Product Specifications

High Cross-Polar Discrimination Dual Polarized

Point-to-Point Microwave Antenna

Dual-polarized, high XPD, high performance parabolic shielded antenna

Andrew Solutions HSX Series antennas are ideal for transmission networks utilizing higher
modulations schemes and co
co--frequency, co
co--channel transmission schemes to maximize link
capacity.

Andrew Solutions shielded point-to-point microwave antennas deliver exceptional RF pattern

performance and superior frequency control, all for a surprisingly low lifetime cost. A wide variety
of configurations and capabilities provide network operators with the flexibility and control they
need in todays evolving market.

Andrew Solutions designs and engineers a complete range of point

point--to
to--point microwave antennas that
help operators to maximize bandwidth efficiency and increase system reliability while minimizing both
capital and operational expenditures.
The HSX antennas feature a feed horn with a unique illuminator ring design. The result is very high
cross
cross--polarization discrimination in both the elevation and azimuth planes. The excellent pattern
performance of the HSX antenna also allows its use in highly congested areas.
Equipped with a painted reflector and RF
RF--absorbing shield, each antenna also features a low VSWR
feed, a planar radome, and vertical pipe mount. All are engineered and tested to Andrew
Andrews
uncompromising standards.
Radiation Pattern Envelopes
Envelopes
For each antenna model, Andrew publishes a complete range of radiation
pattern envelopes (RPEs). Each detailed pattern envelope provides an easy
easy--to
to--read and informative
description of how the antenna performs at various frequencies and along specific planes. Copies of the
RPEs for each antenna are also on file at various regulatory offices around the world.
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Very high XPD performance

Exceptional RF pattern performance
Low lifetime cost

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HSX12
HSX12--77

3.7m|12ftHighPerformance,SuperHighXPDParabolicShieldedAntenna,dual
polarized,7.7258.275GHz

General Specifications
AntennaType

HSXHighPerformance,SuperHighXPDParabolicShieldedAntenna,dual
polarized

Diameter,nominal

3.7m|12ft

Polarization

Dual

Electrical Specifications
Beamwidth,Horizontal

0.7

Beamwidth,Vertical

0.7

CrossPolarizationDiscrimination(XPD)

40dB

ElectricalCompliance

ETSIClass3

FronttoBackRatio

79dB

Gain,LowBand

46.4dBi

Gain,MidBand

46.7dBi

Gain,TopBand

47.0dBi

OperatingFrequencyBand

7.7258.275GHz

RadiationPatternEnvelopeReference(RPE) 1968

ReturnLoss

30.7dB

VSWR

1.06

1969

Mechanical Specifications
FineAzimuthAdjustment

FineElevationAdjustment

MountingPipeDiameter

115mm|4.5in

NetWeight

431kg

SideStruts,Included

1inboard

SideStruts,Optional

2outboard

WindVelocityOperational

110km/h

68mph

WindVelocitySurvivalRating

200km/h

124mph

950lb
|

1outboard

Wind Forces At Wind Velocity Survival Rating

AngleaforMTMax

110

AxialForce(FA)

25390N

ForceonInboardStrutSide

8000N

ForceonOutboardStrutSide

11500N

|
|

5708lbf
1798lbf

2585lbf

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HSX12--77
SideForce(FS)

12577N

TwistingMoment(MT)

14132Nm

Weightwith1/2in(12mm)RadialIce

895kg

Zcgwith1/2in(12mm)RadialIce

914mm

36in

ZcgwithoutIce

808mm

32in

2827lbf
1973lb

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HSX12
HSX12--77

Wind Forces At Wind Velocity Survival Rating Image

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HSX12
HSX12--77

Antenna Dimensions And Mounting Information

* Footnotes
AxialForce(FA)

Maximumforcesexertedonasupportingstructureasaresultofwindfrom
themostcriticaldirectionforthisparameter.Theindividualmaximums
specifiedmaynotoccursimultaneously.Allforcesarereferencedtothe
mountingpipe.

CrossPolarizationDiscrimination(XPD)

Thedifferencebetweenthepeakofthecopolarizedmainbeamandthe
maximumcrosspolarizedsignaloveranangletwicethe3dBbeamwidthof
thecopolarizedmainbeam.

FronttoBackRatio

Denoteshighestradiationrelativetothemainbeam,at18040,across
theband.Productionantennasdonotexceedratedvaluesbymorethan2
dBunlessstatedotherwise.

Gain,MidBand

Foragivenfrequencyband,gainisprimarilyafunctionofantennasize.The
gainofAndrewantennasisdeterminedbyeithergainbycomparisonorby
computerintegrationofthemeasuredantennapatterns.

OperatingFrequencyBand

BandscorrespondwithCCIRrecommendationsorcommonallocationsused
throughouttheworld.Otherrangescanbeaccommodatedonspecialorder.

RadiationPatternEnvelopeReference(RPE) Radiationpatternsdetermineanantennasabilitytodiscriminateagainst
unwantedsignalsunderconditionsofradiocongestion.Radiationpatterns

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aredependentonantennaseries,size,andfrequency.
ReturnLoss

Thefigurethatindicatestheproportionofradiowavesincidentuponthe
antennathatarerejectedasaratioofthosethatareaccepted.

SideForce(FS)

Maximumsideforceexertedonthemountingpipeasaresultofwindfrom
themostcriticaldirectionforthisparameter.Theindividualmaximums
specifiedmaynotoccursimultaneously.Allforcesarereferencedtothe
mountingpipe.

TwistingMoment(MT)

Maximumforcesexertedonasupportingstructureasaresultofwindfrom
themostcriticaldirectionforthisparameter.Theindividualmaximums
specifiedmaynotoccursimultaneously.Allforcesarereferencedtothe
mountingpipe.

VSWR

MaximumistheguaranteedPeakVoltageStandingWaveRatiowithinthe
operatingband.

WindVelocityOperational

Thewindspeedwheretheantennadeflectionisequaltoorlessthan0.1
degrees.InthecaseofValuLineantennas,itisdefinedasamaximum
deflectionof0.3xthe3dBbeamwidthoftheantenna.

WindVelocitySurvivalRating

Themaximumwindspeedtheantenna,includingmountsandradomes,
whereapplicable,willwithstandwithoutpermanentdeformation.
Realignmentmayberequired.Thiswindspeedisapplicabletoantennawith
thespecifiedamountofradialice.

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