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Radio Link Antennas characteristics RFS Microwave Antennas RFS Grid Antennas RFS FLEXWELL Elliptical Waveguides RFS Dehydration
Gerd Bohnet Technical Consulting European Sales & Customer Service
Gerd.Bohnet@RFSWorld.com
Gain (G) Half power beamwidth (HPBW) Survival and Operational windspeed Front-to-back ratio (F/B) Cross-polar discrimination (XPD) Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE) European Specification Return loss and VSWR Attenuation
Point-to-Point scenario
Point-to-Multipoint scenario
Gain (G): The ratio of the radiation intensity, in the main beam axis to the radiation intensity that would be obtained if the power were radiated isotropically. Value measured in dBi. Half-power beamwidth (HPBW) or 3dB-beamwidth: The angle, relative to the main beam axis, between the two directions at which the measured co-polar pattern is 3 dB below the value on the main beam axis.
Half-power beamwidth (3 dB-beamwidth)
-3.0 dB
Radio Link Antennas Frequency ranges above 10 GHz and antenna types
Antenna LA 05 SB 1 SBX 1 SB 2 SBX 2 SU 2 SUX 2 SU 4 SUX 4 SU 6 SUX 6 UDA 4 UDA 6 UA 8 UDA 8 UA 10 UDA 10 UA 12 UDA 12 UA 15 UDA 15
Freq. Range [GHz] 37.0 - 40.0 29.5 - 31.5 27.5 - 29.5 27.3 - 28.5 24.2 - 27.5 21.2 - 23.6 17.7 - 19.7 14.2 - 15.35 12.75 - 13.25 10.7 - 11.7 10.3 - 10.7 freq. Code 380 (30) 300 280 270 250 220 190 142 127 107 103 s ize [ft/m ] 0.5 / 0.15 X X 1 / 0.3 X X X X X X X X 1 / 0.3 X X X X X X X 2 / 0.6 X X X X X X X X X 2 / 0.6 X X X X X X X 2 / 0.6 X X X X X X X X X 2 / 0.6 X X X X X X X 4 / 1.2 X X X X X X X X 4 / 1.2 X X X X X X X 6 / 1.8 X X X X X X 6 / 1.8 X X X X X X 4 / 1.2 6 / 1.8 8 / 2.4 X X X X 8 / 2.4 X X X X 10 / 3.0 X X X 10 / 3.0 X X X 12 / 3.7 X X 12 / 3.7 X X 15 / 4.6 15 / 4.6
G < 30 dBi
G > 50 dBi
Antenna axis deflection is less than one third of half-power beam width at operational windspeed!
Radio Link Antennas Co-polar radiation pattern with RPE and F/B-ratio
Front-to-back-ratio (F/B): The difference in dB between the co-polarized main beam gain and the signal measured in a defined region back to the main beam.
F/B
XPD
Co-polar pattern:
A diagram representing the radiation pattern of the antenna under test when the reference antenna is similarly polarized, scaled in dBi or dB relative to the measured antenna gain.
Cross-polar pattern:
A diagram representing the radiation pattern of the antenna under test when the reference antenna is orthogonally polarized, scaled in dBi or dB relative to the measured antenna gain.
Radio Link Antennas Result of the European standardisation EN 300833: Standardisation of antennas used in point-to-point radiorelay systems operating in frequency range 3-60 GHz.
