AVL Technologies 1612K 1.6M Global Carbon Fiber Vehicular Mounted SNG Antenna System

Model 1612K AvL 1.6 Meter Vehicle SNG Antenna

Reflector

1.6 meter AvL Carbon-Fiber

Feed

Mode-matched with Horn R/J

Optics

Offset, Prime Focus, .8 f/d

Drive System

Patented Roto-Lok® Positioner

Mount Geometry

Elevation over Azimuth

Polarization Adjustment

Rotation of Feed OMT

Electrical RF

Frequency
    Receive
    Transmit

10.95-12.75 GHz
13.75-14.5 GHz

Gain (Midband)
    R/T
      Receive
      Transmit 
    4-port
      Receive
      Transmit

43.70 dBi
46.00 dBi Typical, 45.50 dBi Min

43.60 dBi
45.45 dBi

VSWR 
    Receive
    Transmit

1.30:1
1.30:1

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

1.1°
1.0°

1.8°
1.6°

First Sidelobe Level (Typical)
    Receive
    Transmit

-26 dB
-30 dB

Radiation Pattern Compliance

>6 dB Typ better than FCC §25.209, ITU-R S.528.5

Antenna Noise Temperature

40° K at 30° Elevation

Polarization

Linear Orthogonal standard, Optional Co-pol

Power Handling Capacity

1000w at TX Port

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

35 dB
35 dB

25 dB
35 dB

Feed Port Isolation - TX to RX 
    Receive
    Transmit

35 dB
80 dB (includes filter)

Satellite System Compliance

FCC, Intelsat, Eutelsat, AsiaSat

Controllers

Standard

Three-axis Jog Control & Display with Auto-stow

Optional Upgrades

Semi-automatic Operation

Drive to calculated position based on operator entered
vehicle location, heading, plus satellite (longitude or listed)

Automatic Operation

Drive to calculated position based on auto GPS and Flux- Gate Compass data and satellite peaking with LNB signal

Auto-Acquisition

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

Size

Two Rack Units for Semi-automatic & Automatic Controllers Single Rack Unit for Auto-acquisition

Input Power

110/240 VAC, 1 ph, 50/60 Hz, 8/4A peak, 1A continuous

Mechanical

Az/El Drive System

Patented Roto-Lok® Cable Drive System

Polarization Drive System

Non back-driving Worm Gear

Travel
    Azimuth
    Elevation
      Mechanical
      Electrical
    Polarization 
 

400°
True elevation readout from calibrated inclinometer
0° to 90° of boresight (no cowling or boom mounted BUC)
Standard limits at 5° to 65° (CE Approval) or 5° to 90°
±95° for 2-port and 3-port Feeds
±50° for 2-port Wideband and 4-port feeds

Speed
    Slewing/Deploying
    Peaking

2°/second
0.5°/second

Motors

24V DC Variable Speed, Constant Torque

RF Interface
    Waveguide
    HPA Mounting
    Axis Transition
    Waveguide
    Coax

WR 75 Cover Flange at Interface Point
Feed Boom or Rear of Reflector, or inside vehicle
Rotary Joints for Azimuth, Elevation, Flex in Pol (R/J Option)
WR 75 Cover Flanges at Feed (or Optional Waveguide Integration)
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, Hand knob on Pol

Weight

275 lbs (125 kg)

Stowed Dimensions

90 L x 62 W x 21 H inches (229 L x 157 W x 53 H cm)
Optional 18 inch Height (46 cm)

Environmental

Wind
    Survival
      Deployed
      Stowed
    Operational

80 mph (128 kmph)
100 mph (160 kmph)
45 mph (71 kmph), Gusts to 60 mph (96.5 kmph)

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

0.1
0.3 dB Typical, 1 dB Maximum

Temperature
    Operational
    Survival

+5° to 125.0°F (-15° to 52°C)
-40° to 140.0°F (-40° to 60°C)