Atec AAT User Manual

AntennAlign Alignment Tool (AAT)

Field-proven, High-quality Antenna Alignment Solution

Overview

Sunsight’s AntennAlign Alignment Tool (AAT) utilizes leading-edge techniques to deliver
unprecedented performance that helps ensure the integrity of your RF designs are maintained
when wireless networks are deployed, installed, and operated. Incorporating a number of
exclusive features, the AAT is the most accurate and durable tool on the market, and eliminates
costly site re-visits and re-climbs, saving time and money.

The AAT is simple to operate and is available in a variety of mounting options to meet the most
challenging antenna congurations. After mounting, the installer adjusts the antenna according
to pre-determined specications until all positions align, then tightens the mounting brackets
and presses the “capture” button to store the nal alignment specications, along with other
key parameters, such as latitude, longitude, installer, and current date/time. Comprehensive
reports can be generated by the AAT for documentation purposes.

Performance Highlights

Highest Accuracy – The AAT integrates accelerometers, global positioning satellites, and laser
range nding to take precise antenna measurements. A unique two-GPS system approach is
used for real-time accurate azimuth measurements up to +/-0.3° RMS and +/-1.0° R99, and
downtilt and roll captures to an accuracy of +/-0.25°. This means antennas are installed correctly
the rst time, eliminating site re-climbs and re-visits. The AAT also helps ensure designed coverage
and improve carrier to interference-plus-noise ratios (CINR) for faster 4G LTE data throughput
and better coverage for all networks, including 2G/3G.

Design

The AAT utilizes a durable powder-coated
aluminum housing, and has been proven
to be more reliable in the field than
comparable instruments. The AAT is sealed
from dust contaminants and resistant to
harsh weather conditions. The FCC- and CE-certied AAT also features
a Sunsight exclusive noise-shielding design that allows it to work in
“hot” RF environments where other tools fail.

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Part # Description

P/N SS-T-Wireless 1 Wireless Communication with Remote Control Software – provides access to

onboard software via Wi-Fi adapter. It adds the ability to monitor real-time alignment
measurements, trigger a capture, and review the captured results from the ground.

P/N SS-T-LsrR-Kit 1 LASER Rangender (‘Laser Tape Drop’) – enables AAT to capture Above Ground

Level (AGL) height to +/- 1 ft. (0.3 meters) Measurements can be used in lieu of a
traditional tape drop.

P/N SS-T-AzmScope-Kit-1 Azimuth Scope Kit – allows AAT user to measure antenna azimuth from the ground

within +/-2.5°. Especially useful for quick audits for towers with T-booms, Powerpoles,
or Osprey nests where climbing and installing AAT on panel antenna is not permitted.

P/N SS-T-Side-Mount-Ext-1 AAT Side Mount Extension – allows AAT to be used on the front of panel antennas.

Especially useful on agpole towers or any site where access to the antenna side/back
is limited.

P/N SS-T-Round-Adapter-1 AAT Round Antenna Adapter – allows AAT to be used on a variety of round

(column-shaped) antennas (5-14” diameter).

Accessories

Custom mounting brackets available with request.

Azimuth Accuracy +/-0.3° RMS; +/-1.0 R99

Tilt Accuracy +/-0.25°

Roll (Plumb) Accuracy +/-0.25°

Height Accuracy +/-0.3 meters to 1,000 meters

Weight 8 lbs. (3.6 kg) w/ batteries

Power LifePO4 re-chargeable batteries. 13-20 hours depending on Wi-Fi use

Specications

Sunsight Instruments, LLC

125 Candace Drive • Orlando, FL 32751 • Tel: [phone] • [e-mail]

www.sunsight.com

Versatile

The AAT is the only tool that can be mounted in a variety of congurations to t any installed antenna setting. It can be mounted to the top, side, front or
back of antennas, depending on the user’s needs. An on-board gyroscope option allows antenna alignment to be maintained when GPS satellites are
obscured. Antenna proles and reports can be quickly and easily generated via a web-based software GUI accessed through RF45 or WiFi using any
standard PC or handheld device that can support a web browser. No proprietary software is required.

Tool of Choice

More carriers, turf vendors, and equipment vendors recommend and/or mandate AAT than any other antenna alignment tool.