Range 1: Range 2: Range 3: Range 4: Range 5: Range 6: 3 - 14 GHz 14 - 20 GHz 20 - 24 GHz 24 - 30 GHz 30 - 47 GHz 47 - 60 GHz
Class 1: Those antennas required for use in networks where there is a low interference potential Class 2: Those antennas required for use in networks where there is a high interference potential Class 3: Those antennas required for use in networks where there is a very high interference potential Class 4: Those antennas required for use in networks where there is an extremely high interference potential
Radio Link Antennas Return loss, reflection coefficient and VSWR Return loss: The ratio of incident to reflected power at a reference plane of the network. r = -10 log Pref / Pin [dB] Reflection Coefficient: rlin = 10 exp (- r[dB]/20)
Standing wave ratio (VSWR): The ratio of the maximum to the minimum amplitudes of the voltage or current. VSWR = (1 + rlin) / (1 rlin)
Pref / Pin r [dB] rlin VSWR 1 0 1 0.5 3 0.708 5.85 0.1 0.01 10 20 0.316 0.1 1.924 1.222 0.001 30 0.0316 1.065
Attenuation:
The power reduction in a transmission path in the mode under consideration. It is usually expressed as a positive ratio in decibel. = -10 log Pout / Pin [dB]
1 0.794 0 1
0.5 3
0.1 10
0.01 20
0.001 30
Design requirements RFS antennas frequency and size RFS antennas in detail Integrated antennas Mechanical tests Structure of model name Link calculation tool Summary
Requirements for the antenna system Suitable selection of corrosion-resistant materials and material combinations Minimum wind loading while assuring high mechanical stability Insensitive to vibrations Inconspicuous Blend with the background Radiation pattern according to international standards Low-attenuation waveguides
Frequency ranges: All common radio link bands between 1.4 and 40 GHz
Size
0.7 ft 1 ft 2 ft 3 ft 4 ft 6 ft 8 ft 10 ft 12 ft 15 ft
Diameter
0. 25 m 0. 31 m 0. 61 m 0. 96 m 1. 22 m 1. 83 m 2. 44 m 3. 05 m 3. 66 m 4. 57 m
Reflector
one-part* one-part* one-part* one-part one-part one-part one-part one-part split, two-part** split, three-part
Optional
* High and Ultra High Performance antennas with integrated shroud ** except UXA antennas
The standard antenna colour is white for all models. RFS-blue is available as an option. Standard
Option
RFS Microwave Antennas Antenna types, Standard and Improved performance RFS Microwave Antennas
PA PAL PAX PAD
single polarised single polarised, low VSWR dual polarised single polarised, improved performance PADX dual polarised, improved performance
SP SPX
Features Moderate side lobe suppression, Improved performance antennas offer a better Front to Back ratio Antenna size: Moulded radomes: 0.6 up to 4.5 m 0.6 up to 3.7 m
DA DAX SD SDX
Features High side lobe suppression by use of a shroud. Aperture covered by a planar radome. Antenna size: 0.6 up to 4.5 m
RFS Microwave Antennas Antenna type, Ultra High Performance RFS Microwave Antennas
UA UDA UXA
single polarised dual polarised dual polarised, high crosspolar discrimination single polarised dual polarised single polarised dual polarised
SU SUX SB SBX
Features Very high side lobe suppression by use of a shroud equipped with absorbing material.
25.0 dBi 20.0 dBi 15.0 dBi 10.0 dBi 5.0 dBi 0.0 dBi 0.0 -5.0 dBi -10.0 dBi -15.0 dBi -20.0 dBi -25.0 dBi -30.0 dBi Angle in PA-antennas DA-antennas DA-antennas with absorber UA-antennas
Gain in dBi
20.0
40.0
60.0
80.0
-0,7
-2
Elevation [ ]
0,6
XPD [dB]
2 1,5 1
XPD [dB]
4,6
4,1
3,6
3,1
2,6
2,1
1,6
1,1
0,6
0,1
-0,4
-0,9
-1,4
-1,9
-2,4
-2,9
-3,4
-3,9
-4,4
Azimuth [ ]
-5
-2
20,0
40,0
60,0
80,0
-40,0 dBi -50,0 dBi -60,0 dBi -70,0 dBi -80,0 dBi Angel Angle in in
DAX-antennas UXA-antennas
Freq (GHz) 2.4-2.5 2.4-2.5 2.4-2.5 2.5-2.7 5.25-5.825 5.25-5.825 5.25-5.825 5.725-5.85 5.25-5.825 5.25-5.825 10.15-10.65
Model No. MA0245-13AN MA0245-16AN MA0245-18AN MA0257-16AN MA0528-19AN MA0528-23AN MA0528-28AN MA0578-28AN MAX0528-19AN MAX0528-23AN MA102-25AS
Description 2.4GHz 13dBi 2.4GHz 15.5dBi 2.4GHZ 18dBi 2.5GHz 16dBi 5.8GHz 19dBi 5.8GHz 23dBi 5.2-5.8GHz 28dBi 5.7-5.8GHz 28dBi 5.8GHz 18dBi Dual Pol 5.8GHz 23dBi Dual Pol 10.5 GHz 25 dBi
Light weight Reduces tower loading Reduces installation costs Reduces shipping costs
Aesthetically pleasing profile Avoids zoning issues Ideal for buildings and roof top installations
Rigorous environmental testing for safe and reliable long term operation
