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AvL 1268FA 1,2m Mobile VSAT FlyAway Satellite Antenna Ku-Band

AvL 1268FA 1,2m Mobile VSAT FlyAway Satellite Antenna Ku-Band

AvL 1268FA 1.2m Mobile VSAT Motorized Transportable FlyAway Tx/Rx Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (Standard Cross-Pol comp.)

IKtechcorp is the distributor for AVL Antanna Systems, a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial satellite equipment. VAVL Technologies offers a wide range antennas used in the VSAT, DTH, COTM, Teleport, Cable, and Broadcast industries. Satellite, DTH, VSAT, Flyaway, quick deploy, receive only, RF, motorized auto point, vehicle antennas.
• Rx/Tx Feed: 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (LP) 
- Receive: 10.95 - 12.75 GHz
- Transmit: 13.75 - 14.50 GHz
- Standard Cross-Pol comp.
• Optional Rx/Tx Feeds: 2-Port Ku Mode-Match 
• Key Features
- 1.2m 4-piece AvL Carbon Fiber Reflector
- Case-based positioner
- 15-Minute Setup

Product Code: AvL 1268FAku_1.2m

AvL 1268FA 1.2m Mobile VSAT Motorized Transportable FlyAway Tx/Rx Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (Standard Cross-Pol comp.)

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Summary

AvL 1268FA Premium 1.2m Mobile VSAT Motorized Transportable FlyAway Tx/Rx Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band

AvL FlyAway Mobile VSAT Antennas are designed to meet and exceed the highest performance requirements around the world to guarantee both satellite authority compliance and peak in performance, reliability and availability.  These antennas are priced to include the AvL engineered composite reflector and auto-acquisition controller for ease of operation. As with all AvL antenna systems, no laptop is necessary to operate the controller, the antennas interface with any modem, RF electronics, or satellite service.

AvL 1268FA 1.2m Ku-Band Mobile FlyAway Antenna Systems feature:
• Lightweight 2-case packing solution with positioner integrated into one case
• Fully Automatic Satellite Acquisition
• Peaking, and Cross-Pol adjustment using GPS
• Compass and Level Sensing with Auto Correction
• Segmented 4-piece 1.2m Carbon Fiber reflector
• Dual band for Ku and Ka
• Offset, Prime Focus Optics
• Patent-pending AvL Cable Drive 3-axis Positioner
• Elevation over Azimuth Rotation of Reflector/Feed about Boresight
• One button auto-acquisition controller
• CE Approval
• Handheld Display with Power Supply
• Full Range of Travel
• Quick Set-up
• Interfaces with all types of RF electronics and services
• Stabilizing legs create increased wind resistance
• Packaging options including cabin baggage soft case, backpack versions, and rugged hard cases

 

     
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AvL 1268FA 1.2m Mobile VSAT Motorized Transportable FlyAway Tx/Rx Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (Standard Cross-Pol comp.)

 

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
   
Az/El Drive Motorized AvL Zero Backlash Cable Drive (Patent Pending)
Polarization Drive System Motorized Rotation of Feed
Reflector Construction 1.2m Segmented 4-piece Carbon Fiber
   
Axis Travel
Azimuth 400° (±200°)
Elevation 0-90° antenna boresight (true elevation readout from calibrated inclinometer)
Polarization +/-91° for Linear Feeds, Adjustable within <1°
   
Az/El Speed
Slewing/Deploying (typical) 2°/second Az
Peaking (typical) 0.2°/second
Tracking (typical) 0.1°/second
   
Motors 24 VDC Variable Speed, Constant Torque
   
Standard Integration Interfaces
BUC Mounting Feed boom or behind reflector (additional CFE case or optional case required)
RF Std. 50 ohm Coax (2) at base, cover flange at feed Tx port
Electrical 30 ft. cable with connectors for controller


