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Codan 3040 Installation Handbook

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3040 Automatic Whip Antenna
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  • Page 1 HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna Installation Handbook...
  • Page 2 No part of this handbook may be reproduced, transcribed, translated into any language or transmitted in any form whatsoever without the prior written consent of Codan Limited. © Copyright 2010 Codan Limited. Codan part number 15-04166-EN Issue 1, June 2010.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    What you need to consider ........10 Installing a 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna ......18 Installing an NVIS kit with a 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna.
  • Page 4 Pinouts for the antenna control connector ... . . 7 Table 2: 3040 to NGT connections ......19 Table 3: General specifications .
  • Page 5 Introduction This handbook is for installers of the 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna. It assumes that you have experience in installing antennas. This handbook contains the following sections: Section 1 Overview—provides an overview of the antenna, connectors, and general information Section 2 Installing the antenna—provides guidance on...
  • Page 6 Introduction This page has been left blank intentionally. Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview This section contains the following topics: General (4) Care and safety instructions (5) Connectors (6) Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 8: General

    Overview General The 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna is designed to provide continuous tuning for vehicle-mounted transceivers that scan multiple frequencies. It is designed to withstand extreme environmental and physical conditions. When tuning, the antenna seeks the optimum tuning point, ensuring that the best communications possible are achieved.

  • Page 9: Care And Safety Instructions

    Overview Care and safety instructions You should unscrew the whip and riser from the antenna base when the antenna is not in use. When travelling in scrub or undergrowth, avoid overhanging branches. Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 10: Connectors

    Overview Connectors There are two connectors at the base of the antenna as shown Figure Figure 2: Connectors on the antenna tuner Antenna control Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 11: Figure 3: Front View Of The Antenna Control Connector

    Overview Figure 3: Front view of the antenna control connector Table 1: Pinouts for the antenna control connector Pin no. Description +12 V DC Earth Tune Scan Tune status indicator Not used Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...
  • Page 12 Overview This page has been left blank intentionally. Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 13: Installing The Antenna

    Installing the antenna This section contains the following topics: Disclaimer (10) What you need to consider (10) Installing a 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna (18) Installing an NVIS kit with a 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna (21) Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 14: Disclaimer

    WARNING event of a vehicle accident. Codan accepts no responsibility or liability in the event of injury to pedestrians or vehicle occupants or any other damage due to insecure or otherwise unsafe or inappropriate installation of the antenna.
  • Page 15 • a sound electrical connection to the vehicle chassis The mounting footprint in Figure 4 on page 12 shows the required space for the base of the antenna tuner. Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 16: Figure 4: Mounting Footprint

    Installing the antenna Figure 4: Mounting footprint NOTE Allow 70 mm over the cable connections and for minimum bending radius Connectors 15 mm 96 mm 164 mm Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 17: Figure 5: Rear-Mount Location On Sedan Vehicle

    Installing the antenna Possible mounting locations that provide good electrical performance of the 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna are shown in the following photographs. Figure 5: Rear-mount location on sedan vehicle Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 18: Figure 6: Rear-Mount Location On Off-Road Vehicle

    Installing the antenna Figure 6: Rear-mount location on off-road vehicle fibreglass canopy Figure 7: Front-mount location on off-road vehicle right-hand drive left-hand drive position position Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...
  • Page 19 The bracket should be located so that any flexing of the antenna assembly does not damage the panels of the vehicle. The installed antenna should enable easy access to the connectors. Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...
  • Page 20 The RF earth differs from the DC earth required by the battery and the vehicle’s electrics. For more information on power supply factors and earthing the transceiver, see the documentation provided with the transceiver. Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...
  • Page 21 CAUTION cable or connector faults. Crimp-style coaxial connectors are not suitable CAUTION for vehicle installations because they are not weatherproof. Any cabling under carpet or floor mats should NOTE be clear of foot traffic. Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 22: Installing A 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna

    Installing the antenna Installing a 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna To install the antenna on a vehicle: Attach the mounting bracket to the vehicle in a manner that complies with the relevant safety standards and approvals. Clean the mounting surface of all dirt, rust, and paint.

  • Page 23: Table 2: 3040 To Ngt Connections

    Screw the fibreglass or stainless steel whip to the riser, then screw the riser to the spring. Screw the spring onto the antenna stud at the top of the housing of the antenna tuner. Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...
  • Page 24 If the length of the antenna is changed, for example, removal of the riser or addition of the NVIS kit, Codan recommends that you NOTE manually tune the antenna (press 1) on each frequency you want to use. This sets the optimum tuning point in the memory of the tuner.

