AvL 1878 1,8m Motorized Vehicle-Mount VSAT Satellite Antenna C-Band

AvL 1878 Premium 1.8m Motorized Transportable Vehicle-Mount Satellite Tx/Rx Antenna 2-Port C-Band Standard

• Rx/Tx Feed: 2-port C-Band
- Receive: 3.625-4.20 GHz
- Transmit: 5.85 -6.425 GHz
• Automatic Vehicle Tilt Compensation
• Automatic Cross-Pol Alignment
• Key Features
- 1.8m Single Piece AvL Composite Reflector
- Stows to 22.1" H (56.1 cm H)
- Versatile vehicle-mount pallet
- Optional Thule bar interface

AvL 1878 Premium 1.8m Motorized Transportable Vehicle-Mount Satellite Tx/Rx Antenna 2-Port Precision Ku-Band


Summary
AvL 1878 1.8m Motorized Transportable Vehicle-Mount VSAT Satellite Antenna 2-Port C-Band AvL's Model 1878 Vehicle-Mount Mobile VSAT antenna features an offset 1.8m reflector and the patent-pending AvL Cable Drive positioner for reliability and ease of operation. The Model 1878 mobile broadband antenna system is a motorized, palletized antenna with a Fixed 2-Port C-Band. The Model 1878 provides connectivity in remote environments worldwide where larger aperture antennas are desired to combat rain-fade and weaker satellite signals. 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 1878 C-Band Vehicle-Mount Premium Antenna Systems feature: • Offset 1.8m AvL Engineered Composite Reflector • Zero Backlash AvL Cable Drive • Standard Transmit Rotary Joint on Feed for C-Band • Can be mounted onto large SUV or van • Versatile vehicle-mount pallet with optional Thule bar interface • Fixed 2-Port Standard C-Band • 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 heigh

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AvL 1878 Premium 1.8m Motorized Transportable Vehicle-Mount Satellite Tx/Rx Antenna 2-Port C-Band Standard

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Az/El Drive	Motorized AvL Zero Backlash Cable Drive (Patent Pending)
Polarization Drive System	Motorized Worm Gear Drive
Reflector Construction	1.8m Single Piece AvL Engineered Composite

*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 Mounting	Feed boom 50 lbs. max. weight; BUC envelope 25 L x 22 W x 9 H inches (64 L x 56 W x 23 H cm) (Minimum elevation may be restricted by these options)
Feed Tx	WR 137 flat flange with Pol Rotary Joint
Coax	RG59 Rx from feed to base plus 25 ft. (8m); Tx coax as required per customer specification

Electrical Interface	One 25 ft. (7.6 m) cable with connectors to controller
Manual/Emergency Drive	Hand crank on AZ and EL and Pol Axes
Weight (approximate)	Approximately 300 lbs. (136 kg) depending on options
Stowed Dimensions	101 L x 71.5 W x 22.1 H inches (256.5 L x 181 W x 56.1 H cm) (With standard controller. Stow height with optional controller: 23.0 H inches (58.4 H cm) )
Time to Acquisition	Less than 15 minutes, 8 minutes typical
Mounting	Pallet for vehicle roof mounting

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Wind - Survival	Deployed: 80 mph (128 kph); Stowed: 125 mph (201 kph)
Wind - Operational	30 mph (48 kph) gusting to 45 mph (72 kph)

*Pointing Loss in Wind (Ku RX)* ▼
20 mph (32 kph)	0.2 dB typical
30 mph gusting to 45 mph	0.6 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 C-Band*

Frequency Range (GHz)	3.625 - 4.20	5.85 - 6.425
Polarization Configuration	Linear Orthogonal Standard
Gain (mid-band) (dBi)	35.0	39.2
Beamwidth
-3dB	3.0°	1.9°
-10dB	5.4°	3.5°
Power		75 watts per port
Antenna Noise Temperature @ 20° El, midband	45° K @ 10° elevation, midband
Radiation Pattern Compliance	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)	27	28

Feed Port Isolation – Tx to Rx (dB)	35	80 (includes filter)
Output Flange Interface	WR229 Flat flange	WR137 Flat flange

CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS

*Controller Type* ►	*Three-axis Jog Control & Display with Auto-Stow*
*Optional Upgrades*
Semi-automatic Operation	Drive to calculated position based on operator entered vehicle location, heading, plus satellite (longitude or listed)
Automatic Operation	Drive to calculated position based on auto GPS and Flux-Gate Compass data and satellite peaking with LNB signal
Auto-acquisition	One-button acquisition of selected satellite including peaking and optimization of cross-pol (certified for auto- commissioning on most satellite services)
Size	Size Two Rack Units (2RU)
Input Power	110/240 VAC, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz, 10/5 A peak, 1 A continuous

CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS: OPTIONAL

*Optional Controller* ►	*AvL AAQ*
Features	AvL 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	Embedded ACU with separate1 RU power supply
Input Power	100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz 4 A peak, 300 W power supply

Available Options, Upgrades & Services

• Thule Bar roof mounting kit
• Without Mounting Pallet: stow height = 18.8 H inches (47.8 H cm)
• BUC/HPA Mounting (NOTE: minimum elevation may be restricted by these options)
• 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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