AVL Technologies 1278KFD 1.2M Ultra Portable Motorized Fly & Drive VSAT Flyaway Antenna

1278KFD Specifications

Reflector

1.2 Meter

Optics

Offset, Prime Focus, .8 f/d

Drive System

Patented Roto-Lok® Positioner

Mount Geometry

Elevation over Azimuth

Polarization

Rotation of Feed

Electrical RF

Frequency Range
    Receive
    Transmit

10.95-12.75 GHz
13.75-14.5 GHz

Gain (Midband)
    Receive
    Transmit

42.0 dBi
43.2 dBi

VSWR
    Receive
    Transmit

1.30:1
1.30:1

Beamwidth (degrees)
    -3 dB
      Receive
      Transmit
    -10 dB
    Receive
    Transmit

1.4
1.2

2.5
2.1

First Sidelobe Level (Typical)
    Receive
    Transmit

-19 dB
-22 dB

Antenna Noise Temperature

30° K at 30° Elevation

Polarization

Linear Orthogonal Standard, Optional Co-pol

Power Handling Capability

40 Watts

Cross-Pol Isolation
    On-Axis (minimum)
      Receive
      Transmit
    Off-Axis (within 1 dB BW)
      Receive
      Transmit
    Off-Axis (peak)
      Receive
      Transmit

35 dB
35 dB
  
26 dB
28 dB
  
22 dB
25 dB

Feed Port Isolation - TX to RX

75 dB

Satellite System Compliance

FCC and PanAmSat Worldwide

Controllers

Optional Upgrades

Auto -acquisition

One-button acquisition of selected satellite including peaking and optimization of cross-pol (certified for auto-commissioning on select services)

Size

Power Supply & Handheld for Auto-acquisition Optional 1 RU Controller

Input Power

110/240 VAC, 1 ph, 50/60 Hz, 6/3A peak, 1A continuous

Reflector Options

Reflector Back Cover

Mechanical

Az/El Drive System

Patented Roto-Lok® Cable Drive System

Polarization Drive System

Stainless Steel Chain Drive

Reflector Material

Glass Reinforced Plastic

Travel
    Azimuth
    Elevation
      Mechanical
      Electrical
    Polarization

400°
True elevation readout from calibrated inclinometer
0° to 90° of reflector boresight
Standard limits at 5° to 65° (CE Approval) or 5° to 90°
±95°

Speed
    Slewing/Deploying
    Peaking

2°/second
0.2°/second

Motors

24V DC Variable Speed, Constant Torque

RF Interface
    BUC Mounting
    Waveguide
    Coax

Feed Boom
Groove Flexible Waveguide From Feed
2-RG59 run from feed to base plus 25 ft. (8 m)

Electrical Interface

25 ft. (8 m) Cable with Connectors for Controller

Manual Drive

Handcrank on Az and El Axii

Weight Drive Configuration

140 lbs (63.5 kg)

Weight Flyaway Configuration

Case #1 185 lbs. (84 Kg) Motorized Auto Acquisition Positioner
Case #2 45 lbs. (20.4 Kg) 2 Pc. Reflector
Case #2 29 lbs. (13.2 Kg) 2 or 4 Pc. Carbon Fiber (Option)

Flyaway Positioner

55 L x 21 W x 26 H inches (140 L x 53 W x 66 H cm)

2 Pc. Reflector Bag

52 L x 32 W x 6 H inches (132 L x 81 W x 15 H cm)

2 Pc. Reflector Bag (Carbon Fiber) Option

52 L x 32 W x 6 H inches (132 L x 81 W x 15 H cm)

4 Pc. Reflector Bag (Carbon Fiber) Option

27 L x 27 W x 6 H inches (Qty2) (69 L x 69 L x 15H cm)

Environmental

Wind
    Survival
      Deployed
      Stowed
    Operational

65 mph (121 kmph)
80 mph (161 kmph)
45 mph (72 kmph)

Pointing Loss in Wind
    20 mph (32 kmph)
    30 Gusting to 45 mph (48 to 72 kmph)

0.5 dB Typical
1.0 dB Typical

Temperature
    Operational
    Survival

+5° to 125°F (-15° to 52°C)
-40° to 140°F (-40° to 60°C)