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1. TIL H The Setting Screen is used to make modifications to the following Tilt Roll User can turn this feature on or off When then feature is turned on the 3Z RF Aligner will replace target delta with tilt roll on the Antenna Measurement screen Reverse Azimuth User can turn this feature on or off When this feature is turned on the 3Z RF Aligner will subtract 180 Degrees from the original azimuth readings This feature is useful when the 3Z RF Aligner must be place backward on the antenna due to a stealth wall limiting space in front of the antenna This feature is also useful while using the monopod to verify azimuth from the ground and the antenna is pointing in the direction of the user Time Zone The 3Z RF Aligner will display time in UTC Universal Time Clock To see local time a user must select which time zone the tool resides in Daylight saving time zone selections are also available Date Format A user can select the date format they prefer MM DD YY or DD MM YY Units A user can select the measurement units they prefer ENGLISH or METRIC This mainly impacts height and MW Distance measurements Conversion Calculator A user can convert LAT LON from Deg Min Sec to Decimal format This is useful for Microwave Measurement Screen since only LAT LON inputs in decimal format is accepted Brightness A user can modify the brightness of the screen A Home A user can go back to the home menu D So2. If issue persist temporarily remove the 3Z RF Aligner from the Antenna and attempt to improve the view of the sky if azimuth appears reattached the 3Z RF Aligner on the Antenna Touch Screen is not working Recalibrate the Touch Screen To re calibrate the touch screen turn on unit and let the intro video play all the way through turn the unit off within 5 seconds of the main screen being displayed The next time the unit is powered up the calibration routine will show Follow instruction to recalibrate the screen 19 C FCC This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at hi
3. USB drive named 3ZRFAUSB 17 GPS Information The GPS Satellite System The 24 satellites that make up the GPS space segment are orbiting the earth about 12 000 miles above us They are constantly moving making two complete orbits in less than 24 hours These satellites are travelling at speeds of roughly 7 000 miles an hour The 3Z RF Aligner Requires 5 visible satellites with good quality signal to calculate Azimuth ra Multipath Error 2 Sources of GPS Signal Errors Factors that can degrade the GPS signal and thus affect accuracy include the following e lonosphere and troposphere delays The satellite signal slows as it passes through the atmosphere The GPS system uses a built in model that calculates an average amount of delay to partially correct for this type of error e Signal multipath This occurs when the GPS signal is reflected off objects such as tall buildings or large rock surfaces before it reaches the receiver This increases the travel time of the signal thereby causing errors Receiver clock errors A receiver s built in clock is not as accurate as the atomic clocks onboard the GPS satellites Therefore it may have very slight timing errors e Number of satellites visible The more satellites a GPS receiver can see the better the accuracy Buildings terrain electronic interference or sometimes even dense foliage can block signal reception causing position errors or possibly no position rea
4. comprehensive and productive approach that has made the 3Z RF Aligner the gold standard for Antenna Alignment The 3Z RF Aligner incorporates GPS Technology to calculate precise Azimuth Tilt Roll and AGL measurements for a multitude of directional antenna systems Our universal antenna mounting system 15 used for quick antenna attachment and release The 3Z RF Aligner can easily be transported up any tower Save all your field measurements for recordkeeping and reporting easily accessible over USB 1 1 Package Contents 3Z RF Aligner Antenna Clamp Wall Charger R T Mounting Knob X 2 USB Cable Hex Key Monopod Hard Carry Case Padded Carry Bag 4 3Z RF Aligner 3ZRFA1000 User Guide 2 Getting Started 2 1 