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All CommScope antennas are designed to deliver excellent performance in a majority of global climates. Standard or shielded, these antennas feature rugged construction using high-quality materials.
High-wind areas
Hurricanes Typhoons Extreme
Wind Gusts
Marine Volcanic
Mountainous/Extreme Heights
In accordance with EIA195, they exhibit a maximum deflection of 0.1 degrees in operational wind speeds of 110 km/hr (70 mph); and feature 200 km/hr (125 mph) wind survival* ratings with 1" of radial ice. With an operational temperature range of 50 C to 70 C (58 F to 158 F), they are an excellent choice for the majority of environments around the world. Maximizing network productivity and minimizing costs in locations that produce extreme environmental conditions requires antennas that are tough as the environment. Introducing the ExtremeLine family of antennas from CommScope. Extreme performance for the most extreme environments.
*Survival wind speed is the maximum wind speed at which there is no permanent deformation of the antenna or any of its components.
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Types of Environments
Selection of Corrosive Environment Antennas
1. Antennas sited off-shore should always be specified as corrosive environment. 2. Antennas sited on-shore in areas with a sea salt deposition of more than 80mg/(m2/day) should be specified as corrosive environment. Depending on local climatic factors, such conditions can prevail for a considerable distance inland. 3. Antennas situated in close proximity to smelting facilities, chemical works, or fossil fuel power stations (particularly those burning brown coal) should always be specified as corrosive environment. 4. Areas of high general pollution caused by traffic and industry may require corrosive environment antennas depending on the levels of pollution and the life required from the antenna. It must be remembered that the decision to install a particular specification of antenna is primarily economic. Although there is a premium for corrosive environment antennas, this is almost insignificant when considered in terms of the total lifecycle cost of the system, particularly if the antenna is forming part of a trunk network.
Corrosive Environments
There are two general types of corrosive environments: marine and industrial. In marine environments, the main contaminant is sea water, while in industrial environments there can be a wide range of corrosive agents, including sulfur and nitrogen.
Marine Environment
The main corrosive agent in the marine environment is sodium chloride. It is present in sea water in typical concentrations of 3.4%, although this varies according to geographical location and climatic factors. Saline atmospheres arise as a result of salt water becoming suspended in the air due to wind and wave action. The concentration of this salinity and the resulting deposition varies throughout the world. In assessing the local environment, many factors need to be considered, including sea and air temperature, prevailing wind direction, local topography and relative humidity.
Industrial Environment
The concentration of contaminants present in an industrial atmosphere is normally lower than a marine environment, but the potential for corrosion may be higher. In addition, the area affected may be very localized, since contaminants will generally be quickly dispersed. The concentration of contaminants permitted will also vary from country to country according to local environmental control regulations.
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High-Wind Environments
In determining the wind speed experienced by the antenna, not only should the basic maximum ground speed be examined, but also factors unique to the antenna site. Such factors include: Geographic Location Mountainous/Extreme Height Topographical Variations High-Wind Gusts These factors work in combination and will generally give rise to a wind speed much higher than that seen at ground level.
Geographic Location
Figure 4, on page 5, illustrates the relative strength and scale of the major meteorological wind systems. Some of these systems are confined to limited geographical areas, for example, the tornado or twisters of the American Midwest. Others may be known by different names worldwide, for example, hurricanes in the North Atlantic, typhoons in the Pacific and willy-willys in the Indian Ocean are all extreme tropical storms. The common feature of these storms is that the mean wind speed is often above the design limit of standard TMW antennas. The winds associated with midlatitude cyclones cause more difficulty. Normally the mean wind speed is well below the antenna design wind speed, but in extreme cases may have gusts above the standard antenna design limit. Local meteorological data will provide the probability of such extreme events and allow a decision to be made on antenna specification. Figure 5, on page 5, illustrates the percentage frequency of winds of more than 14 m/s (46 ft/sec). This data should be used with caution, because extreme winds usually are of relatively short duration, and may occur infrequently.
Antenna Performance
All the antennas are designed so that there will not be plastic deformation of the antenna structure at any loading below the survival wind speed. However, because of the high probability of wind borne debris at extreme wind speeds, no guarantee can be made regarding the survival of the fabric radome. The pointing accuracy of the antenna when mounted in accordance with the installation instructions will be less than half the 3dB beamwidth of the antenna.
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is frequently used, but, strictly speaking, this applies to undulating terrain with few trees or obstructions. The table below quantifies the increase in wind speed for a range of typical antenna heights.
