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SKU
1660-2020
AVL Technologies 1660/2020 Global Quad-Band Carbon Fiber Flyaway Antenna System is available to buy in increments of 1

Intelsat, Panamsat, Eutelsat and Asiasat approved, Quad Band feed systems

1660-2020 SNG Global Quad Band VSAT System 

AVL Technologies 1660/2020 is a Quad-Band, carbon fiber, portable flyaway satellite communications antenna system that offers operators and broadcasters a wide array of capabilities. The motorized mounting system includes a 2-axis cable drive positioner assembly that's adjustable up to 400 degrees in azimuth, precision segmented reflector and a multiple feed options. Ultra Portability and rugged construction are several of the outstanding features that the 1660/2020 offers.

Key Features

 Light Weight FlyAway Antenna

 Packs in 3 Cases

 Controller Options range from Jog Control to Fully-Automatic Satellite Acquisition

 HPA Mounting Options: Back-of-Reflector Mount for Redundant Configurations & Feed-Mounted HPA

 Segmented or Solid Carbon: Fiber Reflector

 High EIRP: High-Performance and Light-weight

 Fully-Compliant for FCC, Intelsat, Panamsat, Eutelsat, Asiasat

 Upgradeable to X Band - Ka Band and C Band

 Reliable Zero-Backlash AvL Cable Drive Cable Drive Durability in Extreme and Harsh Conditions

 Unrivaled Az Range of 400°

 Elevation 0-90°, Pol ±95°

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Model 1660 / 2020 Flyaway Specifications

Reflector Type

1.60M Four Segment Carbon Fiber

Optics

Offset, Prime Focus, 0.8 F/D

Interchangeable Feeds

C-LP, C-CP, X-CP, Ku-LP, Ka-CP, Ka-LP

Positioner

Case-based Pack-in-the-Box

Az/El Drive System

Patented Roto-Lok Positioner

Mount Geometry

Elevation over Azimuth

Polarization Adjustment

Motorized Rotation of Linear Feeds


Mechanical Specs

Travel
    Azimuth
    Elevation (Operational)
    Polarization (LP Feeds)


±200°
0° to 90° of reflector boresight from calibrated inclinometer
±95°

Speed
    Slewing/Deploying
    Peaking


2°/second Az; 1°/second El
0.20°/second

Motors

24V DC variable speed, constant torque

Emergency Axes Drives

Handcranks on Az and El; Knob on Pol


Stowed Configuration

3 rugged, weather-resistant plastic cases, total weight: 450 lbs.

Positioner

26" x 24" x 30", 170 lbs.

Outriggers/Feed Boom/Ku or Ka feed

71" x 18" x 19", 105 lbs. (includes Ku or Ka feed)

Reflector

38" x 38" x 22", 120 lbs.

Additional Feeds

43" x 27" x 20", 70 lbs. typical, dependent on feed options selected

   

Set-up Time

Typically Less than 15 minutes

RF Interface
    BUC Mounting
    Coax


Feed boom or behind reflector (additional case required)
Two connectors at positioner base


Environmental

Wind
    Operational 
      Without Anchoring
      With Anchoring
    Survival (Anchored)



30.0 mph 
30.0 mph gusting to 45 mph
80.0 mph (With anchoring in zenith stowed position)

Pointing Loss in Wind 
    Ku-Band Rx
    Ka-Band Rx


0.1 dB typical, 0.5 dB max in operational wind
0.3 dB typical, 1 dB max in operational wind

Temperature
    Operational
    Survival


-22° to 125° F (-30° to 52° C)
-40° to 140°F (-40° to 60°C)


C-Band (Standard)

