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Maintenance   

 

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2.0   Maintenance 

 

Before performing any maintenance, 

follow the safety information in the 

ETS-Lindgren 

Product Information 

Bulletin

 included with your shipment. 

 

Maintenance of the Model 3109 is limited 

to external components such as cables 

or connectors. 

If you have any questions concerning 

maintenance, contact ETS-Lindgren 

Customer Service. 

Annual Calibration 

 

If you have the Model 3109P (with portable elements) or 

Model 3109PX (with extended portable elements), include the 

portable elements with the balun when sending for calibration. 

See the 

Product Information Bulletin

 included with your shipment for information 

on ETS-Lindgren calibration services. 

WARRANTY

Summary of Contents for 3109

Page 1: ...Model 3109 Biconical Antenna User Manual ...

Page 2: ...nder its patent rights or the rights of others Copyright 1989 2011 by ETS Lindgren L P All Rights Reserved No part of this document may be copied by any means without written permission from ETS Lindgren L P Trademarks used in this document The ETS Lindgren logo is a trademark of ETS Lindgren L P Revision Record MANUAL 3109 Part 399038 Rev F Revision Description Date A C Initial Release updates ed...

Page 3: ...dures 12 3 0 Specifications 13 Electrical Specifications 13 Physical Specifications 14 Model 3109 14 Model 3109P With Portable Elements 15 Model 3109PX With Extended Portable Elements 16 4 0 Assembly Instructions 17 5 0 Mounting Instructions 19 Additional Mounting Options 20 4 TR Mounting Options 20 7 TR and Mast Mounting Options 21 2x2 Boom Mounting Options 22 6 0 Application 23 7 0 Typical Data ...

Page 4: ...ound 31 Model 3109 Forward Power 3 M Measured over Ferrite Ground 32 Model 3109P Typical Data 33 Model 3109P VSWR 33 Model 3109PX Typical Data 34 Model 3109PX Antenna Factor 34 Model 3109PX Gain 35 Model 3109PX VSWR 36 Model 3109PX Forward Power 3 M Derived from AF 37 Model 3109PX Forward Power 3 M Measured over Conducting Ground 38 Appendix A Warranty 39 ...

Page 5: ...tions could result in minor personal injury and or property damage Included text gives proper procedures Warning Denotes a hazard Failure to follow instructions could result in SEVERE personal injury and or property damage Included text gives proper procedures See the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin for safety regulatory and other product marking information ...

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Page 7: ...f the balun are wound in precision machined cuts to provide high barrier insulation between windings while simultaneously giving good coupling between bifilar windings The balun acts as base on the Model 3109 and is configured to accept an ETS Lindgren tripod or most other tripods For information on tripods see Tripod Options on page 9 For the variety of mounting options available for the Model 31...

Page 8: ...ng screw mounts This makes changing between the two types of elements quick and easy MODEL 3109PX EXTENDED PORTABLE ELEMENTS An extended version of the portable element is available These folding elements are twice as long as the standard elements The longer elements enable you to generate high fields at low frequencies with reduced applied power CARRYING CASES Carrying cases for biconical antenna...

Page 9: ...n This tripod can support up to an 11 8 kg 26 0 lb load 7 TR Tripod Constructed of PVC and fiberglass components providing increased stability for physically large antennas The unique design allows for quick assembly disassembly and convenient storage Allows several different configurations including options for manual or pneumatic polarization Quick height adjustment and locking wheels provide ea...

Page 10: ...uct Information Bulletin included with your shipment for the following Warranty information Safety regulatory and other product marking information Steps to receive your shipment Steps to return a component for service ETS Lindgren calibration service ETS Lindgren contact information ...

Page 11: ...s such as cables or connectors If you have any questions concerning maintenance contact ETS Lindgren Customer Service Annual Calibration If you have the Model 3109P with portable elements or Model 3109PX with extended portable elements include the portable elements with the balun when sending for calibration See the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment for information on ETS Li...

Page 12: ...rs and ordering parts Following are the part numbers for ordering replacement or optional parts for the Model 3109 Part Description Part Number Model 3109 3109 Model 3109P with portable elements 3109P Model 3109PX with extended portable elements 3109PX Service Procedures For the steps to return a system or system component to ETS Lindgren for service see the Product Information Bulletin included w...

Page 13: ...fications 13 3 0 Specifications Electrical Specifications Frequency Range 20 MHz 300 MHz VSWR Ratio Average 1 9 1 Maximum Continuous Power 2 kW Peak Power 3 kW Impedance Nominal 50 Ω Connector Type N female ...

