ETS-Lindgren BiConiLog 3142C User manual

Model 3142C
BiConiLog™ Antenna
User Manual
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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
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ETS-Lindgren L.P.
Revision Record | MANUAL MODEL 3142, Part # 399229, Rev. E
Revision Description Date
A Initial Release November, 2000
B Update to new format, add Model 3141
information
January, 2001
C Edit/update February, 2003
D Edit/update June, 2003
E Update bowtie/antenna knob information November, 2006
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Table of Contents
Safety Symbol Definitions.................................................................................................................v
General Safety Considerations.........................................................................................................v
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................ 7
2.0 Receiving Your Order ................................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Unpacking and Acceptance ................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Return Procedures................................................................................................................. 9
3.0 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 11
4.0 Mounting Instructions .............................................................................................................. 13
4.1 Model 3142C Components .................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Mount the Bow-tie Elements................................................................................................ 13
4.3 Connect the Optional End Plates to Create the T Bow-ties................................................. 14
5.0 Application ............................................................................................................................... 17
5.1 Without Optional End Plates................................................................................................ 17
5.2 With Optional End Plates..................................................................................................... 18
6.0 Typical Data Without Optional End Plates .............................................................................. 19
6.1 Model 3142C Typical 26-3000 MHz VSWR......................................................................... 19
6.2 Model 3142C Typical 26-3000 MHz Antenna Factor........................................................... 19
6.3 Model 3142C Typical 26-3000 MHz Gain............................................................................ 20
7.0 Typical Data with Optional End Plates .................................................................................... 21
7.1 Model 3142C Typical 26-3000 VSWR................................................................................. 21
7.2 Model 3142C Typical 26-3000 MHz Antenna Factor........................................................... 22
7.3 Model 3142C Typical 26-3000 MHz 1M Forward Power..................................................... 23
7.4 Model 3142C Typical 26-3000 MHz 3M Forward Power..................................................... 24
8.0 Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 25
8.1 Electrical Specifications ....................................................................................................... 25
8.2 Physical Specifications ........................................................................................................ 25
9.0 Warranty Policy for Standard EMCO Brand Products............................................................. 27
9.1 Scope and Duration of Warranties....................................................................................... 27
9.2 Warranty Exclusions ............................................................................................................ 27
9.3 Buyer’s Remedies................................................................................................................ 28
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Safety Symbol Definitions
This product and related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with
safety markings and instructions prior to operation of the product.
Safety Symbol Definition
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OR
REFER TO MANUAL—When the product is marked with this symbol
refer to the instruction manual for additional information. If the
instruction manual has been misplaced, go to www.ets-lindgren.com for
downloadable files or contact ETS-Lindgren customer service.
General Safety Considerations
Safety Symbol Definition
WARRANTY
BEFORE SERVICING: CONTACT ETS-LINDGREN
(+1.512.531.6400)—Servicing or modifying the unit without
ETS-Lindgren authorization may void your warranty. If an attempt to
service the unit must be made, disconnect all electrical power prior to
beginning. Voltages exist at many points within the instrument that
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 the instrument is disconnected from the power source.
ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL should operate or service this
equipment.
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1.0 Introduction
The ETS-Lindgren Model 3142C BiConiLog™ Antenna is designed as a dual-
purpose antenna that can be used for both emissions and immunity applications.
The Model 3142C is a hybrid linearly polarized EMC antenna consisting of a
log-periodic dipole array (LPDA) and a single bow-tie antenna. Historically,
bow-ties have been used for all elements on log-periodic antennas, and in EMC
applications the advantage is an extension of the useful low frequency range of
the typical LPDAs from 100 MHz to 30 MHz. At 30 MHz, an efficient single dipole
type antenna must be five meters long, but a suitable performance is obtained
with a bow-tie that is 1.7-meter long.
A simple wire outline bow-tie antenna is narrowband compared to a sheet
bow-tie or biconical, so struts are added to the Model 3142C bow-ties to better
simulate the broadband sheet bow-tie. The standard self-balun feed of the
log-periodic also provides a matched, balanced feed to the bow-tie elements.
Below 150 MHz, bow-tie radiation dominates with a dipole-like pattern, and
above 150 MHz the radiation in the plane of the elements is directional.
To prevent cable pickup below 100 MHz, the Model 3142C contains a balun that
acts as a common-mode choke to keep unbalanced current off the coaxial feed
cable outer shield. Though the Model 3142C is highly balanced, in vertically
polarized measurements cable position can effect results, so it is recommended
that the cable be suspended horizontally back from the antenna at least one
meter before any vertical drop.
