AvL 1098FA Mobile VSAT FlyAway Satellite Antenna Ku-Band

AvL 1098FA 1.2m Mobile VSAT Motorized Transportable FlyAway Quick-Deploy Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (LP) (Standard Cross-Pol comp.)

• Rx/Tx Feed: 2-Port Precision Ku-Band
- Receive: 10.95 - 12.75 GHz
- Transmit: 13.75 - 14.50 GHz
- Standard Cross-Pol comp.
• Key Features
- 1.2m 2-Piece AvL Composite Reflector
- Opt. 1.2m 4-piece AvL Carbon Fiber Reflector
- 2-man lift
- Case-Based System; 2 Case Configuration
- 10-Minute Setup

AvL 1098FA 1.2m Mobile VSAT Motorized Transportable FlyAway Quick-Deploy Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (LP) (Standard Cross-Pol comp.)


Summary
AvL 1098FA 1.2m Mobile VSAT Motorized Transportable FlyAway Tx/Rx Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (LP) The Model 1098FA 1.2m motorized Mobile VSAT FlyAway antenna provides video, voice, IP and data communication in a lightweight, easily transportable case-based solution. AvL's Fly&Drive Mobile VSAT Antenna systems provide versatility for satellite communication users who desire a vehicle-mounted antenna with all the portability of a flyaway mechanism in one antenna system. These systems are packaged into containers that meet air freight requirements allowing the system to be transported anywhere you can fly or drive. AvL 1098FA 1.2m Ku-Band Premium Antenna Systems feature: • Case-based Mobile VSAT - packs into two cases • Field installable Fly & Drive upgrade kit • 2-man lift • Optional Transmit Rotary Joint on Feed for High Reliability • 1.2m AvL Engineered Composite reflector with option for two- or four-piece configuration • Standard feed: 2-port Precision Ku (LP) • Offset Prime Focus Optics • AvL Cable Drive positioner • Mount geometry: Elevation over Azimuth • Polarization: Rotation of LP feed • Handheld Display with Power Supply • One button auto-acquisition controller • CE Approval • Fully compliant with Eutelsat auto deploy antenna requirements • Shown with 1.0m reflector

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AvL 1098FA 1.2m Mobile VSAT Motorized Transportable FlyAway Quick-Deploy Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (LP) (Standard Cross-Pol comp.)

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Az/El Drive	Motorized AvL Zero Backlash Cable Drive (Patent Pending)
Polarization Drive System	Motorized Worm Gear Drive
Reflector Construction	1.2m 2-Piece AvL Engineered Composite

*Axis Travel* ▼
Azimuth	400° (±200°)
Elevation	0-90° antenna boresight (true elevation readout from calibrated inclinometer)
Polarization	±95°

*Az/El Speed* ▼
Slewing/Deploying (typical)	2°/second Az
Peaking (typical)	0.2°/second

Motors	24 VDC Variable Speed, Constant Torque

*Standard Integration Interfaces* ▼
Tx Input @ Feed	Ku: WR 75 Cover Flange at Feed Tx Port; Type F coax from BUC to base
Rx In (AvL-supplied coax)	Type F coax from LNB to base
BUC/other CFE Mounting	Feed boom (maximum weight 16 lbs.(7.3 kg))

Controller Interface	One 30-ft. (9.1m) cable with connector from base connector panel to controller
Manual/Emergency Drive	Common handcrank for azimuth, elevation and polarization axes

*Size/Weight* ▼
Size/Weight – Std. Positioner Case	21.4 H x 23 W x 22.5 L inches (54 H x 58 W x 57 L cm), weighs approx. 95 lbs. (43 kg)
Std. 2 Piece Reflector Case	13.5 H x 33 W x 52 L inches (34 H x 84 W x 132 L cm), weighs approx. 160 lbs. (73 kg)
Opt. 4 Piece Reflector Case	16.5 H x 37.5 W x 43.5 L inches (37 H x 95 W x 110.5 L cm), weighs approx. 160 lbs. (73 kg)

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Wind - Survival	Anchored: deployed: 50 mph (80 kph), Stowed (Fly&Drive option only): 100 mph (161 kph)
Wind - Operational	Anchored: 40 mph (64 kph)

*Pointing Loss in Wind (Ku RX)* ▼
20 mph (32 kph)	0.7 dB typical
25 gusting 40 mph 40/64kph	1.5 dB typical

*Temperature:* ▼
Operational	-22° to 125° F (-30° to 52° C)
Survival	-40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C)

RF / ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS	Receive	Transmit

*Feed Type* ►	*Std. 2-Port Precision Ku-Band*

Frequency Range (GHz)	10.95 - 12.75 GHz	13.75 - 14.50 GHz
Polarization Configuration	Linear – orthogonal (H/V)
Gain (mid-band) (dBi)	41.6 dBi	43.1 dBi

*Beamwidth* ▼
-3dB	1.5°	1.2°
-10db	2.7°	2.2°

Antenna Noise Temperature @ 20° El, midband	54° K
Radiation Pattern Compliance	FCC 25.209 and ITU-RS-580-6 Eutelsat
Allowable Input Power Density		FCC: -14 dBw/4 kHz ITU: -0 dBw/4 kHz
VSWR	1.30:1	1.30:1

*Cross-Polarization Isolation (dB)* ▼
On Axis (minimum)	35 dB	35 dB
Off Axis (within pointing cone)	27 dB	28 dB

Feed Port Isolation – Tx to Rx (dB)	35 dB	80 dB

CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS: STANDARD

Optional Controller ►	*Standard TracStar: Auto-Acquire with Opt. Ethernet IP Interface*
*Standard Feature* ▼
Integration	Embedded w/ Handheld, incl. Shelf-Mount P/S (optional 1RU w/ front-panel keypad + integral P/S)
User Interface	Menu-driven display w/ keypad
Input Power	115/230 VAC (at rack); up to 200W
Software Upgrades/Options	Inclined orbit tracking (using step-track or TLE track); automatic band sensing

*Optional Feature* ▼
Reflector configurations	Standard: 1.2m 2-piece segmentation
Standard Feed	Standard: 2-Port Precision Ku-band
Mechanical upgrades
RF/Electrical upgrades
Control System upgrades	Standard: TracStar Auto-Acquire
Customization options	Standard colorization: AvL Metallic Grey
Additional options & services
Pack-up configurations	Standard: 2 Case Foam Pack-Up

CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS: OPTIONAL

*Optional Controller* ►	*Optional: AvL AAQ: Enhanced Auto-Acquire with Std. Ethernet IP Interface*
*Standard Feature* ▼
Integration	Embedded w/ Ethernet IP Interface (P/S optional) (optional rack-mount P/S available)
User Interface	Intelligent/simple GUI for on-board or remote CFE laptop
Input Power	28V DC (at antenna positioner); optional 115/230 VAC rack-mount power supply; up to 200W
Software Upgrades/Options	Inclined orbit tracking (using step-track, memory track, or TLE track); automatic band sensing

*Optional Feature* ▼
Reflector configurations	Upgrade: 1.2m 4-piece segmented
Standard Feed
Mechanical upgrades	Upgrade: BUC/HPA Mounting (minimum elevation may be restricted)
RF/Electrical upgrades	Upgrade: Custom RF/IF I/O cabling configurations
Control System upgrades	Upgrade: AvL AAQ
Customization options	Upgrade: custom colorization and/or custom logo on reflector
Additional options & services	Power Supply for AAQ Controller Spare Parts Kit Factory Training Fly and Drive Upgrade Kit
Pack-up configurations	Upgrade: Hard Mount 2 Case Pack-Up

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