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Normarc 7000 Ils Normarc 3523B 12-Element Single-Freqency Localizer Antenna System
Normarc 7000 Ils Normarc 3523B 12-Element Single-Freqency Localizer Antenna System
Normarc 7000 Ils Normarc 3523B 12-Element Single-Freqency Localizer Antenna System
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Limitations of use: The use of this manual is limited to the operation and maintenance of
the system stated in the Title Page. It shall not be used for purposes of
product manufacture.
Start without delay but do not touch the victim until the circuit is broken.
1 Break the electrical circuit by switching OFF or, if not possible, PROTECT YOURSELF
with dry insulating material and pull the victim clear of the conductor
2 Lay the patient on his back and, if on slope, have the stomach slightly
lower than the chest
3 Make a brief inspection of the mouth and throat and ensure that they are
clear of obvious obstruction
4 Give the patient’s head the maximum backwards tilt, so that the chin is
prominent, the mouth closed and the neck stretched to give clear airway -
fig. A
5 Inhale, open your mouth wide, make an airtight seal over the nose of
the patient and blow. The operator’s cheek or the hand supporting the chin
can be used to seal the patient’s lips - Fig. B, or if the nose is blocked,
open the patient’s mouth using the hand supporting the chin; open your
mouth wide and make an airtight seal over his mouth and blow - Fig. C. This
may also be used as an alternative to the mouth to nose technique provided
that the nose is held closed
6 After blowing, turn your head to watch for chest movement, whilst
inhaling deeply in readiness for blowing again - Fig. D
7 If the chest does not rise, check that the patient’s mouth and throat are
free of obstruction and the head is tilted backward as far as possible.
Ensure that the tongue is not blocking the throat. Blow again
This electronic equipment and its spare parts are built from semiconductor components,
which are sensitive to ESD. The equipment may be damaged or suffer from reduced
performance and lifetime if improperly handled during servicing and transportation.
WARRANTY
To obtain the Park Air Systems AS warranty the following precautions must be taken:
HANDLING PROCEDURE:
To achieved ESD-protection, the operator shall use a portable static-dissipative field kit
containing dissipative mat, wrist strap and ground cord or equivalent protection connected to
same potential as the equipment, see picture.
Nonconductive objects such as synthetic clothing, Styrofoam coffee cups, cigarette packs,
vinyl work order envelopes or common plastics shall be removed from the work area as they
may cause damage to semiconductor components.
TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURE:
Electronic equipment, spare part modules or any faulty modules removed from the
equipment, to be returned for repair shall be stored and transported in ESD-shielding bags or
equivalents.
The electro static shielding package shall not be opened without operator and work area
being properly protected as stated above.
SHIPPING PRECAUTIONS
Do not ship the rack or sub rack assemblies (i.e. transmitter sections) with heavy
modules inserted. All encapsulated modules must be pulled out and packed separately
before shipping.
All modules must be packed in electrostatic conductive (ESD) bags or boxes before shipping.
REVISION NUMBERS
Modules used in the system, which have the same type of designation, may in particular
cases have different revision numbers.
This is due to the production of modules in different batches where certain changes have
taken place from one batch to the next.
Please contact us if you should need information on older revisions of modules for servicing
purposes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 OPERATION ................................................................................................16
3.1 Mechanical, antenna system ............................................................................... 16
3.2 Electrical, antenna system................................................................................... 16
3.3 Antenna Distribution Unit ..................................................................................... 16
3.3.1 A6 phase shifter................................................................................................... 16
3.3.2 A6 signal test connector ...................................................................................... 16
3.4 Monitoring combining unit.................................................................................... 16
3.4.1 CL phase shifter................................................................................................... 16
3.4.2 CS phase shifter .................................................................................................. 16
3.5 Near Field Monitor Antenna................................................................................. 16
4 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................17
4.1 Preventive maintenance ...................................................................................... 17
4.1.1 Annual visual inspection ...................................................................................... 17
4.2 Corrective maintenance....................................................................................... 17
4.2.1 Cable and Antenna fault identification ................................................................. 17
4.2.2 CL, NF Disagreement .......................................................................................... 17
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1 Antenna element details 2
Figure 1-2 NORMARC 3523B DDM/SDM pattern 2
Figure 1-3 NORMARC 3523B Radiation patterns 3
Figure 1-4 Horizontal radiation pattern for the antenna element (LPDA) in free space 4
Figure 2-1 Mechanical fuses 9
Figure 2-2 Feeder board at the front of the antenna 10
Figure 2-3 Cable and antenna fault monitor (DC loop) system diagram 11
Figure 2-4 Monitor board at the back of the antenna 12
Figure 5-1 Cable phasing measurement set-up 20
Figure 5-2 Phase and amplitude transfer measurement set-up 23
Figure 5-3 Antenna return loss measurement set-up 24
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1 NORMARC 3523B Antenna system signal distribution and antenna elements
spacing 5
Table 2-1 Cable connection to NORMARC 7000 13
Table 2-2 Power dividers output power ratio 14
Table 4-1 Typical antenna fault values displayed in the monitor 18
Table 5-1 DDM sensitivity as a function of electrical phase error equal to 2° 22
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
1 General information
This manual describes the NORMARC 12 element/single-frequency ILS Localizer Antenna
System. Installation requirements and procedures are described in the NORMARC 7000 ILS
Installation and Commissioning Handbook.
