AvL’s 2.4m XY antenna is available in a commercial configuration and two configurations for SES O3b mPOWER: standard/Type I and high-power/Type II.
The commercial configuration operates in C, X, Ku or Ka bands and tracks satellites in GEO, MEO, LEO and HEO orbits. The mPOWER certified configurations operate in Ka-band or optional Ku-band, and are optimized for the O3b mPOWER and O3b Classic networks.
All versions of the 2.4m XY antenna operate in pairs as a terminal, provide direct overhead satellite tracking and feature enhanced retrace speeds that are optimized for robust network performance. The antennas assemble in less than 30 minutes and acquire a signal in less than 10 minutes. The standard pack-up for each antenna is seven cases for one band plus a case for each additional band.
Reflector construction | Segmented, carbon-fiber composite |
Optics | Axisymmetric ring focus splash plate |
Travel range | AZ +/- 360°, EL 8-90° |
Max slew speeds Azimuth Elevation | 15°/s 15°/s |
RF – Type 1 | 40W Mission Microwave BUC Amplifier |
RF – Type 2 | 2x 250W Mission Microwave BUC Amplifiers |
Set-up & acquisition time Assembly Acquisition | <30 minutes <10 minutes |
Power requirements | 115/230 VAC Single Phase; 400W (Excluding BUC and Modem) |
Transport weights and dimensions | Seven cases, all weigh <190 lbs (<86 kg) |
Wind – Survival (anchored) | 60 mph in stowed position (90º elevation) |
Wind – Operational (any look angle) | |
Pointing loss in max operational wind | 1dB typical at Ka Rx |
Temperature – operational | -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) |
Temperature – stored | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
mPOWER Type I Receive | mPOWER Type I Transmit | mPOWER Type II Receive | mPOWER Type II Transmit | |
Frequency Range (GHz) | 17.7 – 20.2 | 27.5 – 30.0 | 17.7 – 20.2 | 27.5 – 30.0 |
Polarization Configuration | CP orthogonal std. | CP orthogonal std. | ||
Gain (mid-band) | 50.8 dBi | 54.9 dBi | 50.8 dBi | 54.9 dBi |
-3dB Beamwidth (mid-band) | 0.4° | 0.3° | 0.4° | 0.3° |
Radiation Pattern Compliance | FCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580-6 | FCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580-6 | ||
EIRP | 68.9 dBW w/ 31.6W Plin BUC | 73.9 dBW w/ 100W Plin BUC | ||
G/T with LNB, midband, clear horizon | 27.0 dB/°K with 100° LNB | 27.0 dB/°K with 100˚ LNB | ||
Axial Ratio (Ka and X only, within pointing cone) | 1 dB | 1 dB | 1 dB | 1 dB |
Feed Port Isolation (Tx to Rx) | 80 dB | 80 dB | 80 dB | 80 dB |
The AvL antenna control system is embedded on the antenna with a built-in compass, GPS and tilt compensation. The auto-acquisition controller is ethernet based, modem agnostic, OpenAMIP compliant, up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity, and operates with a web-based user interface that can be used on a phone, laptop or PC. The controller includes a satellite profile management system, a built-in AvL carrier/beacon receiver with an optional rack-mount interface panel or outdoor rated power supply and offers intelligent tracking and multi-orbit capabilities. Power requirements vary by antenna.
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
15 North Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
Phone: 828-250-9950