ORBIT FR Weatherproof Absorbers - WP Series - Manual

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Adapted Absorbers
Weatherproof Absorbers -
WP Series
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> Applications:
• Open area test sites
> Key features:
• Withstands harsh outdoor conditions
• Resistant to UV rays, mildew, rot and abrasion
• Lifespan - up to 5 years for Type 1 and 5 -
10 years for Type 2
> Shape:
• Type 1: Pyramidal, wedge, convoluted, and laminated
• Type 2: All absorber confi gurations available
> Frequency band:
• From 125 MHz to 18 GHz
> Standard base size:
• 2’ x 2’ (60.96 cm x 60.96 cm)
> Height:
• 4’’ to 36’’ (10.2 cm to 91.4 cm)
• Type 2 up to 96” (243.8 cm)
> Operating conditions:
• From 0º to 200º F (-18º C to 93º C)
> Indoor/outdoor:
• Outdoor & indoor
> Treatment:
• Type 1: Wrapped with a weather resistant/
vinyl-nylon based cloth coating
• Type 2: Rubberized coating
> Related certifi cations:
• FS 191-5903
• MIL-C-43006
• NRL 8093 – 1, 2, 3
> Ordering code:
• Type 1: AEP-XX-WP1, where XX designates absorber
height in inches
• Type 2: AEP-XX-WP2, where XX designates
absorber height in inches
WP Type 2
WP Type 1
WP Type 1 cross-section
Absorber Unloaded foam
Coated fabric wrapping