AvL 1478 1,4m Motorized Vehicle-Mount VSAT Satellite Antenna Ku-Band

AvL 1478 1.4m Motorized Vehicle-Mount SNG Satellite VSAT Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (LP) (Standard Cross-Pol comp.)

• Rx/Tx Feed: 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (LP)
- Receive: 10.95 - 12.75 GHz
- Transmit: 13.75 - 14.50 GHz
- Standard Cross-Pol comp.
• Automatic Vehicle Tilt Compensation
• Automatic Cross-Pol Alignment
• Key Features
- 1.4m AvL Composite 1-Piece Reflector
- Stows to 18.3" H (46.5 cm H)
- Versatile vehicle-mount pallet
- Optional Thule bar interface

AvL 1478 1.4m Motorized Vehicle-Mount SNG Satellite VSAT Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (LP) (Standard Cross-Pol comp.)


Summary
AvL 1478 1.4m Motorized Vehicle-Mount SNG Satellite VSAT Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (LP) Standard Cross-Pol comp. AvL's Model 1478 Vehicle-Mount Mobile VSAT antenna features an offset 1.4m reflector and the patent-pending AvL Cable Drive positioner for reliability and ease of operation. The new sleek design is lighter weight to allow for use on smaller vehicles such as an SUV or van, and includes a versatile vehicle-mount pallet with an optional Thule bar interface. Created for use where performance really matters, AvL's Vehicle Mounted Mobile Broadband systems enable video, voice, IP and data communication anywhere in the world, with the push of a single button. The precision of AvL's patent-pending AvL Cable Drive positioners paired with the ease of one-button Auto-Acquisition and superior technical support make our vehicle mount antennas ideal for non-technical antenna operators. AvL 1478 Ku-Band Vehicle-Mount Premium Antenna Systems feature: • 1.4m AvL Engineered Composite Reflector • Zero Backlash AvL Cable Drive • Optional Transmit Rotary Joint on Feed • Stows to 18.3" H (46.5 cm H) • Can be mounted onto large SUV or van • Standard 2-Port Ku “Precision” (standard Cross-Pol comp.) Feed • One button auto-acquisition controller • 400 degree azimuth range • Hand cranks on all axes • Integrated GPS • Level sensors for automatic vehicle tilt compensation and automatic cross pol alignment • Options include 1RU rack mounts and minimized stow height

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AvL 1478 1.4m Motorized Vehicle-Mount SNG Satellite VSAT 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	1.4m Single Piece AvL Engineered Composite

*Axis Travel* ▼
Azimuth	400° (±200°)
Elevation
- Mechanical	0° to 90° of Reflector Bore sight (may be limited by BUC integration and/or cowling)
- Electrical	Standard Limits at 5° to 65° (CE approval) or 0° to 90°
Polarization	±95° for 2-port and 3-port Feeds; ±50° for 2-port Wideband and 4-port Feeds

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

Motors	24 VDC Variable Speed, Constant Torque

*RF Interface* ▼
BUC/HPA Mounting	Feed Boom (maximum weight 25 lbs (11.3 kg))
Max dimensions for BUC mounting on Feed Boom	22 L x 13.8 W x 8.5 H inches (56 L x 35 W x 22 H cm)
Feed Tx	WR75 Flat Flange; Optional Polarization Rotary Joint w/flex waveguide from feed, WR75
Coax	Two Type F connectors on panel at antenna base

Electrical Interface	25 ft. (8m) or 30 ft. Cable with Connectors for Controller
Manual/Emergency Drive	Hand crank on AZ and EL and Pol Axes
Weight (approximate)	165 - 195 lbs. (75 - 88 kg) depending on options selected
Stowed Dimensions	77 L x 56 W x 18.3 H inches (196 L x 142 W x 47 H cm)

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Wind - Survival	Deployed: 60 mph (96 kph); Stowed: 100 mph (161 kph)
Wind - Operational	30 mph (48 kph), Gusts to 45 mph (72 kph)

*Pointing Loss in Wind (Ku RX)* ▼
20 mph (32 kph)	0.9 dB typical
30 mph gusting to 45 mph	1.8 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	13.75 - 14.50
Polarization Configuration	Linear Orthogonal Standard
Gain (mid-band) (dBi)	43.0	44.5
Beamwidth (-3dB)	1.3°	1.1°
Antenna Noise Temperature @ 20° El, midband	54° K
Radiation Pattern Compliance	FCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580-6
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	35
Off Axis (within pointing cone)	28	30

Feed Port Isolation – Tx to Rx (dB)	35	80 (includes filter)
Satellite System Compliance	Intelsat and all other major service providers

CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS

Features	One button auto-acquisition of selected satellites, including peaking and optimization of cross pol. Internal movement detector and automatic stow. Includes a hand-held control and separate power supply. Certified for auto-commissioning on most satellite services.
Size	10 x 9 x 2.5 inch power supply
Input Power	100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz 4 A peak, 190 W Antenna running with max load

Available Options, Upgrades & Services

• Thule Bar roof mounting kit
• Add BUC/HPA Mounting (NOTE: minimum elevation may be restricted by these options)
• Rotary Joint on Pol Axis with Flex W/G to BUC
• Upgrade to Custom RF/IF I/O cabling configurations available
• Custom Colorization (contact factory for available colors)
• Add Custom Logo on Reflector Face (1- or 2-Color; per AvL Logo Policy)
• Spare Parts Kit

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