The antenna has a mounting bracket and ¼-20 UNC thread knob to attach to an
ETS-Lindgren tripod or tower adapter. Individual antenna factors and gain
calibration data is included with each antenna.
The Model 3142C optional end plates (part #106572) are available to improve
gain for immunity testing. This option consists of two end plates that are easily
attached and detached by hand using captive screw knobs. When the end plates
are attached it creates a T-shaped bow-tie element.
For any dipole-type antenna to transmit or receive energy most efficiently, its
length must be nearly a half wavelength, which is about 4.6 meters long at
30 MHz, and 2.8 meters long at 50 MHz. Unfortunately, this is too unwieldy for
many anechoic chambers and test sites. The optional end plates of the Model
3142C make it appear like an antenna twice as long as its 1.4 meter length. The
result is approximately a 10 dB improvement in low frequency transmit gain and
receive antenna factor compared to a same length regular bow-tie.
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With the end plates attached to the Model 3142C bow-tie elements, the
equivalent dipole electrical length is increased, which decreases resonant
frequency and increases efficiency in the 20 to 60 MHz range. Similarly, the
regular bow-tie has a lower resonant frequency than an equal length single-wire
dipole. The T end plate option has its first resonance at a frequency where its
length is about 0.22 λ, a regular bow-tie at a length of 0.3 λ, and a tuned dipole at
about a length of 0.48 λ. Thus, at 50 MHz the 1.4-meter long end plate option
behaves as if a 2.8 meter tuned dipole. Cross-polar radiation is minimized
because current flow on one of the T end frames is almost completely cancelled
by the opposite-phased current on the other T end.
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2.0 Receiving Your Order
2.1 Unpacking and Acceptance
Step 1. Upon delivery of your order, inspect the shipping container(s) for
evidence of damage. Record any damage on the delivery receipt before signing
it. In case of concealed damage or loss, retain the packing materials for
inspection by the carrier.
Step 2. Remove the product from its shipping container(s). Save the container(s)
and any protective packing materials for future use.
Step 3. Check all materials against the packing list to verify that the equipment
you received matches what was ordered. If you find any discrepancies, note
them and call ETS-Lindgren Customer Service for further instructions.
Ensure that you are satisfied with the contents and condition of your order prior
to placing the product into service.
2.2 Return Procedures
To return a system or system component:
Step 1. Contact ETS-Lindgren Customer Service to obtain an SRO, Service
Request Order.
Step 2. Briefly describe the problem in writing. Give details regarding the
observed symptom(s) or error codes, and whether the problem is constant or
intermittent in nature. Please include the date(s), the service representative you
spoke with, and the nature of the conversation. Include the serial number of the
item being returned.
Step 3. Package the system or component carefully. If possible, use the original
packing materials to return a system or system component to ETS-Lindgren at
the following address:
ETS-Lindgren
Attn. Service Department
301 Arrow Point Drive
Cedar Park, TX, USA 78613
Phone: [phone]
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3.0 Maintenance
To ensure reliable and repeatable long-term performance, annual recalibration of
your antenna by ETS-Lindgren’s experienced technicians is recommended. Our
staff can recalibrate almost any type or brand of antenna. Please call to receive a
Service Order Number prior to sending an antenna to us for calibration.
For more information about our calibration services, visit our website at
http://www.ETS-Lindgren.com.
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4.0 Mounting Instructions
4.1 Model 3142C Components
The Model 3142C BiConiLog™ Antenna consists of the following:
•(1) Antenna
•(2) Bow-tie elements
•(2) 10-32 thread knobs to attach bow-tie elements
•(2) Protective end caps for bow-tie elements
•(8) Screws to attach protective end caps to bow-tie elements
The optional end plate package consists of:
•(2) T bow-tie endplates
•(8) Thumbscrew knobs to attach endplates to bow-tie elements
4.2 Mount the Bow-tie Elements
1. Without the bow-tie elements attached, mount the Model 3142C on a
tripod or tower adapter.
2. Slide the narrow end of one of the bow-tie elements into the receptacle
hole on the boom, and then align the bow-tie with the receptacle on the
boom.
Figure 1: Bow-tie element mounted to boom
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3. Insert one of the 10-32 thread knobs into the opposite side of the boom
from where you inserted the bow-tie. Slowly tighten the knob, taking care
not to cross-thread the connection. Cross-threading the connection could
cause permanent damage to the bow-tie element.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second bow-tie element.
4.3 Connect the Optional End Plates to Create the T Bow-ties
1. For protection, there is a black end cap on each of the bow-tie elements.
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to carefully remove the four screws in
each of the bow-tie end caps.
