Cobham Mast Systems

ContentsCobham Mast Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2EXB-Masts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4EXL-Masts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6EX-Masts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8TR-Masts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10TM-Masts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Telescopic Lifting Poles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Tripods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Tilter and Rotator-Tilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Rotator, Double-Rotator and RCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Antenna Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Transportation Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19WPU and Quality & Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Services and Mast Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Typical Mast Heights and Top LoadsMAST SERIES HEIGHT TOP LOADEXB 6 - 14 m 50 -100 kgEXL 10 - 50 m 50 - 100 kgEX 8 - 20 m 20 - 70 kgTX 4 - 8 m 10 - 25 kgTR 4 - 12 m 5 - 10 kgTM 4 - 8 m 2 - 5 kgTripods 2 - 5 m 2 - 100 kgMaximum top load depends on mast height and antenna size.3

EXB-MastsEXB-MastsEXB-masts are mechanical winch and beltoperated (fixed) vehicle masts. EXB-masts aredesigned for heights up to 12 m with max. 100kg top load. Masts are designed for unguyedthrough-the-roof vehicle installations. EXBmastsare made of composite material.EXB-masts have double belt system. One beltis used for lifting top load up and the otherfor pulling it down, when vehicle is inclinedor weather conditions otherwise require it.The electric winch has hand crank as a backupsystem for power failures. EXB series areequipped with latch mechanism for controllingthe raising order of the mast sections.EXB-masts can be painted in customer specificcolours.

Customization:All masts can be built and customizedaccording to your specification andrequirements.Cobham Mast Systems reserves the right tomake changes to manufacture and designwithout prior notice.Typical EXB-MastsMAST TYPEEXB269/6-1.2EXB269/10-1.8EXB333/10-1.7EXB333/12-1.7Extended height (m) 6 8 10 12Transportation length (m) 1.2 1.8 1.7 1.7Max. vertical top load (kg) 55 45 100 50Max. wind area A (m²) 0.2 0.2 0.6 0.3Max. wind speed (m/s) 25 25 36 30Sections 7 7 8 9Mast weight (kg) 111 135 120 150Above listed masts are examples. Other lenghts with different top loadspecifications are available at request.5

EXL-MastsEXL-MastsLight weight telescopic EXL-masts aremechanical winch and belt operated masts.EXL-masts are designed for larger and heaviertop loads and are available in three sizes:EXL141 series is for for heights 15-24 meterswith max. 55 kg top load, EXL167 series is forheights 15-30 meters with max. 60 kg top loadand EXL195 series for heights 20-50 meterswith max. 100 kg top load.EXL-masts are made of carbon and glass fibrecomposite material. Masts are delivered withfull field deployment accessory kits and theycan be supplemented with a wide range ofmounting kits for vehicles and shelters.EXL-masts are deployed by two or threepersons and are elevated with a hand crankedwinch or by an optional electric winch motorunit. The entire mast is rotatable by 360°. InEXL-masts sections open one by one andautomatic mechanical locking mechanismallows guying each lower section separatelyduring winching up. This allows safe handlingof higher top loads especially under windyconditions.EXL-masts can be painted in customer specificcolours.