Frequency
    Receive
    Transmit


3.625-4.20 Ghz
5.85 -6.425 Ghz

Polarization

Linear or circular options

Gain (Midband)
    Receive
    Transmit


34.20 dBi
38.10 dBi

VSWR
    Receive
    Transmit


1.30:1
1.30:1

Beamwidth (-3 dB)
    Receive
    Transmit


3.4°
2.1°

Radiation Pattern Compliance

FCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580-6 IESS 207

Ant. Noise Temp @ 20° El

49° K

G/T with 20°K LNB, Midband, clear horizon

15.8 dB/° K

Circular Axial Ratio
(within Pointing Cone)
    Receive
    Transmit



2.3 dB
1.3 dB

Linear Cross Pol Isolation 
(in Ptg. Cone)
    Receive
    Transmit



35 dB/30 dB 
35 dB/30 dB

Feed Port Isolation - 
Tx to Rx
    Receive
    Transmit



65 dB
105 dB (includes filter)

Power Handling Capability

1000 watts per port


X-Band

Frequency
    Receive
    Transmit


7.250 - 7.750 Ghz
7.900 - 8.400 Ghz

Polarization

RHCP or LHCP

Gain (Midband)
    Receive
    Transmit


39.75 dBi
40.50 dBi

VSWR
    Receive
    Transmit


1.30:1
1.30:1

Beamwidth (-3 dB)
    Receive
    Transmit


1.8°
1.6°

Radiation Pattern Compliance

MIL-STD-188-164A

Antenna Noise Temp @ 20° El

45° K

G/T with 55°K LNB, Midband, clear horizon

19.7 dB/° K

Circular Axial Ratio
(within Pointing Cone)
    Receive
    Transmit



1.21 dB
2 dB

Feed Port Isolation - 
Tx to Rx
    Receive
    Transmit



115 dB (includes optional filter)
115 dB (includes optional filter)

Power Handling Capability

1000 watts per port


Ku-Band

Frequency
    Receive
    Transmit


10.950-12.750 Ghz
13.75-14.5 Ghz

Polarization

Orthogonal Linear, Optional Co-pol Linear

Gain (Midband)
    Receive
    Transmit


43.7 dBi
45.3 dBi

Antenna Noise Temperature @ 20° El

54° K

G/T with 50°K LNB, Midband

23.5 dB/° K

Radiation Pattern Compliance

FCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580-6, IESS 208

Cross Pol Isolation
    on-axis
      Receive
      Transmit
    within pointing cone
      Receive
      Transmit
    within pointing cone
      Receive
      Transmit



35 dB
35 dB

28 dB standard
30 dB standard

25 dB MM option
35 dB MM option

Power Handling Capability

500 watts per port


Ka-Band

Frequency Range (GHz)
    Receive
    Transmit


20.2 - 21.2 (military) or 17.7 - 20.2 (commercial)
30.0 - 31.0 (military) or 27.5 - 30.0 (commercial)

Polarization

Circular or Linear

Gain (Midband military)
    Receive
    Transmit


48.9 dBi
52.3 dBi

Ant Noise Temperature @ 20°

107° K

G/T with 100°K LNB, 20.7 GHz

25.3 dB/° K

Radiation Pattern Compliance

FCC 25.209, MIL-STD-188-164A

Axial Ratio (CP only, 
within pointing cone)
    Receive
    Transmit



1.5 dB
1.0 dB

Power Handling Capability

250 watts per port


Control Unit

Auto-Acquisition

Fully Automatic Satellite Acquisition, Peaking, and Cross-Pol Adjustment with GPS, Compass, Level Inputs and auto compensation with Entry of Desired Satellite. Select 10"x9"x2.5" power supply/handheld controller or 1 RU P.S. controller or 2 RU controller option. With 2 RU additional options include inclined orbit tracking, resolvers, hand-held remote, remote GUI, waveguide switch control. A 2 RU jog controller is also offered.

Input Power

95-250VAC auto-ranging or 2 RU option 110/240 VAC, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz, 6/3 A peak, 1 A continuous

Positioning Accuracy

± 0.2°

Input Power

Single phase 110/240 60/50 Hz 10 A peak, 2 A continuous

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