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CL40
Antenna
Technical Instruction Manual
Issue 3.0 .................... 18 October 2011
Nautel Limited
10089 Peggy's Cove Road,
Hackett's Cove, NS, Canada B3Z 3J4
T. 877 6 nautel (628835) or +1.902.823.2233
F.+1.902.823.3183
info@nautel.com
U.S. customers please contact:
Nautel Inc.
201 Target Industrial Circle, Bangor ME 04401
T. 877 6 nautel (628835) or +1.207.947.8200
F.+1.207.947.3693
info@nautel.com
e-mail: support@nautel.com
www.nautel.com
© Copyright 2011 NAUTEL. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Technical Instruction Manual Issue 3.0 ....18 October 2011 Nautel Limited 10089 Peggy's Cove Road, Hackett's Cove, NS, Canada B3Z 3J4 T. 877 6 nautel (628835) or +1.902.823.2233 F.+1.902.823.3183 info@nautel.com U.S. customers please contact: Nautel Inc. 201 Target Industrial Circle, Bangor ME 04401 T.
  • Page 3 Nautel for repair. The repairs will be made without charge to the Customer. Where warranty replacements or repair are provided under items 2 or 3, Nautel will pay that part of the shipping costs incurred in returning the part/assembly to the Customer.
  • Page 4 MODULE EXCHANGE SERVICE In order to provide Nautel customers with a fast and efficient service in the event of a problem, Nautel operates a factory rebuilt, module exchange service which takes full advantage of the high degree of module redundancy in Nautel equipment.
  • Page 5 CAUTION shall immediately precede the text to which it applies. NOTE A NOTE denotes important information pertaining to an operating procedure, condition, statement, etc., which is essential to highlight. A NOTE may precede or follow the text to which it applies. CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Oct.18.11...
  • Page 6 These devices are specifically identified in the equipment parts list(s) by including ‘BeO’ in the part’s description. DO NOT cut, crush or grind devices because the resulting dust may be HAZARDOUS IF INHALED. Unserviceable devices should be disposed of as harmful waste. CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Oct.18.11...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    2.3.1 Standard Concrete Base 2.3.2 Non-Standard Base ANTENNA ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION ADJUSTING THE SPARK GAP ANTENNA MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST INTRODUCTION 3.1.1 Item Number 3.1.2 Nautel Number 3.1.3 Description 3.1.4 Quantity TUNING INTRODUCTION ANTENNA GROUND CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Oct.18.11...
  • Page 8 Antenna Reactance vs Frequency Loading Coil Configuration versus Frequency (Top Loading Kit only) 2-26 Mechanical Parts List, CL40 Antenna (Nautel # 199-9000-04) Hardware Kit, CL40 Antenna (Nautel # 199-9064-03) Ancillary Kit, CL40 Antenna (Nautel # 199-9072) Top Loading Kit, CL40 Antenna (Nautel # 199-9085)
  • Page 9 Release Control Record Issue Date Reason 18 October 2011 CL40 Part # 199-9000-04: structural strength improvements CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Oct.18.11...

  • Page 11: Cl40 Antenna (Lowered Position)

    The antenna consists of a free-standing Table 1-1 lists the tools that are required tubular mast, topped by a hexagon-shaped to install and maintain the CL40 Antenna. capacitive loading structure (or top hat) which provides the necessary load for RF...

  • Page 12: Tools Required

    Environmental Limits ....................-50°C to +55°C Maximum Wind Velocity ................ 100 miles per hour (no ice) (110 miles per hour with Guy Wire Kit) Maximum Ice Loading................3/4-inch radial thickness CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 1-2 Issue 3.0 Section 1 General information...