Typical EXL141-MastsMAST TYPEEXL141/15-3.6EXL141/18-4.1EXL141/24-5.15Extended height (m) 15 18 24Transportation lenght (m) 3.6 4.1 5.15Max. vertical top load (kg) 55 55 30Max. wind area cxA (m²) 1.2 4.1 0.5Max. wind speed (m/s) 35 35 30Guy radius (m) 14 14 16Guys and levels 4x4 4x4 4x4Sections 6 6 6Mast weight (kg) 59 70 73Accessories weight (kg) 60 60 57Above listed masts are examples. Other lengths with different top loadspecifications are available at request.Typical EXL167-MastsMAST TYPEEXL167/18-3.8EXL167/21-4.2EXL167/24-4.3EXL167/30-5Extended height (m) 18 21 24 30Transportation length (m) 3.8 4.2 4.3 5.0Max vertical top load (kg) 60 60 55 50Max wind area A (m²) 1.5 1.5 1.0 0.8Max wind speed (m/s) 35 35 35 35Guy radius (m) 12 14 16 18Guys and levels 4x3 4x4 4x4 4x5Sections 7 7 8 8Mast weight (kg) 72 80 86 98Accessories weight (kg) 52 62 67 73Above listed masts are examples. Other lengths with different top loadspecifications are available at request.Typical EXL195-MastsMAST TYPEEXL195/24-3.9EXL195/30-5EXL195/34-5.6EXL195/50-7.6Extended height (m) 24 30 34 50Transportation length (m) 3.9 5.0 5.6 7.6Max. vertical top load (kg) 50 75 75 50Max. wind area A (m²) 1.0 2.5 1.5 1.0Max. wind speed (m/s) 35 35 35 30Guy radius (m) 16 25 20 45Guys and levels 4x4 4x5 4x5 4x7Sections 10 8 8 8Mast weight (kg) 108 125 132 160Accessories weight (kg) 64 85 105 120Above listed masts are examples. Other lengths with different top loadspecifications are available at request.7

EX-MastsEX-MastsLight weight telescopic EX-masts aremechanical winch and belt operated masts. EXmastsare available in three sizes: EX105 seriesis for heights 8-15 meters with max. 20 kg topload, EX128 series for heights 10-18 meterswith max. 40 kg top load and EX141 series is forheights 10-20 meters with max. 50 kg top load.EX-masts are made of carbon and glassfibre composite material. The masts canbe supplemented with a wide selection ofmounting kits for vehicles and shelters.EX-mast can be deployed by one to threepersons and are elevated with a hand crankedwinch or by an optional electric winch powerunit. The entire mast is rotatable by 360°.EX-masts can be painted in customer specificcolours.8

Typical EX105-MastsMAST TYPEEX105/8-2EX105/10-2.3EX105/12-2.7EX105/15-3.2Extended height (m) 8 10 12 15Transportation length (m) 2 2.3 2.7 3.2Max. vertical top load (kg) 20 20 20 20Max. wind area A (m²) 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.5Max. wind speed (m/s) 35 35 35 35Guy radius (m) 7 7 10 10Guys and levels 4x2 4x2 4x3 4x3Sections 6 6 6 6Mast weight (kg) 20 21 22 27Accessories weight (kg 29 29 40 40Above listed masts are examples. Other lengths with different top loadspecifications are available at request.Typical EX128-MastsMAST TYPEEX128/8-2EX128/10-2.3EX128/15-3.4EX128/18-4Extended height (m) 8 10 15 18Transportation length (m) 2 2.3 3.4 4.0Max. vertical top load (kg) 40 40 35 35Max. wind area A (m²) 1.2 1.0 1.2 0.9Max. wind speed (m/s) 35 35 35 35Guy radius (m) 6 7 10 12Guys and levels 4x2 4x2 4x3 4x3Sections 6 6 6 6Mast weight (kg) 24 27 36 41Accessories weight (kg 29 29 40 41Above listed masts are examples. Other lengths with different top loadspecifications are available at request.Typical EX141-MastsMAST TYPEEX141/10-2.4EX141/15-3EX141/18-4EX141/20-4.3Extended height (m) 10 15 18 20Transportation length (m) 2.4 3.0 4.0 4.3Max. vertical top load (kg) 45 45 40 50Max. wind area A (m²) 1.5 1.5 1.2 0.75Max. wind speed (m/s) 35 35 35 35Guy radius (m) 7 10 12 12Guys and levels 4x2 4x3 4x3 4x3Sections 6 5 6 6Mast weight (kg) 25 41 48 45Accessories weight (kg 31 40 39 45Above listed masts are examples. Other lengths with different top loadspecifications are available at request.9

