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- DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS
RADIO FREQUENCY SYSTEMS PTY LTD
Melbourne, Victoria
ABN 99 004 686 097
BROADCAST ANTENNA
UHF TV
MODEL RD8A578704L1S
(05.70332)
SIECIECHOW
POLAND
Handbook Number: 49.53678.008
SO 62764

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  • Page 1 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS RADIO FREQUENCY SYSTEMS PTY LTD Melbourne, Victoria ABN 99 004 686 097 BROADCAST ANTENNA UHF TV MODEL RD8A578704L1S (05.70332) SIECIECHOW POLAND Handbook Number: 49.53678.008 SO 62764...
  • Page 2 Systems Sales Manager Date: 28/04/2021 Date: 28/04/2021 Date: 28/04/2021 RFS IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE ORGANISATION Hard copies of this handbook that are supplied by RFS are printed on paper from a sustainable, independently certified source. Commercial in Confidence Issue 01...
  • Page 3 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Radio Frequency Systems Handbook No: 49.53678.008 CAUTIONS • When interfacing flange connections inspect the mating surfaces to ensure that they are not damaged and that they are clean and dry. • Assembly and installation should be conducted by experienced personnel, following the guidelines in Section 4.
  • Page 4 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Handbook No: 49.53678.008 Radio Frequency Systems AMENDMENT RECORD AMENDMENT DETAIL AMENDED BY DATE Draft April 2021 Commercial in Confidence Issue 01...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Radio Frequency Systems Handbook No: 49.53678.008 CONTENTS Page Copyright, Quality Assurance, Authorisation for Issue ..................... ii Cautions and Warnings ............................. iii Amendments ................................iv List of Illustrations ..............................vi Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................ vi SECTION SCOPE ..............................

  • Page 6: List Of Illustrations

    Drawing 37.10059 3-1/8” EIA Inner Joining Kit RADIATION PATTERNS Figure B-1 RD8A578704L1S Antenna - Predicted Horizontal Radiation Pattern Ch 40 at 626 MHz Figure B-2 RD8A578704L1S Antenna - Predicted Horizontal Radiation Pattern Ch 45 at 666 MHz Figure B-3 RD8A578704L1S Antenna - Predicted Horizontal Radiation Pattern Ch 46 at 674 MHz...

  • Page 7: Scope

    Antenna Type The antenna is an RFS transmitting antenna Model RD8A578704L1S. The antenna system consists of a UHF horizontally polarised array of two, four-bay slot cavities. RFS has optimised the antenna for operation on European channels E40 (622-630 MHz), E45 (662-650 MHz) and E46 (670-678 MHz)..
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  • Page 9: Description

    Front: 2.4 kN to EN 1991-1-4:2005 Side: 2.7 kN to EN 1991-1-4:2005 Estimated Torsional Moment At 50 m/s 1.2 kN.m to EN 1991-1-4:2005 The wind loads for the RD8A578704L1S are calculated in accordance with EN 1991-1-4:2005. Electrical Characteristics Broadcast Band: Operating Channels...

  • Page 10: Performance Characteristics

    - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Handbook No: 49.53678.008 Radio Frequency Systems Performance Characteristics Channel Center Frequency (MHz) Horizontal Directivity (dB) (from HPAT) 2.10 2.10 2.10 Vertical Directivity (dBd) (from VPAT) 9.85 9.96 10.00 Internal Loss (dB) 0.16 0.17 0.17 Antenna Gain (dBd) 11.79...
  • Page 11 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Radio Frequency Systems Handbook No: 49.53678.008 Note: 1. Cable power ratings are calculated at the design frequency shown on Drawing 05.70332. Other ratings are as shown on component drawings in Appendix A. 2. The maximum ratings quoted include an inherent safety factor that can be added to the values in the table.
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  • Page 13: System Configuration

    - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Radio Frequency Systems Handbook No: 49.53678.008 3. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Antenna Orientation The antenna is supplied with a pole to mount to the face or leg of the tower. The antenna support pole should be tied back to the tower at four places as shown on Drawing 05.70332. The exact requirements depend on site and tower conditions and should be verified by a suitably qualified engineer.
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  • Page 15: Installation

    Check all delivered material against shipping notes and packing slips. Advise the cartage contractor and RFS immediately if there has been any damage. Note: Do not attempt any repairs unless advice has been received in writing from RFS. Storage Store materials in a safe location away from vehicular traffic.

  • Page 16: Unpacking

    Radio Frequency Systems Unpacking Unpack all boxes carefully and check the contents against the packing slips. Advise RFS as soon as possible if there are any discrepancies. Inspect the unpacked materials. If any damage has occurred the details should be recorded and if possible the damaged items should be photographed.

  • Page 17: Cellflex Installation Recommendations

    An annual inspection of the desiccant cartridge is required to ensure the indicator in the chamber has not changed from blue to violet. Should the colour have changed, this indicates the ingress of moisture into the antenna. The cartridge should be changed using RFS Part Number 158 144 47 and the antenna reinspected after 2 months.