Antenna Clamp at a Glance Important Safety Instructions Make sure Adjustment Pin 15 correctly latched onto Pin Holes Make sure Rubber Compression Pad is tightly gripping the Antenna Do not carry or transport your Antenna Clamp with the 3Z RF Aligner attached Do not store or expose your Antenna Clamp to excessive heat cold or use near flames fire Do not OIL or GREASE any part of the Antenna Clamp Do not use and solvents or thinners to clean your Antenna Clamp Use only mild detergent and wipe dry with a soft lint free cloth only 0 9 0 SZS 9 9 Component Description Raise pin to adjust the width of the Clamp Used with Adjustment Pin Must be alig
5. objective of the user to physically adjust the antenna to match the target antenna azimuth To assist the user a delta value is shown on the screen it 1s the users objective to ensure the delta difference between the target azimuth and measured azimuth 1s zero 6 Capture your final results by selecting the camera icon on the lower portion of the screen A screen shot will be taken BMP File and saved to the internal memory of the 3Z RF Aligner TARGET Site Information rL 6 18 2012 Enter Site ID t4727 43032418 76 147076 ATLA WGS84 Enter Antenna ID A EMH TLAMSL 4619 ft Enter Sector ID Icon Descriptions 0O Opens Boost Indicates Live Indicates Hold Files Menu GPS Signal Measurements on Measurements id Takes Go To Go to Battery Screen Shot Home Menu tema Settings Menu Level Indicator Indicates Adequate Indicates GPS is jl GPS Quality GPS Signal Acquired Acquiring Satellite Data ji Indicator 10 3 3 Microwave Alignment Screen L The Microwave Alignment Screen is primarily used to calculate Microwave path target data and also align the Microwave path Microwave Alignment Procedure Enter the Microwave Path information for the microwave dish being measured Enter Path Name Target Dish Latitude Target Dish Longitude and Target Dish Height Note Latitude and Longitude must be entered in decimal format if the user has LAT LON in deg min sec format t
6. 3Z RF ALIGNER User Manual Version 4 1 37RFAIOOO E i April 2013 2013 3Z Telecom Inc All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of 3Z Telecom Inc Contents ears nein cee an en tanned 3 1 INTRODUC HON ee 4 1 1 PACKAGE CONTENTO areri a aE NA E A 4 2 ENEE 5 2 1 ANTENNA CLAMP AT A GLANCE 5 2 2 ANTENNA CLAMP INSTALLATION ccssccsecesececececececececececeeeceeesenecseeteeeeeeeesueeeueesueesueeaeeeaaes 6 2 3 LIMITED SPACE ANTENNA CLAMP INSTALLATION ccc0cccececeeecececececeeeceeeeeeeteeeteeeseeeseeeeeees 6 2 4 37 ALIGNER AT A GLANCE ccccssccoseccseccnsecscccscccseccseccsecneuctsectseenseetseetseetaeetanetseeteeenas T Zo OZ RF ALIGNER INSTALLATION rae ene saad eam AEAEE AAA AENEA AAAA 8 3 MAKING FIELD MEASUREMENTS ssssaassnnnnunnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nenna 9 3 1 Ce EIN eta pase A E EAE EE E EAE E E E A AAEE tana ien 9 3 2 ANTENNA ALIGNMENT SCREEN 0cccescceeceeeeeseceneeenecaneeeeceueeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeseeseeeseeeseeses 10 3 3 MICROWAVE ALIGNMENT SCREEN cccecccececececeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeueeeeeeeecseeaee
7. Antenna Alignment and Microwave Alignment measurement types The Setting and Files Menus are also accessible from this screen S327 RF ALIGNER CHOOSE ALIGNMENT TYPE ANTENNA MW DISH Icon Descriptions Opens TTA Go To Antenna Files Menu Que Alignment Screen Go To Microwave Alignment Screen Battery GPS Quality Level Indicator ont Indicator Go To Settings Menu Indicates Adequate Indicates GPS is GPS Signal Acquired Acquiring Satellite Data 3 2 Antenna Alignment Screen The Antenna Alignment Screen is primarily used to measure antenna azimuth Antenna Alignment Procedure Enter a target azimuth by selecting the green target azimuth number on the screen and entering the desired number on the popup number pad 2 Enter the site information for the antenna being measured Enter Site ID Sector ID and Antenna ID for the antenna being measured on the popup keyboard Example Site Information Site ID MIA123456 Sector ID Alpha Antenna 3 Verify the 3Z RF Aligner has calculated antenna azimuth The GPS Icon on the top right hand corner of the screen will be green once azimuth has been calculated This process typically takes between 1 5 minutes or longer based on number of satellites and strength 4 Ifyou have a hard time getting Azimuth use the GPS Boost button which directs all screen power to the GPS Antenna which will give you faster Azimuth Calculations 5 Itis now the
