BMS TAA-101 Operation Manual

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Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. i Document Revision History Initial release 2006 Rev. - Subsequent updates 2006-2008 Rev. A through G Added Figure 9, Caution, page 15 March 2009 Rev. H Added installation and removal tool instructions, starting page 18 October 2009 Rev. J Updated max speed figure to correspond to STC. January 2010 Rev. K Updated speed, deployment figures based on new calculations; added drawings March 2010 Rev. L Included TAA-SM-22 (P/N 8001272972) November 2010 Rev. M Adjusted RF exposure distance due to latest test reports August 2011 Rev. N Conventions Used in Th ...

Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. ii RF Exposure Information For body worn operation, the device has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions device a minimum of 57 cm (when a 6dBi antenna is used) from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. ...

Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. iii Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................... 2 2.1 TAA-101 and TAA-101S Components and Accessories ............................................................................... 5 2.2 Technical Specifications ......................................................... ...

Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. iv List of Tables Table 1. TAA-101 components and accessories ............................................................................................................ 5 Table 2. Actuator mounting bracket assemblies............................................................................................................. 6 Table 3. Antenna actuator characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 8 Table 4. Deployment control unit............................... ...

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Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. 1 1 INTRODUCTION The TAA-101 Antenna Actuator Assembly deploys an omni-directional antenna below the aircraft allowing unrestricted views between the omni and ground sites. Both the TAA-101 and the TAA-101S are designed to avoid line-of-sight obstacles created by aircraft features that might interfere with transmission. This greatly enhances continuous communication between the helicopter and its associated transmit and/or receive site. The TAA-101S Antenna Actuator is sealed for harsh environments. This dependable low cost antenna actuator may be sk ...

Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. 2 2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The TAA-101 and TAA-101S Antenna Actuator Assemblies consist of the Antenna Actuator that deploys the antenna; a Bracket Mount Assembly used to attach the Actuator to the Helicopter; the Up/Down Box to control the actuator; and the interconnection cables. The main components of the Antenna Actuator are a gear head motor, worm and worm gear assembly. The gear head motor is pinned to the worm and drives the worm gear when the motor is energized with a 24 to 32 volt dc signal. The motor/worm combination in turn drives the worm gea ...

Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. 3 Figure 1. Cross-tube strut mount ...

Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. 4 The low profile skid-mount bracket assembly (Figure 2) is attached to the helicopter skid by using stainless steel clamps. Since the skid diameters vary on the different makes of helicopters, bracket assemblies are available to accommodate several of the more popular helicopters. Figure 2. Low profile skid mount The low profile bracket assembly with BMT75 mount functions the same as the low profile bracket and has a place to mount a BMS BMT75 transmitter directly to the bracket. The 4-inch lift skid mount bracket assembly (Figure 3) is a taller ver ...

Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. 5 Deployment of the antenna actuator is controlled by the Up/Down Box which also supplies it with power. There are other deployment control units available as part of an integrated broadcast system (HCP-50, HCP-100, HCP-50-HCII). Please contact BMS for more information on integrated systems. 2.1 TAA-101 and TAA-101S Components and Accessories All TAA-101 or TAA-101S assemblies require the antenna actuator, skid mount, and a device for deployment control. The following table lists the available options and corresponding part numbers. Table 1. TAA-101 ...

Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. 6 Table 2. Actuator mounting bracket assemblies TAA-101 Actuator Mounts with NON-MEMORY Release Pins Helicopter Skid Diameter (inches) BMS Part # Type Hughes 300 2.500 8001272951 Skid Mount Hughes 500 2.800 8001272952 Skid Mount MD 500 2.800 8001272952 Skid Mount Robinson R44 2.800 8001272952 Skid Mount Bell 206/206B 3.000 8001272953 Skid Mount Bell Jet Ranger 3.000 8001272953 Skid Mount Eurocopter EC-120 3.000 8001272953 Skid Mount Aerospatiale 3.200 8001272954 Skid Mount Astar AS 350 (B) 3.200 8001272954 Skid Mount Bell 214B 4.125 8001272955 Skid M ...

Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. 7 Figure 4. Low profile skid mount outline drawing ...

Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. 8 Figure 5. Four-inch lift skid mount outline drawing 2.2 Technical Specifications Table 3. Antenna actuator characteristics TAA-101 (Left or Right) TAA-101S (Left or Right) Size 9.125” x 1.86” x 4.0” (23.18 x 4.72 x 10.16 cm) 8.62" x 1.74" x 4.87" (21.89 x 4.42 x 12.37 cm) Weight < 5 lbs (2.27 kg) < 6 lbs (2.72 kg) Voltage Required 24 – 34 VDC 24 – 34 VDC Power 32 W Max. 32 W Max. Operating Temp -4 to + 140 ºF (-20 to +60º C) -4 to + 140 ºF (-20 to +60º C) Table 4. Deployment control unit Up/Down Box Size 3.13” x 1.38” x 1.395” ( ...

Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. 9 Figure 6. TAA-101 left side mount (LSM) ...

Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. 10 Figure 7. TAA-101 right side mount (RSM) ...

Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. 11 Figure 8. TAA-101S ...

Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. 12 Figure 9. TAA-101, left side, exploded view ...

Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. 13 Figure 10. TAA-101 outline drawing ...