  • Page 13: Cl40 Antenna (Fully Assembled, Raised Position)

    NOTE Failure to follow recommendations and instructions in this manual may void the manufacturer’s warranty. Please review Nautel’s warranty for more information. CL40 ANTENNA TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS Section 2 PREPARATION FOR USE AND INSTALLATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION Guy Wire Kit: If you purchased the Guy...
  • Page 14 (item 52). Attach a the notch on the bottom of the lower mast bonding lead (item 10) from the upper section so that it points up. CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-2 Issue 3.0 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation...
  • Page 15 Attach the loose end of each radiator to If you purchased the Guy Wire Kit (Nautel Part the upper mast using one gear clamp # 199-9087), refer to Figures 2-17 and 2-19 to (item 47).

  • Page 16: Loading Coil Configuration Versus Frequency (Standard Antennas)

    596-610 parallel 611-630 parallel 631-645 parallel 646-725 parallel 726-800 parallel 801-875 parallel 876-975 parallel 976-1075 parallel 1076-1150 parallel 1151-1250 parallel 1600-1700 parallel 1701-1800 parallel CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-4 Issue 3.0 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation...
  • Page 17 (p) If a ground plane (item 27) has been 16) to the enclosure’s lower purchased install it as shown in Figure connection. Use the hex key (Nautel # 2-15a (30 radials) or 2-15b (60 HY66) in the ancillary kit to terminate radials).

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Spark Gap

    If you purchased the Top Loading Kit, it inside. multiply the peak voltage (V ) result by 0.6. CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-6 Issue 3.0 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation...

  • Page 19: Cl40 Antenna (Lowered Position)

    Figure 2-1: CL40 Antenna (Lowered Position) CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-7 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation Issue 3.0...

  • Page 20: Cl40 Antenna (Fully Assembled, Raised Position)

    Figure 2-2: CL40 Antenna (Fully Assembled, Raised Position) CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-8 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation Issue 3.0...
  • Page 21 Anchor post must be installed perfectly vertical; any deviation from the vertical will be reflected and amplified by antenna. Figure 2-3a: Standard Concrete Base CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-9 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation Issue 3.0...
  • Page 22 18,500 foot pounds. ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES (mm) Figure 2-3b: Non-Standard Base CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-10 Issue 3.0 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation...

  • Page 23: Winch Mounting

    Figure 2-4: Winch Mounting) CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-11 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation Issue 3.0...

  • Page 24: Bottom Clamp Mount

    Figure 2-5: Bottom Clamp Mount CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-12 Issue 3.0 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation...

  • Page 25: Lower Mast Splice Joining

    Figure 2-6: Lower Mast Splice Joining CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-13 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation Issue 3.0...

  • Page 26: Lift Bracket/Lightning Bypass Bracket/Weather Protector

    Figure 2-7: Lift Bracket/Lightning Bypass Bracket/Weather Protector CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-14 Issue 3.0 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation...
  • Page 27 Figure 2-8: Upper Mast Splice CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-15 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation Issue 3.0...
  • Page 28 Figure 2-9: Upper Mast into Insulator CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-16 Issue 3.0 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation...
  • Page 29 Figure 2-10: Radials/Ring/Plate CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-17 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation Issue 3.0...

  • Page 30: Vertical Radiator/Connector Cable

    Figure 2-11: Vertical Radiator/Connector Cable CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-18 Issue 3.0 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation...

  • Page 31: Wooden 'A' Frame

    Figure 2-12: Wooden ‘A’ Frame CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-19 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation Issue 3.0...

  • Page 32: Mounting Loading Coil Enclosure A1

    Figure 2-13: Mounting Loading Coil Enclosure A1 CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-20 Issue 3.0 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation...

  • Page 33: A Loading Coil Configuration, Series Connected

    Figure 2-14a: Loading Coil Configuration, Series Connected (246 - 260 kHz example shown) CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-21 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation Issue 3.0...

  • Page 34: B Loading Coil Configuration, Parallel Connected

    Figure 2-14b: Loading Coil Configuration, Parallel Connected (596 - 610 kHz example shown) CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-22 Issue 3.0 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation...
  • Page 35 All joints should be a minimum of four turns of one wire around the other and soldered - silver solder is recommended. Figure 2-15a: Ground Mat Installation, 30 Radials CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-23 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation...

