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TAA-101/TAA-101S ANTENNA ACTUATOR
Installation/Operation Manual
Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. N

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  • Page 1 TAA-101/TAA-101S ANTENNA ACTUATOR Installation/Operation Manual Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. N...
  • Page 2 Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. ▪ 12367 Crosthwaite Circle, Dock 10 ▪ Poway, CA 92064 ▪ USA Tel: +1 (858) 391-3050 ▪ Toll-free (US): 800-669-9667 ▪ Fax: +1 (858) 391-3049 ▪ support@bms-inc.com ▪ www.bms-inc.com Broadcast Microwave Services Europe GmbH & Co. KG ▪ Schwalbacher Str. 12 ▪ 65321 Heidenrod Germany Tel: +49-6124-72 39-00 ▪...
  • Page 3 This manual should be retained for future reference. EMC Compliance This equipment is certified to the EMC requirements detailed in the technical specifications. To maintain this certification, only use the cables supplied or if in doubt contact BMS Customer Service. Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.
  • Page 4 TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M RF Exposure Information 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Contents INTRODUCTION ..............................1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................2 TAA-101 and TAA-101S Components and Accessories ................5 Technical Specifications ..........................8 INSTALLATION/SETUP ............................. 21 Deciding the Component Locations ......................22 Installing the Mounting Bracket ........................22 Cable Routing .............................

  • Page 6: List Of Tables

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M 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...
  • Page 7 TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Page left intentionally blank Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The TAA-101 Antenna Actuator Assembly deploys an omni-directional antenna below the aircraft allowing unrestricted views between the omni and ground sites. Both the TAA-101 and the TAA-101S are designed to avoid line-of-sight obstacles created by aircraft features that might interfere with transmission.

  • Page 9: System Description

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M 2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The TAA-101 and TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Assemblies consist of the Antenna Actuator that deploys the antenna; a Bracket Mount Assembly used to attach the Actuator to the Helicopter; the Up/Down Box to control the actuator;...

  • Page 10: Figure 1. Cross-Tube Strut Mount

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Figure 1. Cross-tube strut mount Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.

  • Page 11: 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 but the 4-inch lift provides an advantage in some applications.

  • Page 12: Taa-101 And Taa-101S Components And Accessories

    HCP-100, HCP-50-HCII). Please contact BMS for more information on integrated systems. TAA-101 and TAA-101S Components and Accessories All TAA-101 or TAA-101S assemblies require the antenna actuator, skid mount, and a device for deployment control. The following table lists the available options and corresponding part numbers.

  • Page 13: Table 2. Actuator Mounting Bracket Assemblies

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Table 2. Actuator mounting bracket assemblies TAA-101 Actuator Mounts with NON-MEMORY Release Pins Skid Diameter Helicopter BMS Part # Type (inches) Hughes 300 2.500 8001272951 Skid Mount Hughes 500 2.800...

  • Page 14: Figure 4. Low Profile Skid Mount Outline Drawing

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Figure 4. Low profile skid mount outline drawing Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Figure 5. Four-inch lift skid mount outline drawing Technical Specifications Table 3. Antenna actuator characteristics TAA-101 (Left or Right) TAA-101S (Left or Right) 9.125” x 1.86” x 4.0” (23.18 x 4.72 x 10.16 8.62"...

  • Page 16: Figure 6. Taa-101 Left Side Mount (Lsm)

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Figure 6. TAA-101 left side mount (LSM) Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.

  • Page 17: Figure 7. Taa-101 Right Side Mount (Rsm)

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Figure 7. TAA-101 right side mount (RSM) Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.

  • Page 18: Figure 8. Taa-101S

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Figure 8. TAA-101S Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.

  • Page 19: Figure 9. Taa-101, Left Side, Exploded View

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Figure 9. TAA-101, left side, exploded view Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.

  • Page 20: Figure 10. Taa-101 Outline Drawing

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Figure 10. TAA-101 outline drawing Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.

  • Page 21: Figure 11. Weldment, Hughes 300, Skid Mount, Low Profile Omni Deployment

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Figure 11. Weldment, Hughes 300, skid mount, low profile omni deployment Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.