  • Page 25: Installing An Nvis Kit With A 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna

    As such, HF communications over short distances may be difficult or non-existent from such an antenna. The NVIS kit lengthens the whip section of the 3040 antenna. The NVIS whip is longer and positioned horizontally to improve the vertical radiation efficiency.
  • Page 26 When the NVIS kit is added or removed, Codan recommends that you manually tune NOTE the antenna (press 1) on each frequency you want to use. This sets the optimum tuning point in the memory of the tuner. Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Antenna control: 6-way UHF socket Cables Antenna control: Pre-assembled multicore cable available in a a number of lengths (see page 27, Accessories) Coaxial: RG58 cable available in a number of lengths (see page 27, Accessories) Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 28: Mechanical

    0.8 kg (1.7 lb) Fibreglass riser: 0.3 kg (0.7 lb) Fibreglass whip: 0.3 kg (0.7 lb) Stainless steel 0.2 kg whip: (0.5 lb) Rigid/bent 0.2 kg adaptor: (0.5 lb) NVIS extension: 0.4 kg (1.0 lb) Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 29: Environmental

    Environmental Table 5: Environmental specifications Item Specification Temperature range –40 to 70°C Relative humidity MIL-STD-810F Method 512.4: Immersion compliance Method 510.4: Dust Method 514.5: Vibration MIL-STD-461 Meets EMC requirements for susceptibilities and emissions compliance Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...
  • Page 30 Specifications This page has been left blank intentionally. Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 31: Accessories

    Accessories Table 6: Accessories for the 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna Codan part Description number 08-01503-002 Cable, coaxial, waterproof (2 m) 08-01503-006 Cable, coaxial, waterproof (6 m) 08-01503-008 Cable, coaxial, waterproof (8 m) 08-01503-030 Cable, coaxial, waterproof (30 m) 08-05627-006 Cable, control, NGT–9350 (6 m) 08-05627-008 Cable, control, NGT–9350 (8 m)
  • Page 32 Accessories This page has been left blank intentionally. Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 33: Appendix A-Compliance

    Appendix A Compliance This section contains the following topics: Introduction (30) European R&TTE Directive (30) EMC and safety notices (31) FCC compliance (33) Register of hazardous substances (34) Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 34: Introduction

    Compliance Introduction This section describes how to ensure the 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna complies with the European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the European LV Directive 73/23/EEC as called up in the European R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This section also contains the requirements for FCC compliance.

  • Page 35: Emc And Safety Notices

    Guidelines (1998) for occupational exposure. Safe working distance can be reduced with normal voice communication. To ensure compliance with the EMC Directive is maintained, you must: Use the standard shielded cables supplied from Codan (where applicable). Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...
  • Page 36 To ensure compliance with the European LV Directive is maintained, you must install the 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna in accordance with the instructions in this handbook, and operate the 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna in accordance with the instructions in the relevant documentation provided with your transceiver.

  • Page 37: Fcc Compliance

    Part 15 of the FCC rules. The 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 38: Register Of Hazardous Substances

    (Component Name) (Hazardous Substances or Elements) 3040 天线 (3040 Antenna) 3040 主体结构 (3040 Main Assembly) 玻璃纤维鞭状天线 (Fibreglass Whip) 不锈钢鞭状天线 (Stainless Steel Whip) 弹簧 (Spring) 控制电缆 (Control Cable) 同轴电缆 (Coaxial Cable) 天线安装手册 (Antenna Installation Handbook) Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...
  • Page 39 份 A= 十月份 , B= 十一月份 ,C= 十二月份 . The second character of the serial number provides the month of manufacture, that is, 1 to 9, A to C; A=10 month, B=11 month and C=12 month. Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...
  • Page 40 Compliance This page has been left blank intentionally. Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 41: Appendix B-Definitions

    NOTE of interest to you proceed with caution as your actions may CAUTION lead to loss of data, privacy or signal quality your actions may cause harm to yourself or WARNING the equipment Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 42: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    Institute Federal Communications Commission high frequency ICNIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection low voltage NVIS near vertical-incident skywave poly isobutylene R&TTE radio and telecommunications terminal equipment radio frequency VSWR voltage standing wave ratio Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 43: Units

    Customary Units. Measurement Unit Abbreviation Current ampere Frequency hertz  Impedance Length metre (inch/feet) (in/ft) Power watt Temperature degrees Celsius °C (Fahrenheit) (°F) Time second Torque newton-metre (pound-foot) (lb-ft) Voltage volt Weight gram (pound) (lb) Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...

  • Page 44: Unit Multipliers

    1000 milli 0.001 About this issue This is the first issue of the Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook. Associated documents This handbook is one of a series of documents associated with the 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna. The other documents are: •...
  • Page 45 NVIS kit 21 antenna control 7 correct installation 10 optimal tuning point 20 overview 3 earthing 16 EMC and safety notices compliance electrical safety 32 pinouts 7 EMC 31 radiation safety 31 environmental specifications 25 Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook Index-1...
  • Page 46 Index R&TTE Directive compliance 30 declaration of conformity 30 product marking and labelling 30 safety electrical 32 radiation 31 specifications 23 environmental 25 general 23 mechanical 24 Index-2 Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook...
  • Page 47 Asia Pacific Europe, Middle-East & Africa Americas (Head Office) Codan Limited Codan (UK) Ltd Codan US, Inc. 81 Graves Street Unit C4, Endeavour Place 1 Fishers Road Newton SA 5074 Coxbridge Business Park Pittsford NY 14534 AUSTRALIA Farnham Surrey GU10 5EH...

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