RFS Microwave Antennas Inconspicuous 0.15 m / 0.5 ft Lens antenna (Ultra High Performance)
Frequency: GHz Antenna diameter Survival windspeed: Operational windspeed: Weight including mount: Radome:
RFS Microwave Antennas 0.3 and 0.6 m / 1 and 2 ft RFS CompactLine antennas
Frequency: New Under development: Survival windspeed: Operational windspeed: Weight including tower mount: Elevation adjustment: Installation pipe diameter: Tower mount: Radome: 14 40 GHz (0.3 m) 10 40 GHz (0.6 m) 31.0- 33.4 GHz 51.4 52.6 GHz (0.3 m) 54.25 59.0 GHz (0.3 m) 250 km/h 230 km/h 4 kg (0.3 m) 12 kg (0.6 m) 30 (0.3 m) 15 (0.6 m) 48 114 mm casting solid
Material: U-Bolts:
Spindles: Nuts:
aluminium casting Elevation adjustment: refined steel refined steel brass / steel Installation pipe diameter:
Frequency: Survival windspeed: Operational windspeed: Weight including tower mount: Elevation adjustment: Installation pipe diameters: Tower mount: Radome:
up to 26 GHz 200 km/h / 125 mph 190 km/h / 120 mph 35 kg / 77 lbs
Weight including tower mount: Elevation adjustment: Installation pipe diameter: Tower mount: Radome:
Antenna type SU
375
Shroud with tilt Button hook feed Flat radome Reflector without rim
Antenna type SB
Short shroud, without tilt Backfire feed Rigid radome Reflector without rim
Operational windspeed: 190 km/h optional 200 km/h Weight including tower mount: 35 to 39 kg Elevation adjustment: Installation pipe diameter: Tower mount: Radome: Radiation Performance 7 to 22 GHz 26 GHz 10 114 mm / 4.5 inch casting solid EN 300833 class 3 class 2
RFS Microwave Antennas 1.2 m mount outline with 250km/h windspeed option
All dimensions in mm
RFS Microwave Antennas Oversized Mounting Hardware for 0.3 up to 1.2 m antennas
The Oversized Mounting Hardware has been specially designed for the installation of small antennas on larger diameter pipes which are already in place on radio link towers. The Oversized Mounting Hardware enables small antennas (0.3 to 1.2 m) to be mounted on pipe diameters of 120-219 mm.
Example 0.3 m
Example 1.2 m
RFS Microwave Antennas Heating system for 2 and 4 ft antennas with shroud
The heating system includes: 2/3 stratified shells with polyurethane foam 1 resistance cable 30 m power cable Temperature Control Box with power supply temperature sensor
440/800 W 48 V AC 19/27 kg
RFS Microwave Antennas Ultra High Performance Antennas 1.8 to 3.7 m Features T- frame mount Three-part shroud (3.7 m/ four-part) One-part reflector (3.7 m/two-part) Flexible radome (Complan) pretensioned with springs Edge protection at the rim of the shroud One swaybar at the mount Survival windspeed:
High stability due to strong backring structure! 200 km/h optional 250 km/h
Operational windspeed: 190 km/h optional 200 km/h Elevation adjustment: 5 Installation pipe diameter: 114 mm
Weight including tower mount: 110 kg / 242 lbs Elevation adjustment: Installation pipe diameter: Tower mount: Radome: 5 114 mm / 4.5 inch
RFS Microwave Antennas Outline of Ultra High Performance Antenna 15 ft Features T- frame mount with diagonal struts Four-part shroud Three-part reflector Flexible radome (Complan) pretensioned with springs Four swaybars at rim of reflector
RFS Microwave Antennas Tower mount with swaybar Number of swaybars: 6 to 12 ft, 1 swaybar at the mount 15 ft, 4 swaybars at the rim
Do not angle the swaybar more than 25 deg in any direction for tower installation!
Bad example!
Bolt M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M16 M20/24 U-Bolt M10 M14 M16 M20
Hexagonal brass nut of fine adjustment M8 5 Nm M10 10 Nm M12 17 Nm M16 50 Nm M20 80 Nm M24 115 Nm
The values in the table are valid for screws and bolts which have been greased according to the installation instruction!
Large RFS antennas (1.8 to 3.7 m) already incorporate a strong back ring structure to support the reflector. The hot dip galvanised steel mount is fixed to the back ring. This configuration allows a simple upgrade of one of the antennas most important mechanical features. The Increased Windload Kit of additional struts for mounting between the back ring and the reflector rim. Thus enables the wind forces to be directed to the most rigid part of the antenna mount. The kit can be installed on site before lifting the antenna onto the tower.
The kit 270 km/h for 1.8 m to 3.7 m antennas consists of: Increased windload kit and 3 additional sway bars (dia. 60 mm, length 3.0 m) fixed at the rim of the reflector.
