BMS TAA-101, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...TAA 101 TAA 101S ANTENNA ACTUATOR Installation Operation Manual Doc No 605169301 Rev N ...

Page 2: ...ax 49 6124 72 39 29 2011 Broadcast Microwave Services All rights reserved This document and the information contained in it is the property of Broadcast Microwaves Services Inc and may be the subject of patents pending and granted It must not be used for commercial purposes nor copied disclosed reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical...

Page 3: ...re boxed and shaded for emphasis as in this example and are placed immediately preceding the point at which the reader requires them ATTENTION CAUTION DO NOT use right angle connectors or adapters on the RF Power Out cable assemblies Right angle connectors may have significant RF power loss at the operating frequencies of this system CAUTION FOR ALL BMS TRANSMITTERS Operation of this product gener...

Page 4: ...ormation For body worn operation the device has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions device a minimum of 57 cm when a 6dBi antenna is used from the body Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines ...

Page 5: ... mount outline drawing 7 Figure 5 Four inch lift skid mount outline drawing 8 Figure 6 TAA 101 left side mount LSM 9 Figure 7 TAA 101 right side mount RSM 10 Figure 8 TAA 101S 11 Figure 9 TAA 101 left side exploded view 12 Figure 10 TAA 101 outline drawing 13 Figure 11 Weldment Hughes 300 skid mount low profile omni deployment 14 Figure 12 Bell 412 with 4 0 lift skid mount weldment 15 Figure 13 TA...

Page 6: ...Doc No 605169301 Rev M Broadcast Microwave Services Inc iv List of Tables Table 1 TAA 101 components and accessories 5 Table 2 Actuator mounting bracket assemblies 6 Table 3 Antenna actuator characteristics 8 Table 4 Deployment control unit 8 ...

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Page 8: ...Deployed stowed indicators This document provides instructions for the installation operation and maintenance of both the TAA 101 and the TAA 101S Antenna Actuator Assemblies NOTE A safety placard is referenced in the relevant STC The placard s BMS part number is 200169303 Broadcast Microwave Services BMS is a leader in wireless digital microwave technology providing innovative products for the te...

Page 9: ...herefore power is not required to maintain the position of the antenna The Antenna Actuator is available in sealed and non sealed versions as well as configurations for left or right side mounting depending on the application The Antenna Actuator Assembly has two hardened steel pins on the side of the unit which snap into sockets on the Bracket Mount Assembly The Bracket Mount Assembly has spring ...

Page 10: ...TAA 101 TAA 101S Antenna Actuator Manual Doc No 605169301 Rev M Broadcast Microwave Services Inc 3 Figure 1 Cross tube strut mount ...

Page 11: ...e available to accommodate several of the more popular helicopters Figure 2 Low profile skid mount The low profile bracket assembly with BMT75 mount functions the same as the low profile bracket and has a place to mount a BMS BMT75 transmitter directly to the bracket The 4 inch lift skid mount bracket assembly Figure 3 is a taller version of the low profile bracket assembly it functions the same b...

Page 12: ... deployment control The following table lists the available options and corresponding part numbers Table 1 TAA 101 components and accessories Component Description Part Number Antenna Actuator Kit TAA 101 LSM Left Side Mounting 870169302 Kit TAA 101 RSM Right Side Mounting 870169304 TAA 101S L Left Side Mounting with RF cable 800169324 TAA 101S R Right Side Mounting with RF cable 800169323 Deploym...

Page 13: ...30 412 4 125 8001272955 Skid Mount UH1 Hughie 4 125 8001272955 Skid Mount Robinson R22 2 000 8001272956 Skid Mount MD 600 3 500 8001272957 Skid Mount Eurocopter EC 135 3 750 8001272958 Skid Mount MD 900 3 320 8001272959 Skid Mount MD 500 R44 2 800 8001272960 Skid Mount w BMT75 Jet Ranger 206B 3 000 8001272961 Skid Mount w BMT75 BLIMP 1 500 8001272962 Skid Mount Eurocopter 1 500 8001272963 Step mou...

Page 14: ...TAA 101 TAA 101S Antenna Actuator Manual Doc No 605169301 Rev M Broadcast Microwave Services Inc 7 Figure 4 Low profile skid mount outline drawing ...

