Model 1278K Mobile VSAT Antenna System
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Operation and Maintenance Manual
Model 1278K MOBILE VSAT
1.2M MOTORIZED VEHICULAR MOUNT
Reflector
1.2 Meter
Optics
Offset, Prime Focus, .8 f//d
Drive System
Patented AvL Cable Drive Positioner
Mount Geometry
Elevation over Azimuth
Polarization
Rotation of Feed
Electrical RF
Receive
Transmit
Frequency Range
10.95-12.75 Ghz
13.75-14.5 Ghz
Gain (Midband)
42.0 dBi
43.2 dBi
VSWR
1.30:1
1.30:1
Beamwidth (degrees)
-3 dB
1.4
1.2
-10 dB
2.5
2.1
First Sidelobe Level (Typical)
-19 dB
-22 dB
Radiation Pattern Compliance
FCC §25.209, ITU-R S.528.5
Antenna Noise Temperature
30° K at 30° Elevation
Polarization
Linear Orthogonal Standard, Optional Co-pol
Power Handling Capability
40 Watts
Cross Pol Isolation
On-Axis (minimum)
35 dB
35 dB
Off-Axis (within 1 dB BW)
26 dB
28 dB
Off-Axis (peak)
22 dB
25 dB
Feed Port Isolation - TX to Rx
75 dB
Satellite System Compliance
FCC and PanAmSat Worldwide
Controllers
Optional Upgrades
Auto-acquisition
One-button acquisition of selected satellite including
peaking and optimization of cross pol (certified for auto-
commissioning on most satellite services)
Size
Single Rack Unit for Auto-acquisition
Input Power
110/240 VAC, 1 ph, 50/60 Hz, 6/3A peak, 1A continuous
Reflector Options
Reflector Back Cover
Mechanical
Az/El Drive System
Patented AvL Cable Drive System
Polarization Drive System
Stainless Steel Chain Drive
Reflector Material
Glass Reinforced Plastics
Travel
Azimuth
400°
Elevation
True elevation readout from calibrated inclinometer
Mechanical
0° to 90° of reflector boresight
Electrical
Standard limits at 5° to 65° (CE Approval) or 5° to 90°
Polarization
±95°
Speed
Slewing/Deploying
2°/second
Peaking
0.2°/second