input impedance of 50 

. Each unit comes with a telescoping rod, ground plane with a high impedance 

matched preamplifier and battery charger. Review this manual and become 
familiar with all safety markings and instructions. Verify that the antenna 
impedance is compatible with the receiver impedance.

 

 
 

ANTENNA SPECIFICATIONS 

  

SAS-550-1B Active Monopole Antenna specifications: 
 

Frequency Range  ............................................................................ 9 kHz – 60 MHz 
Antenna Factor ............................................................................................... 0 dB/m 
Flatness .................................................................. +/- 0.5 dB from 20 kHz– 30 MHz 
 ................................................................................................. 

 +/- 5 dB whole range 

Sensitivity ................................................................................... 5 dB

V/m @ 10 kHz 

 ................................................................................................. 

-20 dB

V/m @ 1 MHz 

Dynamic Range ................................................................................96 dB @ 10 kHz 
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122 dB @ 1 MHz 

Saturation .................................................................................................. 87 dBuV/m 
Output Connector Type .................................................................................... BNC(f) 
Input Power ......................................................................................... 12 Vdc Battery 
Weight ................................................................................................ 4.7 lbs. / 2.1 kg 
Size (W x H x D) ....................................... 18" x 18" x 41" (46 cm x 46 cm x 104 cm) 
 

 
SAS-550-2B Active Monopole Antenna specifications: 
 

Frequency Range  .......................................................................... 100 Hz – 60 MHz 
Antenna Factor ............................................................................................... 0 dB/m 
Flatness ................................................................... +/- 0.5 dB from 2 kHz – 30 MHz 
 ................................................................................................ 

+/- 24 dB whole range 

Sensitivity ................................................................................... 5 dB

V/m @ 10 kHz 

 ................................................................................................. 

-20 dB

V/m @ 1 MHz 

Dynamic Range ................................................................................96 dB @ 10 kHz 
 ........................................................................................................ 

122 dB @ 1 MHz 

Saturation .................................................................................................. 87 dBuV/m 
Output Connector Type .................................................................................... BNC(f) 
Input Power ......................................................................................... 12 Vdc Battery 
Weight ................................................................................................. 4.7 lbs / 2.1 kg 
Size (W x H x D) ....................................... 18" x 18" x 41" (46 cm x 46 cm x 104 cm) 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for SAS-550-1B

Page 1: ...A H Systems Model Active Monopole Antennas A H Systems inc REV E 1 Active Monopole Antennas User Manual...

Page 2: ...Monopole Antennas A H Systems inc REV E 2 TABLE of CONTENTS Introduction 3 Safety Instructions 4 Specifications 5 Operating instructions 6 Calibration 8 Accessories 10 Maintenance 11 Troubleshooting 1...

Page 3: ...r Description SAS 550 1B 9 kHz 60 MHz 2380 Active Monopole Antenna Battery Powered SAS 550 2B 100 Hz 60 MHz 2381 Active Monopole Antenna Battery Powered Included parts Antenna Base with ground plane T...

Page 4: ...cordance with all applicable laws and regulations 4 To protect against electric shock do not immerse the power cord power plug or Antenna in water or in any other liquid 5 Do not operate the product w...

Page 5: ...compatible with the receiver impedance ANTENNA SPECIFICATIONS SAS 550 1B Active Monopole Antenna specifications Frequency Range 9 kHz 60 MHz Antenna Factor 0 dB m Flatness 0 5 dB from 20 kHz 30 MHz 5...

Page 6: ...will not damage the battery Using the battery charger to operate the amplifier directly is not recommended Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery is charged when the air tem...

Page 7: ...des good reception with a minimal need for space Its flat 0 dB antenna factor makes it a convenient choice when calculating the field intensity The signal field strength is the receiver voltage in dB...

Page 8: ...the monopole element adjusted to 1 04m m a average radius of the antenna element 6 17mm m wavelength in meters Ca capacitance of the dummy load NOTE Other fixtures with different capacitance are avail...

Page 9: ...nal voltage VD in dB V at the T connector A Also referred to as a Dummy Antenna Figure 2 2 Leaving the RF output of the signal generator unchanged transfer the 50 termination to the T connector A and...

Page 10: ...able assembly providing repeatable reliable performance for use in a variety of commercial and industrial applications SAC 461F Cable kit for MIL STD 461 An optional cable kit is available to comply w...

Page 11: ...ll soft brush REPLACING THE BATTERY ASSEMBLY Turn off and unplug the unit before changing the battery pack assembly 1 Remove the four 6 32 flat head screws from the bottom of the ground plane 2 Discon...

Page 12: ...you still carry this part A Yes the telescoping rod with a BNC connector P N 2337 1 is for our older active monopole antennas All new active monopole antennas have been re designed to accept a telesco...

Page 13: ...tery pack will not charge Bad battery pack Replace battery pack assembly Charger has no output Re connect charger Charger not plugged in Replace battery pack assembly Low response No gain Front end da...

Page 14: ...the warranty period commencing 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...

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