Page 14: ...DEL 3109 One element is shown for illustrative purposes only all specifications are based on the balun plus both elements Width includes elements and balun 131 1 cm 51 6 in Diameter 51 1 cm 20 1 in Weight includes elements and balun 2 6 kg 5 8 lb ...

Page 15: ...ELEMENTS One element is shown for illustrative purposes only all specifications are based on the balun plus both elements Width includes elements and balun 120 9 cm 47 6 in Diameter 64 1 cm 25 3 in Weight includes elements and balun 2 4 kg 5 4 lb ...

Page 16: ...BLE ELEMENTS One element is shown for illustrative purposes only all specifications are based on the balun plus both elements Width includes elements and balun 223 0 cm 87 8 in Diameter 123 3 cm 48 6 in Weight includes elements and balun 3 1 kg 6 8 lb ...

Page 17: ...connecting any components follow the safety information in the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment The Model 3109 Biconical Antenna is shipped unassembled and includes these parts Balun Biconical element 2 Belleville washer 2 ...

Page 18: ...f the biconical elements 2 Line up the screw threads with the receptacle hole on the balun and turn the biconical element until it is firmly secured in the balun Do not cross thread this connection or permanent damage to the joint could occur 3 Repeat step 1 and step 2 using the remaining washer and biconical element ...

Page 19: ...nformation in the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment The balun unit of the Model 3109 Biconical Antenna provides two 1 4 20 thread receptacles for mounting To mount the balun onto a tripod insert a 1 4 20 thread mounting screw or knob from the tripod into the receptacle ...

Page 20: ...nal Mounting Options 4 TR MOUNTING OPTIONS Following are additional options for mounting the Model 3109 onto an ETS Lindgren 4 TR Tripod Contact the ETS Lindgren Sales Department for information on ordering optional mounting hardware ...

Page 21: ... hardware Mast refers to 2070 Series 2075 and 2175 Antenna Towers 7 TR refers to these booms 109042 boom Straight boom for general antenna mounting on a 7 TR 108983 boom Offset boom for general antenna mounting on a 7 TR with pneumatic or manual polarization can also be used to mount stinger type antennas 108507 boom Centerline rotation boom for Model 3106 Series antennas only when changing polari...

Page 22: ...NTING OPTIONS Following are additional options for mounting the Model 3109 onto a 2x2 boom Contact the ETS Lindgren Sales Department for information on ordering optional mounting hardware 2x2 boom refers to a typical 2 inch by 2 inch boom ...

Page 23: ...or impedance transformation and matching and it is constructed of much heavier materials so that maximum continuous input power can reach 2 kW While this antenna typically has a high VSWR at frequencies below 70 MHz it is still capable of generating a high field strength with acceptable input power in this region of the band The optional extended elements markedly improve performance in this regio...

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Page 25: ...Typical Data 25 7 0 Typical Data Model 3109 Typical Data MODEL 3109 ANTENNA FACTOR ...

Page 26: ...26 Typical Data MODEL 3109 GAIN ...

Page 27: ...Typical Data 27 MODEL 3109 VSWR ...

Page 28: ...28 Typical Data MODEL 3109 HALF POWER BEAMWIDTH ...

Page 29: ...Typical Data 29 MODEL 3109 FORWARD POWER 1 M DERIVED FROM AF ...

Page 30: ...30 Typical Data MODEL 3109 FORWARD POWER 3 M DERIVED FROM AF ...

Page 31: ...Typical Data 31 MODEL 3109 FORWARD POWER 3 M MEASURED OVER CONDUCTING GROUND ...

Page 32: ...32 Typical Data MODEL 3109 FORWARD POWER 3 M MEASURED OVER FERRITE GROUND ...

Page 33: ...Typical Data 33 Model 3109P Typical Data MODEL 3109P VSWR ...

Page 34: ...34 Typical Data Model 3109PX Typical Data MODEL 3109PX ANTENNA FACTOR ...

Page 35: ...Typical Data 35 MODEL 3109PX GAIN ...

Page 36: ...36 Typical Data MODEL 3109PX VSWR ...

Page 37: ...Typical Data 37 MODEL 3109PX FORWARD POWER 3 M DERIVED FROM AF ...

Page 38: ...38 Typical Data MODEL 3109PX FORWARD POWER 3 M MEASURED OVER CONDUCTING GROUND ...

Page 39: ... warranty for your Model 3109 DURATION OF WARRANTIES FOR MODEL 3109 All product warranties except the warranty of title and all remedies for warranty failures are limited to two years Product Warranted Duration of Warranty Period Model 3109 Biconical Antenna Model 3109P Biconical Antenna Model 3109PX Biconical Antenna 2 Years ...

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