AvL 1578 1,5m Motorized Vehicle-Mount VSAT Satellite Antenna Ku-Band

AvL 1578 Premium 1.5m Motorized Transportable Vehicle-Mount Satellite Tx/Rx Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (Standard Cross-Pol comp.)

• Standard Rx/Tx Feed: 2-Port Ku-Band Precision (standard Cross-Pol comp.)
• Polarization Adjustment: Motorized Worm Gear Drive
• Optics: Offset, Prime Focus, 0.8 f/D
• Unique Features
- 1.6 x 1.2m AvL Engineered Composite Single Piece Reflector (Upgradable to Carbon Fiber)
- AvL Cable Drive Positioner
- Optional Rotary Joint on Pol Axis with Flex W/G to BUC
- “One-Button” Auto-Acquisition

AvL 1578 Premium 1.5m Motorized Transportable Vehicle-Mount Satellite Tx/Rx Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (Standard Cross-Pol comp.)


Summary
AvL 1578 1.5m Motorized Transportable Vehicle-Mount Satellite VSAT Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band Standard Cross-Pol comp. AvL's Model 1578 Vehicle-Mount Mobile VSAT antenna features an offset 1.5m reflector, Ku-Band Precision feed 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 1578 Ku-Band Vehicle-Mount Premium Antenna Systems feature: • Offset elliptical 1.6m x 1.4m (effective 1.5m) AvL Engineered Composite Reflector • Zero Backlash AvL Cable Drive • Optional Transmit Rotary Joint on Feed • Stows to 19.9" H (50.5 cm H) • Can be mounted onto large SUV or van • Versatile vehicle-mount pallet with optional Thule bar interface • Standard 2-Port Ku “Precision” (standard Cross-Pol comp.) Feed • Feed rotation for polarization • 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 1578 Premium 1.5m Motorized Transportable Vehicle-Mount Satellite Tx/Rx Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (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	1.6 x 1.2m AvL Engineered Composite Single Piece Reflector (Upgradable to Carbon Fiber)

*Axis Travel* ▼
Azimuth	400° (±200°)
Elevation
- Mechanical	0° to 90° of Reflector Boresight
- Electrical	Standard Limits at 5° to 65° (CE approval) or 0° to 90°
Polarization	±95°

*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	One 25 ft. (8 m) 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	68.5 L x 65.1 W x 19.9 H inches (174 L x 165.4 W x 50.5 H cm)
Time to Acquisition	Less than 15 minutes, 8 minutes typical
Mounting	Pallet for vehicle roof mounting

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Wind - Survival	Deployed: 65 mph (105 kph); Stowed: 80 mph (129 kph)
Wind - Operational	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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