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Table of Contents
tributors and systems integrators in the
broadcast, cellular, land-mobile, Model Number Description Page
microwave and government markets. Solid Parabolic Microwave Antennas
SB2-190BB CompactLine Antenna, Single Polarized, 2 ft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
SU4-190AZ SlimLine Ultra High Performance Antenna, Single Polarized, 4 ft . . . . .5
SU6-190BZ SlimLine Ultra High Performance Antenna, Single Polarized, 6 ft . . . . .9
SUX2-190BB SlimLine Ultra High Performance Antenna, Dual Polarized, 2 ft . . . . .13
SUX4-190AZ SlimLine Ultra High Performance Antenna, Dual Polarized, 4 ft . . . . .17
UXA4-190AZ High Cross Polar Discrimination, Dual Polarized, 4 ft . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
UXA6-190BZ High Cross Polar Discrimination, Dual Polarized, 6 ft . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Elliptical Waveguide
EP185 FLEXWELL® Premium Elliptical Waveguide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Dehydrator
APD-20 Automatic Dehydrator, with LP alarm, 0.2 SCFM, 115V, 50/60 Hz . .33

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Solid Parabolic Microwave Antennas
Introduction and Antenna Descriptions
Radio Frequency Systems High Performance Antennas
offers the most compre- High Performance Antennas are similar to Ultra High
hensive line of highest Performance Antennas in construction. They are ideal-
quality microwave ly suited for systems where a good level of side lobe
antennas in the indus- suppression is required.
try. Antennas are HIGH PERFORMANCE ANTENNAS
available in all the Single polarized DA series
common frequency Dual polarized DAX series
bands ranging from
Ultra High Performance Antennas
3GHz to 60GHz. They are
available in diameters from Ultra High Performance Antennas are the optimum
1 ft (0.3 m) to 15 ft (4.60 m). choice for systems where a high level of pattern per-
System design becomes easy and efficient with such a formance is required because of high local radio con-
comprehensive antenna offering. gestion. The antennas are supplied with low VSWR
feed, planar radome, tower mount and shroud with RF
The antennas are available in four performance classes absorber.
offering complete flexibility when designing a net-
ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE ANTENNAS
work. Single polarized UA series
The antennas meet the pattern requirements according Dual polarized UDA series
to EN 300 631, EN 300 833 and FCC depending on the
frequency range. High Cross Polar Discrimination Antennas
In addition to the different electrical classes of anten- UXA series of antennas are based on Ultra High
nas Radio Frequency Systems offers the system design Performance Antennas. These antennas offer high side
engineers different options of survival wind speeds. lobe suppression. In addition UXA antennas offer
This allows the use of antennas in areas where extremely high cross-polar discrimination. They are
extreme wind conditions are normal. therefore ideally suited for very high capacity systems
utilizing extensive frequency reuse in highly congest-
Standard Performance Antennas ed environments. This outstanding performance is
Standard Performance Antennas are economical solu- achieved by use of a special corrugated illuminator, a
tions for systems where side lobe suppression is of less rigid torsion box back structure which ensures the
importance. The antennas consist of a reflector, feed reflector maintains its shape in the field and strict
and tower mount. Low VSWR versions are available quality control during manufacture.
for low echo distortion. The cross-polar characteristics for radiation angles
STANDARD PERFORMANCE ANTENNAS close to bore sight meet the highest XPD requirements
Single polarized PA & PAL series according to EN 300 833 and FCC.
Single polarized, spread spectrum PSF series
Dual polarized PAX series High cross-polar discrimination antennas are available
for frequencies from 4 GHz to 23 GHz.
Improved Performance Antennas ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE ANTENNAS
Dual Polarized UXA series
Improved Performance Antennas are
unshrouded and offer an economic
solution for systems requiring good
radiation performance particularly in
the back region. The improved F/B
ratio is achieved by use of an effi-
cient feed design together with a deep
dish reflector. These features result in
an improved front to back ratio, and
were specially designed to meet FCC
category A standards.

