Air polarization operation – ETS-Lindgren 2171B Boresight Antenna Tower User Manual

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Operation

Air Polarization Operation

Prior to using air polarization, make sure that when the antenna

polarizes that it turns freely, avoiding contact with anything

(the base, the floor, and so on).

The flow limit controls located on the air cylinder are set at the

factory. Use the flow limit controls to change the speed.

If polarization is operating at an excessive speed, the antenna

mounted to the boom could incur damage.

The automated air

polarization assembly

includes variable speed

polarization cycling using

flow limit controls. The

air cylinder is made of

non-conductive material

and will polarize the

largest antenna

recommended for the

tower. The polarization

speed range is 3

degrees to 30 degrees

per second.

An air supply of 8.6 bar to 10.0 bar (125 psi to 150 psi) is needed for this feature.

It is important to have clean and dry air; so we recommend the use of a 40

micron filter in close proximity to the motor base.

Ten meters of UV stabilized air hose is included as well as a 1/8 inch NPT fitting.

A metric fitting for a 4 mm tube may be supplied by the customer.

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