  • Page 18: Earthing Of Main Feeder Cable

    4.10 Tuning The antenna system components have been optimised in the RFS factory for minimum reflection in a 50-ohm system. A tuning unit has been provided to enable minor on site optimisation to be carried out. Connect suitable test equipment to the antenna to monitor the return loss.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Engineering Design Office, RFS Kilsyth, Australia or its designated officer. There shall be no repair of RFS equipment against the warranty until this authorisation has been received.
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  • Page 21 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Radio Frequency Systems Handbook No: 49.53678.008 APPENDIX A DRAWINGS Issue 01 Commercial in Confidence Appendix A...
  • Page 22 PACK OPEN CASE PD NWK 1550X550X350 (INT) 1.000 0099 29.40067.001 PACK OPEN CASE SL ANT 4375X550X855 (INT) 1.000 0100 05.70332 DRW 000 01 RD8A578704L1S SLOT ANTENNA SIECIECHOW 1.000 0101 PS724 PSH 000 08 PRESSURE TESTING 1.000 0102 QIS-044 PSH 000 01 INSPECTION CHECKLIST - FULLY RADOMED ANT 1.000...
  • Page 23 PACKING. ITEM 16 (QTY 6) AND ADDITIONAL QUANTITIES OF ITEM 13 (QTY 6) ARE SUPPLIED FOR PACKING. ITEMS 6, 7, 8 AND 16 NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY. REFER SHEET 2 FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM. TOLERANCE GROUP MO'S DRAWN TITLE RD8A578704L1S SLOT ANTENNA SIECIECHOW (UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE) DATE 22/04/2021 LINEAR ANGULAR RADIO DRG.
  • Page 24 INPUT AD31-16 LC31E PD31U21E16 30052.002 f =650 MHz NOTE: PART NUMBERS 30052.XXX ARE LCF158-50J COAX CABLES. TOLERANCE GROUP MO'S DRAWN TITLE RD8A578704L1S SLOT ANTENNA SIECIECHOW (UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE) DATE 22/04/2021 LINEAR ANGULAR RADIO DRG. CHECK X° FREQUENCY MATERIAL FINISH MECH. CHECK AS LISTED X.X°...
  • Page 25 MECH. CHECK AS LISTED X.X° CLEAN SYSTEMS ELEC. CHECK 0.05 X.XX° 0.25 X.XX APPROVED RFS Australia 22/04/2021 DF008.500.00 3RD ANGLE - DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES U.N.O. SCALE SHEET No. DRG No. 33.30052 - DRAWING PRACTICES TO AS1100 PROJECTION 1 OF 2 DRAWN APP.
  • Page 26 FINISH MECH. CHECK --------- X.X° --------- SYSTEMS ELEC. CHECK 0.05 X.XX° 0.25 X.XX APPROVED RFS Australia 22/04/2021 DF008.500.00 3RD ANGLE - DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES U.N.O. SCALE SHEET No. DRG No. 33.30052 - DRAWING PRACTICES TO AS1100 PROJECTION N.T.S. 2 OF 2 DRAWN APP.
  • Page 27 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS 2 x 1-5/8" FL EIA (MALE) OUTPUTS 41.3 79.4 3-1/8" EIA FL INPUT(MALE) PEAK VOLTAGE RATING : 4.8kV Av. POWER RATING @ 665MHz : 8kW DESIGN FILE No. 013.091.00 PD31U21E16 POWER DIVIDER RADIO CHECKED B.T.
  • Page 28 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS DESICCANT CARTRIDGE (PART No. 15814447) THREAD (M24x1.5 pitch REFER NOTE) DESICCANT TUBE (PART No. 35.20217) THREAD (1/8" BSP REFER NOTE) PLUG BRASS (PART No. 35.20228) THREAD O RING (M22x1.5 pitch) (PART No. 650.03116) POWER DIVIDER NOTE : APPLY PTFE TAPE TO THREAD...
  • Page 29 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS 396.0 99.0 66.0 66.0 66.0 38.0 FIXED FLANGE SWIVEL FLANGE ASSEMBLE BEAD CHAIN 131.0 CLIP IN ORIENTATION SHOWN 3 1/8" EIA FL 3 1/8" EIA FL (FEMALE) (MALE) LC31E TUNER DESIGN FILE No. O.I.
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  • Page 32 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Radio Frequency Systems Handbook No: 49.53678.008 Intentionally blank Issue 01 Commercial in Confidence Appendix A...
  • Page 33 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Handbook No: 49.53678.008 Radio Frequency Systems 10.04.2018 Dynamic List Display Material 18.10004.001 Plant/Usage/Alt. AU01 / 1 / 01 Description 80 NB SADDLE CLAMP ASSY -40°C Base Qty (EA ) 1.000 Version 01 Item Object number Object description Quantity...
  • Page 34 18.10004.001 -40°C REQ'D TEMP SS U-BOLT, NUT & WASHERS SUITABLE FOR -10°C AND 18.10004 GALV STEEL U-BOLT, NUT & WASHERS ABOVE (DEFAULT) TEMPERATURE RFS PART No. HARDWARE REQUIREMENT DESIGN FILE No. RADIO 80 NB SADDLE CLAMP ASSY CHECKED FREQUENCY SYSTEMS...