IMPROVED PERFORMANCE ANTENNAS

Single polarized PAD series
Example of a cross polar contour
Dual polarized PADX series
Solid Parabolic Microwave Antennas
Introduction and Antenna Descriptions
Reflectors
Antennas with diame-
ters up to 10ft (3.0m)
are supplied with
reflectors in one piece.
Antennas with diame-
ters 12ft (3.7m) are
supplied with a two
piece reflector (except
UXA-types). Antennas with diameters of 15ft (4.6m)
are supplied with a 3 piece reflector.
8ft and 10ft antennas are available in 2 pieces option-
al for easy transportation.
The CompactLine series of antennas use a special feed
Colors
system which results in a reduced shroud length and
Standard color for consequently a lower profile antenna. These antennas
RFS Microwave are lighter in weight than standard antennas for
Antennas is white. reduced tower loading and shipping costs.
Custom colors are Furthermore CompactLine antennas up to 2ft (0.6m)
available upon diameter are very rugged, with a wind loading rating
request. of 250 km/h (155mph). Their type designation is SB
Molded fiberglass for single polarization and SBX for dual polarization.
radomes are white. CompactLine antennas are available in 1ft (0.3 m),
High Performance, 2 ft (0.6 m), 3ft (0.9 m) and 4ft (1.2 m) diameters.
Ultra High
Performance and
High Cross
Polarization
Discrimination
antenna are supplied with planar white radomes.
Custom colors are available upon request.

SlimLine and CompactLine Antennas

Radio Frequency Systems recognizes that mobile oper-
ators and private microwave users have requirements
for cost effective solutions for their microwave anten-
na systems. These needs include products, which are
easy and quick to install while maintaining good elec-
trical performance. In response to these needs Radio RFS COMPACTLINE® ANTENNAS
Frequency Systems developed the SlimLine and Single polarized Ultra High Performance SB
CompactLine series of antennas. Dual Polarized Ultra High Performance SBX

The SlimLine series of antennas utilize a conventional

feed system and are available in Standard, High and 1ft and 2 ft antennas consist of an
Ultra High performance versions. The SlimLine series integrated reflector/shroud system
of antennas are available in diameters from 1ft (0.3 m) avoiding any RF-leakage. This is a
to 6 ft (1.8 m). further contribution offering excel-
lent radiation performance especial-
ly in the back direction.
RFS SLIMLINE® ANTENNAS
Single polarized Standard SP
Standard, non-pressurized SPF
High performance SD
Ultra High Performance SU
Dual Polarized Standard SPX
High performance SDX
Ultra High Performance SUX
Solid Parabolic Microwave Antennas
Antenna Types, Overview
STANDARD PERFORMANCE HIGH PERFORMANCE ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE
PAD DA, SD, SDF UA, SU
Single polarized, stan- Single polarized Single polarized
dard, (FCC part
101, category “A" com-
pliant)

PADX DAX, SDX UDA, SUX

Dual polarized, stan- Dual polarized Dual polarized
dard, (FCC part
101, category “A” com-
pliant)

PA, SP UXA
Single polarized Dual polarized,
PAL high XPD
Single polarized,
low VSWR

PAX, SPX SB
Dual polarized CompactLine,
single polarized

PSF, SPF SBX

Single polarized, CompactLine,
non-pressurized, dual polarized
Spread Spectrum

LA
Lens,
single polarized
Technical Data Sheet SU6-190BZ
SlimLine Ultra High Performance Antenna, Single Polarized, 6 ft

Product Description
RFS SlimLine® Antennas are designed for
microwave systems in all common frequency
ranges from 6 GHz to 40 GHz. The antennas are
cost-effective products for microwave point-to-point
transmission links. The antennas utilise a
conventional feed system and are available in
Standard, High and Ultra High performance
radiation characteristic. The Ultra High performance
antennas are available in single polarised (SU) as
well as in dual polarised versions (SUX). Antennas
with Ultra High Performance radiation
characteristics are required for use in networks
where there is a very high interference potential.
Antennas are available in 1 ft (0.3m) to 6 ft (1.8m)
diameters. All antennas include a radome which is
specially shaped (1 and 2ft) or flexible (4 and 6 ft) to
minimise its impact on the antenna’s electrical
characteristics. The antennas are easy to install. A
side strut is required only for 6 ft-antennas.

