ETS-Lindgren 3183B User manual

End Fed Mini-Bicon Antenna
Model 3183B
User Manual
1701401 Rev AMarch 2019

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Revision Record
MANUAL, 3183B MINI-BICON ANTENNA| Part # 1701401 Rev A
Revision Description Date
AInitial Release March, 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS 7
SAFETY INFORMATION 7
GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 8
INTRODUCTION 9
Model 3183B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
MAINTENANCE 10
Annual Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Replacement and Optional Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Service Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SPECIFICATIONS 11
Electrical Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Physical Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
MOUNTING INFORMATION 11
Orient to Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
TYPICAL DATA 12
APPENDIX 23
DURATION OF WARRANTIES FOR MODEL 3183B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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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. Failure to follow instructions could result in
SEVERE personal injury and/or property damage. Included text gives proper
procedures.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Refer to Manual: When product is marked with this symbol, see the
instruction manual for additional information. If the instruction manual has
been misplaced, download it from www.ets-lindgren.com, or contact
ETS-Lindgren Customer Service.
High Voltage: Indicates presence of hazardous voltage. Unsafe practice
could result in severe personal injury or death.
High Voltage: Indicates presence of hazardous voltage. Unsafe practice
could result in severe personal injury or death.
Protective Earth Ground (Safety Ground): Indicates protective earth
terminal. You should provide uninterruptible safety earth ground from the
main power source to the product input wiring terminals, power cord, or
supplied power cord set.
See the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin for safety, regulatory, and other product marking
information.

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GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Before power is applied to this instrument, ground it properly through the
protective conductor of the AC power cable to a power source provided with
the protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective (grounding)
conductor, inside or outside the instrument, or disconnection of the protective
earth terminal could result in personal injury.
Before servicing: contact ETS-Lindgren – servicing (or modifying) the unit by
yourself may void your warranty. If you attempt to service the unit by yourself,
disconnect all electrical power before starting. There are voltages at many
points in the instrument which could, if contacted, cause personal injury.
Only trained service personnel should perform adjustments and/or service
procedures upon this instrument. Capacitors inside this instrument may still
be CHARGED even when instrument is disconnected from its power source.
Only qualied personnel should operate (or service) this equipment.
WARRANTY

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INTRODUCTION
Model 3183B
ETS-Lindgren's Model 3183B is an end fed Mini-Bicon Antenna designed for
CISPR 16-1-4 and ANSI C63.25 chamber validation testing above 1 GHz.
The frequency range for the Model 3183B is 1 GHz to 18 GHz.
The Model 3183B is not weather protected, and is not recommended for
outdoor testing.
Never attempt to remove the stem from the Model 3183B.
The radiation pattern is omni directional in the H plane, allowing the antenna
to receive signals from every direction around the axis. The range covers
most wireless bands worldwide, and is designed for the lowest possible VSWR across the range of operation. The
antenna exhibits better than 2:1 VSWR for most of the range, and never exceeds 5:1 above 1 GHz.
The small size of the antenna enables it to be used for amplier harmonic measurements when performing
tests per IEC 61000-4-3.
Each antenna is calibrated during manufacturing. The calibration results will be radiation pattern graphs with Pass/
Fail criteria. Typical data is provided starting on page 12.
Tripod
ETS Lindgren offers the 4 TR non metallic, non reective tripod for use at both
indoor and outdoor EMC test sites.
• 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).
• Can support up to an 11.8 kg (26.0 lb) load.
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
• ETS-Lindgren calibration service
• ETS-Lindgren contact information

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MAINTENANCE
Before performing any maintenance, follow the safety information in the ETS-Lindgren
Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment.
WARRANTY Maintenance of the Model 3183B is limited to external components such as
cables or connectors.
If you have any questions concerning maintenance,
contact ETS-Lindgren Customer Service.
Annual Calibration
See the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment for information on
ETS-Lindgren calibration services.
Replacement and Optional Parts
Following are the part numbers for ordering replacement or optional parts for the Model 3183B End
Fed Mini-Bicon Antenna.
Part Description Part Number
Camp Block Asembly 102108
Support Base 101942B
Supporty Rod 100733
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.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Specications
Frequency Range 1 GHz – 18 GHz
VSWR Ratio (Average) 2:1
CW Power 20 W
Impedance 50 Ω
Connector SMA female
Physical Specications
Length 37.70 cm (14.86 in)
Width 10.80 cm (4.25 in)
Stinger Length 25.10 cm (9.88 in)
Weight 1.45 kg (3.20 lb)
MOUNTING INFORMATION
Before connecting any components, follow the safety information in the ETS-Lindgren
Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment.
The Model 3183B antenna is a precision measurement device.
Handle your antenna with care.
Orient to Notch
For consistency and reduced uncertainty, use the notch on the antenna shaft to
orient the Model 3183B. This ensures that the same part of the Model 3183B will
face the receive antenna during the sVSWR test.

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TYPICAL DATA

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