9.1.

3 Aligning Integrated Dual Polarized Antennas

This instruction is valid for integrated dual polarized antennas, 0.3 m (1 ft) and 0.6
m (2 ft).

The polarization alignment of integrated dual polarized antennas is performed in two

steps:

 Mechanical optimization: A primary, rough alignment performed at the far end

antenna.
 Cross Polarization Discrimination Optimization: A fine-tuning performed at the
near end antenna to assure the best possible communication.

These two steps are described below.

Mechanical Optimization

This procedure is only performed at the far end antenna.

Figure 220 Mechanical Adjustment

1. Loosen the two horizontal screws G on the polarization adjuster.

2. Use a spirit level and turn the nuts H on the link screw until the antenna is
levelled.
3. Tighten the screws and the nuts.
4. Turn on the transmitter at far end, using vertical polarization.

Cross Polarization Discrimination Optimization

This procedure is only performed at the near end antenna.

Figure 221 Rotational Alignment of the Antenna

1. Loosen the two horizontal screws G on the polarization adjuster.

2. Measure at near end on the RAU with horizontal polarization.
3. Use the alignment nuts H to rotate the antenna in the polarizational plane.
The rotation is performed to minimize the leakage between the two
polarizations, that is, to maximize the cross polarization discrimination.
4. Record the measured value.
5. Measure at near end on the RAU with vertical polarization and record the
value.

A cross polarization discrimination of at least 27 dB (AGC 0.675 V) must be

reached. The value is the difference between the signals measured on the two
radios.

If the reached value is less than 27 dB, perform step 2–5 again.

Note:
The maximum discrimination is reached within a narrow band, see Figure
222.
Figure 222 Polarization Discrimination

6. Tighten the alignment nuts when maximum discrimination is found.

9.1.4 Aligning Separately Installed Dual Polarized Antennas

This instruction is valid for separately installed dual polarized antennas, 0.3 m (1 ft)
and 0.6 m (2 ft). For larger antennas, refer to the enclosed separate instructions.

For 0.3 – 0.6 m antennas, an alignment according to Section 9.1.2 must first be
performed.

The polarization alignment of separately installed dual polarized antennas is

performed in two steps:

 Mechanical optimization: A primary, rough alignment performed at the far end

antenna.
 Cross Polarization Discrimination Optimization: A fine-tuning performed at the
near end antenna to assure the best possible communication.

These two steps are described below.

Mechanical Optimization

This procedure is only performed at the far end antenna.

Figure 223 Loosening the Feeder

1. Remove the screw in the non-slotted hole. The screw is not used when
aligning separately installed dual polarized antennas.
2. Loosen the feeder at the far end antenna to allow rotational movement.

Figure 224 Levelling the Feeder

3. Use a spirit level and turn the feeder until it is levelled.

Figure 225 Tightening the Feeder Screws

4. When the feeder is in level, tighten the screws to lock it in position.

5. Turn on the transmitter at far end, using vertical polarization.

Cross Polarization Discrimination Optimization

This procedure is only performed at the near end antenna.

Figure 226 Loosening the Feeder Screws

1. Remove the screw in the non-slotted hole.

2. Loosen the feeder at the near end antenna to allow rotational movement.
Figure 227 Rotating the Feeder

3. Measure at near end on the RAU with horizontal polarization.

4. Rotate the feeder to minimize the leakage between the two polarizations, that
is, to maximize the cross polarization discrimination.
5. Record the measured value.
6. Measure at near end on the RAU with vertical polarization and record the
value.

A cross polarization discrimination of at least 27 dB (AGC 0.675 V) must be

reached. The value is the difference between the signals measured on the two
radios.

If the reached value is less than 27 dB, perform step 3–6 again.

Note:
The maximum discrimination is reached within a narrow band, see Figure
228.
Figure 228 Polarization Discrimination

Figure 229 Tightening the Feeder Screws

7. Tighten the feeder screws when maximum discrimination is found.

9.2 Transforming the Alignment Value

The figure below shows an alignment curve that transforms the alignment level in
volts into RF input level in dBm.

Figure 230 RF Input Level as a Function of the Alignment Level

Table 9 Accuracy with Voltmeter

(1)
-25 dBm to -30 dBm ±0.075 V / ±3 dB

-30 dBm to -60 dBm ±0.065 V / ±2.5 dB

-60 dBm to -80 dBm ±0.075 V / ±3 dB

(1) Only MINI-LINK HC

Table 10 Accuracy with LCT, MSM or Displayed on the MMU

(1)
-25 dBm to -30 dBm ±3 dB

-30 dBm to -60 dBm ±2 dB

-60 dBm to -80 dBm ±3 dB

(1) Only MINI-LINK HC

1. Transform the alignment value into RF input level.
2. Compare the RF input level with the one specified in the installation data form
(calculated for the system during path calculation) and check that the desired
level is obtained.