ETS-Lindgren 7-TR, User Manual

Page 1: ...Model 7 TR Tripod Positioner User Manual Model 3106B shown mounted onto 7 TR POL M with optional 108507 centerline rotation boom ...

Page 2: ... document may be copied by any means without written permission from ETS Lindgren Inc Trademarks used in this document The ETS Lindgren logo is a registered trademark and BiConiLog is a trademark of ETS Lindgren Inc Revision Record MANUAL 7 TR Part 399260 Rev L Revision Description Date A Initial Release October 2000 B C D Edits updates March 2002 April 2003 July 2003 E Added optional Pneumatic Po...

Page 3: ...escription Date J Updated boom options June 2013 K Updated Replacement and Optional Parts with 108507 boom information added Mounting a Model 3106 Series Antenna July 2013 L Updated boom options for manual and pneumatic models July 2014 ...

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Page 5: ...ervice Procedures 21 3 0 Specifications 23 Physical Specifications 23 Electrical Specifications Pneumatic Polarization Option 23 4 0 Assembling the 7 TR 25 Recommended Tools 25 Assembly Components 25 Assembly Steps 26 5 0 Mounting a Model 3106 Series Antenna 29 6 0 Pneumatic Polarization Upgrade Kit 35 Assembly Components 35 Assembly Steps 36 7 0 Operation 43 General Antenna Mounting Information 4...

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Page 7: ...low instructions 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: ...ntennas The 7 TR boom height can be adjusted up and down from one to two meters 3 3 to 6 6 ft and can support antennas up to 13 6 kg 30 lb The fiberglass and high strength plastic construction makes it non conductive and non magnetic 7 TR POL M shown without boom Specify the type of boom required when ordering a 7 TR with manual or pneumatic polarization a boom is not included For a list of availa...

Page 10: ...t knobs are included with the boom to attach antennas securely to the boom Three horizontal legs extend from the base to support the mast and maximize stability Each leg has a caster with height adjustment for leveling the mast on uneven surfaces For convenient storage the legs can be folded upward and the top section of the mast removed ...

Page 11: ...er type antennas Stinger Only 118947 For stinger mount antennas only Centerline Rotation 108507 For Model 3106 Series antennas only when changing polarization maintains centerline rotation For mounting information see Mounting a Model 3106 Series Antenna on page 29 Polarization Options The 7 TR is available with no polarization with pneumatic polarization or with manual polarization the following ...

Page 12: ...n com 7 TR WITH NO POLARIZATION The 7 TR with no polarization option includes a standard boom assembly 109042 for general antenna mounting For information on assembling a 7 TR see page 25 For information on using the 7 TR see page 43 ...

Page 13: ...arization a boom is not included For a list of available booms see Boom Options on page 11 The 7 TR with pneumatic polarization enables remote rotation of an antenna between horizontal and vertical positions while maintaining a constant rotational axis for the centerline of the antenna A coax cable guide at one end minimizes stress on cables during use ...

Page 14: ...e Air Polarization Interface requires 120 VAC 230 VAC is optional and approximately a 0 28 cubic meters minute 1 CFM air supply at 6 bars 90 PSI Pneumatic Interface Mounts to the rear of the 7 TR mast above the Air Polarization Interface Fiber optic cable Using a controller such as the Model 2090 Multi Device Controller or next generation ETS Lindgren controller if applicable enables horizontal an...

Page 15: ...r information on assembling a 7 TR see page 25 For information on using the 7 TR see page 43 ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin See the ETS Lindgren Product 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 calibrat...

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Page 17: ...components such as cables or connectors If you have any questions concerning maintenance contact ETS Lindgren Customer Service O Ring Lubricant To prevent excessive wear of the O rings the air cylinder included with the pneumatic polarization option uses an O ring lubricant that can be purchased from a seal or bearing store To purchase O ring lubricant from ETS Lindgren see Replacement and Optiona...

