Com-Power AD-100 User Manual
Description, Application, Features
Description
The Tuned Dipole set model AD-100 is a standard
antenna set which operates in the frequency range of
30 MHz to 1000 MHz for E-Field measurements. This
set consists of four baluns and was designed accord-
ing to American National Standard for Calibration of
Antennas for Radiated Emissions in Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI) Control C63.5.
The dipoles can be tuned to any frequency by select-
ing the balun for that frequency and adjusting the
length of antenna elements to the half wavelength
(calculated by 3x10
8
/frequency in MHz/2). The length
can be achieved by attaching together pairs of fixed
and adjustable elements (lower frequencies) or a pair
of adjustable elements (higher frequencies) to each
side of the antenna balun. The fixed length elements
were designed to minimize drooping, especially at low
frequencies where the tuned dipole elements are long.
The dipoles are shipped with typical calibration data,
which is included in the manual. However, the dipole
set can be individually calibrated upon request. The
antenna set includes a custom carrying case.
Application
Although broadband antennas such as biconical and
log periodic antennas are used for day-to-day EMC
measurement, tuned dipoles antennas are still con-
sidered the standard antenna. Dipole antennas are not
considered the antennas of choice for sweep measure-
ments, because it must be tuned at each frequency.
However, dipoles are preferable and in some cases
required for site attenuation measurements. It is also
considered the reference antenna that can be used to
calibrate other antennas operating in the same fre-
quency range.
Standard Configuration:
•
Four antenna baluns
•
Four fixed length extension rods
•
Two low frequency adjustable elements
•
Two medium frequency adjustable elements
•
Balun 1 base drilled to accept 1/4" x 20 threads
•
Typical calibration data in the manual
Optional items:
•
Clamp block ( ATC-001) for tripod mounting.
•
Individual calibration data & certificate.
Features
Frequency range - 30 MHz - 1000 MHz
Low balun loss
Appropriate for EMI site calibration
Carrying case
Two year warranty
AD-100
Tuned Dipole Antenna Set
Com-Power Corporation
(714) 528 - 8800
www. com-power.com