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- AvL’s Ka-Band Broadband Antenna Family offers high reliability, cost-effective solutions for mobile broadband Internet access with new HTS satellites. These antennas feature the AvL Zero Backlash Cable Drive and an Auto-Acquisition Controller. The antennas also come in several configurations:
- Vehicle-Mount / DriveAway
- FlyAway or DriveAway (also called Fly&Drive)
- FlyAway – Case-Based or Tripod
- AvL’s Ka Broadband antennas are available in the following sizes:
- 85cm (future option for HughesNet)
- 1.0m
- 1.2m
- The antennas offer cost-effective solutions for mobile broadband Internet access, Satellite News Gathering, Disaster Relief, Oil & Gas Data Backhaul, and Defense & Homeland Security. Antennas in the Models 880KVH / 1080KVH / 1280KVH Ka Broadband Antenna Family operate with:
- Avanti / HYLAS
- Eutelsat / Tooway
- ViaSat / Exede
Mechanical | |
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Az/El Drive | Motorized AvL Zero Backlash Cable Drive (Patent Pending) |
Polarization | RHCP/LHCP Pol Select Option Available |
Reflector Construction | Single Piece Carbon Fiber |
Axis Travel - Azimuth | 400° (±200°) |
Axis Travel - Elevation | 0-90° antenna bore sight (true elevation from calibrated inclinometer) |
Az/El Speed - Slewing/Deploying | Typical: Elevation 0.1°/second, Azimuth 2º/second |
Motors | 24 VDC Variable Speed, Constant Torque |
Interface | Type F connector(s) at antenna base or 25 ft. (7.6m) Coax from Base |
Electrical Interface | One 25 ft. (7.6m) cable with connector from base connector panel to controller |
Manual/Emergency Drive | Hand crank for az and el axes |
Time to Acquisition | Less than 15 minutes; 8 minutes typical |
Controller | |
Controller ► AvL AAQ | |
Features | AvL one button auto-acquisition of selected satellites, including peaking and optimization of cross pol. Internal movement detector and automatic stow. Optional hand-held control and separate power supply. Certified for auto-commissioning on most satellite services. |
Size | Embedded ACU with separate 1 Rack Unit Controller Interface Panel (CIP) power supply with LCD and keypad. 250 W and 500 W (1.6m and larger antennas) versions available. |
CIP Input Power | 120/240 VAC 60/50 Hz, 6/3 A Max. Power consumption is antenna size dependent: During acquisition 150 W or 300 W is typical, ~ 50 W Idle. |
Available Options, Upgrades & Services | |
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(View our PDF Datasheet for more information) |