L3Harris Narda SignalShark, User Manual

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Connecting Antennas and Cables
Connecting Narda Directional Antennas
Directional Narda antennas are connected to the device via the Narda antenna handle.
Full use of all the functions of the SignalShark is only possible when you use the Narda
antenna handle.
For information about connecting other than directional Narda antennas and non-Narda
antennas see Connecting cables and antennas from other manufacturers .
Connecting the handle to the device
The antenna handle has a built-in cable with two connectors:
• Control connector: for power supply and for transmitting the compass data and control
signals
• N-connector: for transmitting the RF signal
Figure: Control connector (1), N-connector (2)
To connect the handle:
1. Plug the control cable plug of the handle into the control connector socket on the device
(1) , making sure that the red mark on the control cable plug is aligned with the notch on
the control connector socket (show figure ).
2.
Press the control cable plug into the control connector socket using the locking sleeve
until the plug lock clicks into place.
3. Place the N-connector of the handle into the N-connector of the basic unit (2) and tighten
the coupling nut slowly and without tilting.
Make sure that the cable does not twist when you are tightening the coupling nut. The
electrical properties of the high quality coaxial cable could otherwise be affected by
torsion forces. If the nut seems difficult to do up, undo it and start again. About 4 turns are
needed to make a secure connection.
To unplug the connectors:
1. Unscrew the coupling nut from the N-connector.
2. Pull the control cable plug back using the ridged top of the plug until the lock clicks open.