Page 15: ...S Left or Right Size 9 125 x 1 86 x 4 0 23 18 x 4 72 x 10 16 cm 8 62 x 1 74 x 4 87 21 89 x 4 42 x 12 37 cm Weight 5 lbs 2 27 kg 6 lbs 2 72 kg Voltage Required 24 34 VDC 24 34 VDC Power 32 W Max 32 W Max Operating Temp 4 to 140 ºF 20 to 60º C 4 to 140 ºF 20 to 60º C Table 4 Deployment control unit Up Down Box Size 3 13 x 1 38 x 1 395 8 41 x 3 51 x 3 54 cm Weight 4 lb 18 kg Voltage Required 28 32 VD...

Page 16: ...TAA 101 TAA 101S Antenna Actuator Manual Doc No 605169301 Rev M Broadcast Microwave Services Inc 9 Figure 6 TAA 101 left side mount LSM ...

Page 17: ...TAA 101 TAA 101S Antenna Actuator Manual Doc No 605169301 Rev M Broadcast Microwave Services Inc 10 Figure 7 TAA 101 right side mount RSM ...

Page 18: ...TAA 101 TAA 101S Antenna Actuator Manual Doc No 605169301 Rev M Broadcast Microwave Services Inc 11 Figure 8 TAA 101S ...

Page 19: ...TAA 101 TAA 101S Antenna Actuator Manual Doc No 605169301 Rev M Broadcast Microwave Services Inc 12 Figure 9 TAA 101 left side exploded view ...

Page 20: ...TAA 101 TAA 101S Antenna Actuator Manual Doc No 605169301 Rev M Broadcast Microwave Services Inc 13 Figure 10 TAA 101 outline drawing ...

Page 21: ...TAA 101 TAA 101S Antenna Actuator Manual Doc No 605169301 Rev M Broadcast Microwave Services Inc 14 Figure 11 Weldment Hughes 300 skid mount low profile omni deployment ...

Page 22: ...TAA 101 TAA 101S Antenna Actuator Manual Doc No 605169301 Rev M Broadcast Microwave Services Inc 15 Figure 12 Bell 412 with 4 0 lift skid mount weldment ...

Page 23: ...TAA 101 TAA 101S Antenna Actuator Manual Doc No 605169301 Rev M Broadcast Microwave Services Inc 16 Figure 13 TAA 101 retract deploy switch schematic ...

Page 24: ...TAA 101 TAA 101S Antenna Actuator Manual Doc No 605169301 Rev M Broadcast Microwave Services Inc 17 Figure 14 Typical wiring TAA 101 in analog application ...

Page 25: ...TAA 101 TAA 101S Antenna Actuator Manual Doc No 605169301 Rev M Broadcast Microwave Services Inc 18 Figure 15 Up Down Box deployment control analog ...

Page 26: ...TAA 101 TAA 101S Antenna Actuator Manual Doc No 605169301 Rev M Broadcast Microwave Services Inc 19 Figure 16 Typical wiring TAA 101 in digital application ...

Page 27: ...ure 17 TAA 101 drag vs speed graph NOTE The values in Figure 17 are calculated using the actuator with the BMS 20 omni antenna NOTE If the TAA 101 is to be installed using an FAA STC then please observe Vne not to exceed velocity as stated in the STC CAUTION A forward velocity in excess of 140 knots may cause the actuator to stall Do not exceed 145 knots forward speed with antenna deployed ...

Page 28: ...ization All equipment is to be installed based on the following wiring diagram CAUTION DO NOT use right angle connectors or adapters on the RF Power Out cable assemblies Right angle connectors may have significant RF power loss at the operating frequencies of this system Figure 18 TAA 101 interconnect diagram The TAA 101 and TAA 101S are side specific The side of the aircraft on which the TAA 101 ...

Page 29: ...ntrol Unit for information on installation operation and maintenance 3 2 Installing the Mounting Bracket The TAA 101 or TAA 101S is attached to the helicopter by a Mounting Bracket The specific mounting bracket was selected at the time of order Installation procedures for each type are as follows Skid Mount Bracket Installation Cross Tube Strut Mount Bracket Installation 3 2 1 Skid Mount Bracket I...