8. ding at all GPS units typically will not work indoors underwater or underground e Satellite geometry shading This refers to the relative position of the satellites at any given time Ideal satellite geometry exists when the satellites are located at wide angles relative to each other Poor geometry results when the satellites are located in a line or in a tight grouping e Intentional degradation of the satellite signal Selective Availability SA is an intentional degradation of the signal once imposed by the U S Department of Defense SA was intended to prevent military adversaries from using the highly accurate GPS signals The government turned off SA in May 2000 which significantly improved the accuracy of civilian GPS receivers 18 3Z RF Aligner 3ZRFA1000 User Guide TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ISSUES No Azimuth Reading 1 Make sure your battery 15 adequately charged to at least 10 to ensure the GPS antennas and engine has enough power to communicate with satellites and calculate measurements Note Battery has 10 hour battery life 2 Make sure your unit has an unobstructed view of the sky The green circles on top of the unit must not be covered in order for satellite reception 3 Ensure the 3Z RF Aligner is attached to highest point of the Antenna this will avoid potential interference from the low band frequencies and improved satellite visibility 4 Use the GPS Boost button to improve satellite reception 5
9. f tT Indicator Indicates Live 11 3 4 Measuring Height AGL The 3Z RF Aligner gives a user a method of measuring Antenna Height In both the Antenna Alignment Screen and the Microwave Alignment screen a user has the option to set Ground Height in order to later measure height Above Ground Level AGL Note If this option is not used the user will see height above height Above Mean Sea Level AMSL in GPS information portion of the measurement screen Measuring Antenna Height Procedure l 57 6 Note The user can turn off the 32 RF Aligner the saved ground height will not be lost until the next time ground height it set I GPS only measures height above mean sea level AMSL In order to measure height above ground level the user must set ground height using the 3Z RF Aligner Prior to accessing the antenna a user must place the 3Z RF Aligner on the ground where the unit has good visibility of the sky Once Azimuth has been acquired s the user must wait 10 15 minutes for the 3Z RF Aligner to accurately calculate ground height After 10 15 minutes have elapsed the user must go into either the microwave or antenna measurement screen and select the area for height measurement highlighted in red box below i SszrRe AUGNER 65 DATE 6 18 2017 TIME Enter Site ID PATT LAT 43 032418 DATUM Set Height Enter Sector ID Enter Ant ID Se HEIGHTIAMSLY 463 9 ft Screen Area The use
10. here is a convertor available in the settings menu Default height is AMSL unless AGL mode selected see Measuring AGL section 3 4 Example Microwave Path Information Path Name MW12345 to MW54321 LAT 26 32155 LON 80 12345 Height 210 7 Verify the 3Z RF Aligner has calculated Antenna Azimuth and Tilt The GPS Icon on the top right hand corner of the screen will be green once Azimuth and Tilt has been calculated This process typically takes between 1 5 minutes based on number of satellites and strength 2 Itis now the objective of the user to physically adjust the microwave dish and ensure measured azimuth and tilt both match the target azimuth and tilt calculated by the 3Z RF Aligner Top Right Hand Corner of Screen 3 Capture you final results by selecting the camera icon 6 on the lower portion of the screen A screen shot will be taken BMP File and saved to the internal memory of the 3Z RF Tool Microwave Path Info GPS Information 3 DATE 1 Pater Li ie TIME Enter Target MW Data LAT 43 052418 LON 76 147076 DATUM WESE HEIGHTIAMSL 463 9 ft Icon Descriptions Opens Boosts A in Indicates Hold Files Menu GPS Signal t Measurements on Measurements Takes Go Go to Battery fy Screen Shot W Home Menu T Settings Menu Level Indicator Indicates Adequate Indicates GPS is jl GPS Quality GPS Signal Acquired Acquiring Satellite Data of