Height m (ft) 10 (33) 20 (66) 30 (100) Wind speed km/h (mph) 100 (62) 112.5 (69.5) 120.5 (75) Height m (ft) 50 (165) 100 (330) 150 (500) Wind speed km/h (mph) 131.5 (82) 148 (92) 158.5 (98.5)
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factor A varies from about 0.1 to 0.4, according to the landscape. A value of 0.17
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Where a steep sided valley narrows causing a funnelling effect, extreme wind speeds may result over a localized area. Similar effects occur where there are rapid changes in air temperaturefor example, in mountainous areas close to the sea. The main effects of topography are localized, so one should gather as much site specific information as possible before determining the specification for the antenna.
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earths surface and are accentuated when the air flows over buildings and other obstacles. Gusts may also be caused by temperature convection currents. The data for extreme wind speed in gusts is normally measured over a minimum period of three seconds. For brief intervals the maximum speed may be higher. Although the mean wind speed may be relatively low, the maximum wind speed seen in a gust will be considerably highertypically 50% higher for a five second gust in open country. This does not take into account height or topographical factors amplifying the gusts. Figures 1 and 2 illustrate this point by showing the maximum hourly mean wind speed (m/s) occurring once in 50 years and the maximum gust speed (m/s) occurring once in 50 years.
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Teglar Radome
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1.2 m (4') Shielded Unshielded (Std/FP), no radome Unshielded (Std/FP), with radome 1.8 m (6') Shielded Unshielded (Std/FP), no radome Unshielded (Std/FP), with radome 2.4 m (8') Shielded Unshielded (Std/FP), no radome Unshielded (Std/FP), with radome 3.0 m (10') Shielded Unshielded (Std/FP), no radome Unshielded (Std/FP), with radome 3.7 m (12') Shielded Unshielded (Std/FP), no radome Unshielded (Std/FP), with radome 4.5 m (15') Shielded Unshielded (Std/FP), no radome 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Large Diameter W-series antennas are available with split reflectors to reduce shipping and other transportation costs.
SE-Series
SE-Series Antennas: Feature a wind speed rating of 320 km/h (200 mph) in addition to the corrosion-resistance package. SE-Series antennas attach to the tower interface via four stainless steel studs instead of the standard 115 mm (4.5 in) O.D. diameter pipe. General features for the SE-Series are listed below.
Antenna
Teglar Radome
Feed Bumper
1.2 m (4') Shielded 1.8 m (6') Shielded 2.4 m (8') Shielded 3.0 m (10') Shielded 3.7 m (12') Shielded 1 1 1 1
Note that the SE-Series antennas are only available with single piece reflectors.
SE-Series Antenna sizes 1.2 m (4 ft) & 1.8 m (6 ft) 2.4 m (8 ft) & 3 m (10 ft) 3.7 m (12 ft)
Mount Part # Description Fits round legs up to 12 OD, 12 60 degree angle legs, or 9 90 degree angle legs Fits round legs up to 12 OD, 12 60 degree angle legs, or 9 90 degree angle legs Fits round legs up to 12 OD, 12 60 degree angle legs, or 9 90 degree angle legs
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Ordering Options
ExtremeLine Extreme Environment Antennas Order Options
*W-Series: 250 km/h (155 mph) Wind Survival Antennas *WE-Series: 250 km/h (155 mph) Wind Survival/Corrosive Environment Antennas **SE-Series: 320 km/h (200 mph) Wind Survival/Corrosive Environment Antennas High-Wind Survival/Corrosive Environment Antenna Options Standard Antenna Families 4' P, PL, PXL 4' HP(X), HSX, UHX 6' P, PL, PXL, PAR(X) 6' HP, HPX 8' P, PL, PXL, PAR(X) 8' HP, HPX 8' HSX, UHX 10' P, PL, PXL, PAR(X) 10' HP, HPX 10' HSX, UHX 12' P, PL, PXL 12' HP, HPX 12' HSX, UHX 15' P, PL, PXL 15' HP, HPX 15' HSX, UHX *W-Series Pipe-Mount Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing *WE-Series Pipe-Mount Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing Call for pricing **SE-Series Pipe-Mount N/A Call for pricing N/A Call for pricing N/A Call for pricing Call for pricing N/A Call for pricing Call for pricing N/A Call for pricing Call for pricing N/A N/A N/A
*W & WE-Series antennas are offered with 1 piece reflectors and optional 2 piece reflectors. **SE-Series antennas with 4 point mounts are only available with 1 piece reflectors.
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