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UHF Antenna

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL UHF Antenna...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    UHF ANTENNA – USER MANUAL Change Log ........................3 Acronyms List ........................4 Overview ..........................5 Highlighted Features ......................5 Functional Description ......................5 Hardware Layout ........................ 5 Characteristics ........................7 Frequency ..........................7 Polarization ..........................8 Connectors ..........................8 Gain ............................
  • Page 3: Change Log

    UHF ANTENNA – USER MANUAL UHF ANTENNA USER MANUAL This user manual is specially designed to detail the EnduroSat UHF Antenna module description, functions and features. Please read carefully the manual before unpacking the antenna in order to ensure safe and proper use.
  • Page 4: Acronyms List

    UHF ANTENNA – USER MANUAL ACRONYMS LIST LHCP Left Hand Circular Polarization RHCP Right Hand Circular Polarization Radio Frequency Ultra-High Frequency Printed Circuit Board ENDUROSAT...
  • Page 5: Overview

    (minimum required 4: in this configuration the bolts have to be installed in the proper location shown in figure 4). There is an opening in the PCB, through which an EnduroSat solar panel can be connected. The right angle MCX connector, used for connecting the antennato the communication module, is located at the opening as well.
  • Page 6 UHF ANTENNA – USER MANUAL Figure 2 - Physical layout bottom side - Dimensions in mm. Figure 3 - Side view - Dimensions in mm. ENDUROSAT...
  • Page 7: Characteristics

    UHF ANTENNA – USER MANUAL Figure 4 – Proper installation of the 4 bolts configuration. CHARACTERISTICS Frequency Figure 4 shown the measured return loss of the UHF antenna Figure 5 - measured return loss of the UHF antenna ENDUROSAT...
  • Page 8: Polarization

    UHF ANTENNA – USER MANUAL Polarization LHCP or RHCP with regards to antenna orientation. Connectors Figure 6 - Bottom Side - Connectors location MCX right angle Four pin Molex Pico-Lock™ ENDUROSAT...
  • Page 9: Gain

    UHF ANTENNA – USER MANUAL Gain Figures 7 and 8 show the radiation pattern of the antenna Figure 7 Figure 8 ENDUROSAT...
  • Page 10: Deployment Mechanism

    • Test report can be provided upon request. 11 INCLUDED IN THE SHIPMENT EnduroSat provides along with the UHF antenna: 2 Coaxial cable 50 Ohm, MCX to MCX and MCX to SMA connectors • Power and command cable (PTFE Material Jacket, 24AWG), connector MOLEX 504051-0401 •...
  • Page 11: Handling And Storage

    UHF ANTENNA – USER MANUAL HANDLING AND STORAGE Particular attention shall be paid to the avoidance of damage to the UHF antenna during handling, storage and preservation. The handling of the UHF antenna module should be performed in compliance with the following instructions: Handle using PVC, latex, cotton (lint free) or nylon gloves •...
  • Page 12 UHF ANTENNA – USER MANUAL ENDUROSAT...

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