An overall assembly of the Antenna System (left half) is shown in drawing no. 16874A3
(17849A3 on bedplate foundation) w/parts list 2748. The other six antennas are located
symmetrically on the right hand side.
Drawings 16376A3 identify the mast support details depending of mast height, 16876A3
identifies the framework details, 16857A3 shows the Cable Duct assembly and 16361A3
shows the assembly of the ADU/MCU protection cover.
All aluminium structures have been designed to break, distort and yield readily when
subjected to the sudden collision forces of a 3000 kg aircraft with a speed of 140 km/h or
moving at the ground at 50 km/h. Ref. ICAO Frangible Aids Study Group (FASG) “Interim
Guidance on Frangibility”
The antenna construction is made of 65 mm diameter aluminium tubes, the rear support
bracket leg is welded to the antenna, and the front support bracket is connected to the
antenna by use of a GRP tube. The rear antenna leg (tube) is equipped with a special
breakpoint.
The 110 to 140 mm space from the end of the end cover to the antenna element acts as a
deformation zone. The end covers (165x250 mm) are curved which reduces damages on
aircraft nose / cockpit / wings in case of impact. See Figure 1-1.
HBK207-2
%DDM
50
%SDM
Modulation depth (%)
40
30
20
10
HBK 1291
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Azimuth angle (o)
Figure 1-2 NORMARC 3523B DDM/SDM pattern
-5 CSB
SBO
-10
-15
Amplitude (dB)
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Azimuth angle (o) HBK 1292
Figure 1-4 shows the horizontal radiation pattern for the antenna element (LPDA) in free
space.
-5
-10
Relative field strength (dB)
-15
-20
-25
HBK 1256
-30
0 30 60 90 120 150 180
Azimuth angle (o)
Figure 1-4 Horizontal radiation pattern for the antenna element (LPDA) in free space
Table 1-1 (in Section 1.5) shows the complete signal distribution data and antenna spacing.
The table below shows all design data for the antenna system. Amplitude values (A) are
given in relative volts, phases (P) in electrical degrees. The relative SBO distribution is
slightly different for Course Sectors less then 4.5° than for Course Sectors larger than 4.5°.
The purpose of the antenna is to monitor and detect antenna elements faults that are not
detected by the integral monitor, for example antenna misalignments. In addition the near
field antenna should discover intruder traffic such as vehicles passing or parked in front of
the antenna system.
1.7.1 General
Frequency range 108 –112 MHz
Temperature range -40 to + 70°C
Wind velocity Up to 200 km/h
2 Technical description
2.1.2 Frangibility
There are three types of mechanical fuses (breakpoints) in the antenna/mast construction
(Figure 2-1). One is on the diagonal stay bars parallel to the runway, a second is on the rear
antenna leg and a third is on the front GRP/Aluminium leg. In addition the heat afflicted
zones (HAZ) caused by welding of the flanges act as weak points.
Rear leg
Front leg
GRP
Rivets
Diagonal stay
breakpoint
Break point
60% reduction of wall
thikness, 1,5 mm
bottom radius
HBK 1235
HBK 1236
2.2.2 Cable and Antenna Fault Monitor, and Monitor Pick-up Loop Circuit
An overview of the cable and antenna fault monitor (DC loop) system is described in Figure
2-3 below.
