A.H. Systems SAS-547 Operation Manual

A.H. Systems SAS-547 Operation Manual

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A.H. Systems SAS-547 Biconical Antenna
SAS-547
Biconical Antenna
Operation Manual
 A.H. Systems inc. – Nov 2014
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REV B

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  • Page 1 A.H. Systems SAS-547 Biconical Antenna SAS-547 Biconical Antenna Operation Manual  A.H. Systems inc. – Nov 2014 REV B...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Intended Purposes....................5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Assembly Instructions ..................... 6 Mounting Instructions....................6 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications ......................9 Typical Data......................10 Calculations......................14 Convertion Formulas....................15 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Procedures ..................16 Annual Calibration....................16  A.H. Systems inc. – Nov 2014 REV B...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    A.H. Systems SAS-547 Biconical Antenna INTRODUCTION The A.H. Systems SAS-547 Biconical antenna operates efficiently over the frequency range of 1 GHz to 18 GHz. Compact in size, this Biconical Antenna is an ideal solution for broadband and Omni-directional requirements.  A.H. Systems inc. – Nov 2014...
  • Page 4: Optional Equipment

    A.H. Systems SAS-547 Biconical Antenna OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT The following is a recommend accessory list for the SAS-547 Biconical Antenna: CONNECTING ACCESSORIES: SAC-18G-3 Low-Loss 3 meter N(m) to N(m) RF cable. Other cable types available upon request. Adapters Need an Adapter? We stock those as well.
  • Page 5: Intended Purposes

    Radio Frequency (RF) energy. It is the responsibility of the user to assure that the device is operated in a location which will control the radiated energy such that it will not cause injury and will not violate regulatory levels of electromagnetic interference.  A.H. Systems inc. – Nov 2014 REV B...
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    The SAS-547 Biconical Antenna is shipped completely assembled. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The SAS-547 biconical antenna is supplied with an ABC-TD Balun mounting clamp. The ABC-TD has a 1/4-20 mounting holes on the base of the clamp. Attach the antenna to the ABC-TD mounting clamp, azimuth and elevation head (AEH-510) through the screw hole in the antenna base.
  • Page 7 The horizontal beamwidth of the biconical antenna is approximately 60 degrees and the nameplate should be pointed or aimed in the direction that the received signal is coming from. Illustration 1  A.H. Systems inc. – Nov 2014 REV B...
  • Page 8 Also, portions of the cables that are not straight down or straight back will couple to the antenna fields.  A.H. Systems inc. – Nov 2014 REV B...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Average VSWR................... 2.0:1 typ. Maximum Continuous Power...............50 Watts Connector..................N-Type (female) Mounting....................1/4-20 (female) PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Weight ......................1 lbs. (454 g) Size (W x H)..................2.25" x 14.25" (6cm x 36cm)  A.H. Systems inc. – Nov 2014 REV B...
  • Page 10: Typical Data

    A.H. Systems SAS-547 Biconical Antenna TYPICAL DATA  A.H. Systems inc. – Nov 2014 REV B...
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  • Page 13 A.H. Systems SAS-547 Biconical Antenna  A.H. Systems inc. – Nov 2014 REV B...
  • Page 14: Calculations

    For Immunity measurements, the generated electric field strength can be calculated by: FS = Approximate Field Strength in (V/m) P = Power in watts g = Numeric Gain d = Distance in meters  A.H. Systems inc. – Nov 2014 REV B...
  • Page 15: Convertion Formulas

    = dBA + 34 (50) dB  V = dB  A + 20log(Z) dBV to dBA dBA = dBV – 34 (50) dB  A = dB  V – 20log(Z)  A.H. Systems inc. – Nov 2014 REV B...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    ANNUAL CALIBRATION To ensure reliable and repeatable long-term performance, annual re-calibration of your antennas, preamplifiers and current probes by A.H. Systems experienced technicians is recommended. Our staff can calibrate almost any type or brand of antenna. It is always up to the user to determine the appropriate interval for calibration certification based on the requirements of the end users specific test/application.
  • Page 17 A.H. Systems SAS-547 Biconical Antenna WARRANTY INFORMATION A.H. Systems Inc., warrants that our Antennas, Sensors and Probes will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years. All other products delivered under contract will be warranted for a period of two (2) years. Damage caused by excessive signals at the product's input is not covered under the warranty.

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