The 1.2 m antenna for 270 km/h consists of: Reflector with backring and a sway bar (dia. 60 mm, length 1.50 m) fixed at the mount
RFS Microwave Antennas Survival and operational windspeed with 30 mm ice layer
survival operational 270 km/h 250 km/h 250 km/h 230 km/h 200 km/h 190 km/h 250 km/h 200 km/h 270 km/h 200 km/h
Increased High
RFS Microwave Antennas Integrated antennas, status Supplier of the radio Suffix
Alcatel Italy Alcatel Telspace (Melodie) Stratex Networks / DMC Fresnel / Centerpoint Ceragon (former Giganet) Intracom NEC Lucent Plessey SIAE Siemens ICN
SB 1 - ***MEL: SB 2 - ***MEL:
New design!
SB 4 - ***NEC
SB 1 - ***ITL: SB 2 - ***ITL:
RFS Microwave Antennas Remote mounting kit for DART and XP4-radio
SB 1 - ***INT: SB 2 - ***INT:
SB 1 - ***SIA: SB 2 - ***SIA:
RFS Microwave Antennas Wind tunnel test of 0.3 and 0.6 m RFS CompactLine antennas
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RFS Microwave Antennas Vibration test according to ETS 300 019, class 4M5 (old)
Test conditions Acceleration 10 m/s2 Frequency range of vibration 5 - 9 Hz and 9 - 200 Hz Axis of vibration 3 Number of sweeps 5 in each axis
RFS Microwave Antennas Shock test according to ETS 300 019, class 4M5 (old)
Test conditions Shock spectrum Duration Acceleration Number of shocks half-sinusoidal 6 ms 250 m/s2 500 in each direction
Directions of shock 6
Antenna options
Antenna type:
UAF SP SPF SPX SD SDX SU Performance SUX Dual polarized SlimLine Ultra High Performance SB Single polarized CompactLine SBX Dual polarized CompactLine LA single polarised Lensantenna
Single polarized standard performance Single polarized standard low VSWR Dual polarized standard performance Single polarized improved performance Dual polarized improved performance Non pressurised standard performance Single polarized High Performance Dual polarized High Performance Non pressurised High Performance Single polarized Ultra High Performance Dual polarized Ultra High Performance Dual polarized Ultra High performance High Cross Polarisation Discrimination Non pressurised Ultra High Performance Single polarized SlimLine standard Non pressurised SlimLine standard Dual polarised SlimLine standard Single polarised SlimLine High Performance Dual polarized SlimLine High Performance Single polarized SlimLine Ultra High
1.427 - 1.535 1.7 - 1.9 1.7 - 2.11 1.9 - 2.3 2.1 - 2.3 2.3 - 2.5 2.48 - 2.7 3.4 - 3.9 3.6 - 4.2 4.4 - 5.0 5.67 - 6.17 5.725 - 5.85 5.725 - 6.875 5.925 - 6.425 5.925 - 7.125 6.425 - 7.125 7.125 - 7.75 7.125 - 8.5 7.725 - 8.275 7.75 - 8.5
10.3 - 10.7 10.5 - 10.7 10.7 - 11.7 12.2 - 13.25 12.7 - 13.25 14.2 - 15.35 17.7 - 19.7 21.2 - 23.6 24.25 - 26.5 27.3 - 28.5 27.5 - 29.5 29.5 - 31.5 37.0 - 39.5
05 0.5ft (0.15m) 07 0.7ft (0.25m) 1 1ft (0.3m) 2 2ft (0.6m) 3 3ft (0.9m) 4 4ft (1.2m) 6 6ft (1.8m) 8 8ft (2.4m) 10 10ft (3.0m) 12 12ft (3.7m) 15 15ft (4.6m)
Diameter:
Natural White (Standard) Beige Brown Grey Green Light Tan Black Grey (7000), grey Light Grey (7035), grey Nato Green, green RFS-Blue, white
B C D E G J K M N O P U V W Z
T
Flange Type:
PBR-flange CPR-flange PDR-flange EIA-flange Cover gasket N-male connector with Jumper WR75 contact flange CMR flange N-female connector UAR-flange PAR-flange UG-flange UDR-flange UBR-flange Choke-flange
Standard Temperature range -45 C to +60 C E Extended Temperature range -64 C to +60 C H Harsh Environment S Standard Environment
Environment:
Teflon Radome:
T Teflon Radome
1 Survival Wind speed 200 km/h, standard reflector condition, 12 ft split, 15 split 2 Survival Wind speed 250 km/h, standard reflector condition, 12 ft split, 15 split 3 Survival Wind speed 270 km/h, standard reflector condition, 12 ft split 4 Survival Wind speed 200 km/h, non standard reflector condition, 12 ft non split, 8 and 10 ft split 5 Survival Wind speed 250 km/h, non standard reflector condition, 12 ft non split, 8 and 10 ft split 6 C-Mount 7 Survival Wind speed 200 km/h, standard reflector and Swaybar at the rim 8 Survival Wind speed 250 km/h, standard reflector and Swaybar at the rim N Installation on pipe dia. 51mm M Installation on pipe dia. 76 mm L Installation on pipe dia. 114 mm, if not standard B Installation on pipe dia. 219 mm J Installation on pipe dia. 89 to 114mm K Installation on pipe dia. 51 to 114mm P Bird Protection