The end caps should be reinstalled when you are done using the
optional end plates, so store the end caps and the screws in a safe
place.
2. Align the four holes on the wide end of the bow-tie element with the four
holes on the end plate. Insert each of the four small knobs in the
receptacle holes and slowly tighten. Be careful not to cross-thread the
connection or permanent damage to the bow-tie could occur.
Figure 2: Bow-tie element receptacle hole and
optional end plate with screw knob
3. Repeat step 2 for the remaining end plate.
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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 bow-ties is in contact with the tripod or tower,
particularly in vertically-polarized tests. Where possible, run the feed cable
straight one meter or more back from the Model 3142C before dropping
vertically.
Both horizontal and vertical polarization is easily accomplished when the
Model 3142C with the optional end plates is mounted on a tower, but vertical
polarization on a tripod requires special consideration. Because immunity power
requirements are many dB lower for vertical polarization, the T end frames can
be removed when mounting vertically on a standard tripod. A special tripod is
available from ETS-Lindgren for vertical polarization with T bow-ties intact.
Please contact ETS-Lindgren for the recommended mounting scheme.
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5.0 Application
5.1 Without Optional End Plates
For emissions measurements, electric fields strength in dB[V/m] is obtained from:
E(dB[V/m]) = V(dB[V]+AF(dB[1/m])+
α (dB)
V= the receiver or spectrum analyzer voltage reading
AF = antenna factor
α = cable loss, if cable losses are non-negligible
For immunity testing, the electrical field strength generated at a distance dcan
be approximated by:
()
EPg
d
V/m =30
d = distance, in meters
g= numeric gain (10G[dB]/10)
P= antenna net input power, in watts
An estimate of the power required for any field strength Ecan be obtained from
Model 3142C Typical 1 V/m Power Required on page Error! Bookmark not
defined.Error! Bookmark not defined.Error! Bookmark not defined., which
shows power required in watts to generate 1 V/m. Power shown is calculated
from the measured gain and corrected for VSWR. For any other field strength,
multiply the power in watts by desired E-field squared, or:
P(E V/m) = E2P(1 V/m)
n estimate of the power required, taking
VSWR into account, is obtained from:
Pf= Pn/ {1-[(VSWR-1)/(VSWR+1)]2}
Actual transmitted field strength should be verified using an ETS-Lindgren
electric field probe, or an equivalent. A
P
f
= forward (amplifier output) power
Pn= new power as discussed
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For IEC 1000-4-3 type testing, the antenna tip can be placed at any distance
between one and three meters from the EUT as long as the front face plane is
illuminated according to the –0,+6 dB specification.
5.2 With Optional End Plates
For emissions testing it is recommended that the Model 3142C be used without
the optional end plates. The coupling of the endplates to ground will create
higher uncertainty values, particularly in the vertical polarization.
For more information about this issue, see “Understanding the
Measurement Uncertainties of the Bicon/log Hybrid Antennas” by
Zhong Chen in the 1999 issue of the International Journal of EMC.
For immunity testing, the electric field strength generated at a distance dcan be
approximated by the formula:
()
EPg
d
V/m =30
d = distance, in meters
g= numeric gain (10G[dB]/10)
P= antenna net input power, in watts
An estimate of the power required for any field strength Ecan be obtained from
Model 3142C Typical 26-3000 MHz 1M Forward Power on page 23 or Model
3142C Typical 26-3000 MHz 3M Forward Power on page 24, which shows power
required in watts to generate 1 V/m. For any other field strength not shown,
multiply the power in watts by the desired E-field squared, or
(
)
(
)
PE E PV/m V/m=21
Actual transmitted field strength should be verified using an ETS-Lindgren
electric field probe, or an equivalent. For IEC 1000-4-3 type testing, the antenna
tip can be placed at any distance between one and three meters from the EUT as
long as the front face plane is illuminated according to the –0,+6 dB specification.
In general, closer distances require less power to create a given field strength.
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6.0 Typical Data Without Optional End Plates
6.1 Model 3142C Typical 26-3000 MHz VSWR
20 100 1000 300
0
1
10
100
Frequenc
y
(
MHZ
)
VSWR
6.2 Model 3142C Typical 26-3000 MHz Antenna Factor
Distance for the ANSI 3 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 bow-ties, which is about 45 cm from the small end tip.
20 100 1000 3000
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
10m
3m
1m
dB 1/m
Frequency (MHZ)
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6.3 Model 3142C Typical 26-3000 MHz Gain
This data is derived from the 3 antenna method antenna factors.
20 100 1000 3000
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
10m
3m
1m
Frequenc
y
(
Mz
)
H
d
B
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