Figure 2-3 Cable and antenna fault monitor (DC loop) system diagram
An RF transformer and resistor network is formed on the pc-board MO 1525B located in the
back of the antenna as shown in Figure 2-4. For details see circuit diagram no. 18737A4 with
layout drawing no. 18656A4.
A plug in fixed attenuator, A1A, fitted in the SBO signal path between hybrid H1A and H2A is
used to adjust the SBO distribution depending of the Course Sector. The value of the
attenuator is 0dB for CS ≤ 4.5º and 1.9dB for CS > 4.5º.
An adjustable phase shifter with range ±10° is fitted in the signal path for antenna 6 (A6) to
provide a fine adjustment facility (typically ±2.5 µA) of the course alignment (CL). Drawings
16861A4 and 16829A3 shows the interconnection and circuit diagrams.
TEST carries a low level test signal from antenna 6 (A6) coupled by a capacitor.
The phase shifter comprises two overlaying concentric microstrip-lines, which form a
transmission line. By turning one of the microstrip-lines, the total length of the transmission
line varies. The maximum variation is ±10°.
The signal samples from the antennas are fed to input connectors M1…M12, then split into
three equal parts by 0° signal power splitters. One part is combined to result in the course
line output (CL), all signals in the same phase. The other two parts are combined with
progressive de-phasing to result in the course sector (CS) output.
3 Operation
3.1 Mechanical, antenna system
The first commissioning flight check will confirm (by primary parameters within tolerances)
whether the antenna system is correctly mechanically aligned or not. When possible
deviations have been corrected, there are no further mechanical adjustments.
4 Maintenance
1
See the NORMARC 70xxB Instruction Manual
5 Adjustments procedure
5.1 General
5.1.1 Object
This procedure provides a method to align the antenna system mechanically as well as
electrically after mechanical installation. When the procedure has been completed the
antenna system is fit for commissioning flight calibration. In addition this procedure may be
used in parts in order to restore signal quality after replacing vital components such as
antenna elements, cables or signal networks. In such cases a new flight calibration may be
required.
5.1.2 Discussion
It is essential to mechanically align the antenna system quite accurately to point along the
runway centreline. For example a misalignment of 0.02° from the 90° angle will result in 1.05
metres displacement of the course line at the runway threshold when the distance to the
localizer antenna system is 3000 metres. This equals 0.155 %DDM (1.5 µA) displacement at
the centreline.
Electrically, a CSB imbalance of 0.155 %DDM (1.5 µA) results in 1.05 metre course line
displacement at the threshold.
The uncertainty (inaccuracy) of the test equipment must be taken into account when the
measurement values are analysed.
5.1.4 Conditions
The localizer cabinet shall be aligned (calibrated) and producing CSB and SBO course, CSB
and SBO clearance signals into dummy loads. RF signals from the cabinet may be used for
the antenna system alignments.
On the CSB cable, normalize to zero phase and measure the return phase for the SBO
cable. The cable pair shall be matched within ±4.0° return phase which is equal to ±2.0° true
phase.
Clearance TX cables
Repeat the procedure 5.3.1 for CLR TX CSB and SBO cables.
VECTOR VOLTMETER
A B
From cabinet
CSB/COU
BNC test-connector Cable under test
10-20dB
HBK 1230 Directional Coupler Open end
Adjust Course SBO phase shifter in the Cabinet (associated with TX to air) to obtain 0.0%
DDM (0 µA) reading.
Repeat the phasing procedure for the other transmitter.
1 Connect the antenna cables A1 and A12 to the ADU outputs marked A1 and A12
respectively
2 Connect all other ADU outputs to dummy load. Use the PIR (NM3710) with portable
test antenna
3 On the runway establish a point officially marked as the centreline for DDM
measurements. Ascertain that the measurement point is not affected by reflected
signals upsetting the direct received signals from the antenna pairs. Moving the test
antenna a few metres back and fourth while observing the DDM reading can test this.
If the value is not changing more than approximately 0.1% DDM (1 µA) then the
measurement position is OK
4 Take a note of the DDM reading first from antenna pair A1/A12
5 Connect pair A2/A11 to ADU outputs A2/A11 and disconnect pair A1/A12, dummy
load A1/A12 ADU
6 Take a note of the DDM reading
7 Carry out this procedure until all antenna pairs DDM readings have been noted
8 Depending on the noted results alternative actions should be taken
Alternative 1
Most or all DDM values show the same sign (polarity). Highest values DDM from A1/A12,
A2/A11, then less magnitudes from inner pairs. With all antennas connected DDM is a few
microamperes with the same polarity.