  • Page 35 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS ALTERNATIVE POSITION RSB CLEAT (CLAMP) RSB CLIP SCREW SOC CAP M8x10 SS304 WASHER SPRING M8 SS316 RSB CLIP RSB CLEAT (CLAMP) Ø'B' RUBBER BUSH ( CLIP KIT ITEM No. 18.10310 SHOWN ) 18.10314 RSB CLIP KIT LCF 7/8"...
  • Page 36 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS ALTERNATIVE POSITION GRUB SCREW M8x20 SS304 INSULATOR Ø25x70 LONG RSB CLEAT (CLAMP) WASHER SPRING M8 SS316 SCREW SOC CAP M8 x 16 SS304 RSB CLIP 18.10363 RSB INSULATED CLIP KIT LCF 7/8" Ø'B' 18.10362 RSB INSULATED CLIP KIT LCF 1/2"...
  • Page 37 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS ALTERNATIVE POSITION MKD21 CLAMP WITH M8 SCREW WASHER SPRING M8 SS316 SCREW SOC CAP M8x10 SS304 RSB CLIP COVER PLATE 2 - SS NOTE ALIGNMENT COVER PLATE 1 - SS NOTE ALIGNMENT SCREW SOC CAP LOW HEAD M8x12 SS304 ( PINS FACING...
  • Page 38 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Part No. 15577662 1-5/8" EIA Connector for LCF158 Cable...
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  • Page 44 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Radio Frequency Systems Handbook No: 49.53678.008 APPENDIX B RADIATION PATTERNS Issue 01 Commercial in Confidence Appendix B...
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  • Page 46 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Radio Frequency Systems Handbook No: 49.53678.008 Front of Antenna Rotated to 90° TN Figure B-1 RD8A578704L1S Antenna - Predicted Horizontal Radiation Pattern Ch 40 at 626 MHz Issue 01 Commercial in Confidence Appendix B...
  • Page 47 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Handbook No: 49.53678.008 Radio Frequency Systems Front of Antenna Rotated to 90° TN Figure B-2 RD8A578704L1S Antenna - Predicted Horizontal Radiation Pattern Ch 45 at 666 MHz Appendix B Commercial in Confidence Issue 01...
  • Page 48 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Radio Frequency Systems Handbook No: 49.53678.008 Front of Antenna Rotated to 90° TN Figure B-3 RD8A578704L1S Antenna - Predicted Horizontal Radiation Pattern Ch 46 at 674 MHz Issue 01 Commercial in Confidence Appendix B...
  • Page 49 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Handbook No: 49.53678.008 Radio Frequency Systems Figure B-4 RD8A578704L1S Antenna - Calculated Vertical Radiation Pattern Ch 40 at 626 MHz Appendix B Commercial in Confidence Issue 01...
  • Page 50 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Radio Frequency Systems Handbook No: 49.53678.008 Figure B-5 RD8A578704L1S Antenna - Calculated Vertical Radiation Pattern Ch 45 at 666 MHz Issue 01 Commercial in Confidence Appendix B...
  • Page 51 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Handbook No: 49.53678.008 Radio Frequency Systems Figure B-6 RD8A578704L1S Antenna - Calculated Vertical Radiation Pattern Ch 46 at 674 MHz Appendix B Commercial in Confidence Issue 01...
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  • Page 54 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Radio Frequency Systems Handbook No: 49.53678.008 APPENDIX C RETURN LOSS GRAPHS Issue 01 Commercial in Confidence Appendix C...
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  • Page 56 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Radio Frequency Systems Handbook No: 49.53678.008 Figure C-1 RD8A578704L1S Antenna - Return Loss Characteristics SN TBD Issue 01 Commercial in Confidence Appendix C...
  • Page 57 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Handbook No: 49.53678.008 Radio Frequency Systems Figure C-2 Power Divider Network (Feed System) - Return Loss Characteristics SN TBD Appendix C Commercial in Confidence Issue 01...
  • Page 58 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Radio Frequency Systems Handbook No: 49.53678.008 APPENDIX D POST INSTALLATION TEST RESULTS Issue 01 Commercial In Confidence Appendix D...
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  • Page 60 - DRAFT COPY - PENDING TEST RESULTS Radio Frequency Systems Handbook No: 49.53678.008 Post installation test results should be added to the folder when installation has been completed. These should include 1) Reflected phase measurements of feeders (with shorts on top of the feeder) measured across a 200 MHz frequency range.
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