SKY122MT: 1.

2m Ka-Band Tracking Antenna

Key Features
• Precision lightweight
molded reflector.

• Car, trailer or fixed mounting.

• Tracking and Auto-Acquiring

system for medium and large
VSAT Ka terminals (adaptable
for all other frequencies). THE CONTROL AND COMMAND
SYSTEM
• Ultra wide movement range -
360° Azimuth, 180° Elevation The APS 500 and APS 500+ can be con-
360° Polarization.
figured as a multi-functional device with
• Ultra-precise motorization, web access, monitor, spectrum analyzer and
Zero backlash. tracking system.

• Pointing accuracy better This single-cable antenna positioning system uses an antenna motorization
than 0.01° controller incorporating a touchscreen Antenna Control Unit (ACU) connect-
• Motorized Feed ed to a Motor Control Unit (MCU) by a single cable. This is possible due to
use of the CANopen protocol which allows simultaneous control of up to 9
• Tracking for inclined orbit axes on a single cable.
satellites. Time tracking, pro-
grammed, or history tracking. The smart MCU ensures high-speed positioning of the antenna with a soft
start and stop.
• Web access, web visualization,
remote control via internet.
Can be integrated in a M&C The basic ACU can store up to 99 satellite positions and display each position
system (SNMP) via MOD- as an angle or a number of counts based on a pre-set point of origin.
BUS/TCP protocol.

• Integrated GPS (optional).

• Integrated altitude and

heading reference system
(AHRS) (optional).

• Meets or exceeds Intelsat,

FCC, ITU and Eutelsat
requirements.

• ISO 9001:2008 Certificate of Registration

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•P R O D U C T S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

RF Performance Mechanical Performance

Operating Frequency Reflector Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Weight Composite
TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.50-30.00GHz
RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.20-20.20GHz Antenna Optics . . . . . .One-Piece Offset Feed Prime Focus
Polarization Environmental Performance
TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circular, RH or LH
RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Circular, RH or LH Windloading
Gain1 (min) Operational. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75km/h (45 mph)
TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.3 dBi @ 30.0GHz Functional Survival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128km/h (80 mph)
RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.0 dBi @ 20.2GHz
3 dB Beamwidth Ultimate Survival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200km/h (125 mph)
TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6° @ 30GHz Survival Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -50°C to +80°C
RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9° @ 20GHz
Sidelobe Envelope (Tx, Co-Pol dBi) Operational Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40°C to +55°C
100 λ/D < q < 20° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-25 log q dBi Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 100% (Condensing)
20° < q < 26.3°. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -3.5 dBi
26.3° < q < 48° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-25 log q dBi Atmosphere . . . . . . . . .Standard Hardware meets 500 Hrs
48° < q < 180° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -10 dBi (Typical) SST Requirements (ASTM B-117)
Antenna Cross-Polarization (within 1dB B/W) Solar Radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360 BTU/h/ft2
TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25dB
RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22dB Shock and Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . As Encountered during
Antenna Noise Temperature 1 Shipping and Handling
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .@ 30° EL 57°K Max
Controller
VSWR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2:1 Max
Accessibility
Isolation
TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90dB • Integrated touch panel, 7” wide-screen display 256k
RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75dB colors LED back-lit.
Feed Interface • Maximum cable length 6.7 Km (Controller to terminal)
TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WR28 Flat Flange
RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WR42 Flat Flange • Web access.
Positioning
1 Gain and Noise Temperature at Feed Horn Flange
(All specifications typical) • Up to 5 rotational axes and 2 polarization switches,

with simultaneous movement of all axes.
• Store up to 99 satellite positions on all axes.
Power
• 24V DC, 220V AC or 380V AC.

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All designs, specification and availabilities of products and services presented in this bulletin are subject to change without notice. ©2015 Skyware Global