TR-MastsTypical TR-MastsMAST TYPETR72/9.5-1.7TR86/8-1.35TR86/10-1.7TR86/12-1.7Extended height (m) 9.5 8 10 12Transportation length (m) 1.7 1.35 1.7 1.7Max. vertical top load (kg) 5 5 5 5Max. wind area A (m²) 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.2Max. wind speed (m/s) 25 25 25 25Guy radius (m) 5 4 5 5Guys and levels 3x3 3x3 3x3 3x3Sections 7 9 8 9Mast weight (kg) 9 11 12 13Accessories weight (kg) 11 11 11 11Above listed masts are examples. Other lengths with different top loadspecifications are available at request.TR-MastsLight weight telescopic TR-masts are push-upmasts for heights up to 12 meters and for 3-8kg top loads. Mast sections are pushed out andlocked in place with mechanical latchesone by one.TR-masts are made of glass fibre composite.The masts can be supplemented with a widerange of mounting kits for vehicles and shelters.Light weight telescopic TX-masts, a variant ofTR-masts, are push-up masts for heights up to7 meters and for max. 25 kg top loads. TX-mastsections are pulled out horizontally to their fulllength and the mast is then lifted up in verticalposition.TR- and TX-masts can be painted in customerspecific colours.

TM-MastsLight weighttelescopic TMmastsTM-MastsLight weight telescopic TM-masts are push-upmasts for heights up to 7 meters and for 3-5 kgtop loads. Mast sections are pushed out andlocked with friction locks one by one.TM series are made of glass fibre composite.Mast tube colour is dark green. Other tubecolours are available at request.Typical TM-MastsMAST TYPETM51/4-1.2TM51/6.3-1.8TM58/4.8-1.2TM58/7.6-1.8Extended height (m) 4 6.3 4.8 7.6Transportation length (m) 1.2 1.8 1.2 1.8Max. vertical top load (kg) 5 3 5 5Max. wind area A (m²) 0.1 0.05 0.1 0.1Max. wind speed (m/s) 25 25 25 25Mast weight (kg) 2.8 3.6 4.2 5.2Above listed masts are examples. Other lengths with different top loadspecifications are available at request.11

Telescopic Lifting PolesTypical Telescopic Lifting PolesMAST TYPETLP61/10-2.75TLP61/15-4Extended height (m) 10 15Transportation length (m) 2.75 4Max. vertical top load (kg) 3 3Mast weight (kg) 9.5 12.5Above listed poles are examples. Other lengths withdifferent top load specifications are available at request.Telescopic Lifting PoleTelescopic lifting poles are mechanical winchand belt operated access poles designed to beused both at land and sea. Carbon and glassfibre composite poles are available for heightsup to 15 meters. All components withstandimmersion and salt water and are designed tosurvive rough handling.Telescopic lifting poles are designed for covertaccess on ships or buildings. Poles can be usedto securely attach a ladder to a structure inorder to gain rapid and covert access or to gaina visibility to restricted locations via a cameramounted on the pole, through the window,over fences and over roofs.TLP-poles can be painted in customer specificcolours.12

TripodsTripodsTripods can be used for several applicationsinstead of small masts. Light weight tripods aredesigned for 2-5 kg top loads and heavy dutytripods for maximum 100 kg top loads.Tripods are made of glass fiber composite.Tripod legs are telescopic and sectionsare pushed out and locked in place withmechanical latches. For windy conditions theheavy duty tripods can also be guyed. Tripodsare quick to deploy and they provide excellentpointing accuracy for heavy narrow beamantennas. Tripods can also handle inertialloads.Tripods are applicable, for example, formountain top link applications as well asdeploying a communication system on rooftops in urban areas. Tripods are excellent fortemporary communication networks in rescue,police and fire fighting as well as temporarylighting applications.Tripods can be painted with customer specificcolours.13

AccessoriesAccessoriesEach mast system is supplied with a full fielddeployment accessory kit. Mast accessoriesare designed to enable easy and fast mastdeployment in all weather conditions.Accessory kits are packed in all-weather bags.The standard colour of bags is green. Othercolours are available at request.Special user friendly guy reel design makestensioning the guys and plumbing the mastquick and easy. Guy ropes are available inpolyester or aramid. Heavy duty aramidcore guy ropes are durable yet easy touse. Hardened guy stakes are suitable forlong term use in a wide variety of groundconditions.All deployment accessories are fabricatedfrom the state of the art materials to assureoptimal performance.

