CPI Model 123T-1 Antenna Control System

CPI Model 123T-1 Antenna Control System

The CPI Model 123T-1 is a precision satellite antenna tracking and control system designed for mobile, transportable and flyaway antennas. Its Antenna Control Unit (ACU) and Power Drive Unit (PDU) provide simplified acquisition, pointing and tracking for tactical, SNG and vehicle- or trailer-mounted antenna systems.

Tracking Accuracy: Better than 5% RMS of receive beamwidth
Pointing Accuracy: Better than 0.07° RMS; 0.05° optional
Satellite Inclination: Up to 15°
Tracking Modes: Optrack and Step Track
Pointing Modes: Intelsat, Preset Position, Manual Jog and optional NORAD
Acquisition Mode: Smart Scan
Frequency Bands: L, S, C, X, Ku and Ka, including multi-band
Antenna Positioners: AZ/EL/POL and X-Y
Motor Support: 24–36 VDC motors
Position Feedback: Potentiometer or resolver
Navigation Interfaces: GPS, heading sensor and inclinometer
Compliance: CE, REACH, FCC and MIL-STD-810F vibration

Key Features:

• Precision tracking for mobile, transportable and flyaway antennas

• Adaptive Optrack ephemeris modeling

• Auto Deploy, Auto Stow and Auto Calibrate functions

• LCD interface with full alphanumeric readouts

• Simplified operator-friendly function menus

• Supports stable and inclined-orbit satellites

• Optional internal L-band or 70 MHz tracking receiver

• L-band tracking receiver input from 950–2150 MHz

• Optional Ethernet, RS-422 or RS-232 supervisory interface

• Handheld Portable Maintenance Unit available

• Single RS-422 cable between the ACU and PDU

• Designed for tactical and Satellite News Gathering applications

• Passed the DISA Tracking Stability Test