Technical Features
Product Type Point to point antennas
Frequency, GHz 17.7 - 19.7
Diameter, ft (m) 6 (1.8)
Profile SlimLine
Performance Ultra High
Polarization Single
Regulatory Compliance Standard, EN 300833, FCC
3dB beamwidth, (degrees) 0.7
Antenna Input UG-596/U
Low Band Gain, dBi 47.5
Mid Band Gain, dBi 48
High Band Gain, dBi 48.5
F/B Ratio, dB 75
XPD, dB 32
Max VSWR / R L, dB 1.20 / 20.8
FCC Standard A
ETSI Standard Range 2, class 3
Elevation Adjustment, degrees ±5

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 Technical Data Sheet SU6-190BZ (Cont.)
SlimLine Ultra High Performance Antenna, Single Polarized, 6 ft

Azimuth Adjustment, degrees ±5

Polarization Adjustment, degrees ±5
Pressure, bar (psi) 0.3 (4.3)
Radome Included
Antenna color white
Mounting Pipe Diameter minimum, mm (in) 114 (4.5)
Mounting Pipe Diameter maximum, mm (in) 114 (4.5)
Minimum Length Pipe, m (ft) 0.6 (2.0)
Approximate Weight, kg (lb) 95 (209) *
Survival Windspeed, kph (mph) 200 (125)
Operational Windspeed, kph (mph) 190 (118)
Fs Side force maximum at 110 kph (68 mph), N (lb) 1125 (252)
F a Axial force max. at 110 kph (68 mph), N (lb) 2270 (508)
M Torque maximum at 110 kph (68 mph), N•m (ft lb) 860 (640)

Fs Side force max. at 200 kph (125 mph), N (lb) 3715 (832)
Fa Axial force max. at 200 kph (125 mph), N (lb) 7500 (1680)
M Torque maximum at 200 kph (125 mph), N•m (ft lb) 2835 (2100)

Note
For the A revision antenna, weight is 110kg (242lbs)

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Technical Data Sheet SU6-190BZ (Cont.)
SlimLine Ultra High Performance Antenna, Single Polarized, 6 ft

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Technical Data Sheet EP185
FLEXWELL® Premium Elliptical Waveguide

Product Description
FLEXWELL® elliptical waveguide is constructed of
longitudinally continuous seam welded, highly
conductive copper tube, corrugated and precision
formed into an elliptical cross section. It is
manufactured in continuous lengths using a special
seam welding process developed by the RFS
organization.

The corrugation design achieves high transverse

stability, flexibility and crush strength for superior
handling and forming at an installation. The inherent
strength and flexibility of FLEXWELL waveguide
allows on location, a continuous length of
waveguide to be run directly from a tower-mounted
antenna to the equipment building, eliminating
flange joint discontinuities and the use of bends,
twists and flex sections associated with a rigid
rectangular waveguide system. Because of its
flexibility, FLEXWELL elliptical waveguide can be
easily transported to an installation site in coils or
on reels and then uncoiled as required during
installation.

FLEXWELL elliptical waveguide has set an industry

standard for excellent electrical performance. Each
waveguide has been carefully designed for low loss
and low VSWR in specific frequency bands. For
optimum system performance, there is no substitute
for FLEXWELL waveguide.

As part of the RFS manufacturing process, all

elliptical waveguides undergo several different
electrical tests. Prior to shipping, every length is
100% tested again for input VSWR, and undergoes
a twenty-four hour pressure test. This additional
testing is performed to guarantee conformance with
published specifications and to avoid any problems
in the field.

A FLEXWELL elliptical waveguide feeder requires

less planning and reduces installation costs when
compared to a feeder system using a rigid
rectangular waveguide. FLEXWELL waveguide is
available cut to length with factory attached
connectors or in continuous lengths for termination
in the field.

Technical Features

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 Technical Data Sheet EP185 (Cont.)
FLEXWELL® Premium Elliptical Waveguide

Typical Operating Band, GHz 17.3 - 19.7

Performance Premium
Dimension over Jacket, mm (in) 21 x 13 (0.8 x 0.5)
Weight, kg/m (lb/ft) 0.3 (0.20)
Minimum Bending Radius E Plane, without rebending, 130 (5.1)
mm (in)
Minimum Bending Radius H Plane, without rebending, 280 (11.0)
mm (in)
Minimum Bending Radius E Plane, with rebending, 130 (5.1)
mm (in)
Minimum Bending Radius H Plane, with rebending, 300 (11.9)
mm (in)
Maximum Twist, degree/m (degree/ft) 8 (2.4)
Max. Operating Pressure, bar (psi) 0.5 (7.1)
Max. Pulling Length per Hoisting Grip, m (ft) 100 (305)
Standard Hanger Spacing, m (ft) 0.6 (2)
Recommended Installation Temperature Range, °C -40 to +60 (-40 to +140)
(°F)
Max. VSWR / Return Loss, dB 1.083 / 28.0
Cut-off Frequency, GHz 11.06

Note
VSWR values include connectors and are valid for frequency band of connectors.

