® Contents R&S HL300 Contents 1 Characteristics..................5 Use..........................5 Description........................6 Specifications........................6 Equipment Supplied.....................7 Recommended Extras....................8 Ordering Information....................8 2 Preparation for Use................9 Use of a Commercial Tripod..................9 Assembling the Belt......................9 Attaching the Belt to the Antenna................11 3 Operation....................14 Operating Elements on the Handle................14 RF and Control Cable....................14 Activating or Deactivating the LNA in the R&S FSH4/8...........15 Notes on Practical Use....................16...
® Characteristics R&S HL300 1 Characteristics 1.1 Use The handheld log-periodic antenna R&S HL300 in conjunction with portable spectrum analyzers (for example the R&S FSH4/8) is used to determine RF parameters and local- ize potential interfering sources. The direction of signal sources is found by pointing the antenna towards the direction of maximum signal voltage.
® Characteristics R&S HL300 Description ● The maximum of the antenna output signal serves as a directional criterion (maximum direction finding). ● Handy size despite extreme broadband capability. ● Fatigue-free operation due to the antenna design and the material used, which keep its weight to a minimum.
® Characteristics R&S HL300 Equipment Supplied Control connector “Binder” 7 pin male Supply voltage 5V ± 0.2 V (supplied by spectrum analyzer) Current consumption max. 100 mA Acquisition time typ. 26s (cold start, all satellites with -130 dBm) Time pulse frequency 1 Hz Time pulse accuracy 30 ns RMS (under good GPS signal conditions)
® Characteristics R&S HL300 Recommended Extras ● 1 CD-ROM with manual ● Safety instructions and customer information (print version) 1.5 Recommended Extras The following extras are recommended: Designation Order number 1309.6000.xx R&S FSH4/8 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Commercial tripod available in specialist shops 1.6 Ordering Information Designation Order number...
® Preparation for Use R&S HL300 Use of a Commercial Tripod 2 Preparation for Use 2.1 Use of a Commercial Tripod The R&S HL300 has a ¼" tripod mount in the lower part of the handle, which is suitable for attachment to a commercial tripod. The antenna is fastened to the tripod via the tripod's fastening screw.
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® Preparation for Use R&S HL300 Assembling the Belt Fig. 2-2: Attaching the fastening strap, step 1. 1 = belt 2 = fastening strap Fig. 2-3: Attaching the fastening strap, step 2. 1 = belt 2 = fastening strap Manual 4097.3328.02 ─ 01...
® Preparation for Use R&S HL300 Attaching the Belt to the Antenna Fig. 2-4: Attaching the fastening strap, step 3. 1 = belt 2 = fastening strap 2.3 Attaching the Belt to the Antenna Attach the two fastening straps: 1. Place the handle onto the neoprene sides of the fastening straps, see f igure 2-5.
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® Preparation for Use R&S HL300 Attaching the Belt to the Antenna 1 = belt 2 = rear fastening strap 3 = handle 4 = forward fastening strap 2. Move the loose end of the straps through the plastic fastener, bend them around and attach them firmly to the velcro strips, see ...
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® Preparation for Use R&S HL300 Attaching the Belt to the Antenna Fig. 2-7: Correct position of the carrying belt: longer side facing inwards, neoprene side resting on the shoulder. Manual 4097.3328.02 ─ 01...
® Operation R&S HL300 Operating Elements on the Handle 3 Operation 3.1 Operating Elements on the Handle Fig. 3-1: R&S HL300 operating elements on the handle. 1 = GPS/electronic compass module 2 = status LED 3 = toggle switch 3.2 RF and Control Cable The RF and control cable protruding from the R&S HL300 connects the antenna to the R&S FSH4/8 spectrum analyzer.
® Operation R&S HL300 Activating or Deactivating the LNA in the R&S FSH4/8 Minimum bending radius The minimum bending radius must be at least 50 mm. Fig. 3-3: Excessive bending of the RF and control cable will cause permanent damage to the R&S HL300 . 3.3 Activating or Deactivating the LNA in the R&S FSH4/8 "Passive"...
® Operation R&S HL300 Notes on Practical Use The toggle switch remains in its position ; to deactivate the LNA move the switch back into position “OFF”. 3.4 Notes on Practical Use 3.4.1 How to hold the R&S HL300 To ensure optimum DF results, you have to carry the R&S HL300 with your arm stretched out for locating the maximum.
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® Operation R&S HL300 Notes on Practical Use If an unambiguous maximum is not obtained in a closed room, for example, the interfer- ence due to reflections is too high and the site has to be changed. Reflections and interference occur if electromagnetic waves come into contact with objects that have a high dielectric constant or are conductive.
® Maintenance and Repair R&S HL300 Maintenance 4 Maintenance and Repair 4.1 Maintenance The R&S HL300 is maintenance-free. 4.2 Disassembly and Reassembly Disassembly and reassembly Any disassembly/reassembly must be performed by skilled and authorized technical per- sonnel observing the regulations for electrostatic sensitive devices. 4.3 Functional Check If the green LED above the toggle switch does not light up when you activate the LNA, there is a potential problem with the connection to the R&S FSH4/8 spectrum analyzer.
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® Maintenance and Repair R&S HL300 Storage and Transport Fig. 4-1: R&S HL300 transport bag. 1 = velcro fastener Manual 4097.3328.02 ─ 01...
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