11. ned with the back of the Antenna Used mounting knobs to mount the 3Z RF Aligner Used to support the 3Z RF Aligner Used to affix the clamp to the antenna Use to tighten the clamp onto the antenna Pa Carabiner Attachment Hole Use to carry or tie off the Antenna Clamp 2 2 Antenna Clamp Installation STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Raise the adjustment pin and Place the clamp behind the Use tightening knob to slide the rubber compression antenna and firmly press the tightly affix the clamp pad to a width slightly larger antenna bracket s back bar onto the antenna than the Antenna s width with the back panel of the antenna Ensure Strong attachment Note Once Installed the user should verify the back bar of the antenna clamp is flush with the back and vertically aligned with the antenna 2 3 Limited Space Antenna Clamp Installation STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Remove the sliding Slide the Back Bar behind the Reinsert the sliding compression clamp from antenna compression clamp antenna clamp s back bar and repeat steps 1 2 3 on Section 2 2 2 4 3Z RF Aligner at a Glance Important Safety Instructions 5 9 9 9 Make sure the mounting knob 15 correctly tightened to avoid dropping the 3Z RF Aligner Do not carry or transport your 3Z RF Aligner attached to the Antenna Clamp or Monopod Do not store or expose your 3Z RF Aligner to excessive heat or cold o
12. r use near flames fire Do not OIL or GREASE any part of the 3Z RF Aligner Do not use and solvents or thinners to clean your 3Z RF Aligner Use only mild detergent and wipe dry with a soft lint free cloth only war 48 Screen View Side View Top View Carrying View Component Description User interface touch screen for viewing and saving measurements results Sighting Guides Used together with the Monopod to remotely verify antenna azimuth 8 oniortswitch Use to power on and off the 3Z RF Aligner Blue light indicates unitis on 9 Hande Use to carry GPS Antennas Use to display Azimuth LAT LON Height Date and Time 2 5 3Z RF Aligner Installation STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Remove the 3Z RF Aligner Unscrew the mounting knob Firmly holding the 3Z from the padded carry bag from the 3Z RF Aligner RF Aligner and place it on the antenna clamp s mounting arms STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Screw in the mounting Attach a lanyard to properly Turn on the 3Z RF knob behind the antenna tie off the 3Z RF Aligner in aligner by pressing back bar into the 3Z RFA case of an accidental drop On Off Switch Note Ensure a strong attachment but be careful not to over tighten mounting knob as damage may occur Viaking Field Measurements 3 1 Home Screen x After boot up the first screen that appears is the Home Screen The Home Screen is used to select between
13. r will be asked Set Ground Height select Yes The unit will then take a 100 measurement average and save the ground height in memory In the GPS Information portion of the screen you will now see Antenna Height AGL measurements The user can now attach the 3Z RF Aligner to the antenna for alignment Once alignment is complete and the user is ready to capture results including AGL The user must wait 10 15 minutes after Azimuth has been acquired 6 5 then select screen snapshot 0 3 5 Files Menu Screen Eia After using the screen capture feature id to save results a user can use the Files Menu to view and or delete saved measurements To select a file a user can either tap on the desired file on the screen or use the up and down scrolling arrows located on the lower portion of the Files Menu SS FILES MENU all THT x 3 y 3 Icon Descriptions Go FA Go to Battery W Home Menu Laan Settings Menu Level Indicator Indicates Adequate Indicates GPS is jl GPS Quality GPS Signal Acquired Acquiring Satellite Data jid Indicator Go To Antenna dlo Go To Microwave Ne Alignment Screen f Alignment Screen 13 3 6 Settings Screen r SSETTINGS MERU l rilt Roll or R Dote Formai Do Mana TY leverse hhi OF a OFF Lats iris HI T Deg hin Decimal M SEC a