Max. Operating Band: 13.70 - 19.70 GHz

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Technical Data Sheet EP185 (Cont.)
FLEXWELL® Premium Elliptical Waveguide

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Technical Data Sheet APD-20
APD-20 Automatic Dehydrator, with LP alarm, 0.2 SCFM, 115V
50/60 Hz

Product Description
The APD-20 series Automatic Pressurization
Dehydrator is designed for reliable pressurization of
elliptical waveguide, coaxial cable and rigid
transmission line systems. The dehydrator includes
a self contained completely automated air drying
system that utilizes a pressure swing moisture
absorption cycle to provide pressurized dry air while
continuously purging the collected moisture to the
atmosphere. This eliminates the need for
replacement or manual reactivation of the desiccant
and makes our APD-20 and APD-70 series
dehydrators ideal for unattended operation at even
remote sites. Dehydrators are also suitable for the
average manned working environment since they
typically run less than 5% of the time. In most
normal applications, APD series dehydrators can be
expected to operate for up to five years before any
maintenance activities are required.

The APD-20 is rated at .2 SCFM(.09 liter/sec) and

-40°F (-40°C) dry air dew point output at a 95°F
(35°C) 95% relative humidity input. For normal
room environments the dehydrator output air has a
typical dew point of -55°F (-46°C). System pressure
is controlled by the dehydrator pressure switch
settings. Normally, this is factory adjusted to 3 psig
(20.7kPa) “on” and 5 psig (34.5 kPa) “off”, but may
be readjusted in the field to operate anywhere
between 2 and 15 psig (13.8 kPa and 103.4 kPa).
An internal 40 psig check valve guarantees that the
customer system stays isolated from the
dehydrator’s internal system and prevents loss of
system pressure due to leakage in the dehydrator.
For additional safety, a standard low pressure alarm
switch factory-set at 1 psig (6.9 kPa), is installed in
the dehydrator. The alarm switch contains a set of
SPST contacts that can be used for both local and
remote monitoring or alarming. Additional standard
features include a 0-15 psig pressure gauge,
indicating power light, and a visual moisture monitor
which is dark blue when dry and turns pink when
wet.

The units may be shelf mounted or placed in a 19”

EIA relay rack. A vented back cover for the
dehydrator may be ordered as an optional
accessory.

Technical Features

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Technical Data Sheet APD-20 (Cont.)
APD-20 Automatic Dehydrator, with LP alarm, 0.2 SCFM, 115V
50/60 Hz

Product Dehydrator
Dehydrator Type Automatic
System Capacity Standard
Operating Voltage 115V 50/60 Hz
60 Hz Output Capacity, liters/sec (SCFM) 0.09 (0.2)
50 Hz Output Capacity, liters/sec (SCFM) 0.08 (0.17)
Output Dew Point -40°C (-40°F)
Ambient Inlet Temperature, °C (°F) 1 - 49 (33 -120)
Ambient Humidity % maximum 95
Factory Set Output Pressure (on/off), kPa (psig) 20.7-34.5 (3/5)
Field Adjustable Output Pressure (on/off), kPa (psig) 13.8-103.4 (2-15)

Output Differential Output Pressure (on/off), kPa 13.8 (2) minimum

(psig)
Compressor Rating 1/12 hp
Pumping Power Consumption 350 watts
Idle Power Consumption, Watts 10
Low Pressure Alarm Factory set for 1 psig. (P/N 916814-001) 0.5
psig differential.
Output Fitting 1/8" FPT to 3/8" plastic tube fitting
Dimensions, H x W x D, mm (in) 355 x 450 x 203 (14 x 17-11/16 x 8)
Net Weight, kg (lb) 22 (47)

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