Proscan III Manual Rev1.2
Proscan III Manual Rev1.2
2, 7, or 2/7GHz
Central Receive Antenna
Operator’s Guide
PROPRIETARY NOTICE
The information and design contained within this manual was originated by and is the property of
Radio Waves Inc. Radio Waves Inc. reserves all patent proprietary design, manufacturing, repro-
duction use, and sales rights thereto, and to any articles disclosed therein, except to the extent
rights are expressly granted to others. The foregoing does not apply to vendor proprietary parts.
July 2003
Safety points you should know about your microwave antenna product.
1 Read Instructions - All safety, note, warning, and caution statements should be read
before operating the microwave radio product.
2 Retain Instructions - The safety and installation instructions should be retained for
future reference.
Heed Warnings - All notes, warnings and cautions statements in the Installation Guide
3 should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions - All notes, cautions and warnings should be followed.
4
Cleaning - Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5
Attachments - Do not use attachments not listed within this document or which are not
6 recommended by the radio product manufacturer.
7 Water and Moisture - The antenna and RF units are designed to withstand moisture
conditions typically encountered when installed outdoors. They are not designed for
operation under water. Indoor units are not designed to withstand water or moisture
beyond the limits noted in the product specifications.
Accessories - Do not place the microwave antenna product on an unstable cart, stand,
8 tripod, bracket or table. The product could fall, causing serious injury to personnel, and
serious damage to the product. Use only equipment recommended by Radio Waves Inc.
Any mounting of the equipment should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by Radio Waves Inc.
9 Power Sources - The radio product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the unit or in the Installation Guide.
Object or Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind through openings in the
10 Radio Waves product; such actions could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquids of any kind on the product.
Damage Requiring Service - Unplug the antenna product from the power source
11 and refer to service personnel under the following conditions:
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the antenna product does not operate normally. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the Installation Guide as an improper adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
When the antenna product exhibits a distinct change in performance; this change indicates
d. the need for services.
Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, ensure that parts are
12 specified by Radio Waves. Unauthorized substitutions could result in fire, electric shock,
or other hazards.
Safety Check - Upon completing any service or repair to the product, ensure that safety
13 checks are performed to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
Safety Summary
The following are general safety precautions and instructions that personnel must understand and
apply durring many phases of operation and maintenance to ensure personnel safety.
Note
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This manual explains how to install and operate the system components for the ProScan 2, 2/7, or
7 GHz Central Receive Antenna.
Organization
Table of Contents
Page
1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1-1
1.0 System Overview 1-1
1.1 Optional Equipment 1-1
1.2 General Performance 1-2
System Overview
This section describes the specifications for the ProScan III Central Receive Antenna.
The Proscan III is a new advanded design featuring a full 360 degree rotating reflector in a compact radome. The
Proscan III offfers significand wind loading reduction over the ProScan II. For maintenance and calibration, a front
access door provides easy access. Or, the front of the radome can be removed for added access space. The
ProScan III has a 1.4 Meter Cosecant squared reflector which eliminates requirements for elevation travel in most
applications.
TheProScan III antenna uses modern solid-state MMICs to perform RF switching in the feed, thus eliminating all
electromechanical RF switches. This feature greatly improves the reliability of the RF switching system over tradi-
tional antennas that can employ up to 11 of these electromechanical switches.
To provide optimal performance, the ProScan III feed assembly includes low noise amplifiers (LNA), pin diode
switches, solid-state RF switches, and a PCS rejection filter. LNA gain reduction is provided as a standard feature to
reduce receiver overloading under strong signal conditions (2 GHz RADIO ONLY, CANNOT BYPASS 7 GHz
LNA.)
In addition, the overall power requirements of the rotating system and feed assembly have been greatly reduced.
The feed design permits a full range of remote switching options with the LNA/block down converter mounted in the
feed to minimize the loss occurred through cables.
For dual band operations, an optional 7 GHz LNA/feed assembly is available. The 7 GHz system also uses solid-
state MMIC switches and LNAs. The 7 GHz band output is fed to a block down converter that converts the 7 GHz
signal to an intermediate frequency in the 1.925 to 2.725 GHz range. An internal solid-state switch selects either the
2 GHz band or the converted 7 GHz band, thereby allowing the user to use a single interconnection coaxial cable
between the antenna and the microwave central receiver for dual band operation.
The dual speed rotator is enclosed in a low-profile, aesthetically pleasing radome. It has been designed using proven
technology for reliability. Lightning and surge suppression is provided within the unit. The rotator assembly is con-
structed of aluminum and stainless steel , thus eliminating the possibility of corrosion.
There are four site management control circuits; site management 1 is used for LNA bypass, three others are
available for custom switching.
ROTATOR
Dual Speed: Slow: 3 deg./sec.
Fast: 15 deg./sec.
Operating Wind Load: Exceeding 100 m.p.h.
Rotation: 360°, +5° overlap
System Description
2.0 General
1. 2 GHz Cavity Backed Feed with Vertical and Horizontal Outputs or 7 GHz Feed or an optional
2/7 GHz Dual Band Feed Assembly.
9. Rotator Assembly
The selection of polarity is accomplished using pins “A”, ”B”, “C”, and “D”. The control voltage on pins “A” and
“B” are +5 Vdc and on pins “C” and “D” are -12 Vdc. The following table indicates which voltages are applied for
the different polarities.