AncillariesTilter and Rotator-TilterAntenna Pointing DevicesAntenna positioners, such as rotators, doublerotators, tilters and rotator-tilters, are availablefor different antenna configurations.Antenna pointing devices are available in allmast colours.Tilter and Rotator-TilterTilter is an antenna pointing device for pointingthe antenna in elevation.Rotator-tilter is an antenna pointing device forpointing the antenna system both horizontally(azimuth) and vertically (elevation).Tilters and rotator-tilters are operated fromthe ground level with maneuvring ropes.Antennas can be mounted directly on the tilteror rotator-tilter top or on antenna specificbrackets.16

AncillariesRotator, Double-Rotator and RCURotator and Double RotatorRotator is an antenna pointing device forpointing an antenna system horizontally(azimuth). Double-rotator is designed fortwo antenna systems that can be rotatedindependently from each other.Rotators are operated from the groundlevel with maneuvring ropes. Antennascan be mounted directly on the rotatortop tube or on antenna specific brackets.Electric remote control units are alsoavailable for antenna rotators and doublerotatorsRemote Control Unit (RCU)Rotator can be controlled with RCU.Operation voltage is 24 VDC.17

Antenna BracketsAntenna BracketsAntenna brackets for different antenna typesare available for various applications.Antenna brackets are available in all mastcolours.18

Transportation KitsTransportation KitsMast transportation kits are available fordifferent vehicle models, shelters andcontainers. Transportation kits enable safemast transportation and quick deployment.Vehicle and shelter transportation kits enablethe use of mast either attached to the vehicleor shelter or as a free standing mast.Transportation kits are available in all mast andvehicle colours.19

WPU (Winch Power Unit)WPU (Winch Power Unit)WPU can be used with all EX-, EXL- and EXBtypemast winches. Motor unit is an add-ondevice that is fixed on the winch with two handscrews to replace the crank handle. Motor unitcan be easily and quickly detached in case ofpower failure to enable manual back up. A circuitbreaker together with a mechanical torque limiterprotects the motor and mast.WPU kit consists of an electric motor drive,remote controller and power cable packed in atransportation bag. Motor is controlled with aremote controller. Voltage options: 12 VDC, 24VDC, 48 VDC, 110 VAC and 230 VAC.WPUs are available in all mast colours.20

Quality & TestingQuality and TestingCobham Mast Systems quality system fulfilsthe requirements of ISO 9001 and AQAP 2110standards.Masts and accessories have been proven tomeet the environmental requirements inaccordance with the MIL-STD 810 F and DEFSTAN 00-35:9999.MIL-STD 810 F Tests:500.4 Low pressure501.4 High temperature502.4 Low temperature504 Contamination by fluids505.4 Solar radiation506.4 Rain507 Humidity508.5 Fungus509.4 Salt fog510.4 Sand and dust512 Immersion514.5 Vibration516.5 Functional shock516.5 Transit drop521.2 Icing/freezing rainDEF STAN 00-35:9999 Test:Test CL19 Blowing dustMast construction is also tested againstlightning strikes.21

ServicesServicesCobham Mast Systems designs all mastsaccording to application specific requirements.Full-scale simulated wind load tests are usedfor verifying mast design and performance.Wind load test facilities enable testing mastsup to 50 m height.Mast system deployment and service trainingis normally included in system deliveries. Mastmaintenance and repair services in factory areavailable at request.22

QuestionaireITEM Description Unit Tick Off Specification1 Height m2 Retracted length m3 Max wind speed for system deployment m/s4 Max wind speed for system operation m/s5 Max wind speed for system survival m/s6 Antenna and cable wind surface m 27 Vertical head load: antenna antenna kg8Required antenna pointing accuracy atoperational wind speed9 Applicationcables kg- Field mast o- Vehicle mast o- Trailer mounted mast o10 Description of antenna system- Antenna type- Manufacturer product code11 Antenna pointing devicesAzimuth (Rotation)Elevation (Tilting)Motorized12 No. of persons available to operate the system13 Surface treatment, colour14 Quantity15 Special requirements°ooo*** Please fill in the questionnaire and email or fax it to us for a quotation. ***E-Mail: mastsystems@cobham.com Fax +358 (0)13 737 711323

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