AVL Technologies 1878C Vehicle Mount C-Band SNG Antenna System

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1878-C

AVL Technologies 1878C Vehicle Mount C-Band SNG Antenna System is available to buy in increments of 1

Intelsat, Panamsat, Eutelsat and Asiasat approved, Ideal for C-Band uplink trucks and VSAT trailers

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1878C C-Band SNG VSAT

AVL 1878C is distinguished by it's C Band capabilities. This mobile broadband antenna shares many features with it's predecessor the 1878K Mobile VSAT antenna, the system is a motorized, palletized C-band antenna utilizing the patent-pending AvL Cable Drive positioner available only from AvL Technologies.

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It is comprised of a 1.8m solid reflector and an auto-acquisition controller for accurate, dependable, satellite communication worldwide. The antenna is designed to provide high transfer rates for voice, video, and data and provides connectivity in remote environments worldwide where larger aperture antennas are desired to combat rain-fade and weaker satellite signals.

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Technical Specifications

1878C Specs
Reflector	Offset 1.8m AvL Engineered Composite Reflector
Feed	Corrugated Horn, .6 F/D
Optics	Offset, Prime Focus
Drive System	Patented Roto-Lok® Positioner
Mount Geometry	Elevation over Azimuth
Polarization	Rotation of Feed
Electrical RF
Frequency Range (Standard) Receive Transmit	3.625-4.2 GHz 5.85-6.425 GHz
Frequency Range (Insat) Receive Transmit	4.500-4.8 GHz 6.75-7.025 GHz
Gain (Midband) 2-port Receive Transmit	35.5 dBi 39.2 dBi
VSWR Receive Transmit	1.43:1 1.22:1
Beamwidth (degrees) -3 dB Receive Transmit -10 dB Receive Transmit	3.0° 2.0° 5.1° 3.3°
First Sidelobe Level (Typical) Receive Transmit	-25 dB -25 dB
Radiation Pattern Compliance Receive Transmit	32-25 Log Ø 3.2º to 7º 29-25 Log Ø 2.2º to 7º
Antenna Noise Temperature	45° K at 10° Elevation
Polarization	Linear
Power Handling Capability	80 watts at TX Port
Cross-Pol Isolation On-Axis (minimum) Receive Transmit	30 dB 30 dB
Feed Port Isolation - TX to RX Receive Transmit	40 dB 70 dB
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 auto-commissioning on most satellite services)
Size	Two Rack Units for Semi-automatic & Automatic Controllers
Input Power	110/240 VAC, 1 ph, 50/60 Hz, 10/5A peak, 1A continuous
Mechanical
Az/El Drive System	Patented Roto-Lok® Cable Drive System
Polarization Drive System	Motorized Gear-drive
Travel Azimuth Elevation Mechanical Electrical Polarization	400° Standard 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 Transmit Receive Rx Coax Tx Coax	Feed Boom or Rear of Reflector Type N Female Coax to W/G Adapter on Feed WR229 Flat Flange at feed OMT RG59 from feed to base plus 25 ft. (8 m) As required per customer or spec
Electrical Interface	25 ft. (8 m) Cable with Connectors for Controller
Manual Drive	Handcrank on Az and El Axii, Leads from 12VDC Pol Motor
Weight	360 lbs. (163 kgs)
Stowed Dimensions	104 5/8 L x 74¼ W x 25 5/8 H inches (266 L x 189 W x 65 H cm)
Environmental
Wind Survival Deployed Stowed Operational	60 mph (96 kmph) 80 mph (128 kmph) 30 mph (48 kmph), Gusts to 45 mph (72 kmph)
Pointing Loss in Wind 20 mph (32 kmph) 30 Gusting to 45 mph (48 to 72 kmph)	0.1 dB RMS, 0.2 degrees Typical 0.5 dB RMS, 0.4 degrees Typical
Temperature Operational Survival	+5° to 125°F (-15° to 52°C) -40° to 140°F (-40° to 60°C)

Applications

Homeland Defense and security, Mobile Satellite News Gathering, Remote Internet Access, Military and Government Communications, Disaster Recovery, Remote Telemedicine