Mechanical features:
RFS RFS
UDA 6 - 36 A
HTT 990922
1.8 6 3.9
m ft GHz
Horizontal Polarisation
Vertical Polarisation
Engineering Approval
0
24.09.99
0
copolar
Scale Change Scale Change
10 10
20
20
dB
30
dB 30
40
40
50
50
60
60
crosspolar
70
Expanded Scale
70
80 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 345 350 355 Degrees 360/0 5 10 15 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
80
Seawater-resistant aluminium alloy Aluminium casting (0.25 1.2 m) Hot-dip galvanised steel (1.2, 1.8 4.5 m) 270/250 km/h / 155 mph (0.25 up to 0.6 m) 200 km/h / 125 mph (0.9 up to 4.5 m) 230 km/h / 144 mph (0.25 up to 0.6 m) 190 km/h / 120 mph (0.9 up to 4.5 m) -45 C up to +60 C
Operational windspeed
with 30 mm radial ice :
Temperature range
The power level available at the receiver is calculated based on specific system parameters Transmitter output power [dBm] Frequency [GHz] Link distance [km] The calculator takes into account: Free space loss [dB] Rain attenuation [dB] Atmospheric attenuation [dB] Polarisation Antenna gain [dB] Loss in feeder or Twistflex section [dB]
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Three different installation cases are considered: Radio integrated with antenna The radio unit is directly mounted onto the back of the antenna. This is a very common type of installation avoiding additional loss in feeder or twistflex sections. Radio near to the antenna In cases where the radio can not be attached directly to the antenna, an additional section of twistflex provides the connection to the radio. The radio is installed on the pipe or tower near to the antenna. Radio in a shelter In traditional backbone systems as well as in configurations where quick and easy maintenance is required, the radio is installed in a shelter at ground level. In such cases FLEXWELL Elliptical Waveguide (feeder) provides a low-loss connection to the antenna.
Meet national and international standards High mechanical stability High corrosion resistance Easy installation Software tool for link calculation
Small light-weight welded grid reflector Fast site assembly Extra high survival wind speed of 350 km/h (0.6-1.2m) Sizes: 2 ft 0.6m, 3 ft 0.9m, 4 ft1.2m and 6 ft 1.8m Suits all broadband and narrowband feeds from 820 MHz to 3.7 GHz
Survival wind speed of 200 Low tower wind load Sizes: 8 ft 2.4m and 10 ft
3.0m
RFS Grid Antennas GKA, Gridkit antennas for heavy duty, extra high wind rating
narrowband feeds from 335 MHz to 3.7 GHz Knock-down reflector for lower shipping costs Extra high survival wind speed of 300 / 350 km/h Low tower wind load Sizes: 6 ft 1.8m, 8 ft 2.4m, 10 ft 3.0m, 12 ft 3.8m
two halves Simple on-site assembly Complete with mount and azimuth arms Ultra high survival wind speed of 300 km/h Suits all broadband and narrowband feeds from 335 MHz to 2.7 GHz Diameter: 15 ft 4.6 m
f2 f1 f1 f2 f2
f1
Antennas for Point to Multipoint Systems 25 GHz, azimuthdiagram with EN 301 215-2
-3.0 dB
-45
45
Azimuth [deg]
VOA35-360ANVH (VOA 35-11) - Gain: >11 dBi 6.5 deg - 3 dBelev: - Length: 880 mm ; 32 inches VOA35-360ANVL (VOA 35-08) - Gain: >8 dBi - 3 dBelev: 11.5 deg - Length: 520 mm ; 20.5 inches
- designed for point-to-multipoint application - polarisation vertical and horizontal - available in azimuth sectors of 60, 90, 120 and 180 deg - two different gain values (3 dB difference)
SEC35-90ANVH (SEC 35-90-16 V) - Gain: >16 dBi 6.5 deg - 3 dBelev: - Length: 815 mm ; 32 inches SEC35-90ANVL (SEC 35-90-13 V) - Gain: >13 dBi 11.5 deg - 3 dBelev: - Length: 495 mm ; 19.5 inches
It can be applied to all sector antennas in different array configurations. An example is shown with 4x90 deg sector antennas.
