CPI Model 980 Antenna Control System

CPI Model 980 Antenna Control System

The CPI Model 980 is a high-precision antenna tracking and control system for full-motion satellite, spacecraft and celestial applications. Its networked Antenna Control Unit (ACU), Tracking Receiver Unit (TRU) and Power Drive Unit (PDU) provide advanced acquisition, pointing and tracking using linear DC motor drives.

Optrack Accuracy: Better than 5% of receive beamwidth
Monopulse Accuracy: Better than 3% of receive beamwidth
Pointing Accuracy: Better than 0.010° RMS
Orbit Support: GEO, MEO, LEO and HEO
Axis Control: Three-axis control
Pedestal Support: AZ/EL/POL, X-Y, HA/Dec and AZ/EL/Tilt
Tracking Modes: Optrack, Step Track and Monopulse
Acquisition Modes: Box Scan, Spiral Scan, GEO Scan and Raster Scan
Motor Drives: Brushless DC, SCR or vector configurations
Applications: SATCOM, broadcast, TT&C, radar and celestial tracking
Compliance: Intelsat Standard A, CE and FCC

Key Features

• Precision satellite acquisition, pointing and tracking

• Full-motion linear drive control

• Enhanced backlash compensation

• Single-band or multi-band operation

• Intelsat 11, Memtrack and Star Track modes

• Preset, Designate, NORAD and Table Track pointing

• High-resolution absolute optical encoder feedback

• Touchscreen ACU with color status displays

• DSP-based beacon or carrier tracking receiver

• Signal-strength and monopulse tracking options

• Antenna and satellite simulation capabilities

• Dedicated Ethernet ACU-to-PDU connection

• Optional fiber-optic communication link

• Optional redundant or remote ACU configurations

• Optional Manual and Portable Maintenance Units

• Suitable for new antennas, upgrades and retrofits

• Field-upgradeable system software