CPI Antenna Control System Model 830A

Overview

For over 50 years, CPI Antenna Technologies experienced engineering staff has been developing high-precision, economical satellite tracking and control systems.

System
The Model 830A Antenna Control System provides precision satellite acquisition and tracking with most fixed, mobile, transportable, and flyaway antennas. The Antenna Control Unit (ACU) is the operator interface point for the system and features operator friendly menus. The 2RU ACU contains all control components including the processor, M&C interface, motor controllers and tracking receiver.

Internal Tracking Receiver Option
• 950 - 2150 MHz L-Band input
• 45 dB-Hz C/No
• -85 to -10 dBm input
• Spectrum display

Pointing Accuracy
Normally better than 0.07° RMS in winds of 30 mph gusting to 45 mph. This includes normal drive train errors, but excludes structural errors between the transducers and RF beam.

Tracking Accuracy
In Enhanced Memory Track, normally better than 10% of the receive beamwidth in winds of 30 mph gusting to 45 mph, satellite inclination of up to 5°.

Features

• Designed for transportable and fixed antennas
• Enhanced memtrack, steptrack & pointing modes
• Dual color touch displays
• Optional internal tracking receiver
• GPS, heading sensor, inclinometer interface
• Supports multiple antennas
• One touch acquisition, easy operation
• Operator interface point for the system

BENEFITS:
• Economical satellite tracking

APPLICATIONS:
• Economical fixed or vehicle/trailer mounted antennas with tracking