SA-Series - Cost effective design - Available in two gain versions - With integrated coaxial cable - The antenna is protected by a solid radome - The antenna mount provides a quick and easy installation on standard pipes from 30 up to 60 mm as well as wall installation - Survival Windspeed 200 km/h - Operational Windspeed 120 km/h
Antennas for Point to Multipoint Systems 3.5 GHz, Subcriber Antennas PAN/SA-Series (Panel-Ant.)
SA35-15ASH: 14.5 dBi, 0.2m cable SA35-15ASM: 12.7 dBi, 2.0m cable SA35-15ASL: 11.9 dBi, 3.0m cable Height x width 125 x 220 mm
SA35-17ASH: 17.0 dBi, 0.2m cable SA35-17ASM: 15.1 dBi, 2.0m cable SA35-17ASL: 14.0 dBi, 3.0m cable Height x width 310 x 210 mm
SEC260-90ABH SEC260-90BBV Frequency range: 24.25 - 26.75 GHz Polarisation: vertical or horizontal Gain: > 15 dBi Diameter x length 170 x 210 mm
Antennas for Point to Multipoint Systems 28 GHz, 90 deg sector characteristic (LMDS)
SEC280-90-21-H SEC280-90-21-V Frequency range: 27.35 - 29.5 GHz Polarisation: vertical or horizontal Gain: > 21 dBi Height x Width x Depth 450 x 90 x 230 mm
SEC280-90ABH SEC280-90BBV Frequency range: 27.35 29.5 GHz Polarisation: vertical or horizontal Gain: > 15 dBi Diameter x length 170 x 210 mm
Available: Omnidirectional characteristic, vertical Sectorcharacteristic, vertical and horizontal Pencil beam characteristic - Flat panel - Grid antennas - Parabolic antennas
Three versions of FLEXWELL elliptical waveguide are offered: FLEXWELL Standard waveguide, 1.7 39.5 GHz Low VSWR Premium waveguide, 3.0 19.7 GHz Overmoded waveguide, 10.7 39.5 GHz Standard and premium waveguide differ only in testing and guaranteed attainable VSWR. FLEXWELL standard waveguide is recommended for low and medium capacity radio relay systems, while FLEXWELL premium elliptical waveguide assemblies are recommended for high capacity radio systems. Overmoded waveguides offer exceptionally low attenuation characteristics compared with conventional waveguides. The waveguide operates above the cut-off frequency of higher order modes utilizing the lowest attenuation characteristics of the waveguide.
E105 33x20mm
Model Number E20 E30 E38 EP38 E46 EP46 ES46 ESP46 EP58 E60 EP60 E65 EP65 EP70 E78 EP78
Operating Frequency Band [GHz] 1.70 - 2.30 2.30 - 3.10 3.0 - 4.20 3.0 - 4.20 3.65 - 5.0 3.65 - 5.0 3.9 - 5.0 3.9 - 5.0 4.40 - 6.20 4.5 - 6.425 4.5 - 6.425 5.0 - 7.125 5.0 - 7.125 5.4 - 7.75 5.9 - 8.50 7.10 - 8.50
Performance Dimension over Jacket Max. VSWR / Max. VSWR / [mm, (in)] R.L. Standard [dB] R.L. Premium [dB] Standard 145 x 81 (5.7 x 3.2) 1.128 / 24.4 Standard 112 x 64 (4.4 x 2.5) 1.128 / 24.4 Standard 84 x 48 (3.3 x 1.9) 1.15 / 23.1 Premium 84 x 48 (3.3 x 1.9) 1.083 / 28.0 Standard 71 x 42 (2.8 x 1.7) 1.15 / 23.1 Premium 71 x 42 (2.8 x 1.7) 1.083 / 28.0 Standard 68 x 41 (2.7 x 1.6) 1.15 / 23.1 Premium 68 x 41 (2.7 x 1.6) 1.073 / 29.1 Premium 57 x 33 (2.3 x 1.3) 1.083 / 28.0 Standard 56 x 33 (2.2 x 1.3) 1.15 / 23.1 Premium 56 x 33 (2.2 x 1.3) 1.062 / 30.5 Standard 51 x 30 (2.0 x 1.2) 1.15 / 23.1 Premium 51 x 30 (2.0 x 1.2) 1.062 / 30.5 Premium 48 x 28 (1.9 x 1.1) 1.062 / 30.5 Standard 44 x 26 (1.7 x 1.0) 1.15 / 23.1 Premium 44 x 26 (1.7 x 1.0) 1.062 / 30.5
