ETS-Lindgren 3182, User Manual

Page 1: ...Model 3182 Broadband Biconical Antenna User Manual ...

Page 2: ... or circuit described herein ETS Lindgren L P does not convey any license under its patent rights or the rights of others Copyright 2009 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 3182 MINI...

Page 3: ...cifications 13 Physical Specifications 13 4 0 Assembly Instructions 15 5 0 Mounting Instructions 17 Using Included Mounting Adapters 17 Using the Stinger Mount 19 Additional Mounting Options 20 4 TR Mounting Options 20 7 TR and Mast Mounting Options 21 2x2 Boom Mounting Options 22 6 0 Application 23 7 0 Typical Data 25 Antenna Factor 25 Gain 26 VSWR 27 Typical Radiation Patterns 28 Model 3182 400 ...

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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: ...HF and part of the UHF bands making it ideal for spectrum monitoring of FM TV and some cellular phones The Model 3182 is designed to have a radiation pattern that is dipole like across the range The elements have been optimized to avoid any splitting of the main radiation beam in the elevation cut The Model 3182 is ideal for surveillance and spectrum monitoring The omni directional patterns can re...

Page 8: ...in This tripod can support up to an 11 8 kg 26 0 lb load Model 7 TR 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 height adjustment and locking wheels provide ea...

Page 9: ...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 ...

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Page 11: ... contact ETS Lindgren Customer Service Annual Calibration 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 3182 Broadband Biconical Antenna Part Description Part Number Clamp Block 102108 Support Base 101942B Sup...

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: ...ical Specifications Frequency Range 30 MHz 1 GHz VSWR Ratio Average 2 5 1 Maximum Continuous Power 200 W Impedance 50 Ω Connector Type N female Physical Specifications Length 53 34 cm 22 0 in Width Diameter 41 3 cm 16 2 in Height 62 7 cm 24 0 in ...

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Page 15: ...safety information in the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment The Model 3182 Broadband Biconical Antenna is shipped unassembled and includes these parts Balun includes attached stinger mount Biconical element 2 Belleville washer 2 Clamp block Support rod and base ...

Page 16: ...f the biconical elements 2 Line up the screw threads with the receptacle hole on the balun and turn the biconical element until it is firmly secured in the balun Do not cross thread this connection or permanent damage to the joint could occur 3 Repeat step 1 and step 2 using the remaining washer and biconical element ...

Page 17: ...n included with your shipment Using Included Mounting Adapters The Model 3180 Mini Bicon Antenna ships with these mounting adapters used to mount the antenna to a 4 TR tripod 102108 Clamp Block Uses standard 7 8 14 threads and comes with a 1 4 20 thread adapter for mounting to an ETS Lindgren tripod or most other tripods 100733 Support Rod 101942B Support Base ...

Page 18: ...Assemble the clamp block support base and support rod and attach the support base to the 4 TR tripod 2 Unscrew the clamp block latch and open the top 3 Insert the balun into the clamp block and close the top over the balun 4 Move the latch to the closed position and tighten so the balun is held securely 5 Attach the cable to the output connector on the antenna ...

Page 19: ...ntenna directly to an ETS Lindgren 7 TR Tripod Positioner Additional hardware is required to use the stinger to mount the Model 3182 to a mast For information on ordering optional mounting hardware contact the ETS Lindgren Sales Department Do not use the stinger to mount the Model 3182 onto a 4 TR tripod ...

Page 20: ...nal Mounting Options 4 TR MOUNTING OPTIONS Following are additional options for mounting the Model 3182 onto an ETS Lindgren 4 TR tripod Contact the ETS Lindgren Sales Department for information on ordering optional mounting hardware ...

Page 21: ... Tripod Positioner Contact the ETS Lindgren Sales Department for information on ordering optional mounting hardware Mast refers to 2070 Series 2075 and 2175 Antenna Towers 7 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 Cent...

Page 22: ...NTING OPTIONS Following are additional options for mounting the Model 3182 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 23: ...ibility of saturation of the transmitting antenna The maximum continuous input power to the Model 3182 is 250 mW When the Model 3182 is used vertically the same element orientation need not be maintained from measurement to measurement The Model 3182 exhibits excellent symmetrical performance and test repeatability is assured by the balun design Each antenna is calibrated during manufacturing The ...

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Page 25: ...Typical Data 25 7 0 Typical Data Antenna Factor ...

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Page 27: ...Typical Data 27 VSWR ...

Page 28: ...28 Typical Data Typical Radiation Patterns MODEL 3182 400 MHZ 700 MHZ ...

Page 29: ...Typical Data 29 MODEL 3182 700 MHZ 1000 MHZ ...

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Page 31: ...ETS Lindgren warranty for your Model 3182 Broadband Biconical Antenna DURATION OF WARRANTIES FOR MODEL 3182 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 3182 Broadband Biconical Antenna 2 Years ...