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Antenna Manufacturing

• Common Product – regardless of manufacturing location.

• Common processes at all Andrew global manufacturing locations.

• Globally defined skill requirements for critical operations.

• Quality Standards/Certifications.

• North America; South America; Europe.

Why use Microwave?

• Speed of Deployment

• Cost – no cables to lay

• Access – Remote locations or rugged terrain

• Minimal risk of damage in service

Where are TMW antennas used?

• Main Backbone and Spur Networks (High Capacity – Low to Medium Capacity)

• High capacity links possible using co-polar, co-frequency transmission

• As Backup for Optical Fibre

Where are TMW antennas used?

The Products In A Microwave System Depend On Each Other

• A microwave system includes antennas, waveguide, accessories, and pressurization

• If any of these pieces is of poor quality, the entire system suffers

• Andrew designs and manufactures all of these products; we deliver quality and value to the customer

Microwave Systems Primary Facilities

Reynosa, Mexico Manufacturing Plant

(only plant for 4.5m and ExtremeLine antennas)

Brno, Czech Republic Manufacturing Plant

Goa, India Manufacturing Plant

Microwave System Products

Microwave System

Radome

Antenna

Elliptical

Waveguide

Connector

Elliptical

Waveguide

Grounding

Kit

Hanger

Waveguide

Bridge

Grounding

Kit

Support

Angle

Grounding Kit

DryLine® Dehydrator

Flex Section

Pressure

Window

Elliptical

Waveguide

Connector

Wall/Roof

Feed Thru

A combination of passive components allowing radio transmission

Antenna Types

Standard

(P/PL)

Shielded

(HP/HSX/UHX)

ValuLine®

(VHLP)

ValuLine® Antennas

• Designated

– VHLP Single Polarized

– VHLPX Dual Polarized

• Excellent Pattern Performance

• Radome supplied as standard

• Diameters 0,3; 0,6; 1,0; 1,2 and 1.8m (1’ – 6’)

• Frequencies 6 GHz – 80GHz

• Design to allow direct mount of radio

Radio Integrations - The Solution

Microwave System Products TMW Antennas

Unshielded Antennas

• Designated

– P Single polarized

– PL Single polarized, low VSWR

– PXL Dual polarized, low VSWR

• Reasonable Pattern Performance

• Molded Radome is an optional extra

• Diameters 1.2 – 4.5m (4’ – 15’)

• Frequencies 900 MHz – 13 GHz

• Survival Wind speed 200 km/h (125 mph)

Shielded Antennas

• Designated

– HP Single polarized

– HPX Dual polarized

• Improved Pattern Performance

• Standard fabric radome supplied (except 1.2m)

• Diameters 1.2 – 4.5m (4’ – 15’)

• Frequencies 2 GHz – 15 GHz

• Survival Wind speed 200 km/h (125 mph)

High Cross-Pol Antennas

• Designated

– HSX Dual polarized, High XPD

• Excellent Pattern Performance

• Enhanced fabric radome supplied as standard

• Diameters 1.2 – 4.5m (4’ – 15’)

• Frequencies 4 GHz – 18 GHz

• High cross- polar discrimination in the azimuth and elevation planes

• Suitable for co-channel transmission in both polarizations

• Survival Wind speed 200 km/h (125 mph)

Radomes

• Reduce wind loading on Tower

• Protection Against Ice, Snow and Dirt

• Standard on Shielded Antennas

• Molded Radome Optional on Standard Antennas

• Teglar - Hypalon

Antenna Wind Load Information

Andrew publish data for each diameter and type of antenna giving:

1. Maximum axial force (FA) 2. Maximum side force (FS) 3. Maximum moment (M) For example, page 111 of Catalogue 38 or in AntWind.

