HFA421 Antenna

VLF LF LOOP ANTENNA FOR SUBMARINES

The HFA421 and ACU452 work together as complementary units, with each dependent on the other. 

HFA421 Antenna

VLF LF LOOP ANTENNA FOR SUBMARINES

The HFA421 and ACU452 work together as complementary units, with each dependent on the other. 

HFA421 Antenna

Loop antenna equipped with Antenna Control Unit (ACU) and power supply. The equipped electronic unit enables amplification of RF signals.

Technical data

Dimensions 390 mm × 390 mm × 205 mm
Weight 31 kg

ACU 452 Antenna 28VDC

The ACU 452 rack provides the link between the VLF/LF receiver and the HFA 421 antenna.

  • 3 outputs: L channel, T channel, Omnidirectional L+T channel
  • Equipment in 19 2 U format with power supply module (AL 482) included
  • Power supply of loop antenna (HFA 421): 28 VDC, switched to the loop antenna via a pair of wires
  • Input for feeding a measurement signal and measurement output to loop antenna

Technical data

Power 115 V / 60 Hz
or
230 V / 60 Hz
Connectors 50 Ω on N type connector
Test Signal Injection Input 50 Ω on BNC connector