CPI ACU 8100 Antenna Control Unit

CPI Vertex ACU 8100 Antenna Control Unit

The CPI Vertex ACU 8100 is a high-precision antenna controller designed for tracking LEO satellites, astronomical targets and other applications requiring high-speed, accurate antenna positioning. It supports up to four axes and can be integrated into new servo systems or retrofitted into existing antenna systems.

Axis Control: Up to four axes
Tracking Support: LEO and GEO satellites, celestial objects and predefined trajectories
Tracking Modes: Two-Line Track, Program Track, Step Track, Star Track, Sun Track and Autotrack
Monopulse Tracking: Optional two-channel true monopulse tracking
Position Encoders: 12- to 37-bit optical encoders
Encoder Interfaces: SSI, EnDat and parallel
Remote Control: Ethernet TCP/IP; optional IEEE 488, RS-232/422/485 and CAN
Time Synchronization: NTP; optional IRIG-B, GPS, DCF77, 1 PPS and PTP
User Interface: Integrated 12.1-inch color touchscreen
Operating System: VxWorks real-time operating system
Power Supply: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: 19-inch rack-mount, 6U

Key Features

• High-precision position and velocity control

• Satellite tracking using NORAD Two-Line Elements

• Preset, Rate, Stow and Sector Scan modes

• Program tracking from position and time data

• Step Track for GEO satellite tracking

• Optional Orbit Prediction Track

• Autotrack using monopulse tracking-error signals

• Search Spiral and other automatic backup modes

• Pointing-error model and atmospheric refraction correction

• Support for polarization and frequency diversity

• Coordinate transformations for multiple antenna-mount types

• Optional control of tilt, polarization, feed indexer and auxiliary axes

• Local touchscreen operation and remote host control

• Suitable for new antenna systems and servo-system upgrades