L3 Cheetah .90M Compact Auto-Acquire Flyaway VSAT Terminal

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L3 Panther .96M Man-Portable VSAT Terminal

GD Satcom Technologies 1989 .98M Rapid Deploy Flyaway Antenna

CPI SAT Model 1989 0.98m Ultra Fast Deploy Flyaway Antenna

SKU
L3-CH-.9M
L3 Cheetah .90M Compact Auto-Acquire Flyaway VSAT Terminal is available to buy in increments of 1

Includes ViewSAT terminal monitor and control software package, One button auto-acquisition

L3 Cheetah 90CM Airline Checkable VSAT Terminal

 Key Features

 Latest-generation embedded iDirect iConnex™ e800 Evolution modem and 40 W wideband BUC/SSPA.

 Rugged design for outdoor use in harsh
environmental conditions

 Field connectivity over CAT-5 cable eliminates heavy IFL cables

 One button auto-acquisition solution based on proven motorized Roto-Lok cable drive for reliable positioning and algorithms with the latest iDirect SNR tuning

 Includes automatic polarization adjustment that rotates the reflector to align the major axis with the orbital arc for optimum field performance

 Internal power conditioning in accordance with MIL-STD-1275B allowing the Cheetah to be powered from military vehicles

 ViewSAT Terminal Monitor and Control software simplifies deployment and operation

 Modem bypass capability allows inter-operation with standard L-Band modems

 

Cheetah Battery Box

L3 Cheetah VSAT System Battery Box Power Supply

Also available with an embedded ViaSat Linkway S2 modem

The industry renowned Cheetah is a completely auto-acquiring flyaway VSAT system that provides high-speed data communications for Internet, VPN connectivity, video transmission, surveillance, or reconnaissance. The Cheetah is comprised of only two airline checkable* cases!  The Cheetah system comes standard in two Hardigg Storm™ wheeled hard cases. Each case weighs less than 75 lb. and includes a fully auto-acquire .9M elliptical antenna system, outdoor unit with embedded iDirect iConnex modem, 40 W BUC/SSPA, controller/processor and Ethernet switch. The GCS ViewSAT terminal control software provides monitor and control of the terminal through the use of an Intuitive Graphical User Interface
(GUI).

Environmental Conditions Capabilities

GCS has completed rigorous MIL-STD-810F testing of the Cheetah terminal at Dayton T. Brown, a certified facility on Long Island, NY.
All tests were passed and the testing included the following:

 Temperature – Hot, Method 501.4 Procedure II - Operation, Table 501.4-II Hot

 Temperature – Cold, Method 502.4 Procedure II Operation Basic Cold (C1)

 Humidity - Method 507.4

 Vibration - Method 514.5 Procedure I, Table 514.5-I Category 4 Restrained Cargo, Truck Transport US Highways (Annex A Para 2.2.1 C1), Two Wheeled Trailer and Wheeled Vehicles (Annex A Para 2.2.1 C2)

 Shock - Method 516.5 Procedure II Material to be Packaged

 Sand and Dust - Method 510.4, Procedure I and II

 Salt Fog - Method 509.4

 

GCS ViewSAT GUI

L3 GCS ViewSAT GUI Monitor and Control Software

ViewSAT is specifically designed to monitor and control the Hawkeye and Cheetah series of VSAT terminals. The monitor and control is provided for the embedded iDirect modem, Antenna controller and some select BUC/SSPAs.  Utilize one common GUI for all L3 across all platforms for easy operability.



System Benefits

 Provides VSAT connectivity for voice, data and video broadcast

 Elliptical reflector automatically rotated to align with satellite orbital arc for optimum performance

 One button auto-acquisition with ViewSAT terminal software provides rapid system deployment, control and monitoring with minimal training

 High-speed access from remote sites provides timely information to decision makers

Transport Cases

Cheetah VSAT Airline Checkable Transport Cases


Size & Weight:

Number of Cases:

(2) airline checkable hard cases*

Case Size: Hard cases (standard): Antenna System: RF System: Weight:

24.6 x 19.7 x 14.4 inches 24.6 x 19.7 x 14.4 inches Antenna system – 74 lb. RF system – 74 lb.

Power Requirements:

 

AC Power:

90 – 132 and 180 – 264 VAC auto-ranging; 47 – 440 Hz

DC Power:

28 VDC per MIL-STD-1275B

Consumption:

1000 VA Max

Environmental:

 

Temperature: Operational:Storage:

 -32 °C to + 50 °C -40 °C to + 60 °C

Wind Loading: Operational: 25 mph Survival: 30 mph gusting to 45 mph with anchoring weights

Ordering Information:

GCS-2180-040 Optional DSL Port

Cheetah™ .9M auto-acquire VSAT flyaway system with iDirect iConnex™ e800 Evolution modem and (4) LAN ports, 40W SSPA

BB-2100-04

Optional Battery Box

 

**W – White, T – Tan, G - Green *Subject to individual airline regulations

Antenna & RF System:

Reflector:

90 x 66 cm Elliptical

Optics:

Offset, Prime Focus

Reflector Construction:

Segmented Carbon Fiber

Az/El/Pol Drive System:

Patented Roto-Lok 3-axis Positioner

Polarization Adjustment:

Rotation of Reflector/Feed about Boresight

Controller:

DVB reference satellite or iDirect SNR

 

tuning. One button deploy fully automatic satellite acquisition, peaking, and cross pol adjustment using GPS, compass and level sensor inputs, certified for auto-commissioning on certain satellite systems; one button stow

Auto Positioning Accuracy: < +/- 0.1°

Operator Control:

Via ViewSAT™ terminal monitor

 

and control software

 

 

Interface:

CAT-5 Cable

 

(4) 100 Base-T Ethernet ports Or (3) 100 Base-T Ethernet and (1) DSL ports (optional)

Elevation:

15 to 75° of boresight

Azimuth:

180°

Polarization:

Motorized +/- 75° manual

 

H/V selection

G/T:

17.4 dB/K @ 20° elevation

EIRP:

51.8 dBW (25-watt SSPA) (53.8, 40 W)

LNB:

Three provided to ensure global

 

coverage of the Ku-Band;

 

 

Band 1:

10.95 to 11.70 GHz: NF=.8dB

Band 2:

11.70 to 12.20 GHz; NF=.8dB

Band 3:

12.25 to 12.75 GHz; NF=.8dB

 

 

Frequency: Transmit:

13.75 to 14.5 GHz

Receive:

10.95 to 12.75 GHz

 

 

Antenna Midband Gain:

Transmit: 39.0 dBi

 

Receive: 37.8 dBi

TX Radiation Compliance:

FCC #25.209, ITU-R S.528.5

Cross-Pol Isolation:

 

On-Axis:

35 dB TX 30 dB RX

Off-Axis: 28 dB TX 28 dB RX

Satellite System

 

Compliance:

PanAmSat, Intelsat, Eutelsat

Satellite Approval: PanAmSat USA-8189

FCC SES-STA-20080606-00713

Applications that require a compact MIL Standard compliant communications system including: Quick-deploy voice, data and video communications, Remote internet/VPN connectivity from anywhere in the world, Homeland defense/emergency response, Videoconferencing and surveillance, SNG and broadcast, Executive travel, C3 tactical