θ

FA

FS

MT

SA

SS

ExtremeLine™ Antennas Designed to deliver quality performance in

extreme environments

ExtremeLine™ Antennas

Antennas designed for quality performance in extreme environments

• High-wind areas • Hurricanes • Typhoons • Extreme Wind Gusts • Areas Prone to Corrosion

- Marine - Volcano - Chemical Process Plants - Fossil Fuel Power Stations

• Mountainous/Extreme Heights

ExtremeLine™ Antennas— W-Series, WE-Series, SE-Series & NEW T-Series VL Antennas

W-Series Antennas:

Carry wind speed ratings of 250 km/h (155 mph)

WE-Series Antennas:

Feature a wind speed rating of 250 km/h (155 mph) and also feature a corrosion-protection package

Both the W-Series and WE-Series antennas attach to a standard 115 mm (4.5 in) O.D. diameter pipe

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

T-Series ValuLine Antennas:

Feature a wind speed rating of 320 km/h (200 mph) for 0.3m & 0.6m ValuLine antennas

Attach to a 115 mm (4.5 in) O.D. diameter pipe

To order the

ExtremeLine antenna,

add a W, WE, SE or T as

the prefix of the existing

part number

Example: WEHP8-65-P3A

Microwave System Products Transmission Line Products

Types of Transmission Line

Coaxial Cable 500 MHz - 20 GHz

Rectangular Waveguide 3.6 - 40 GHz

Elliptical Waveguide 1.7- 26.5 GHz

Fixed-Tuned Connectors

• Equal performance to tunable connectors

• Full range of flange types

• Less expensive than previous tunable connectors

• Easier to install

• Cuts installation time – no tuning required

• Reduces overall installation expense

Rigid and Flex-Twist Waveguide

• Flex-Twist Waveguide – Used for short waveguide runs where access is

difficult

– Shape can be manipulated with minimal RF impact

• Waveguide to Coax Transition – Used to connect a coaxial cable to a flange of a

microwave antenna

• 90° Twist – Used to change the polarisation of two

waveguide components

• 90° E-Bend – Used to turn waveguide 90° along the E-plane

(wide side) of the waveguide

Rigid and Flex-Twist Waveguide

• 90° H-Bend

– Used to turn waveguide 90° along the H-plane

(narrow side) of the waveguide

• Straight Section/Flange Adaptor

– Used to provide a straight rigid length of a particular

waveguide size or to provide a conversion between 2

flange types of the same waveguide size

• Taper Transition

– Used to convert one waveguide size to one of the

adjacent larger or smaller waveguide sizes

• Pressure Window

– Used to “block” a component to prevent it being

pressurised

– Used regularly to protect radio equipment

Microwave System Products Pressurization Products

What is Pressurization

Pressurization

• Maintaining the inside of a closed volume at a positive pressure.

• Generally used for large systems with runs of elliptical waveguide

Dehydration

• Closed volume is at same pressure as external.

• Controlled by air flow through a desiccant

• Generally used for small volumes (for example flex-twists or short runs

Pressurization Products

• Dehydrators

• Static Dessicator

• Disposable Dehydrators

• Low Pressure Membrane Dryers

1940 1960 1990

1949 Model 1900 Automatic Heat- Regenerative Dehydrator

1958 Model 1910 Automatic Heat- Regenerative Dehydrator

1968 Model 1930 Automatic Pressure-Swing Adsorption Dehydrator

1991 DryLine® Automatic Membrane Dehydrators

1943 Hand Pump 860G

1937 Victor J. Andrew Company founded

1964 Model 1920 Automatic Pressure-Swing Adsorption Dehydrator

Prehistory Recent Past Era Modern Era

Age of

Silica Gel

Age of

Zeolite

Membrane

Separation

Ancient Era

More than 60 Yrs of Andrew Dry Air Technology

Membrane Air Drying

Moist Air at Pressure Dry Air

Out

Water Vapor Vents to Outside

Permeable Membrane

Membrane Air Drying

Process: Water molecules in a pressurized air stream pass through a

permeable membrane, leaving dry product air behind.

Material: Polymer extruded into thin, hollow fibers to maximize

surface area. Fibers treated to control permeability and gathered into

bundles. Fibers bundles mounted in drying cartridge with pressurized

gas inlet/outlet and moisture vent ports.

