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ATU Series - ATU 500 F e a t u r e s / S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Issue 2.

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www.nautel.com | [email protected]

125 W Solid State Antenna Tuning Unit

General Features

• Cabinet enclosure meets IP66


standards

• Exceeds FAA9782/1 performance


specification

• Inherently stable astatic pair of


coils

• Automatic fine tuning

• 50 ohm input impedance, install


any distance from antenna

• Adjustable spark gap and direct


ground return

• Flexibility in mounting via rear or


bottom

Nautel Limited, 10089 Peggy’s Cove Rd, Hackett’s Cove, NS, Nautel Maine Inc, 201 Target Industrial Circle Bangor ME, USA
Canada B3Z 3J4 Phone: +1.902.823.2233 Fax: +1.902.823.3183 04401 Phone: +1.207.947.8200 Fax: +1.207.947.3693
ATU Series - ATU 500 F e a t u r e s / S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Issue 2.0
www.nautel.com | [email protected]

FOR OUTDOOR WEATHER USE AUTOMATIC TUNING


The Automatic Antenna Tuning Unit is housed in a The ATU500 eliminates detuning problems inherent in
heavy-duty weatherproof cabinet with a protective high “Q” LF/MF antennas that are encountered under
finish suitable for outdoor land and offshore weather varying climate conditions. The closed loop servo tuning
environments. A special gasket material made of closed- system ensures that the antenna is maintained at series
cell neoprene cord is used for the contact point of closure, resonance providing a constant 50 ohm resistive load.
providing excellent isolation from outside conditions and This allows the transmitter to be installed at any distance
meeting IP66 standards. from the antenna. The closed loop servo system operates
by deriving an error signal proportional to the phase
difference between the voltage and current in the
antenna circuit. This signal is then amplified to drive a
servo motor which adjusts the positioning of the coils
relative to the ferrite slugs to maintain zero phase error
and series resonance.

TWO LOADING COILS


FREQUENCY/ANTENNA CAPACITANCE
The ATU500 uses two identical loading coils connected in
RANGES
series or parallel but with windings in opposite directions
Nautel can configure the ATU500 with loading coils
so that the induced magnetic field flows around in a loop
to satisfy a wide range of frequencies and antenna
- minimizing shielding losses and detuning.
capacitances.

Two sets of loading coils are available to accommodate


LIGHTNING PROTECTION a complete range of operating frequencies and antenna
An adjustable spark gap and a direct ground return in the
capacitances.
antenna circuit within the unit provide a high degree of
protection against lightning transients.

Adjustable Spark Gap and Direct Ground

Nautel Limited, 10089 Peggy’s Cove Rd, Hackett’s Cove, NS, Nautel Maine Inc, 201 Target Industrial Circle Bangor ME, USA
Canada B3Z 3J4 Phone: +1.902.823.2233 Fax: +1.902.823.3183 04401 Phone: +1.207.947.8200 Fax: +1.207.947.3693
ATU Series - ATU 500 F e a t u r e s / S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Issue 2.0
www.nautel.com | [email protected]

Specifications
Average Power Power Requirements Dimensions
200 W 15 V dc at 0.5 A max. 71. cm H x 48.3 cm W x 26 cm D
Supplied from transmitter (28” H x 19“ W x 10.3” D)
Maximum P.E.P
500 W Metering Weight (approximate)
Forward Power: 0 W - 200 W 18 kg (40 lb) unpacked
Frequency Range
Reflected Power: 0 W - 200 W 29 kg (86 lb) packed
190 khz - 1.8 MHz
Forward Antenna Current: 0 A - 10 A
Automatic Tuning Range Environmental Limits
Matching Range Antenna System -50°C to +55°C, 0 to 100% relative
±5% antenna capacity variation
Resistance humidity
Input Impedance 2-60 ohm Meets IP66
250 ohm (VSWR <1.25:1 at carrier Exceeds performance of FAA9782/1
Maximum Series Loss Resistance of
frequency)
Loading Coil
Not greater than 1/200 x antenna
reactance

Coil Selection Matrix Typical Antenna Capacitance


kHz
pF 190 300 450 700 1000 1250 1800 Height 35 ft 70 ft 100 ft
125 - A A A,B A,B B B Fiberglass Whip with no 130 pF 270 pF -
250 A A A,B A,B B B B coil loading
500 A A A,B B B B - Insulated Tower without 190 pF 370 pF 500 pF
top loading guys
1000 A A,B B B - - -
Insulated Tower with top 250 pF 480 pF 650 pF
2000 A,B B B - - - -
loading guys
3000 B B B - - - -
“T” Antenna (Note: span 470 pF 700 pF 900 pF
A - High Inductance set of coils with ferrite slugs is twice height)
B - Low Inductance set of coils with ferrite slugs
Helipad Antenna 450 pF to 600 pF

Specifications established at rated power unless otherwise noted.


All measurements at 50 ohms resistive load; ac input voltage at
nominal level. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Nautel Limited, 10089 Peggy’s Cove Rd, Hackett’s Cove, NS, Nautel Maine Inc, 201 Target Industrial Circle Bangor ME, USA
Canada B3Z 3J4 Phone: +1.902.823.2233 Fax: +1.902.823.3183 04401 Phone: +1.207.947.8200 Fax: +1.207.947.3693

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