Heavy Antenna
IntertechRail Heavy Rail Antenna AA3233 w/ CHECKTAG, UCII Compatible
PN 2-02-3-0014
TransCore’s AA3233-004 Heavy Rail Antenna is a rugged, reliable 915 MHz antenna specifically designed for mounting to train undercarriages.
Constructed for high shock and vibration environments, the rugged weatherproof enclosure provides protection from harsh environmental conditions encountered in railroad applications.
The AA3233-004 comes with an integrated check tag. When paired with TransCore’s AT5000-series transportation tags, the AA3233-004 Heavy Rail Antenna can read rail transponders at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
The AA3233-004 includes a strain relief kit to provide better coaxial cable durability when used in bogie mount applications.
- Constructed for high shock and vibration environments
- Rugged weather-resistant enclosure
- Integrated check tag
- Corrosion and chemical resistant
- Strain relief kit for high vibration applications
Applications
- Train positioning
- Rail Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI)
COMMUNICATIONS
Frequency Range
902 to 928 MHz
Gain (peak, near field)
10 dBi
Polarization
Linear, parallel with longer side
VSWR
<2.0:1
Impedance
50 ohms nominal
Beamwidth
E-Plane: 33°
H-Plane: 80°
HARDWARE FEATURES
Connectors
Antenna: right angle N-type female
Checktag: receptacle, jam nut
PHYSICAL
Dimensions
Size: 68.2 x 28.6 x 8.7 cm (26.9 x 11.3
x 3.4 in)
Weight: 7.64 kg (16.4 lbs)
Enclosure
Weather-resistant radome
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Air Temperature
-40°C to +50°C (-40°F to +122°F)
Humidity
EN60068-2-30 Variant 1
Vibration Tolerance
AREMA Part 11.5.1 Class G & H
EN 61373:2010 Category 1B & 2
4 GRMS 5 to 500 Hz
Shock Tolerance
AREMA Part 11.5.1 Class G & H
EN 61373:2010 Category 1B & 2
30 G peak x 18 ms
MODEL PART NUMBERS
12-3233-004 On-Board Heavy Rail Antenna with Integrated Check Tag