Page 30: ...Mounting Bracket has been installed the final cable lengths can be determined 2 Set the actuator assembly on the bracket Do not snap the unit into the bracket at this time 3 Proceed with routing the Power and RF cables from their destinations in the aircraft to the actuator 4 Place grommets around any hole drilled to prevent cable damage 5 Secure cables every 6 to 12 inches NOTE Maintain signal in...

Page 31: ...omni antenna to the antenna mount with four ANS 10 screws four MS21044N3 nuts and eight AN960 10 washers Torque the fasteners to 20 to 25 in lbs 3 6 2 Antenna Installation on TAA 101S 1 Feed the RF cable into the hole on the side of the antenna mount through the center 2 Connect the RF cable to the omni antenna 3 Attach the omni antenna to the antenna mount with four ANS 10 screws four MS21044N3 n...

Page 32: ...tow position if it is not already 3 If not already positioned rotate the detent pins Figure 21 so their beveled ends face up THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT FAILURE TO ALIGN THE PINS IN THIS WAY MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT Figure 21 Position of detent pins 4 Place the actuator on the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 22 One plastic washer must be positioned on each side of the bracket as shown Note that the s...

Page 33: ... the square end of the TAA 101 installation tool P N 800169391 on the first actuator mounting pin as shown in Figure 23 Note that the tool is positioned between each washer Figure 23 Using the actuator installation tool Actuator mounting pins Square shaped boss sealed actuator Plastic washers positioned correctly Mounting Sealed Mounting bracket s spring loaded ...

Page 34: ...ith the antenna attached so that the antenna is straight up 9 Cycle the actuator several times between stowed and deployed while monitoring whether the RF cable connected to the antenna is binding Adjust the cable as needed to eliminate any binding 10 Retract the actuator to the stowed position 3 8 Removing the Antenna Actuator TAA 101 or TAA 101S Removing the actuator requires the Removal tool P ...

Page 35: ...g the actuator removal tool on forward and rear pins 2 With the tool positioned correctly pull the tool back slowly and firmly to lift the actuator mounting pin past the mounting bracket s spring loaded catch 3 Repeat step 2 for the other mounting pin Tool s round base rests on mounting Hooked end positioned under ...

Page 36: ...etract the antenna actuator Other Deployment Control Units have additional features not covered by this documentation Please refer to the proper documentation for the specific Deployment Control Unit for information on installation operation and maintenance Figure 26 Up Down Box interface Below is an example of an alternate Deployment Control that has been incorporated with a transmitter control i...

Page 37: ...t in DOWN position It takes the antenna about 15 seconds to deploy The yellow light will indicate when the antenna is fully deployed No lights will indicate when the actuator is between deployed and stowed CAUTION A forward velocity in excess of 140 knots may cause the actuator to stall Do not exceed 145 knots forward speed with antenna deployed Stow the actuator by pulling the Actuator Control Sw...

Page 38: ...Maintenance Procedures 6 2 1 Operation Verification 1 Use the actuator removal tool P N 800169392 to remove the actuator from the rear socket on the mount See section 3 8 for instructions 2 Rotate the TAA 101 so that the antenna can deploy without damage 3 Power the system then deploy and retract the antenna 4 If the TAA 101 is operating correctly turn off the power and reinstall the actuator into...

Page 39: ...anism by placing 1 8 in square of lubricant 101 Moly Grease or equivalent on each tooth of the brass gear 6 Retract and deploy the antenna 3 times to work in lubricant 7 Retract the antenna 8 Install the actuator onto the mounting bracket using the actuator installation tool P N 800169391 See section 3 7 for instructions ...

Page 40: ...gure 28 Product serial number Figure 28 Detailed description of problem Return information Much of this information can be found on the product label found on the component Figure 28 Figure 28 Product label Defective components under BMS warranty will be repaired replaced promptly at the discretion of BMS Items no longer under warranty will require a PO before repairs can proceed NOTE All goods re...

Page 41: ...wer In B No Connection C Ground D No Connection PTO2E 10 98S PIN A E F B D C A Actuator Up Indicator Retracted B No Connection C Actuator Down Command VOLTAGE D Actuator Up Command VOLTAGE E Actuator Down Indicator Deployed F No Connection TAA 101 PTO2E 10 98P PIN A E F B D C A Actuator Up Indicator Retracted B No Connection C Actuator Down Command VOLTAGE D Actuator Up Command VOLTAGE E Actuator ...

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