Page 18: ...nd Optional Parts ETS Lindgren may substitute a similar part or new part number with the same functionality for another part part number Contact ETS Lindgren for questions about part numbers and ordering parts Part Description Part Number 7 TR Tripod Options 1 7 TR Tripod No Polarization 7 TR 2 7 TR Tripod Pneumatic Polarization 7 TR POL 3 7 TR Tripod Manual Polarization 7 TR POL M Pneumatic Polar...

Page 19: ...Standard for general antenna mounting on 7 TR 109042 Straight boom 109402 2 Boom Assembly Antenna Mounting Offset Standard for general antenna mounting on 7 TR POL and 7 TR POL M can also be used to mount stinger type antennas 108983 Offset boom 108983 3 Boom Stinger Only For stinger mount antennas only 118947 Stinger boom 118947 ...

Page 20: ...Boom Assembly Antenna Mounting 3106 For mounting Model 3106 antennas only 108507 For mounting information see Mounting a Model 3106 Series Antenna on page 29 Model 3106B shown mounted onto 7 TR POL M with optional 108507 centerline rotation boom 3106 Series boom 108507 ...

Page 21: ...www ets lindgren com Maintenance 21 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 ...

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Page 23: ...154 9 cm 61 in Weight with pneumatic polarization option 26 kg 58 lbs Load Capacity 13 6 kg 30 lbs Electrical Specifications Pneumatic Polarization Option 110 V 220 V Power Supply 160 mA 80 mA Frequency 60 Hz 50 Hz Power Input 160 mA 80 mA Interface Device 500 mA 12 VDC 300 mA 12 VDC I O Ports ST Fiber Optic Input ST Fiber Optic Input ...

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Page 25: ...roduct Information Bulletin included with your shipment Recommended Tools 15 or 20 cm 6 or 8 in adjustable open end wrench 2 Phillips screwdriver 3 Phillips screwdriver Hex key Assembly Components Mast assembly with carrier and folded legs Top mast section Boom antenna mount knob 0 250 20 1 4 20 Boom antenna mount knob 0 875 14 7 8 14 Boom assembly Mounting hardware ...

Page 26: ...hat hold the three legs against the mast You will re use the lock pins in the next step 2 Lower the three legs and secure the support struts to the mast with the lock pins 3 Place the base of the Model 7 TR Tripod Positioner on the floor and install the top mast section onto the bottom mast ...

Page 27: ...a cable guide remove the cable guide from the end of the boom Insert the end of the boom through the front and rear carrier collars leaving five inches of boom on the hand knob clamp side of the carrier Secure the boom with the 1 4 20 set screws located in the carrier collars 5 If the boom has a cable guide reinstall the cable guide See Operation on page 42 for information on adjusting boom height...

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Page 29: ...6 Series antenna to the 7 TR You must install the 108507 boom onto the 7 TR before performing these steps For clarity the following illustrations do not show the 7 TR ETS Lindgren may substitute a similar part with the same functionality for another part for example a wingnut for a hex nut The following steps to mount a Model 3106B Double Ridged Waveguide Horn Antenna onto a 108507 boom apply to a...

Page 30: ...he mount adapter up and away from the boom 3 Remove the wingnut to free the 1 4 20 screw from the mount adapter You will re use the screw in step 6 4 Remove the nuts to free the two screws from the vertical plate on the mount adapter You will re use the screws in step 6 ...

Page 31: ...these two screws for future use if you remove the Model 3106B from the 7 TR you will need to replace these screws to provide support for the inner ridge of the antenna 5 On the side of the Model 3106B with the antenna connector remove the two screws from the mount plate ...

Page 32: ...o screws removed in step 4 insert the screws through the lip on the vertical part of the mount adapter and into the two holes on the antenna Tighten to secure Using the screw removed in step 3 insert the screw through the horizontal part of the mount adapter and into the mount block on the antenna Tighten to secure ...

Page 33: ...dgren com Mounting a Model 3106 Series Antenna 33 7 Attach the mounted assembly to the boom Use the two 104136 knobs removed in step 1 to attach the antenna and mount adapter assembly to the boom Tighten to secure ...