  • Page 36: B Ground Mat Installation, 60 Radials

    All joints should be minimum of four turns of one wire around the other and soldered - silver solder is recommended. Figure 2-15b: Ground Mat Installation, 60 Radials CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-24 Issue 3.0 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation...

  • Page 37: Atu Mounting

    Figure 2-16: ATU Mounting CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-25 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation Issue 3.0...

  • Page 38: Loading Coil Configuration Versus Frequency (Top Loading Kit Only)

    501-570 parallel 571-625 parallel 626-675 parallel 676-750 parallel 751-825 parallel 826-900 parallel 901-975 parallel 976-1025 parallel 1026-1150 parallel 1151-1200 parallel 1201-1250 parallel 1600-1800 parallel CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-26 Issue 3.0 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation...

  • Page 39: A Top Loading Kit – Site And Foundation Preparation

    (i.e., before erecting) Figure 2-17a: Top Loading Kit – Site and Foundation Preparation CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-27 (Page 2-28 Blank) Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation Issue 3.0...
  • Page 40 See Figure 2-19 (Step 1) for details erecting) Foundation on installing anchor bases. (qty 3) Figure 2-17b: Guy Wire Kit – Site and Foundation Preparation CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-29 (Page 2-30 Blank) Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation Issue 3.0...

  • Page 41: Top Loading Kit - Installation Details

    Cut excess cable from the end of the wire rope. CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-31 (Page 2-32 Blank) Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation...

  • Page 42: Guy Wire Kit – Installation Details

    Cut excess cable from the end of the wire rope. DETAIL ‘B’ Figure 2-19: Guy Wire Kit – Installation Details CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-33 (Page 2-34 Blank) Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation Issue 3.0...

  • Page 43: Installing Solar Light Mounting Assembly

    Install the solar light assembly over the open U-bolts. Secure using nuts removed in the previous step. Figure 2-20: Installing Solar Light Mounting Assembly (top of antenna shown) CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-35 Section 2 Preparation for Use and Installation Issue 3.0...

  • Page 45: Introduction

    This column contains a Nautel reference all mechanical parts, assemblies and number which has been assigned to each hardware that comprise the CL40 Antenna, unique part/number. Its primary purpose is its ancillary parts kit and an optional top for identification when spare or loading kit.

  • Page 46: Upper Mast Splice

    Table 3-1: Mechanical Parts List - CL40 Antenna (Nautel # 199-9000-04) ITEM # NAUTEL # DESCRIPTION Not Used 199-9015-01 Radial Connector Cable Assembly 199-9036-12 Bonding Lead Assembly 199-9011 Radial Mounting Plate 199-9010 Radial Mounting Ring 199-9012 Radial WPS03 Wire, #2 ACSR 6 ft.
  • Page 47 Table 3-2: Hardware Kit - CL40 Antenna (Nautel # 199-9064-03) ITEM # NAUTEL # DESCRIPTION HPSA45 U-Bolt, 18-8 Stainless for 3/4 Pipe HM06 Washer, Plain, 1/4 Stainless Steel Not Used HH25 Screw, Hex, 1/4-20 x 2, Fully Threaded, Stainless Steel...
  • Page 48 HMW32 Washer, Split, M3 HMSP09 Screw, Pan, Phil, M3, x 0.5 x 8LG Ancillary kit parts are labelled by Nautel #, not by Item # Table 3-4: Top Loading Kit - CL40 Antenna (Nautel # 199-9085-01) ITEM # NAUTEL #...

  • Page 49: Antenna Ground

    (see section 2, Figure lists the tap settings for the antenna 2-15a or 2-15b) and also from a ground loading coils. wire from the ground rod. CL40 Antenna Technical Instruction Manual Page 4-1 Section 4 Tuning Issue 3.0...

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