14. s own expense CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada
15. seeseeseeenseeses 11 3 4 MEASURING TIEIGHTHAGL ccnassncusatintacosadsnnsesnsedsnasnnaaiseniladdtoennnsndncadeeaaneadnendesiedetacnhadenadens dette 12 3 5 FE 13 3 6 ee en ee ee ee eee 14 4 USING YOUR INIOIN OPO Disc 15 5 CHARGING THE 16 6 RETRIEVING FIELD 17 GPS INFORMATION 18 SOURCES OF GPS SIGNAL ERRORS AAA NEA SEAE AEEA NEEE AAEN 18 TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ISSUES asnnaassnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnne 19 Total Number of pages 20 PREFACE Purpose of This Document This user manual aims to familiarize you with some of the tasks and processes of the 3Z RF Aligner 3ZRFA 1000 The document does cover all the basic information and details of the application Intended Audience This document is intended for users of the 3Z RF Aligner 3ZRFA 1000 who are familiar with the basic tasks and terminology of the application It will enable you to understand the details of some of the tasks that can be performed using 3Z RF Aligner Definitions Acronyms and Abbreviations Global Positioning System L L G SB 1 Introduction The 3Z RF Aligner is the most trusted way to align directional antennas No other GPS Antenna Alignment Tool offers the easy
16. ul not to Screw over tighten Support the 3Z RF Aligner Mounting Mount the 3Z RF Aligner to this Plate platform Carrying Strap Used to carry your monopod Quick Release Lift to adjust leg height and Leg Locks then close to lock Rubb rFaot Provides a secure non marring footing for you monopod 15 5 Charging the Battery Important Safety Instructions Only use supplied Charger to Charge the 37 RF Aligner Never charge other devices with the supplied charger as this may cause property damage or even personal injury The supplied charger is for indoor use only NEVER EXPOSE the charger to rain or snow 0 Hi Voltage inside charger do not open cover we e Make sure good ventilation is provided when charger is operating Do not place the charger near a radiator heat register or similar heat source when charging LED Indicator Red Indicates Charging Green Indicated Finished Charging Li 16 6 Retrieving Field Measurements Important Safety Instructions Only use standard USB Type A Male Mini B Male Cable to connect to the 3Z RF Aligner Retrieving Field Measurements 1 Connect the 3Z RF Aligner to your computer by using the provided USB cable 2 Your 27 RF Aligner folder menu may appear via a pop up window giving you multiple importing choices 3 Ifthe 3Z RF Aligner folder does not pop up go to Start gt My Computer or Computer and you will see a
17. und A user can select to turn sound on or off 8 gt Back A user can return to previous screen prior to entering the setting menu 14 4 Using your Monopod Important Safety Instructions Make sure all leg locks are correctly tightened and that the leg 15 full opened before use SZS Do not carry or transport you monopod with the 3Z RF Aligner attached Do not store or expose you monopod to excessive heat or cold or use near any flames or fire Do not OIL or GREASE any part of the monopod Do not use and solvents or thinners to clean your monopod Use only mild detergent and SZS wipe dry with a soft lint free cloth only To Setup you Monopod 1 Open the flip lever locks 4 and extend the leg to the desired length 2 Close the flip lever locks to lock the leg at the selected length Caution Not correctly securing a leg lock can cause the monopod leg to retract unexpectedly and could result in damage to the monopod or the 3Z RF Aligner mounted on the monopod 3 Align the bottom of the 3Z RF Aligner with the 4 mounting screw on the mounting plate then secure the 3Z RF Aligner to the mounting plate with the screw The screw should be tight but be careful not to over tighten 4 Make final adjustment to the monopod height Component Description 14 Mounti Use this screw to mount the 3Z 1 4 Mounting RF Aligner be caref
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