Norsat Intl. Newslink Ultra Mobile Satellite Communications Terminal
1m diamond shaped reflector, carbon fiber VSAT, segmented (4 pieces)
Newslink Portable Video Uplink VSAT System
The Norsat NewsLink is the latest in a series of portable satellite terminals. This unit is a complete Ku-band portable satellite terminal capable of broadcast quality MPEG-2 video (up to10 Mbps). This portable terminal is conveniently packaged into industrial cases. With its simple setup and alignment procedure, staff with minimal training can have the system up and transmitting in just a matter of minutes.
Completely Integrated
The Norsat NewsLink is the first complete system to be designed from the ground-up to deliver broadband television broadcasting in a portable, rugged, and easy-to-use package. Only Norsat offers a complete solution including a carbon fiber segmented antenna, aluminum tripod, MPEG-2 encoder, DVB-S modulator, laptop controller, system power supply, and full Ku-band RF chain with SSPA that packs into just three airline checkable cases.
Simple GUI
Norsat is also the first in the industry to incorporate an easy-to-use graphical user interface for antenna alignment, spectrum analyzer, and transmitter and modulator control. Only the NewsLink provides a quick assembly antenna platform that can be setup in 5 minutes without tools. It comes complete with a compass, inclinometer, and GPS to aid in alignment.
Built-In Software
The sophisticated software makes antenna alignment easy for even novice users through its alignment wizard, beacon detector, and built-in spectrum analyzer. To further simplify operation in the field, a full range of settings can be pre-configured in user selectable profiles before the terminal is sent out on an assignment.
Easy Operation
The Norsat NewsLink VSAT is truly changing portable satellite communications by eliminating the need to include an RF engineer on every assignment.
Antenna
Transmit Frequency 13.75 GHz -14.5 GHz
Receive Frequency 10.95GHz -12.75 Ghz
EIRP >56 dBW(40W)
G/T 21 dB/K
Antenna 1m diamond, carbon fiber, segmented (4 pieces)
Antenna Tx Gain 42 dBi
Antenna Rx Gain 40.5 dBi
Antenna Platform Aluminum Tripod
Polarization Cross-Pol (Standard) / Co-Pol (Optional)
Elevation Adj. 10° - 90°
Azimuth Adj. 360°
Polarization Adj. ±60°
Satellite Pointing
Onboard Spectrum Analyzer, Received Signal Strength Indicator, DVB Receiver, Compass, Inclinometer, GPS, Norsat proprietary
LinkControl with Satellite Almanac, Antenna Alignment Wizard
Transmit
Frequency Range
Output 13.75 GHz - 14.5 GHz
Input 950 MHz - 1700 MHz
L.O. Frequency 12800 MHz
Reference Signal Frequency External 10 MHz (supplied by Baseband)
10 MHz Power Level 0dBm ±5dB
Reference Signal Frequency external 10 MHz (supplied by Baseband)
10 MHz power level -5 to +5 dB
Reference Input Impedance 50 Ω
Output Power
Rated Power (P1dB) @ Amplifier Flange (minimum) 40W (other powers available)
Gain
Small Signal, typical 70dB
Maximum SSG Variation Over
Any Narrow Band ±1 dB per 54MHz
Spectral Regrowth at Rated Power -26 dBc
Receive
LNB Noise Figure 0.8 dB
L.O. Stability Maximum ±15 kHz
(over temperature)
Phase Noise Maximum -65 dBc/Hz at 1kHz
(SSB) -75 dBc/Hz at 10kHz
-85 dBc/Hz at 100kHz
Input/Output VSWR Maximum 2.2 : 1
Conversation Gain 55 dB min, 70 dB max
Output P1dB Maximum 7 dBm
Power Requirements +15 to +24 V supplied through centre
conductor of IF cable
Current Drain Maximum 200 mA
Interfacility Link Cable
Length 10m (Standard)
30m (Optional)
Shock Protected Case
Top Rack Unit: System Controller, Single Point
Power Supply
Middle Rack Unit: Pointing Tools
(Spectrum Analyzer, DVB Receiver)
SSPA Control and Management,
HD/SD Encoder, DVB-S/2 Modulator
Bottom Rack Unit: Available for Customer Equipment
Diagnostics
Closed loop transmit power control Temperature and current monitoring
Transmit signal monitoring via RSSI, DVB Receiver, and Spectrum Analyzer
Video Encoder
Standard MPEG-2 (NTSC or PAL)
Bitrate 1500 kbps - 10000 kbps
Inputs Composite Video (RCA),
Composite Video (BNC)
SDI with embedded audio (BNC) (Optional)
Latency 250 ms (normal) / 80 ms (low)
Chroma Sampling 4:2:0 (standard) / 4:2:2 (optional)
Settings PIDs, horizontal resolution, aspect ratio, GOP
Audio Standard MPEG Layer 2 or Linear PCM (4 channels)
Audio Bitrates 128 kbps - 384 kbps
Audio Inputs 4 balanced (XLR), 4 unbalanced (RCA),
AES/EBU (XLR) (Optional)
Video Modulator
Standard DVB-S / QPSK
FEC 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
RF Interfaces Tx-Out, Tx-Monitor-In, Rx-In, Rx-Out (L-band)
Modulator-Out, Upconverter-In (70 MHz)
Built-in Power Supply
Prime Power 110/220 VAC 50/60Hz
Optional DC 12 or 24VDC Inverter (Optional)
Co nsumption Physical 1RU 152mm deep rack enclosure
650 vA AC 482 x 44 x 152mm (WxHxD)
Physical 1RU 152mm deep rack enclosure
Environmental
Operating Temp -30 to +50 °C (Antenna/RF)
0 to +50 °C (Baseband)
Rainfall 15mm/h Operational
30mm/h Survival
Wind Speed 60km/h Operational
100km/h Survival
Humidity 95% non-condensing
Packaging
3 Cases (incl. power supply)
711 x 406 x 660mm (WxHxD) each
32 Kg each
Satellite News Gathering, Secure Communications, Special Event Communications, Disaster Communications
