CPI Model 830A Antenna Control System

CPI Model 830A Antenna Control System

The CPI Model 830A is an economical satellite antenna tracking and control system for fixed, mobile, transportable and flyaway antennas. Its compact 2RU Antenna Control Unit (ACU) integrates the processor, M&C interface, motor controllers and optional tracking receiver for simple one-touch acquisition and reliable operation.

Tracking Accuracy: Better than 10% of receive beamwidth
Pointing Accuracy: Better than 0.07° RMS
Satellite Inclination: Up to 5°
Recommended Antenna Beamwidth: Greater than 0.3°
Tracking Modes: Enhanced Memtrack and Steptrack
Pointing Modes: NORAD, Preset Position, Manual Jog and Table Track
Acquisition Modes: Scan and Satellite Database
Antenna Axes: AZ/EL/POL
Motor Support: 24 VDC motors
Position Feedback: Potentiometer or resolver
Tracking Receiver: Optional 950–2150 MHz L-band
Interfaces: GPS, heading sensor and inclinometer
Compliance: CE, FCC and WEEE

Key Features:

• Precision satellite acquisition, pointing and tracking

• Designed for fixed and transportable antenna systems

• Supports mobile, flyaway and vehicle- or trailer-mounted antennas

• One-touch satellite acquisition

• Auto Deploy, Auto Stow and Auto Calibrate functions

• Dual color touchscreen displays

• Optional internal L-band tracking receiver

• Integrated spectrum display

• Supports multiple antennas

• Operator-friendly menus and controls

• Compact 2RU rack-mount ACU

• DC motor amplifiers for 24 V motors

• AZ/EL potentiometer or resolver position feedback

• GPS, heading sensor and inclinometer connectivity

• MIL-STD-810G altitude and vibration testing