ETS-Lindgren 5503 User Manual
Model 5503 Series
E & H Field Generator
2-Meter, 3-Meter, 5-Meter
User Manual
Model 5503-5M shown
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Revision Record
MANUAL,5503 EH FIELD GENERATOR | Part #399773, Rev. B
Revision Description Date
A Initial Release November, 2005
B Added 5503-2M & 5503-3M;
rebrand
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December, 2008
Table of Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ................................................ v
1.0 Introduction .......................................................................... 7
ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin ................................................... 7
2.0 Maintenance ......................................................................... 9
Maintenance Recommendations ................................................................... 9
Service Procedures ....................................................................................... 9
3.0 Specifications ..................................................................... 11
Electrical Specifications ............................................................................... 11
Physical Specifications ................................................................................ 11
4.0 Assembly and Installation ................................................ 13
Support Structure ......................................................................................... 14
Antenna Elements ....................................................................................... 16
Cables .......................................................................................................... 17
5.0 Operation ............................................................................ 19
Antenna Elements ....................................................................................... 19
Model 5503-5M E-Mode / H-Mode .............................................................. 20
Model 5503-5M: E-Mode Operation .................................................... 21
Model 5503-5M: From E-Mode to H-Mode .......................................... 22
Model 5503-5M: H-Mode Operation .................................................... 23
Model 5503-5M: Load Cable Connections .......................................... 23
Model 5503-5M: Grounding ................................................................. 24
Model 5503-2M & 5503-3M: E-Mode / H-Mode ........................................... 25
Model 5503-2m & 5503-3M: Change Low Power Balun Boxes .......... 26
Model 5503-2M & 5503-3M: Rotate Antenna Elements ...................... 28
Model 5503-2M & 5503-3M: E-Mode Operation .................................. 29
Model 5503-2M & 5503-3M: H-Mode Operation ................................. 30
Model 5503-2M & 5503-3M: Load Cable Connections ........................ 31
Model 5503-2M & 5503-3M: Grounding .............................................. 32
Typical Test Setup ....................................................................................... 33
Model 5503-5M VSWR ........................................................................ 33
Model 5503-5M Power Requirements, 100 V/M .................................. 34
Storage ........................................................................................................ 34
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Appendix A: Warranty ............................................................. 35
Appendix B: Assembly Drawings .......................................... 37
Frame Assembly .......................................................................................... 37
Element Installation ..................................................................................... 38
Framing Element (Strut) Installation ............................................................ 39
Antenna Orientation ..................................................................................... 40
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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 5503 Series E&H Field Generator creates a vertical
or horizontal electric field. This two-conductor transmission line system consists
of parallel radiating elements attached to a non-conductive, non-metallic frame,
as well as a load and balun boxes that are mounted on the frame and attached to
the ground plane. The Model 5503 is available in three sizes: 2-meter, 3-meter,
and 5-meter.
The two operating modes of the field generator are:
• E-Mode (Common)—When the current on the two radiating elements
flows in the same direction, a vertical E-field is the dominant field
component. Field distribution simulates that of a quasi-static
parallel-plate transverse electromagnetic mode (TEM).
• H-Mode (Differential)—When the current on the two radiating
elements flows in the opposite direction, a vertical H-field or a
horizontally polarized E-field is the dominant field component. Field
distribution is approximately that of a quasi-static two-wire transmission
line. A balun is used to isolate the elements from the ground plane.
The Model 5503-2M and Model 5503-3M include two plug-in low power
balun boxes, one for E-field operation and one for H-field operation. The
Model 5503-5M includes one high power balun box for either E-field operation or
H-field operation.
ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin
See the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment
for the following:
• Warranty information
• Safety, regulatory, and other product marking information
• Steps to receive your shipment
• Steps to return a component for service
• ETS-Lindgren calibration service
• ETS-Lindgren contact information
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2.0 Maintenance
Before performing any maintenance,
follow the safety information in the
ETS-Lindgren Product Information
Bulletin included with your shipment.
WARRANTY
Maintenance of the Model 5503 is limited
to external components such as cables
or connectors.
If you have any questions concerning
maintenance, contact ETS-Lindgren
Customer Service.
Maintenance Recommendations
Periodically check for wear on the cables that extend from the antenna elements
to the load and balun boxes.
Service Procedures
For the steps to return a system or system component to ETS-Lindgren for
service, see the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment.
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3.0 Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Low Power
Balun Box
Frequency Range: 100 kHz–30 MHz 100 kHz–30 MHz
Continuous Input
Power:
Input Impedance: 50 Ω 50 Ω
Transmit Line
Impedance:
Connectors:
VSWR: <3.25:1 H
See Model 5503-5M VSWR on page 33.
The VSWR is less than 2.5 for most of the range for both
polarizations. The generator can be used as low as 10 kHz but the
VSWR is higher, reaching values of 9:1.
1 kW 3 kW
~200 Ω H-mode
~100 Ω E-mode
• Type N, female
• One per balun box
<4.25:1 E
High Power
Balun Box
~200 Ω H-mode
~100 Ω E-mode
1 5/8-in EIA flange (2)
<3.25:1 H
<4.25:1 E
Physical Specifications
2-Meter 3-Meter 5-Meter
Length: 4.65 m (15.25 ft) 5.64 m (18.5 ft) 7.65 m (25.0 ft)
Width: 1.79 m (5.9 ft) 1.79 m (5.9 ft) 1.79 m (5.9 ft)
Height: 2.75 m (9.0 ft) 2.75 m (9.0 ft) 2.75 m (9.0 ft)
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