ETS-Lindgren 3163 User Manual
Model 3163 Series
High Gain
Conical Horn Antenna
User Manual
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Revision Record
MANUAL,3163 SERIES HIGH GAIN CONICL HORN | Part # 399315, Rev. A
Revision Description Date
A Initial Release February, 2010
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Table of Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ................................................ v
1.0 Introduction .......................................................................... 7
Model 3163-03 ............................................................................................... 7
Model 3163-04 ............................................................................................... 7
Model 3163-05 ............................................................................................... 7
Model 3163-06 ............................................................................................... 7
Tripod Options ............................................................................................... 8
ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin ................................................... 9
2.0 Maintenance ....................................................................... 11
Annual Calibration ....................................................................................... 11
Service Procedures ..................................................................................... 11
3.0 Specifications ..................................................................... 13
Electrical Specifications ............................................................................... 13
Physical Specifications ................................................................................ 13
4.0 Mounting Instructions ....................................................... 15
Backplate Diagrams for Custom Mounts ..................................................... 15
Model 3163-03 ..................................................................................... 16
Model 3163-04 ..................................................................................... 17
Model 3163-05 ..................................................................................... 18
Model 3163-06 ..................................................................................... 19
4-TR Mounting Options ................................................................................ 20
7-TR and Mast Mounting Options ................................................................ 20
2x2 Boom Mounting Options ....................................................................... 21
5.0 Typical Data ........................................................................ 23
Appendix A: Warranty ............................................................. 25
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Note: Denotes helpful information intended to
See the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin for safety,
regulatory, and other product marking information.
provide tips for better use of the product.
Caution: Denotes a hazard. Failure to follow
instructions could result in minor personal injury
and/or property damage. Included text gives proper
procedures.
Warning: Denotes a hazard. Failure to follow
instructions could result in SEVERE personal injury
and/or property damage. Included text gives proper
procedures.
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1.0 Introduction
The ETS-Lindgren Model 3163 Series High Gain Conical Horns include these
antennas:
Model 3163-03
• C Band
• 4 GHz to 8 GHz
Model 3163-04
• X Band
• 8 GHz to 12 GHz
Model 3163-05
• Ku Band
• 12 GHz to 18 GHz
Model 3163-06
• K Band
• 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz
The Model 3163 Series was designed for use as feeds in tapered anechoic
chambers, as well as in applications requiring high gain and linear polarization.
When back mounted and attached to a rotator at the feed of the taper chamber,
the design allows for rotation inside the conical feed sections. Flared angles
enable easy positioning along the feed section to obtain the best possible
illumination of the Quiet Zone (QZ). The Model 3163 Series exhibits improved
reflectivity levels in the QZ of tapered chambers with low VSWR across the
range.
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The Model 3163 Series exhibits high gain performance, with the 3163-03 C band
horn having a gain of 16 dBi or higher across the range. The X band to K band
horns exhibit gain increasing from 16.5 dBi to 25 dBi.
The VSWR of the Model 3163 Series is low, with an average level of less than
1.5:1 for most of the range. The VSWR may be higher at the edges of the band
but never exceeds 3.2:1.
The Model 3163 Series can be mounted directly into the feed section of a
tapered chamber or mounted to a tripod and used in a rectangular chamber. The
Model 3163 Series includes a built-in 1/4–20 thread mount, as well as a coaxial
to waveguide adapter. For all mounting options available for the
Model 3163 Series, see Mounting Instructions on page 15.
Tripod Options
ETS-Lindgren offers the following non-metallic, non-reflective tripods for use at
both indoor and outdoor EMC test sites.
• 4-TR Tripod—Constructed of linen
phenolic and delrin, designed with an
adjustable center post for precise height
adjustments. Maximum height is 2.0 m
(80.0 in), and minimum height is 94 cm
(37.0 in). This tripod can support up to
an 11.8 kg (26.0 lb) load.
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