Technical Reference Manual for
OMNI-A0092
Author
C. Vale
Creation Date
2010-04-29
Product
OMNI-A0092
Revision Date
Name:OMNI-A0092_TRM.doc
Company Confidential
Version 1.0
Page 20 of 55
3 Operation Instructions
The antenna operation is covers the following activities
1)
Tactical deployment of the antenna. Includes raising the antenna to the vertical
position, and extending the mast.
2)
RF driving. Includes injecting RF power to the antenna.
3)
Tactical stowing of the antenna. Includes retracting the mast and lowering the antenna.
3.1 Antenna deployment
Before attempting to use the mast and ancillary equipment the
operator must ensure that he/she is familiar with the equipment and
with all of the correct operating procedures and safety checks. The
operator should also be satisfied that all the equipment is in a SAFE
OPERATING CONDITION.
The mast must not be operated by an unauthorised person
Hard hats and protective footwear must be worn at all times by the
operator/s and gloves must be worn to protect hands
3.1.1 Site selection
1)
Select a site for deployment which is as flat as possible with minimal obstructions.
The slope of the ground should be no more than 10°.
2)
The antenna is designed to be deployed in a tactical fashion, even from the roof of a
vehicle, without any support guy ropes required other than the ones connected directly
to the mounting platform via the guy rope anchors installed. In windy conditions,
however, or when the antenna is to be deployed for a long period of time (more than a
day), it may be necessary to make use of the provided „secondary‟ (longer) guy ropes
and pegs to secure the mast in a stronger and more permanent fashion. When the
secondary guy ropes are used, ensure that a radius of at least 8m is clear of
obstructions around the antenna to allow the four guy rope pegs to be placed and
secured. The ground in which the pegs are to be secured should be of a nature to
provide firm support to the pegs.
3)
It is important to check that there is clear space above and around the antenna before
deployment is attempted. Take special note of power lines and trees.