Manual/Emergency Drive Handcrank for Az and El, knob on pol axis
   
Size/Weight Rugged cases
Motorized Positioner 22” x 21” x 23”; less than 165 lbs
Outriggers/Feed Boom/ Reflector 43” x 28” x 21; less than 110 lbs.
Set-up Time Less than 15 minutes
 
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
   
Wind - Survival Anchored: 80 mph in zenith stowed position
Wind - Operational Without Anchoring: 30 mph
With Anchoring: 30 mph gusting to 45 mph
   
Pointing Loss in Wind (Ku RX)
20 mph (32 kph) 0.7 dB typical
25 gusting 40 mph 40/64kph 1.5 dB typical
   
Temperature:
Operational -22° to 125° F (-30° to 52° C)
Survival -40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C)
 
RF / ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Receive Transmit
     
Feed Type Std. 2-Port Precision Ku-Band



Frequency Range (GHz) 10.95 - 12.75 GHz 13.75 - 14.50 GHz
Polarization Configuration Linear Orthogonal standard, Optional Co-pol
Gain (mid-band) (dBi) 41.6 dBi 43.1 dBi
     
Beamwidth

-3dB 1.5° 1.2°
-10db 2.7° 2.3°
     
Antenna Noise Temperature @ 20° El, midband 54° K at 20° Elevation, 11.85 GHz

Radiation Pattern Compliance FCC §25.209, ITU-R S.580
Power Handling Capability
0.5KW per port
VSWR 1.30:1 1.30:1
     
Cross-Polarization Isolation (dB)

On Axis (minimum) 35 dB 35 dB
Off Axis (within 1 dB BW) 27 dB 28 dB (35dB with Mode-matched)

   
Feed Port Isolation – Tx to Rx (dB) 35 dB 85 dB
 
CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS: STANDARD
   
Optional Controller Standard: Auto-Acquire with Opt. Ethernet IP Interface
Standard Feature  
Fully-automatic satellite acquisition, with automatic azimuth, elevation and cross-polarization peaking; includes
on-board, one-button deploy/acquire interface for pre-configured systems; includes on-board GPS, electronic
compass, level sensors and auto-compensation; customer-configurable satellite list.
Note: Beacon Receiver or Modem as acquisition signal source may be required for non-commercial satellites.
   
Integration Embedded w/ Handheld, incl. Shelf-Mount P/S
(optional 1RU w/ front-panel keypad + integral P/S)
User Interface Menu-driven display w/ keypad
Input Power 115/230 VAC (at rack); up to 200W
Software Upgrades/Options Inclined orbit tracking (using step-track or TLE track); automatic band sensing
 
CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS: OPTIONAL
   
Optional Controller Optional: Enhanced Auto-Acquire with Ethernet IP Interface
Standard Feature  
Fully-automatic satellite acquisition, with automatic azimuth, elevation and cross-polarization peaking; includes
on-board, one-button deploy/acquire interface for pre-configured systems; includes on-board GPS, electronic
compass, level sensors and auto-compensation; customer-configurable satellite list.
Note: Beacon Receiver or Modem as acquisition signal source may be required for non-commercial satellites.
   
Integration Embedded w/ Ethernet IP Interface (P/S optional)
(optional rack-mount P/S available)
User Interface Intelligent/simple GUI for on-board or remote CFE laptop
Input Power 28V DC (at antenna positioner);
optional 115/230 VAC rack-mount power supply; up to 200W
Software Upgrades/Options Inclined orbit tracking (using step-track, memory track, or TLE track);
automatic band sensing
 
Available Options, Upgrades & Services
 
• BUC/HPA mounting
• Optional 75 ohm coax
• Waveguide interconnect options
• Beacon receiver – inclined orbit tracking – resolvers/upgrade
• Grounding options (lightning conductor)
• Anchoring kit options
• Custom logo on reflector face (1- or 2-color; per AvL Logo Policy)
• Controller options – see above
• Spare parts kit

 
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