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AvL 1578 1,5m Motorized Vehicle-Mount VSAT Satellite Antenna Ku-Band

AvL 1578 1,5m Motorized Vehicle-Mount VSAT Satellite Antenna Ku-Band

AvL 1578 Premium 1.5m Motorized Transportable Vehicle-Mount Satellite 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.
• Standard Rx/Tx Feed: 2-Port Ku-Band Precision (standard Cross-Pol comp.)
• Polarization Adjustment: Motorized Worm Gear Drive 
• Optics: Offset, Prime Focus, 0.8 f/D 
• Unique Features
- 1.6 x 1.2m AvL Engineered Composite Single Piece Reflector (Upgradable to Carbon Fiber)
- AvL Cable Drive Positioner
- Optional Rotary Joint on Pol Axis with Flex W/G to BUC
- “One-Button” Auto-Acquisition

Product Code: avl_1578

AvL 1578 Premium 1.5m Motorized Transportable Vehicle-Mount Satellite Tx/Rx Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (Standard Cross-Pol comp.)

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Summary

AvL 1578 1.5m Motorized Transportable Vehicle-Mount Satellite VSAT Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band Standard Cross-Pol comp.

AvL's Model 1578 Vehicle-Mount Mobile VSAT antenna features an offset 1.5m reflector, Ku-Band Precision feed and the patent-pending AvL Cable Drive positioner for reliability and ease of operation. The new sleek design is lighter weight to allow for use on smaller vehicles such as an SUV or van, and includes a versatile vehicle-mount pallet with an optional Thule bar interface.    

 Created for use where performance really matters, AvL's Vehicle Mounted Mobile Broadband systems enable video, voice, IP and data communication anywhere in the world, with the push of a single button. The precision of AvL's patent-pending AvL Cable Drive positioners paired with the ease of one-button Auto-Acquisition and superior technical support make our vehicle mount antennas ideal for non-technical antenna operators.

AvL 1578 Ku-Band Vehicle-Mount Premium Antenna Systems feature:
• Offset elliptical 1.6m x 1.4m (effective 1.5m) AvL Engineered Composite Reflector
• Zero Backlash AvL Cable Drive
• Optional Transmit Rotary Joint on Feed
• Stows to 19.9" H (50.5 cm H)
• Can be mounted onto large SUV or van
• Versatile vehicle-mount pallet with optional Thule bar interface
• Standard 2-Port Ku “Precision” (standard Cross-Pol comp.) Feed
• Feed rotation for polarization
• One button auto-acquisition controller
• 400 degree azimuth range
• Hand cranks on all axes
• Integrated GPS
• Level sensors for automatic vehicle tilt compensation and automatic cross pol alignment
• Options include 1RU rack mounts and minimized stow height

 

     
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AvL 1578 Premium 1.5m Motorized Transportable Vehicle-Mount Satellite 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 Worm Gear Drive
Reflector Construction 1.6 x 1.2m AvL Engineered Composite Single Piece Reflector (Upgradable to Carbon Fiber)
   
Axis Travel
Azimuth 400° (±200°)
Elevation
- Mechanical 0° to 90° of Reflector Boresight
- Electrical Standard Limits at 5° to 65° (CE approval) or 0° to 90°
Polarization ±95°
   
Az/El Speed
Slewing/Deploying (typical) 2°/second Az
Peaking (typical) 0.2°/second
   
Motors 24 VDC Variable Speed, Constant Torque
   
RF Interface
BUC/HPA Mounting Feed Boom (maximum weight 25 lbs (11.3 kg))
Max dimensions for BUC mounting on Feed Boom 22 L x 13.8 W x 8.5 H inches (56 L x 35 W x 22 H cm)
Feed Tx WR75 Flat Flange;   Optional Polarization Rotary Joint w/flex waveguide from feed, WR75
Coax Two Type F connectors on panel at antenna base
   
Electrical Interface One 25 ft. (8 m) Cable with Connectors for Controller
Manual/Emergency Drive Hand crank on AZ and EL and Pol Axes
Weight (approximate) 165 - 195 lbs. (75 - 88 kg) depending on options selected
Stowed Dimensions 68.5 L x 65.1 W x 19.9 H inches (174 L x 165.4 W x 50.5 H cm)
Time to Acquisition Less than 15 minutes, 8 minutes typical
Mounting Pallet for vehicle roof mounting
 
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
   
Wind - Survival Deployed: 65 mph (105 kph); Stowed: 80 mph (129 kph)
Wind - Operational 45 mph (72 kph)
   
Pointing Loss in Wind (Ku RX)
20 mph (32 kph) 0.9 dB typical
30 mph gusting to 45 mph 1.8 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 13.75 - 14.50
Polarization Configuration Linear Orthogonal Standard
Gain (mid-band) (dBi) 43.0 44.5
Beamwidth (-3dB) 1.3° 1.1°
Antenna Noise Temperature @ 20° El, midband 54° K
Radiation Pattern Compliance FCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580-6
Allowable Input Power Density
FCC:   -14 dBw/4 kHz
ITU:   -0 dBw/4 kHz
VSWR 1.30:1 1.30:1
     
Cross-Polarization Isolation (dB)

On Axis (minimum) 35 35
Off Axis (within pointing cone) 28 30
     
Feed Port Isolation – Tx to Rx (dB) 35 80 (includes filter)
Satellite System Compliance Intelsat and all other major service providers
 
CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS
   
Features One button auto-acquisition of selected satellites, including peaking and optimization of cross pol.
Internal movement detector and automatic stow.
Includes a hand-held control and separate power supply.
Certified for auto-commissioning on most satellite services.
Size 10 x 9 x 2.5 inch power supply
Input Power 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz   4 A peak,
190 W Antenna running with max load
 
Available Options, Upgrades & Services
 
• Thule Bar roof mounting kit
• Add BUC/HPA Mounting (NOTE: minimum elevation may be restricted by these options)
• Rotary Joint on Pol Axis with Flex W/G to BUC
• Upgrade to Custom RF/IF I/O cabling configurations available
• Custom Colorization (contact factory for available colors)
• Add Custom Logo on Reflector Face (1- or 2-Color; per AvL Logo Policy)
• Spare Parts Kit
 
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