Base Station Antenna Systems 2008 Product Selection Guide - AVW

The Base Station Antenna SystemsProduct Qualification ProgramTo ensure published performance of our products, allfamilies of Andrew’s base station antenna systemsare tested and must successfully complete rigorousenvironmental stress screening tests per IEC 68-2standards prior to release for manufacturing. Antenna testing range Cold test at –40° C Dry heat at +70° C Temperature shock: –40° C to +70° C, 10 cycles Salt Fog: 35° C with 5% salt solution for 96 hours Rain simulation Humidity: 10 24-hour cycles at 95% relative humidity Vibration: 20 cycles of 10 to 150 Hz, with 1.5-hourdwell at resonant frequency on each axis Electrostatic discharge testing for lightning Single shock test (used for transportation) Continuous shock test (used for transportation) Solar radiation test (UV) at 50° C for up to 1000 hours100% IM and Return Loss Testing On All AntennasCompetent Outdoor Antenna RangesHot/Cold Test ChamberNear Field Pattern ScannerAndrew Wireless Solutions www.andrew.com9