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Model 3142E BiConiLog ™ Antenna User Manual PN: 399337 October, 2023 Rev G ets-lindgren.com...
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ETS-Lindgren Inc. reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve functioning or design. Although the information in this document has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be reliable, ETS-Lindgren does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein; nor does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Note: Denotes helpful information intended to provide tips for better use of the product. CAUTION: Denotes a hazard. Failure to follow instructions could result in minor personal injury and/or property damage. Included text gives proper procedures. WARNING: Denotes a hazard.
Introduction The ETS-Lindgren Model 3142E BiConiLog™ Antenna is designed as a dual-purpose antenna that can be used for both immunity and emission ETS-Lindgren may testing. From 30 MHz to 6 GHz, the Model 3142E substitute a similar part exhibits an average 5.5 dB gain. Applications or new part number with the same functionality for for the Model 3142E include emissions testing,...
7-TR Tripod ETS-Lindgren offers the following non-metallic, non-reflective tripod for use at both indoor and outdoor EMC test sites. ETS-Lindgren may • 7-TR Tripod—Constructed of PVC and substitute a similar part fiberglass components, providing increased or new part number with stability for physically large antennas.
Maintenance Replacement and Optional Parts The following are the part numbers for ordering replacement or optional parts for the Maintenance of the 3142E. Model 3142E is limited to external components such Part Description Part Number as cables or connectors. Polarizing Mounting Adapter 100989 Thread Insert 105861...
Specifications Electrical Specifications WARRANTY Frequency Range: 30 MHz–6 GHz Input Impedance (Nominal): 50 Ω Only qualified personnel should operate (or service) VSWR (Average): 2:1 above 50 MHz this equipment. If you have Maximum Continuous Power Continuous Peak any questions concerning 30 MHz-60 MHz: 500 W 800 W maintenance, contact...
Assembly Before connecting any components, follow the safety information in the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment. Photos of bowtie elements used in this section may differ from the bowtie elements for your Model Model 3142E Overall Assembly 3142E;...
To attach the bowtie elements: 1. For stability, mount the Model 3142E onto a tripod or tower. See Mounting for the steps to mount the antenna. Photos of bowtie elements used in this section may differ from the bowtie elements for your Model 3142E;...
Mounting Contact with any metal or non-metallic structure can capacitively load the antenna, which may cause unrepeatable results. Therefore, make sure that no part of the dipole elements or bowties is in contact with the tripod or tower, particularly in vertically-polarized tests. Before connecting any Where possible, run the feed cable straight one meter or more back from the Model 3142E components, follow the...
To attach the included adapters to the Model 3142E: Photos of bowtie elements Model 3142E mounted onto 4-TR used in this section may using included 100989 Polarizing differ from the bowtie Mounting Adapter and 105861 elements for your Model 1/4–20 Thread Insert 3142E;...
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1. Thread the antenna feed or receiving cable through the center of the boom so that the antenna connector emerges a few inches out of the clamp end of the boom. Before connecting any components, follow the safety information in the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your...
Additional Mounting Options 7-TR and Mast Mounting Options The stinger on the Model 3142E enables you to mount to antenna directly to Before connecting any an ETS-Lindgren 7-TR Tripod Positioner. components, follow the safety information in the Following are additional options for mounting ETS-Lindgren Product the Model 3142E onto an ETS-Lindgren 7-TR Information Bulletin...
2X2 Boom Mounting Options Following are additional options for mounting the Model 3142E onto a 2x2 boom. Contact the ETS-Lindgren Sales Department for information on ordering optional mounting hardware. 2x2 boom refers to a typical 2-inch by 2-inch boom.
Typical Data Distance for the ANSI 3-meter and 10-meter calibrations is measured from the antenna midpoint, and for SAE 1-meter calibrations the distance is measured from the antenna tip. Midpoint is defined as half the distance between the small elements and the bowties, which is about 45 cm from the small end tip. Typical Antenna Factor and Gain...
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