CPI Model 550A Digital Tracking Receiver

CPI Model 550A Digital Tracking Receiver

The CPI Model 550A is a high-performance digital satellite tracking receiver featuring FFT-based detection, rapid acquisition and an integrated spectrum display. It is designed for beacon tracking and Uplink Power Control (UPC), with optional internal block downconverters supporting L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku- and Ka-band signals.

Receiver Type: Digital FFT-based receiver
Frequency Range: 890–2450 MHz
Beacon Input Level: 0 to -96 dBm
Maximum Total Input Power: +10 dBm
Tuning Step Size: 1 kHz
Predetection Bandwidth: 250 kHz, 4 kHz or 1 kHz
Narrowband Acquisition: 35 dB-Hz C/No at 1 kHz
Sweep Width: ±16 to ±300 kHz
Acquisition Time: 300 ms at 4 kHz bandwidth and 150 kHz span
Dynamic Range: Greater than 90 dB
RF Bands: L, S, C, X, Ku and Ka
Interfaces: Ethernet, RS-232, RS-422 and USB
Track Signal Outputs: Analog and streaming digital
Dimensions: 3.5 × 19 × 20 in.
Compliance: FCC, CE and REACH

Key Features:

• FFT-based digital beacon detection

• Integrated satellite spectrum display

• High-performance tracking and rapid acquisition

• Extended 890–2450 MHz L-band coverage

• Quick-Lock acquisition in less than one second

• Optional internal block downconverters

• Up to four internal BDCs

• Single-, dual- or custom multi-polarization inputs

• Single- or multi-band downconversion

• L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku- and Ka-band support

• Optional monopulse capability with RF plate

• Dual touchscreen operator interface

• HTML5 remote graphical user interface

• Internal L-band test-signal generator

• Ethernet connection to CPI antenna control systems

• Configurable analog output for third-party controllers

• Suitable as a UPC receiver signal source

• Optional short-depth, display-free chassis