Model Number Operating Frequency Band [GHz] 8.1 - 11.70 E105 10.3 - 11.7 EP105 9.3 - 13.25 E130 10.7 - 13.25 EP130 10.8 - 15.35 E150 13.4 - 15.35 EP150 13.70 - 19.70 E185 17.3 - 19.7 EP185 16.7 - 23.6 E220 19.0 - 26.5 E250 27.5 - 33.4 E300 29.0 - 39.5 E380 10.7 -11.7 EO11 12.7 - 15.35 EO15 17.3 - 19.7 EO19 21.2 - 23.6 EO22 EO38 27.5 - 39.5
Performance Dimension over Jacket Max. VSWR / Max. VSWR / [mm, (in)] R.L. Standard [dB] R.L. Premium [dB] Standard 33 x 20 (1.3 x 0.8) 1.15 / 23.1 Premium 33 x 20 (1.3 x 0.8) 1.062 / 30.5 Standard 29 x 18 (1.1 x 0.7) 1.15 / 23.1 Premium 29 x 18 (1.1 x 0.7) 1.083 / 28.0 Standard 26 x 16 (1.0 x 0.6) 1.15 / 23.1 Premium 26 x 16 (1.0 x 0.6) 1.083 / 28.0 Standard 21 x 13 (0.8 x 0.5) 1.15 / 23.1 Premium 21 x 13 (0.8 x 0.5) 1.083 / 28.0 Standard 18 x 12 (0.7 x 0.5) 1.105 / 26.0 Standard 16 x 11 (0.6 x 0.4) 1.151 / 23.1 Standard under development Standard 12 x 9 (0.5 x 0.3) 1.151 / 23.1 Overmoded 50 x 32 (2.0 x 1.3) 1.073 / 29.1 Overmoded 41 x 27 (1.6 x 1.1) 1.083 / 28.0 Overmoded 31 x 21 (1.2 x 0.8) 1.083 / 28.0 Overmoded 28 x 19 (1.1 x 0.7) 1.105 / 26.0 Overmoded 18 x 13 (0.7 x 0.5 ) 1.151 / 23.1
RFS FLEXWELL Elliptical Waveguides EO38, extension of frequency range (27.5 39.5 GHz)
Advantage: RFS offers a complete waveguide solution from 27.5 to 39.5 GHz! Accessories are available! First on the market!
Attenuation [dB/100m]
2a x
Attenuation of FLEXWELL Elliptical Waveguides [dB/100m] Single Mode Overmoded Advantage including filters 60.7 24.7 35.3 28.3 14.0 13.7 19.3 9.5 9.2 14.0 6.4 7.0 9.1 4.5 4.0
Plast 2000 Sealing Plast 2000 has a very good adhesion to the metallic parts of the connector and to the waveguide. The curing process depends on the humidity and temperature of the air. Under normal conditions, sealing against moisture is accomplished in a very short time. These connectors have been carefully designed for excellent VSWR performance without the use of any tuning screws. Model numbers on these connectors end with a letter P to designate the use of Plast 2000 sealing. Exception all connectors with gasket and shrinking sleeves: E250 and E380 series, all overmoded waveguides.
Gasket Sealing In this design, the connector is sealed between the backnut and the waveguide with a conical shaped threaded gasket. The threaded gasket is held in place with an internal pressure plate to create a gas tight waveguide assembly that will not leak even if the waveguide is flexed near the connector. A seal between the connector backnut and the waveguide transition is achieved with a specially shaped flat gasket that encompasses the waveguide flare and connector bolt holes. A heat shrink boot is supplied for application over the elliptical waveguide and the connector backnut to provide strain relief and additional weatherproofing. Model number on these connectors end with a letter G for designation of gasket sealing.
Connector Types FLEXWELL elliptical waveguide connectors are available in standard (non-tuneable), tuneable and fixed tuned versions. FLEXWELL connectors are offered with interface to EIA and IEC standard waveguide flanges.
