Kratos NGC2 Indoor Unit (IDU)

Kratos NGC2 Indoor Unit (IDU)

Kratos’ Next Generation Controllers provide a leap in performance compared with traditional earth station control systems.

• Precise and accurate six-axis tracking control
• An easy-to-use graphical user interface accessible from anywhere on the network
• Optional integrated control capabilities and hardware, such as an integrated spectrum analyzer, beacon receiver, uplink power control, auto acquisition, carrier monitoring & logging, and much more

The Kratos NGC2 Antenna Control System is the new advanced level antenna control system intended for applications with demanding tracking requirements, complex geometries, and dynamic conditions. The NGC2-IDU is designed to operate on GEO/LEO/MEO/EOS satellites. The NGC2 Antenna Control System offers precise, user-friendly control over the basic motorization kits for Kratos antennas with sizes 2.4 meters and up. The NGC2-IDU features a SmarTrack® predictive tracking mode that utilizes a patented Three-Point Peak Algorithm that saves wear on the antenna motors and jacks. The NGC2-IDU provides convenient features such as straightforward color graphics, LCD touch screen interface, and a number of powerful remote control software protocol options, the NGC2 Antenna Control System is an ideal solution for medium- to large- sized earth stations requiring complex pointing and tracking functions.

DESIGN FEATURES

• Graphical User Interface – Common shared interface design between controller, handheld, remote software package. Enables ease of use, reduced training, and advanced graphical operations & diagnostics.
• Open, Standards Based Platform – Non-proprietary hardware and software design based on proven and reliable technology. User customizable open source license User Interface.
• Connectivity & Control – Full complement of hardware interfaces for legacy and next generation technologies providing flexible accessibility for system networking, monitoring, control and maintenance.
• Flexible Modular Upgrade Architecture – Designed for field upgradable drop-in flexibility of hardware and software enhancements for expanded functionality.
• Fiber Optic Interfacility Link – One Optical (100baseFX) interface to the NGC-ODU or NGC2-ODU for secure and reliable communications, and protection against lightning, interference and transient voltage.