MA 160-Ex

ATEX certified, End-fed ½ λ dipole marine and base station antenna for the International Maritime VHF band in Hazardous areas

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MA 160-Ex
Electrical
Model MA 160-Ex/…
Frequency Models wthin 154 – 162.025 MHz
Antenna Type ½ λ antenna
3 dB Beamwidth, H-Plane Omnidirectional
Polarisation Vertical
Pattern Type Omnidirectional
Impedance 50 Ω
Gain 0 dBd (2.2 dBi)
VSWR < 2.0:1
Bandwidth 6 – 6.525 MHz
Antistatic Protection All metal parts DC-grounded (Connector shows a DC-short)
Environmental
Operating temperature range -30 °C to +60 °C
Survival Wind Speed 200 km/h
Ingress Protection IP66
Mechanical
Connector Torque N(f) : 0.7 – 1.1 Nm
Wind Area 0.004 sq. m / 0.04 sq. ft
Materials Whip: Black-chromed stainless steel (AiSi 630)
Mounting: Blackchromed brass
Installation Torque 20 – 25 Nm
Colour Black
Historic Brand Amphenol Procom
Height 940 mm / 37.01 in.
Wind Load 4.60 N (160 km/h)
Weight Approx. 0.22 kg / 0.49 lb.
Mounting On 1″ RG (G1″ – 11) threaded water pipe or on optional mounting brackets (see accessories )
ATEX Marking II 3G Ex nA IIC T6
  • MA 160-Ex/… is a 0 dBd, vertically polarized, omnidirectional marine and base station antenna.
  • Models within 154 – 162.025 MHz.
  • Full-size, end-fed ½ λ, black-chromed stainless steel whip.
  • Before installing the antenna, read the ATEX Product Manual carefully.
  • The antenna is suitable for use in gas groups IIA, IIB and IIC in zone 2.
  • The antenna can be mounted on threaded 1″ water pipe using the supplied 1″ revolving nut. In this way, a nice, slim installation is obtained.
  • A wide variety of accessory mounting hardware (see below) gives ample choice regarding alternative ways of installation.
  • All metal parts in the antenna are DC-grounded. Consequently, the antenna shows a DC-short across the coaxial cable.
  • The antenna is a ½ λ design and this means that it needs neither loading coils, ground-plane, radials nor other auxiliary arrangements.

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Model Product No. Frequency Add To Quote

MA 160-Ex/157

 115000035 154 – 160 MHz

MA 160-Ex/158.5

 115000027 155.5 – 162.025 MHz

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Calculation of Max. antenna input power in different ATEX groups
ATEX GROUPMAX. EIRP POWERANTENNA GAINMAX INPUT POWER
IIA 37.7 dBm (6.0 W) 0 dBd / 2.15 dBi 35.6 dBm (3.6 W)
IIB 35.4 dBm (3.5 W) 0 dBd / 2.15 dBi 33.3 dBm (2.1 W)
IIC 33.0 dBm (2.0 W) 0 dBd / 2.15 dBi 30.8 dBm (1.2 W)

*See the ATEX Product Manual (safety and mounting instructions) and related EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.

EU and UK Declaration of Conformity

Hereby Amphenol Procom declare that the product type MA 160-Ex is in compliance with EU Directive 2014/53/EU.
the UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017 No. 1206).
The full text of the Declaration of Conformity is available at:

https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/catsy.1080/Declaration-of-Conformity-ATEX.pdf