  • Page 22: Figure 12. Bell 412 With 4.0" Lift Skid Mount, Weldment

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Figure 12. Bell 412 with 4.0" lift skid mount, weldment Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.

  • Page 23: Figure 13. Taa-101 Retract/Deploy Switch Schematic

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Figure 13. TAA-101 retract/deploy switch schematic Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.

  • Page 24: Figure 14. Typical Wiring, Taa-101 In Analog Application

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Figure 14. Typical wiring, TAA-101 in analog application Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.

  • Page 25: Figure 15. Up-Down Box Deployment Control (Analog)

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Figure 15. Up-Down Box deployment control (analog) Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.

  • Page 26: Figure 16. Typical Wiring, Taa-101 In Digital Application

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Figure 16. Typical wiring, TAA-101 in digital application Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.

  • Page 27: Figure 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 V (not-to-exceed velocity) as stated in the STC.

  • Page 28: Installation/Setup

    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/TAA-101S is to be installed is specified at the time of equipment order. The order of installation is as follows: 1.

  • Page 29: Deciding The Component Locations

    The cables are routed through the helicopter from the aircraft power to the Up/Down box, then from the Up/Down Box to the TAA-101 or TAA-101S. The RF cable from the transmitter will be routed to the Mounting Bracket of the TAA-101 and TAA-101S. The smaller RF cable routes from the Mounting Bracket to the Omni Antenna.

  • Page 30: Cable Routing

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M • P/N 810140250 – 2.50” dia. • P/N 810140260 – 2.60” dia. 1. Orient the mount so the antenna will deploy straight down (the notches are facing up). 2. Attach the top clamp to the strut.

  • Page 31: Cable Termination

    Antenna Installation To install the antenna onto the TAA-101 Actuator, the actuator will need to be extended first to allow proper access to all the mounting holes. The TAA-101S does not need to extend the actuator prior to antenna installation.

  • Page 32: Figure 20. Actuator Installation And Removal Tools

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Figure 20. Actuator Installation and Removal tools 1. Ensure the skid mount bracket is mounted to the skid, if not already done. See section 3.2. 2. Retract the actuator so that the omni antenna is in the stow position (if it is not already).

  • Page 33: Figure 22. Aligning The Actuator (Sealed Actuator Shown)

    Figure 22. Aligning the actuator (sealed actuator shown) 5. Insert 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.

  • Page 34: Removing The Antenna Actuator (Taa-101 Or Taa-101S)

    Figure 24. Actuator correctly mounted 8. Rotate the TAA-101 or TAA-101S unit with 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.

  • Page 35: Figure 25. Using The Actuator Removal Tool On Forward And Rear Pins

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Tool’s round base rests on mounting Hooked end positioned under Figure 25. Using 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.

  • Page 36: User Interface

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M 4 USER INTERFACE There are several Deployment Control Units available for the TAA-101 and TAA-101S. The Up/Down Box is the only unit with the sole function to deploy and retract the antenna actuator. Other Deployment Control Units have additional features not covered by this documentation.

  • Page 37: Operation

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M 5 OPERATION CAUTION: • Follow all procedures precisely to ensure initialization and operation. • The TAA-101 and TAA-101S deployment is for IN-FLIGHT operation ONLY. • The Antenna needs to be properly STOWED (retracted) prior to take-off and Landing.

  • Page 38: Preventive Maintenance

    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 the mount with the installation tool, P/N 800169391. See section 3.7 for instructions.
  • Page 39 TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M 5. Lubricate the mechanism 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.

  • Page 40: Warranty

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M 7 WARRANTY BMS warrants that, at time of delivery, the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship provided the equipment or system is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance manual or such other BMS documentation as may be applicable.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Below is a list of common problems along with the possible causes and solutions. Fault Cause Solution Check Power TAA-101 Not No Power Check Cable Deploying Assembly Check Power...
  • Page 42 TAA-101/TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Manual | Doc. No. 605169301 Rev. M Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc.

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