A B C D
RCP +5 +5 0 -12
LCP +5 +5 -12 0
HOR +5 0 -12 0
VER 0 +5 0 -12
This module also includes a solid-state switch that is used to switch between the 7 GHz and 2 GHz bands. Both the
2 GHz LNA and the 7 GHz switch feed this module for dual band applications.
Band selection is accomplished by the “BAND” switch on the local or remote controller.
2.5 General
All switching functions on the feed assembly-that is, LCP, vertical, or horizontal polarization selections-are accom-
plished by grounding the appropriate wire or pin on the input connector to the feed.
If no lead is grounded, the feed is switched to RCP, 2 GHz, and high gain by default.
The same format is used for LNA gain and band selection.
In the NCRO model, feed control and RF are hard wired. In the Non Continuous ROtaion pan and tilt, azimuth is
limited to 365 degrees by mechanical limit switches. The position sensor in the NCRO product is a precision 10 turn
5K pot also gear driven off the main drive shaft. The output voltage range is 0.0 VDC to +5 VDC.
In both models, rotary motion is supplied by a permanent magnet D.C. gear reduction motor and a reliable combina-
tion of worm gear and chain drives. The permantnt magnet motor eliminates the need for D.C. field power. Power
for the motor is approximately 100 VDC for fast and 50 VDC for slow rotation speeds.
In mounting the NCRO model it is important to orient the pedestal in the proper direction. The mechanical stops are
in line with the power connector on the fiberglass radome. The connector, and thus the stops, should be pointed
where it is anticipated that the fewest numbers of signals will come from or in the direction of a obstruction. i.e. a
tower leg, building etc. The CRO model has no such restrictions, however the azimuth analog cross-over point is in
line with the connector.
DO NOT discard the container or any packing material until mechanical inspection has been satisfactorily com-
pleted. This material must be available if a damage claim is to be made with the carrier
Mechanical Inspection
Inspect the equipment for mechanical shipping damage. Make sure that the equipment is clean and no connectors,
controls or indicators are broken, damaged or loose.
Note: Do not alter internal controls unless so directed in the following procedures. Units are
completely aligned at the factory and may require only minor adjustments once installed.
Damage in Shipment
Should any damage be discovered after unpacking the system, immediately file a claim with the carrier. A full report
of the damage should be made and a copy forwarded to RWI. The company will then advise disposition of the
equipment.
Return Authorization
Subject to standard terms of the warranty policy, RWI will repair all defective equipment. Material forwarded to
RWI must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization Tag which is available upon request by calling our
Customer Service Department at (978) 459-8800.
1. Geometry of Host Location and General Areas of Coverage. Carefully examine local area maps and
physically check all important coverage locales where mobile or airborne transmitters may be located. A
clear line-of-site (LOS), free of major obstructions such as buildings and trees, is desirable.
2. A very important factor to consider is the permissible mounting points of the antenna, relative to the areas
of coverage. Where maximum range is required, avoid looking back through densely laced tower
structure, particularly where there may be a series of closely spaced transmission lines serving existing
antennas for other services.
3.3 Maintenance
Periodic inspection of the Antenna should be performed at least every 6 months.
Note: After any severe weather conditions, inspection of the Antennas should be performed to
determine if foreign objects have caused damage or if survival specifications have been
exceeded.
1. Check all bolting locations. All bolts, especially those securing the pedestal base to the mounting
platform, should be tight and show no evidence of failure.
3. Check all cable connectors and “tie downs”. Repair or replace if necessary.
5. Check integrity of all gaskets. Replace gaskets if there is sign of deterioration or water leakage.
6. Check for obstructions in the drain holes located at the base of the radome (3 places).
Be sure to allow sufficient clearance for antenna assembly. The services of a structural consultant is advised to
ensure that local standards are complied with and that wind pressure reactions are within the design margin of the
tower or building interface.
CAUTION: Do not lift antenna by the radome; use of a sling underneath the antenna assembly is
recommended during installation.
RWI strongly recommends that the Antenna Pedestal, cabling and controller be tested
and assembled prior to tower installation. Interconnect system as shown in Figure 3-2,
System Block Diagram and perform an operational test of all functions.
Grounding
Ground the Antenna Assembly to a common point on the mounting structure. Use a standard copper conductor
(#12 AWG or larger), run in relatively short straight connections. Avoiding sharp bends connect the ground wire to a
compression connector that is welded or braised to a tower leg member. A commercially available grounding kit
should be applied to the antenna end of the coaxial that is electrically connected to the tower ground. A second
grounding kit should be applied to the coaxial downlead at the base of the tower, or just before it enters the building.
This ground should be solidly returned to the buried station ground ring. Use #2 and #4 solid base copper wire that
is mechanically protected, but not in metallic conduit, with an exothermic connector.
Connectors, Weather-Resistant
As supplied, the various exposed connectors and cables are weather-resistant. It is recommended that all connectors
be over taped with electrical joint compound and finally with PVC tape (do not use polyethylene). Do not cover
pressure plug fittings on coaxial air lines.
Falling Ice
In certain geographical areas, the tower structure may be subjected to the accumulation of ice on its upper surfaces.
If the antenna is mounted on such a tower experiencing buildup of 1/2" or more radial ice, it is highly recommended
that overhead protection be provided. If used, ice shields should be factored in the tower loading computation by the
consultant. Provide adequate vertical separation of this type of metallic surface from the antenna for maintenance
and antenna pattern preservation purposes.
Section 4
Drawings
4.0 Scope
This section contains the diagrams and schematics for the UltraScan Central Receive Antenna.
4-1 Drawings
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