Membrane Dryer Advantages

Exceptional dew point performance -45°C and better

Pre-filtering of air stream removes soluble and particulate contaminants

using a dual filtering system

Cartridge requires no regeneration

Oil-less compressor eliminates source of contamination and simplifies

maintenance

Membrane technology proven by 19+ years of actual use

PMT200B Membrane Dehydrator

• Low pressure 3 psi regulated output

• Expanded system volume range

• Integrated 4-Port Manifold

• Wall-mount design

• Universal voltage selection

• Self-contained, complete system

Microwave System Products Class 4 Antennas

NEW

Microwave Backhaul Solutions

The biggest innovation in backhaul technology in years. We are rewriting the rules of cost and benefits.

Sentinel

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Coverage

Capacity Cost

Cheaper and more effective ways to meet the Coverage & Capacity growth at a lower CAPEX and OPEX

Why Sentinel™?

It’s the first solution to put next-generation performance within reach:

• Superior ETSI Class 4 radiation pattern delivers better interference suppression in a smaller antenna

• Allows network density to be increased by typically 40%

• Reduces spectrum costs through better reuse

• Allows higher modulation schemes to be used, increasing backhaul capacity

A bit of background…

• What is interference? – A “clash” of signals from

two microwave systems on the same frequency

• What are the results? – Reduced data rates

– Dropped packets

– …Lost customers

– …Lost revenue

Los Angeles – 6, 11, 18 & 23GHz

Lost energy…lost revenue… • Microwave Links - Sidelobes

Antenas??

Software HTCOM_ND

Introdução

Dando prosseguimento à Análise de Eficiência das Antenas Sentinel a HTCOM através de seu software HTCOM_ND, realizou análises de interferência para todos enlaces da Operadora X existentes no estado do RJ alocados nas faixas de frequências de 15, 18 e 23GHz, Com o intuito de comprovar a melhora dos níveis de interfência encontrados nesta região dentre as faixas estudadas.

HTCOM_ND - Modules / Process

• Realizamos o resgate de todos enlaces de Microondas da Operadora X – RJ situados nas faixas de frequências e 15, 18 e 23GHz (1.103 enlaces pelo SITAR): • Elencamos principais BW’s de mercado, dentre as frequências estudadas, onde tomamos como foco do estudo como podemos ver abaixo:

15GHz/14MHz ; 18GHz/14MHz; 18GHz/28MHz; 18MHz/56MHz; 23GHz/28MHz; 23GHz/56MHz;

• Calibração dos Equipamentos baseado nas informações da ANATEL;

Frequencia Operadora X Outras Operadoras

15GHz 253 933

18GHz 307 1852

23GHz 543 2815

Total 1103 5600

HTCOM_ND - Modules / Process • Definição de Parâmetros para realização dos Cálculos de

Interferência:

HTCOM_ND - Modules / Process

• Realização do cálculo de interferência para os enlaces subdividindo em 2 cenários:

Cenário 1: Utilizando antenas de Classe 2/Classe 3 levantadas a partir de dados do SITAR;

Cenário 2: Utilizando antenas Sentinel;

* 0.3m 0.3m; 0.6m0.6m e 1.2m1,0m.

HTCOM_ND - Modules / Process • Comparativo dos níveis de interferência nos 2 cenários;

Antenas Classe 2 e Classe 3:

Ex: enlace 689755600- 689755619_23GHz – 28MHz

Antenas Classe 4:

HTCOM_ND - Modules / Process

• Comparativo do número total de casos interferentes acima do limiar**; Em um outro caso analisado, notamos também uma redução acentuada no número de casos de interferentes identificados acima do limiar de 0.5 dB, pois houve queda de 281 para 107 casos, ou seja, tivemos uma redução de 61.92% de interferentes no enlace 689753691 - 696257742_23GHz_56MHz trocando as antenas VHP1-220 por SHP1-23. **Limiar mínimo utilizado=0.5dB.

Antenas disponiveis hoje

Sentinel™ Part Numbering Guide

Sentinel – A Summary

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