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Page 1: ...Model 3181 Model 3183 Model 3184 End Fed Mini Bicon Antenna User Manual Model 3181 Model 3184 Model 3183 ...

Page 2: ...opyright 2009 2010 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 3181 3183 3184 MINI BICON ANTENNA Part 399821 Rev D Revision Description Date A Initial Release October 2009 B Updated data cha...

Page 3: ...g the Antenna Mount Assembly on a 4 TR 18 Step 1 Attach Antenna Mount Assembly to 4 TR 19 Step 2 Mount Antenna to Antenna Mount Assembly 21 Step 3 Orient to Notch Model 3183 Only 22 Additional Mounting Options 23 7 TR and Mast Mounting Options 23 2x2 Boom Mounting Options 25 Weatherizing Kit for Outdoor Testing 3181 3184 Only 26 Step 1 Wrap Moldable Plastic Seal Tape 27 Step 2 Mold Plastic Seal Ta...

Page 4: ...ane at 5 GHz 44 3183 E Plane at 6 GHz 45 3183 E Plane at 7 GHz 46 3183 E Plane at 8 GHz 47 3183 E Plane at 9 GHz 48 3183 E Plane at 10 GHz 49 3183 E Plane at 11 GHz 50 3183 E Plane at 12 GHz 51 3183 E Plane at 13 GHz 52 3183 E Plane at 14 GHz 53 3183 E Plane at 15 GHz 54 3183 E Plane at 16 GHz 55 3183 E Plane at 17 GHz 56 3183 E Plane at 18 GHz 57 Typical H Plane Patterns Model 3183 58 3183 H Plan...

Page 5: ...4 E Plane at 12 GHz 13 GHz 65 3184 E Plane at 14 GHz 15 GHz 66 3184 E Plane at 16 GHz 17 GHz 67 3184 E Plane at 18 GHz 68 Typical H Plane Patterns Model 3184 69 3184 H Plane at 1 GHz 69 3184 H Plane at 2 GHz 18 GHz 70 Appendix A Warranty 71 ...

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Page 7: ...ctions 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 9: ... to 9 GHz but is usable to 18 GHz if amplification is used The Model 3184 performs better than the Model 3181 in the 9 GHz to 18 GHz range Data to 18 GHz is provided for both antennas The radome provides weather protection for outdoor testing and a weatherizing kit is included to protect the antenna connection Model 3183 The Model 3183 is designed for CISPR 16 1 4 chamber validation testing above ...

Page 10: ...he calibration are tabulated as gain and antenna factor vs frequency for use in Specification Compliance Testing Typical data is provided starting on page 29 The Model 3181 3183 3184 includes a stinger mount and ships with an antenna mount assembly for a variety of mounting configurations For information on the 4 TR see the next section Tripod Options for mounting information see Mounting Instruct...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...12 Introduction This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 13: ...libration See the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment for information on ETS Lindgren calibration services Replacement and Optional Parts Following are the part numbers for ordering replacement or optional parts for the Model 3181 3183 3184 End Fed Mini Bicon Antennas Part Description Part Number Assembly Antenna Mount 113956 The 114669 Spacer is included in the 113956 Antenna...

Page 14: ...14 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 15: ...age 2 1 Maximum Continuous Power 100 W 500 MHz 50 W 1 GHz 25 W 18 GHz Impedance 50 Ω Connector SMA female Physical Specifications Length 3181 3184 38 35 cm 15 1 in 3183 37 3 cm 14 67 in Width 3181 3184 15 25 cm 6 0 in 3183 7 0 cm 2 76 in Stinger Length 3181 3183 3184 16 0 cm 6 32 in Weight 3181 1 03 kg 2 28 lb 3183 0 5 kg 1 1 lb 3184 0 65 kg 1 43 lb ...

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Page 17: ...uctions Before connecting any components follow the safety information in the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment The Model 3181 3183 3184 antennas are precision measurement devices Handle your antenna with care ...

Page 18: ...ity but provides increased usability Each Model 3181 3183 3184 End Fed Mini Bicon Antenna ships with an antenna mount assembly for a variety of mounting configurations To use the antenna mount assembly with an ETS Lindgren 4 TR Tripod select the antenna mounting orientation attach the antenna mount assembly to the 4 TR and then attach the antenna to the antenna mount assembly Each step is detailed...

Page 19: ... Attach the extension to the threaded insert on the bottom of the mount and rotate to tighten into place Attach the extension to the 4 TR using the threaded insert on the bottom of the extension Turn the extension to secure the antenna mount assembly to the 4 TR Horizontal orientation You may attach the antenna mount assembly directly to the 4 TR or you may use the extension to attach it to the 4 ...

Page 20: ...e of the mount Rotate to tighten into place To use the extension attach the extension to the mount using the threaded insert on the side of the mount and then turn the extension to tighten Attach the extension to the 4 TR using the threaded insert on the bottom of the extension Rotate to tighten into place ...

Page 21: ...ANTENNA TO ANTENNA MOUNT ASSEMBLY Turn the thumbscrew knob to loosen it Insert the antenna stinger into and through the clamping aperture Turn the thumbscrew knob to tighten it and secure the antenna in place Vertical Mount Horizontal Mount ...

Page 22: ...ORIENT TO NOTCH MODEL 3183 ONLY For consistency and reduced uncertainty use the notch on the antenna shaft to orient the Model 3183 This ensures that the same part of the Model 3183 will face the receive antenna during the sVSWR test ...

Page 23: ...unt assembly you must place the 114669 spacer over the extension Following are options for mounting the Model 3181 3183 3184 onto an ETS Lindgren 7 TR Tripod or mast See Using the Antenna Mount Assembly on a 4 TR on page 18 for additional mounting and assembly information Contact the ETS Lindgren Sales Department for information on ordering optional mounting hardware ...