Tuneable TG-Type
Non-Tuneable FG-Type
D120-150FP B120-150FP D140-150FP B140-150FP G419-150TG G419-150FG K75-150TG K75-150FG B140-150TG W140-150TG Z75-150TG Z75-150FG D140-150TG
Model Number
13.40 - 14.5 13.40 - 14.5 14.0 - 15.35 14.0 - 15.35 13.40 - 15.35 13.40 - 15.35 13.40 - 15.35 13.40 - 15.35 13.40 - 15.35 13.40 - 15.35 13.40 - 15.35 13.40 - 15.35 13.40 - 15.35
Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Tunable Non-tunable Tunable Non-tunable Tunable Tunable Tunable Non-tunable Tunable
Connector Type
Plast 2000 Plast 2000 Plast 2000 Plast 2000 Gasket Gasket Gasket Gasket Gasket Gasket Gasket Gasket Gasket
Sealing Method
PDR120 PBR120 PDR140 PBR140 UG-419/541/U UG-419/541/U WR75 contact WR75 contact PBR140 UBR140 WR75 choke/cover WR75 choke/cover PDR140
Flange Type
RFS FLEXWELL Elliptical waveguides Low attenuation single mode waveguides Extra low attenuation overmoded waveguide Suitable connectors
Dehydration of waveguides Why dehydration? Manual and automatic dehydrators Dehydration of small volume waveguides
45 40
35 30 25 20 15 10
liquid
60 %
ice
5 0 -20
Triple Point
overheated steam
5%
10
18
-15
-10
-5
13
15
20
25
30
Temperature [C]
Both ends of the waveguide run are closed with pressure windows (or at one end by the pressure tight antenna). The dehydrator is used to remove any moisture from the system. Different dehydrators can be used, but the maximum pressure of 0,3 bar has to be kept. The max. length of waveguide is dependent on the capacity of the dehydrator
The air is dried through chemical absorption by granular substances in a disposable cartridge accessible from the front panel !
Wall or 19 rack mounted Air capacity 100 l/h Operating voltage 230 VAC or 36 - 72 VDC Operating temperature -10 C...+50C Size (WxHxD) 48 x 9 x 18 cm Weight 7.5 kg Number of outlets 4 MTBF higher 180.000 h (25 C, 50% flow rate) Output pressure programmable from 0,1kPa up to 4,0kPa (1,0 mbar up to 40 mbar) Maximum recommended air-volume of waveguide 400l
Features:
Shutoff valves
Display
Warning LEDs
Power Switch
The cartridge must be replaced when the color changes from blue to pink
Detector
Rear panel
View inside
Installation
Features:
Wall or 19 rack mounted Air capacity 100 l/h Operating voltage 230 VAC or 36 - 72 VDC Operating temperature -10 C...+50C Size (WxHxD) 48 x 31 x 15 cm Weight 17 kg Number of outlets 4 MTBF higher 165.000 h (25 C, 50% flow rate) Output pressure programmable from 0,1kPa up to 6,0kPa (1,0mbar up to 60mbar) Maximum recommended air-volume of waveguide 400l
With metallic case for wall mounting Attention: Because of humidity coming out on top of the equipment during regeneration and the high temperature (100 C) leave an upper free space of at least four units from the dehydrator to the closed equipment!
ETSI-N3 brackets
RFS FLEXWELL Elliptical Waveguides Outlet extension kit for LAB4, ADD-ON4
The total number of outlets can be extended up to 8 with the outlet exitension kit.
SPD-10
APD-20
RFS FLEXWELL Elliptical waveguides Dehydration concept for small volume waveguides
The closed system with purging, seal test and humidity indicator
Both ends of the waveguide run are closed with pressure windows (or at one end by the pressure tight antenna).
Open the gas inlet during purging Purging and seal test
The system is purged with dry nitrogen (5.0) and seal tested after installation with a transportable purge and sealing device. Moisture is eliminated from the waveguide. In case of leakage the desiccant cartridge will provide an early warning (changing colour from blue to violet). The maximum length of waveguide is determined by the size of the nitrogen bottle.
The RFS purge and sealing device can be used up to a waveguide volume of approx. 2 litres:
The closed system FLEXWELL with purging and seal test and waveguide humidity indicator
RFS FLEXWELL Elliptical Waveguides Example for 28 GHz antenna waveguide system Antennas SB 1-280 or SB 2-280 SEC280-90BBV FLEXWELL Elliptical waveguide EO38 with B320-L38FP Desiccant Cartridge DC-KIT-320