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Page 35: ...gren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment Assembly Components The Pneumatic Polarization Upgrade Kit for the Model 7 TR Tripod Positioner upgrades a 7 TR with no polarization or manual polarization to pneumatic polarization The kit includes these major components Carrier Air cylinder Air Polarization Interface Pneumatic Interface Power supply Air hoses Mounting hardware ...

Page 36: ...e boom from the carrier on the 7 TR Remove the 1 4 20 set screws located in the carrier collars that secure the boom If the boom has a cable guide remove the cable guide from the end of the boom Completely remove the boom from the carrier by withdrawing it towards the front of the 7 TR ...

Page 37: ...R Remove protective cap from top of mast Unscrew the hand knob clamp Lift to completely remove the carrier from mast 3 Install the new carrier Insert the new carrier onto the top of the mast Slide the carrier down the mast to the desired height Tighten the hand knob clamp to secure the carrier into place ...

Page 38: ...om 4 Install pneumatic polarization components The mast includes mounting holes for the pneumatic polarization components Place components into position as indicated in the previous illustration Secure components into place with appropriate mounting hardware ...

Page 39: ...ompression connectors on right angle bracket 6 Connect twin air hose Plug ends of the twin air hose into the connectors on the side of the Pneumatic Interface Plug the other ends of the twin air hose into the compression connectors on the right angle bracket Tighten both sides of the compression connectors ...

Page 40: ...de Kit www ets lindgren com 7 Plug one end of the single air hose into the Solenoid Connection on the Air Polarization Interface 8 Plug the other end of the single air hose into the connector on the bottom of the Pneumatic Interface ...

Page 41: ...oller 12 Install the boom Orient the boom so the mounting holes are to the front of the 7 TR If the boom has a cable guide orient the cable guide to the rear of the 7 TR If the boom has a cable guide remove the cable guide from the end of the boom Insert the end of the boom through the front and rear carrier collars leaving five inches of boom on the hand knob clamp side of the carrier Secure the ...

Page 42: ...e Kit www ets lindgren com 15 Connect power Plug the power cable into the Power IN on the Air Polarization Interface Connect the power supply to the power source Prior to mounting an antenna or using the 7 TR see Operation on page 42 ...

Page 43: ...f using a Model 7 TR with pneumatic polarization test the air polarization speed prior to mounting an antenna For the steps to adjust air polarization speed see page 46 ETS Lindgren antennas can be attached to the boom on the Model 7 TR Tripod Positioner using either the 104136 or 104169 boom antenna mount knob The boom includes mounting holes for attaching antennas To reduce stress and deflection...

Page 44: ... Boom Height 1 Grasp the hand knob clamp with one hand while supporting the boom with the other 2 Loosen the hand knob clamp and then lower or raise the carrier to the desired height 3 Tighten the hand knob clamp to secure the carrier and boom into place ...

Page 45: ...ight The casters include a threaded stem that can be rotated to raise or lower the extension leg To adjust the height 1 Loosen the 1 in plastic hexagonal nut on the top of the stem 2 Rotate the base of the stem just below the leg 3 Repeat for the remaining leg ...

Page 46: ...ED Damage to the antenna may occur if the air polarization speed is set too high Adjust the flow control valves to prevent damage Flow control valves attached to the air cylinder allow variable speed on polarization cycling Use a small screwdriver to adjust the air flow through the two 90 degree fittings ...

Page 47: ...ts lindgren com Operation 47 USING PNEUMATIC POLARIZATION 1 Turn on the air supply and power 2 Press the Manual Polarization button on the Air Polarization Interface 3 Adjust polarization speed as necessary ...

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Page 49: ...ur shipment for the complete ETS Lindgren warranty for your Model 7 TR DURATION OF WARRANTIES FOR MODEL 7 TR 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 7 TR Tripod Positioner 2 Years ...