AVL 2460K/2020 2.4 Meter SNG Quad Band FlyAway Satellite Communications Antenna

Model 2460 / 2020 PIB MILITARY/COMMERCIAL FLYAWAY

Reflector Type

2.4 Meter, 9 piece 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

Rotation of Feeds

Mechanical

Travel
    Azimuth
    Elevation (Operational)
    Polarization (LP Feeds)

±200°
7° to 90° of reflector boresight from calibrated inclinometer
±95°

Speed
    Slewing/Deploying
    Peaking

2°/second Az; 1°/second El
0.2°/second

Motors

24V DC variable speed, constant torque

Emergency Axes Drives

Handcranks on Az and El; Knob on Pol

Stowed Configuration

Five or six rugged, weather-resistant plastic cases

Positioner

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

Outriggers/Feed Boom/Ku or Ka feed

71" x 18" x 19", 110 lbs. (includes Ku or Ka feed)

Reflector (2)

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

Additional Feeds

43" x 28" x 21", 70 lbs. typical, dependent on feed options selected

Set-up Time

Less than 15 minutes

RF Interface
    BUC Mounting
    Coax

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

Electrical Interface

Connector at positioner base

Environmental

Wind
    Operational 
      Without Anchoring
      With Anchoring
    Survival (Anchored)

30 mph 
30 mph gusting to 45 mph
80 mph in zenith (90° elevation) position

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

1.3 dB typical, 2.4 dB max in operational wind
1.0 dB typical, 2 dB max, 20 mph gusting to 30 mph

Temperature
    Operational
    Survival

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

C-Band (Standard) Feed

Frequency
    Receive
    Transmit

3.625-4.20 Ghz
5.85 -6.425 Ghz

Polarization

Linear or circular options

Gain (Midband)
    Receive
    Transmit

38.0 dBi
41.8 dBi

VSWR
    Receive
    Transmit

1.30:1
1.30:1

Beamwidth (-3 dB)
    Receive
    Transmit

2.2°
1.4°

Radiation Pattern Compliance

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

Antenna Noise Temp @ 20° El

49° K

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

19.5 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 Feeds

Frequency
    Receive
    Transmit

7.25 - 7.75 Ghz
7.9 - 8.4 Ghz

Polarization

RHCP or LHCP

Gain (Midband)
    Receive
    Transmit

43.3 dBi
44.1 dBi

VSWR
    Receive
    Transmit

1.30:1
1.30:1

Beamwidth (-3 dB)
    Receive
    Transmit

1.2°
1.1°

Radiation Pattern Compliance

MIL-STD-188-164A

Antenna Noise Temp @ 20° El

59° K

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

22.7 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 (DBS bands available on request)

Frequency
    Receive
    Transmit

10.95-12.75 Ghz
13.75-14.5 Ghz

Polarization

Orthogonal Linear, Optional Co-pol Linear

Gain (Midband)
    Receive
    Transmit

47.0 dBi
48.8 dBi

Antenna Noise Temperature @ 20° El

61° K

G/T with 50°K LNB, Midband

26.5 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 Feeds

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) (dBi)
    Receive
    Transmit

52.1 
55.0

Ant Noise Temperature @ 20°

104° K

G/T with 100°K LNB, 20.7 GHz

29.0 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

Controller

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°