ANTENNA CHARACTERISTICS |
Ku-band |
Ka-band (ViaSat eTRIA) | ||
Receive |
Transmit |
Receive |
Transmit |
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Frequency (GHz) |
10.7 -12.75 |
13.75 -14.5 |
19.2 - 21.2 |
29.0 - 30.0 |
Antenna Gain |
39.3 - 40.8 |
42.0 - 42.2 |
43.9 - 44.5 |
47.6 - 47.8 |
Cross Pol Isolation (dB) within 1dB beamwidth |
>21.4 |
>24 |
>20.4 |
>20.5 |
Cross Pol Isolation (dB) On-Axis |
>24.7 |
>32.2 |
- |
- |
Feed Port Isolation - Tx to Rx (dB) |
40 |
110 w/filter |
- |
- |
Beamwidth (degrees) at -3dB |
1.6° - 1.9° |
1.4° - 1.5° |
1.1 |
0.7 |
Beamwidth (degrees) at -10dB |
2.8° - 3.4° |
2.5° - 2.6° |
1.9 |
1.3 |
Antenna Noise Temp. (°K) at 30° Elevation |
55° |
107° |
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G/T - Comm (dB/°K) | 18.4 dB/°K @ 30° EL Midband | 22.0 dB/°K (eTRIA 1.5 dB Noise Figure) | ||
Radiation Pattern Compliance | FCC §25.209, ITU-R S.580 |
ITU-R S.580 |
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Polarization | Linear Orthogonal Std. Optional Co-pol | RHCP or LHCP (eTRIA auto selectable) | ||
Standard BUC Options | 8 Watt Extended Band | 3W ViaSat eTRIA | ||
EIRP with Standard BUC Options (dBW) |
50 dBW |
54 dBW |
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Product number | 408157A-50211 | 408157B-50551 | ||
MECHANICAL | ||||
Positioner | Harmonic Drive | |||
Azimuth | ± 195° | |||
Elevation | 0-100° antenna boresight (mechanical) | |||
Polarization | ± 95° (Ku-band) | |||
Satellite Inclination | ± 15° | |||
Slewing & Deploying | Up to 9° per second | |||
Acquisition time (typical) | < 4 minutes from cold start | |||
REFLECTOR | ||||
Size | 1.0m single piece carbon fiber RTM reflector | |||
Optics | Offset, Prime Focus | |||
Mount Geometry | 2-Axis, Elevation over Azimuth | |||
Polarization | Ku-band: Linear with Motorized Rotation Ka-band: RHCP or LHCP | |||
WEIGHT & MEASURES | ||||
Weight | 63 kg / 139 lbs with BUC / LNB 56.5 kg / 124.5 lbs with eTRIA |
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Length | 156 cm / 61” | |||
Stowed: Height / Width | 35 cm / 14” / 100 cm / 39” | |||
Antenna Control Unit (1RU) - Weight - Dimensions |
4.5 kg / 9.9 lbs. 4.4 x 48 x 33 cm / 1.75” x 19” x 13” |
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Shipping Crate Dimensions - Weight - Dimensions (L/W/D) |
136.5 Kg / 300 lbs (Ku Antenna, ACU and Accessories) 130 kg / 286.6 lbs (Ka Antenna, ACU and Accessories) 162 x 107 x 59 cm / 63.2” x 42.1” x 23.2” | |||
ELECTRICAL | ||||
RF | Rx and Tx: Type F (75-ohm) connectors on ACU for modem interface | |||
LNB (Ku) | Multi-band for international use included. (10.7 - 12.75 GHz) | |||
Motors | Low noise, brushless, DC | |||
Antenne Controller (1RU) Power Supply | 90 - 264 VAC, 50/60Hz Single Phase 540W (peak) | |||
Power Consumption | Motors Active – 290 Watts Motors Idle – 55 Watts | |||
BUC Mounting (Ku) | 8 watt extended range BUC included | |||
ACCESSORIES | ||||
408157A-100 | EXPLORER 8100 Ku to KA-SAT Conversion Kit | |||
ENVIRONMENTAL | ||||
Wind Speed: Operational (anchored) Survival, deployed Survival, stowed |
72 km/h / 45 mph 118 km/h / 73 mph 161 km/h / 100 mph |
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Temperature: Operational Survival |
-33° to +55°C / -27° to 131°F -40° to +80°C / -40° to 176°F |
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Rain | <100 mm/hr | |||
Humidity | 0 to 100% (condensing) | |||
IP Rating: Antenna Antenna Control Unit |
IP-55 IP-30 |