This result indicates that the antenna array may be mechanically misaligned or the ADU is
optimised for another frequency. For mechanical misalignment, move the antenna framework
linearly until zero DDM is obtained along the runway centreline. For ADU use for another
frequency, follow procedure for Alternative 3.
Alternative 2
DDM values are randomly spread as negative and positive values. Values are equal or less
than those shown in Table 5-1. With all antennas connected DDM is varying not more than
0.1% DDM (1 µA).
This result indicates that the antenna system is correctly mechanically aligned. No further
actions are necessary.
Alternative 3
DDM values are randomly spread as negative and positive values. Values are equal or larger
than those shown in Table 5-1. With all antennas connected DDM is varying not more than
0.1% DDM (1 µA).
This result indicates that one or more pairs may be slightly out of phase. Compare the actual
out-of-tolerance value with value in Table 5-1. Determine if an antenna cable should be
trimmed.
Alternative 4
DDM values are showing a combination of alternatives above.
Determine if mechanical alignment should be improved in combination with cable trimming.
• If the DDM reading is positive (150 Hz dominance) the antenna cable at the right hand
side (A7...A12) should be trimmed
The sensitivity of DDM versus electrical phase error of 2° (5° CS) is given in the table below.
The relationship is linear for other phase errors.
Alternative method is to insert a double male / female N-connector (which is 10°) in one of
the two signal paths. The DDM reading will show the result of a 10° longer signal path, and
can be the basis to calculate the required cable trimming.
5.3.4.1 Check of antenna cable length if phase error larger than 10°
This may be checked using the following procedure.
Apply a vector voltmeter or network analyser. Normalize antenna cable (A1) (leftmost seen
from rear) return phase as 0° reference phase.
Measure return phase for each of the remaining antenna cables (A2…A12).
Tolerance: ±2.0° true electrical cable length.
See measurement set-up diagram in Figure 5-1.
VECTOR VOLTMETER
A B
M(n)
LPDA
From cabinet
CSB BNC o/p A(n)
20dB
DIR. COUPL.
HBK 1244
VECTOR VOLTMETER
A B
Theory
At each antenna feed output at the ADU the measured DDM and SDM is a result of the SBO
to CSB ratio according to the formulas:
2 ⋅ SBO 2 ⋅ SBO
if cos γ ≤ 0.4 DDM = cos γ SDM = 0.4
CSB CSB
2 ⋅ SBO 2 ⋅ SBO
if cos γ ≥ 0.4 DDM = 0.4 SDM = cos γ
CSB CSB
where:
• CSB is a fixed value (in relative volts)
• SBO is adjustable by the SBO attenuator in the cabinet
• γ is 0° when the 90° stub is inserted into the SBO
For a specific course sector width (CS) of the antenna system a set of corresponding DDM
and SDM values exists unique for each antenna output.
For CS = 5°:
Example
29.3% ⋅ 5
DDM ( A 4) = = 24.4%
6
2 Connect the PIR (use 20 dB attenuator at NM3710 BNC input connector) to the
directional coupler's forward port
3 Adjust the SBO attenuator (associated with the TX to air) until the DDM/SDM value
equals the previously calculated value for the CS
4 Move the directional coupler to A4, A5 and compare readings with calculated values
5 If measured DDM/SDM is lower than the calculated values for A4, A5 then increase
the SBO power, or vice versa, until a fairly good matching set of values are obtained
6 Adjust the SBO attenuator for the other TX to the same setting
2 Check the CL DDM at two or three positions in order to establish an average value.
Expected value: 0.0% ±0.2% DDM (±2 µA)
A.1 Format A4
A.2 Format A3
106 238 Nut M12 DIN 934 A4 16876A3 262 pcs. *3*
107 238 Washer M12 DIN 125 A4 16876A3 262 pcs. *3*
108 238 Spring washer M12 DIN 127B A4 16876A3 262 pcs. *3*
109 142 Bolt M12x40 DIN 933 A4 16876A3
110 48 Bolt M12x100 DIN 933 A4 16876A3 72 pcs. *3*
111 80 Bolt M6x16 DIN 933 A4 16876A3
112 80 Washer M6 DIN 125 A4 16876A3
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