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Model 3143B

BiConiLog™ Antenna

User Manual

Model 3143B shown in horizontal polarization

Summary of Contents for BiConiLog 3143B

Page 1: ...Model 3143B BiConiLog Antenna User Manual Model 3143B shown in horizontal polarization ...

Page 2: ...cribed herein ETS Lindgren Inc does not convey any license under its patent rights or the rights of others Copyright 2012 2018 by ETS Lindgren Inc 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 BiConiLog and FACT are trademarks of ETS Lindgren Inc Revision Record MANUAL ...

Page 3: ...pecifications 13 4 0 Assembly Instructions 15 Attach Bowtie Elements 16 5 0 Mounting Instructions 19 Using Included Mounting Adapters 20 Using the Stinger to Mount to a Model 2175 MiniMast 22 Additional Mounting Options 25 4 TR Mounting Options 25 7 TR and Mast Mounting Options 26 2x2 Boom Mounting Options 28 6 0 Typical Data 29 Typical Antenna Factor and Gain 29 Typical VSWR 30 Typical Beamwidth ...

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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: ...rpose antenna that can be used for both immunity and emission testing From 26 MHz to 6 GHz the Model 3143B exhibits an average 5 5 dB gain improvement Applications for the Model 3143B include emissions testing immunity measurements and medical equipment testing Model 3143B shown in vertical polarization ...

Page 8: ...on The Model 3143B includes a stinger mount it also includes a mounting bracket and 1 4 20 thread knob to attach to an ETS Lindgren tripod or tower adapter For the variety of mounting options available for the Model 3143B see Mounting Instructions on page 19 ...

Page 9: ...2 0 m 80 0 in and minimum height is 94 cm 37 0 in 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...

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: ...rmation Bulletin included with your shipment for information on ETS Lindgren calibration services Replacement and Optional Parts ETS Lindgren may substitute a similar part or new part number with the same functionality for another part part number Contact ETS Lindgren for questions about part numbers and ordering parts Following are the part numbers for ordering replacement or optional parts for t...

Page 12: ...12 Maintenance Service Procedures For the steps to return a system or system component to ETS Lindgren for service see the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment ...

Page 13: ... Average 2 1 above 80 MHz Maximum Continuous Power 30 MHz 60 MHz 500 W 60 MHz 600 MHz 1 kW 600 MHz 1000 MHz 500 W Peak Power 1 3 kW Pattern Type Directional Polarization Linear Connector Type N female Physical Specifications Height Overall 76 2 cm 30 in Length 124 35 cm 48 96 in Width 133 75 cm cm 52 66 in Weight 5 5 kg 12 lb ...

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Page 15: ...nts follow the safety information in the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment The Model 3143B BiConiLog Antenna consists of the following Antenna Bowtie elements 2 10 32 thumbscrew knobs to attach bowtie elements 2 Mounting bracket and mounting knob ...

Page 16: ...lements Photos of bowtie elements used in this section may differ from the bowtie elements for your Model 3143B the assembly procedure is the same for both The Model 3143B ships with the bowtie elements detached To attach the bowtie elements ...

Page 17: ...eceptacle hole on the antenna balun and then align the bowtie with the receptacle on the balun Do not cross thread this connection or permanent damage to the bowtie element could occur 3 Insert one of the 10 32 thumbscrew knobs into the opposite side of the balun from where you inserted the bowtie Slowly tighten the knob taking care not to cross thread the connection 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the...

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Page 19: ...asurement device Handle with care Contact with any metal or non metallic structure can capacitively load the antenna which may cause unrepeatable results Therefore make sure that no part of the dipole elements or bowties is in contact with the tripod or tower particularly in vertically polarized tests Where possible run the feed cable straight one meter or more back from the Model 3143B BiConiLog ...

Page 20: ...racket and mounting knobs the Model 3143B ships with these mounting adapters 100989 Polarizing Mounting Adapter with 7 8 14 thread receptacle If you need to convert the polarizing adapter to a 1 4 20 receptacle insert the 1 4 20 thread insert into the polarizing adapter 105861 1 4 20 Thread Insert ...

Page 21: ...m the mounting bracket on the antenna 3 Slide the mounting bracket onto the mounting adapter with the adapter placed between the shoulders of the mounting bracket 4 Thread the mounting knob through the mounting bracket then through the mounting adapter and finally through the hex nut 5 Tighten the mounting knob to secure the antenna Do not cross thread or permanent damage to the adapter and thread...

Page 22: ...gin Install the center rotate boom part 108197 for rear mount stinger type antennas Attach the included mounting adapter to the Model 3143B as instructed in Using Included Mounting Adapters on page 20 You will need one of the optional mounting knobs described in 7 TR and Mast Mounting Options on page 26 To order optional mounting hardware contact the ETS Lindgren Sales Department 1 Thread the ante...

Page 23: ...Mounting Instructions 23 2 Attach the cable to the Type N connector at the end of the stinger 3 Slide the cable and stinger into the clamp on the boom carefully guiding the cable out the other end ...

Page 24: ... balun box align it with the boom receptacle and then slide the smaller portion of the balun box into the boom This will prevent rotation of the antenna unless the boom is being polarized 5 Tighten the clamp knobs on the boom to secure the antenna into place ...

Page 25: ...nal Mounting Options 4 TR MOUNTING OPTIONS Following are additional options for mounting the Model 3143B onto an ETS Lindgren 4 TR tripod Contact the ETS Lindgren Sales Department for information on ordering optional mounting hardware ...

Page 26: ...tenna directly to an ETS Lindgren 7 TR Tripod Positioner However following are additional options for mounting the Model 3143B onto an ETS Lindgren 7 TR Tripod Positioner Contact the ETS Lindgren Sales Department for information on ordering optional mounting hardware Non stinger method to mount Model 3143B to 7 TR ...

Page 27: ...42 108983 and 108197 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 108197 boom Center rotate boom for stinger type antennas only ...

Page 28: ...NTING OPTIONS Following are additional options for mounting the Model 3143B 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 29: ...ANSI 3 meter and 10 meter calibrations is measured from the antenna midpoint and for SAE 1 meter calibrations the distance is measured from the antenna tip Midpoint is defined as half the distance between the small elements and the bowties which is about 45 cm from the small end tip ...

Page 30: ...30 Typical Data Typical VSWR ...

Page 31: ...Typical Data 31 Typical Beamwidth ...

Page 32: ...32 Typical Data Typical Power Requirements HORIZONTAL ...

Page 33: ...Typical Data 33 VERTICAL ...

Page 34: ...34 Typical Data SYMMETRY ...

Page 35: ...ymmetry dB 30 0 01 40 0 06 50 0 04 60 0 02 70 0 1 80 0 05 90 0 01 100 0 03 110 0 05 120 0 01 130 0 01 140 0 03 150 0 160 0 07 170 0 02 180 0 02 190 0 01 200 0 09 250 0 02 300 0 09 350 0 21 400 0 01 450 0 14 500 0 05 550 0 04 600 0 19 ...

Page 36: ...36 Typical Data Frequency MHz Symmetry dB 650 0 03 700 0 29 750 0 18 800 0 46 850 0 06 900 0 18 950 0 22 1000 0 05 ...

Page 37: ...omplete ETS Lindgren warranty for your Model 3143B BiConiLog Antenna DURATION OF WARRANTIES FOR MODEL 3143B 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 3143B BiConiLog Antenna 2 Years ...

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