7 INCLUDED IN THE SHIPMENT
EnduroSat provides additional items with the S-Band Patch Antenna:
•2 Coaxial cables 50 Ohm, MCX to MCX and MCX to SMA connectors
•USB stick with user manual
Customized cables and connectors can be provided upon request.
8 MECHANICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TEST
A full campaign of tests at qualification level was performed on the qualification engineering model.
Qualification tests level and duration follow the ESA standard ECSS-E-ST-10-03C and GEVS: GSFC-
STD-7000A. Tests performed:
•Thermal Cycling
•Thermal Vacuum
•Random Vibration
•Sine Vibration
•Shock Test
9 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Particular attention shall be paid to the avoidance of damage to the S-Band patch antenna during
handling, storage and preservation. The handling of the UHF antenna module should be performed in
compliance with the following instructions:
•Handle using PVC, latex, cotton (lint free) or nylon gloves.
•The environment where the S-Band patch antenna module will be handled shall meet the
requirements for a class environment 100,000, free of contaminants such as dust, oil, grease,
fumes and smoke from any source.
•Store in such a manner as to preclude stress and prevent damage.
•To prevent deterioration, the S-Band patch antenna must be stored in a controlled environment,
i.e. the temperature and humidity levels shall be maintained in the proper ranges:
oIdeal storage temperature range: 15ºC to 27ºC
oIdeal storage humidity range: 30% to 60% relative humidity (RH)
10 WARNINGS
