ETS-Lindgren 3182 User Manual

ETS-Lindgren 3182 User Manual

Broadband biconical antenna

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Model 3182
Broadband Biconical
Antenna
User Manual

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Summary of Contents for ETS-Lindgren 3182

  • Page 1 Model 3182 Broadband Biconical Antenna User Manual...
  • Page 2 ETS-Lindgren L.P. does not convey any license under its patent rights or the rights of others. © Copyright 2009 by ETS-Lindgren L.P. All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be copied by any means without written permission from ETS-Lindgren L.P.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Antenna Factor .................... 25   Gain ......................26   VSWR ......................27   Typical Radiation Patterns ................28   Model 3182, 400 MHz–700 MHz ............28   Model 3182, 700 MHz–1000 MHz ............29   Appendix A: Warranty ............. 31...
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  • Page 5: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    Included text gives proper procedures. Warning: Denotes a hazard. Failure to follow instructions could result in SEVERE personal injury and/or property damage. Included text gives proper procedures. See the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin for safety, regulatory, and other product marking information.
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  • Page 7: Introduction

    In addition to covering the traditional frequency range EMC measurements, the Model 3182 covers all the VHF and part of the UHF bands, making it ideal for spectrum monitoring of FM, TV, and some cellular phones.
  • Page 8: Tripod Options

    Tripod Options ETS-Lindgren offers the following nonmetallic, non-reflective tripods for use at both indoor and outdoor EMC test sites. • Model 4-TR—Constructed of linen phenolic and delrin, designed with an adjustable center post for precise height adjustments. Maximum height is 2.0 m (80.0 in), and minimum height is 94 cm (37.0 in).
  • Page 9: Ets-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin

    ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin See the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment for the following: • Warranty information • Safety, regulatory, and other product marking information • Steps to receive your shipment • Steps to return a component for service •...
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  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Before performing any maintenance, follow the safety information in the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment. Maintenance of the Model 3182 is limited to WARRANTY external components such as cables or connectors. If you have any questions concerning maintenance, contact ETS-Lindgren Customer Service.
  • Page 12: Service Procedures

    Service Procedures For the steps to return a system or system component to ETS-Lindgren for service, see the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment. Maintenance...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    3.0 Specifications Electrical Specifications 30 MHz–1 GHz Frequency Range: <2.5:1 VSWR Ratio (Average): 200 W Maximum Continuous Power: 50 Ω Impedance: Type N female Connector: Physical Specifications 53.34 cm Length: 22.0 in 41.3 cm Width/Diameter: 16.2 in 62.7 cm Height: 24.0 in Specifications...
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  • Page 15: Assembly Instructions

    4.0 Assembly Instructions Before connecting any components, follow the safety information in the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment. The Model 3182 Broadband Biconical Antenna is shipped unassembled, and includes these parts: • Balun – includes attached stinger mount •...
  • Page 16 To assemble the Model 3182: Slide a belleville washer onto the threaded screw end of one of the biconical elements. Line up the screw threads with the receptacle hole on the balun and turn the biconical element until it is firmly secured in the balun.
  • Page 17: Mounting Instructions

    5.0 Mounting Instructions Before connecting any components, follow the safety information in the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment. Using Included Mounting Adapters The Model 3180 Mini-Bicon Antenna ships with these mounting adapters, used to mount the antenna to a 4-TR tripod: •...
  • Page 18 To use these adapters to mount the Model 3182 to a 4-TR tripod: Shown mounted with clamp block and support rod (support base not shown) Assemble the clamp block, support base, and support rod, and attach the support base to the 4-TR tripod.
  • Page 19: Using The Stinger Mount

    Using the Stinger Mount The stinger on the Model 3182 enables you to mount to antenna directly to an ETS-Lindgren 7-TR Tripod Positioner. Additional hardware is required to use the stinger to mount the Model 3182 to a mast. For information on ordering optional mounting hardware, contact the ETS-Lindgren Sales Department.
  • Page 20: Additional Mounting Options

    Additional Mounting Options 4-TR M OUNTING PTIONS Following are additional options for mounting the Model 3182 onto an ETS-Lindgren 4-TR tripod. Contact the ETS-Lindgren Sales Department for information on ordering optional mounting hardware. Mounting Instructions...
  • Page 21: 7-Tr And Mast Mounting Options

    7-TR OUNTING PTIONS The stinger on the Model 3182 enables you to mount to antenna directly to an ETS-Lindgren 7-TR Tripod Positioner. Following are additional options for mounting the Model 3182 onto an ETS-Lindgren 7-TR Tripod Positioner. Contact the ETS-Lindgren Sales Department for information on ordering optional mounting hardware.
  • Page 22: 2X2 Boom Mounting Options

    OUNTING PTIONS Following are additional options for mounting the Model 3182 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. Mounting Instructions...
  • Page 23: Application

    The maximum continuous input power to the Model 3182 is 250 mW. When the Model 3182 is used vertically, the same element orientation need not be maintained from measurement to measurement. The Model 3182 exhibits excellent symmetrical performance, and test repeatability is assured by the balun design.
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  • Page 25: Typical Data

    7.0 Typical Data Antenna Factor Typical Data...
  • Page 26: Gain

    Gain Typical Data...
  • Page 27: Vswr

    VSWR Typical Data...
  • Page 28: Typical Radiation Patterns

    Typical Radiation Patterns 3182, 400 MH –700 MH ODEL Typical Data...
  • Page 29: Model 3182, 700 Mhz-1000 Mhz

    3182, 700 MH –1000 MH ODEL Typical Data...
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  • Page 31: Appendix A: Warranty

    Appendix A: Warranty See the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment for the complete ETS-Lindgren warranty for your Model 3182 Broadband Biconical Antenna. 3182 URATION OF ARRANTIES FOR ODEL All product warranties, except the warranty of title, and all remedies for warranty failures are limited to two years.

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