C240FA Motorized

C240FA
Antenna Motorized Flyaway Antenna
Flyaway
Control System Antenna Model 123T-1

Satcom & Antenna Technologies Division

Overview
For over 50 years, CPI Satcom & Antenna
Technologies Inc. (CPI SAT) experienced
FEATURES:
engineering staff has been developing • Designed for transportable, mobile,
high-precision, economical satellite tracking and flyaway antennas
and control systems. The Model 123T-1 • Optrack, steptrack & pointing modes
Antenna Control System provides precision
satellite tracking for mobile, transportable and • LCD display with full alphanumeric readouts
flyaway antennas. The Antenna Control Unit • Simplified operation
(ACU) is the operator interface point for the • GPS, heading sensor, inclinometer interface
system, and features operator-friendly function
menus. The Power Drive Unit (PDU) provides • L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka-Band operation including
all motor and antenna connections. multi-band
• Operator interface point for the system
Internal Tracking Receiver Option
• Supports XY antenna positioners
The Model 250 receiver is available with
L-Band or 70 MHz input. L-Band frequency BENEFITS:
range is 950-2150 MHz and the tracking • Simplified, high performance transportable
C/No is 40 dB-Hz. satellite tracking
Tracking Accuracy - Optrack APPLICATIONS:
Optrack provides high performance tracking
of stable or inclined orbit satellites with an
• Tactical, Satellite News Gathering,
adaptive self-learning ephemeris modeling vehicle/trailer mounted antennas with
mode. The Control System accuracy (excluding full DC servo loop performance
non-repeatable mechanical errors) is normally
better than 5% RMS (0.03 dB) of the receive
beamwidth in winds of 30 mph gusting to 45 Operational Modes
mph, satellite inclination of up to 15°, and Tracking Pointing Acquisition Other
signal scintillation of up to 2 dB. Optrack Intelsat Smart Scan Maintenance
Steptrack NORAD* Standby
Pointing Accuracy Preset Position Deploy
Manual Jog Stow
Normally better than 0.07° RMS (0.05° optional) Calibrate
in winds of 30 mph gusting to 45 mph. This
includes all drive train errors, but excludes
structural errors between the transducers and * Optional
RF beam.

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 C240FAControl
Antenna Motorized Flyaway Antenna
System Model 123T-1
CPI Antenna Control System - Model 123T-1

OPTIONS
• Handheld jog controller (PMU)
• Internal L-Band or 70 MHz tracking receiver
• Ethernet, RS422, or RS232 supervisory computer interface
A variety of operational modes are available for quick target acquisition, pointing, and tracking
SPECIFICATIONS
• CE, REACH, FCC • Auto Calibrate, Auto Deploy, Auto Stow
• Vibration: MIL-STD-810F, M514.5-P1-CAT4-CII (Wheeled Trailer) • Single RS 422 Cable for ACU to PDU link
• Passed DISA Tracking Stability Test • EL current detect circuit used during stow to produce known antenna “clamp down” torque

ACU SIZE WEIGHT POWER

2RU rack mount chassis with sides 3.5” H x 19” W x 16.38” D 16 lbs 100-240 VAC~ 50/60 Hz, 60 W

PDU* SIZE WEIGHT POWER

2RU rack mount chassis with sides 3.5” H x 19” W x 17.13” D 21 lbs 100-240 VAC~50/60 Hz, 1200 W Peak

1RU rack mount chassis with sides 1.75” H x 19” W x 17.13” D 18 lbs 100-240 VAC~50/60 Hz, 1200 W Peak
ANTENNA INTERFACE
• AZ/EL/POL DC Motor amplifiers available for 24 - 36V motors. Potentiometer or Resolver Position Feedback supported.
• EL velocity limit and AZ centered switch inputs available.

ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERTURE HUMIDITY

Operating 0° to 50°C 95% Non-Condensing

Storage -40° to 70°C 95% Non-Condensing

* The PDU model varies. Contact CPI for details.

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