Microwave Antenna Alignment

The Path Align models 2200 and 2240 test set, is a high
performance, affordable and complete test solution designed to quickly
and accurately optimize the transmission path between two microwave
antennas within minutes. The Path Align-R test set is completely
outfitted with everything needed to align a microwave link and
communicate between sites with distances up to 100 miles (161km).
Because the Path Align-Rï¿.5 directly drives the site's antennas, the
link alignment process is completed without the need of the radios,
expensive and complex test equipment, ground technicians, on-site AC
power, cell phones, or additional two-way radios.

Link Alignment in Minutes

The Path Align-Rï¿.5 provides full-duplex FM voice communication over
the link, allowing the on-site tower technicians working on path
alignment to talk with each other even before alignment begins. The
antenna installation crew is able to align the link as soon as the
antennas are mountedï¿.5even before the remaining equipment is on site.
Alignment now takes only minutes instead of hours. Wireless installers,
tower technicians, and contractors are able to save time and money
during antenna installation and maintenance when using the Path Align-R.

Data Recording Documents Accurate Path Alignment

Model 2241 includes the Record-Rï¿.5 data logger, which allows the
results of the antenna path alignment to be logged into internal
memory. The Record-Rï¿.5 contains an embedded GPS receiver to provide
accurate date/time and position information added to the frequency and
path loss data. The data is saved in memory for transfer to a PC using
the Log View-Rï¿.5 software.

Model 2240/2241 Band Frequencies:

Band 1: 1.8ï¿.52.5 GHz

Band 2: 3.5ï¿.55.0 GHz & 5.8ï¿.56.6 GHz

Band 3: 7.5ï¿.510.0 GHz & 11.0ï¿.512.0 GHz

Band 4: 18.1ï¿.519.4 GHz & 22.0ï¿.523.5 GHz

Path-Align test sets allow optimization of the signal path between two antenna sites without use of radios,test equipment,ground technicians or even on-site AC power, by using FM headsets for communication between antenna install crews at separate sites.