Page 24: ... TR refers to 109042 106328 and 108197 booms 109042 boom Straight boom for general antenna mounting on a 7 TR 106328 boom Offset boom for general antenna mounting on a 7 TR with pneumatic or manual polarization 108197 boom Center rotate boom for rear mount stinger type antennas only ...

Page 25: ...g the Model 3181 3183 3184 onto a 2x2 boom See Using the Antenna Mount Assembly on a 4 TR on page 18 for additional mounting and assembly information 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 26: ...knob in place of the thumbscrew shown in the following photos The larger knob provides the same functionality but provides increased usability The Model 3181 3184 ships with a weatherizing kit to protect the cable connection during outdoor use The kit includes moldable plastic seal tape and heavy duty all weather vinyl tape To order additional tape see Replacement and Optional Parts on page 13 for...

Page 27: ...aft cable and connectors are clean and dry Attach the antenna cable to the antenna connector Start wrapping the plastic seal tape 1 0 inch below the base of the antenna cable connector cover and wrap upward to 1 0 inch above the base of the antenna shaft As you wrap overlap the previous wrap layer by 1 2 the width of the tape ...

Page 28: ... air as you press the plastic seal tape STEP 3 WRAP HEAVY DUTY ALL WEATHER VINYL TAPE Start wrapping 1 2 inch below where the plastic seal tape begins and wrap upward to 1 2 inch above where the seal tape stops As you wrap stretch the vinyl tape slightly to avoid creases and bubbles When done inspect the tape to make sure everything is covered and sealed ...

Page 29: ...Typical Data 29 5 0 Typical Data Model 3181 3181 ANTENNA FACTOR GAIN ...

Page 30: ...30 Typical Data 3181 VSWR ...

Page 31: ...Typical Data 31 Model 3183 3183 ANTENNA FACTOR GAIN ...

Page 32: ...32 Typical Data 3183 VSWR ...

Page 33: ...Typical Data 33 Model 3184 3184 ANTENNA FACTOR GAIN ...

Page 34: ...34 Typical Data 3184 VSWR ...

Page 35: ...Typical Data 35 Typical E Plane Patterns Model 3181 3181 E PLANE AT 500 MHZ 1 GHZ ...

Page 36: ...36 Typical Data 3181 E PLANE AT 2 GHZ 5 GHZ ...

Page 37: ...Typical Data 37 3181 E PLANE AT 6 GHZ 9 GHZ ...

Page 38: ...38 Typical Data 3181 E PLANE AT 10 GHZ 13 GHZ ...

Page 39: ...Typical Data 39 3181 E PLANE AT 14 GHZ 18 GHZ ...

Page 40: ...40 Typical Data Typical E Plane Patterns Model 3183 3183 E PLANE AT 1 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 41: ...Typical Data 41 3183 E PLANE AT 2 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 42: ...42 Typical Data 3183 E PLANE AT 3 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 43: ...Typical Data 43 3183 E PLANE AT 4 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 44: ...44 Typical Data 3183 E PLANE AT 5 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 45: ...Typical Data 45 3183 E PLANE AT 6 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 46: ...46 Typical Data 3183 E PLANE AT 7 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 47: ...Typical Data 47 3183 E PLANE AT 8 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 48: ...48 Typical Data 3183 E PLANE AT 9 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 49: ...Typical Data 49 3183 E PLANE AT 10 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 50: ...50 Typical Data 3183 E PLANE AT 11 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 51: ...Typical Data 51 3183 E PLANE AT 12 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 52: ...52 Typical Data 3183 E PLANE AT 13 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 53: ...Typical Data 53 3183 E PLANE AT 14 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 54: ...54 Typical Data 3183 E PLANE AT 15 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 55: ...Typical Data 55 3183 E PLANE AT 16 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 56: ...56 Typical Data 3183 E PLANE AT 17 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 57: ...Typical Data 57 3183 E PLANE AT 18 GHZ dB Degrees ...

Page 58: ...58 Typical Data Typical H Plane Patterns Model 3183 3183 H PLANE AT 1 GHZ ...

Page 59: ...Typical Data 59 3183 H PLANE AT 2 GHZ 18 GHZ ...

Page 60: ...60 Typical Data Typical E Plane Patterns Model 3184 3184 E PLANE AT 2 GHZ 3 GHZ ...

Page 61: ...Typical Data 61 3184 E PLANE AT 4 GHZ 5 GHZ ...

Page 62: ...62 Typical Data 3184 E PLANE AT 6 GHZ 7 GHZ ...

Page 63: ...Typical Data 63 3184 E PLANE AT 8 GHZ 9 GHZ ...

Page 64: ...64 Typical Data 3184 E PLANE AT 10 GHZ 11 GHZ ...

Page 65: ...Typical Data 65 3184 E PLANE AT 12 GHZ 13 GHZ ...

Page 66: ...66 Typical Data 3184 E PLANE AT 14 GHZ 15 GHZ ...

Page 67: ...Typical Data 67 3184 E PLANE AT 16 GHZ 17 GHZ ...

Page 68: ...68 Typical Data 3184 E PLANE AT 18 GHZ ...

Page 69: ...Typical Data 69 Typical H Plane Patterns Model 3184 3184 H PLANE AT 1 GHZ ...

Page 70: ...70 Typical Data 3184 H PLANE AT 2 GHZ 18 GHZ ...

Page 71: ...3183 3184 DURATION OF WARRANTIES FOR MODEL 3181 3183 3184 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 3181 End Fed Mini Bicon Antenna 2 Years Model 3183 End Fed Mini Bicon Antenna 2 Years Model 3184 End Fed Mini Bicon Antenna 2 Years ...

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