CPI Model 1240 Automatic Deicing System

CPI Model 1240 Automatic Deicing System

The CPI Model 1240 Automatic Deicing System (ADS) prevents ice and snow buildup on medium- to large-aperture earth station antennas. Designed for CPI antennas from 4.8 to 16.4 meters, it provides automatic or manual heating of the main reflector, sub-reflector and feed window with Ethernet-based monitoring and control.

Antenna Size: 4.8 to 16.4 m standard configurations
Deiced Components: Main reflector, sub-reflector and feed window
Reflector Heating: Forced-air convection
Operating Modes: Automatic, Manual and Standby
Reflector Heat Control: Two stages
Feed/Sub-Reflector Heat Control: One stage
Ice Detection Range: 15°F to 44°F (-9°C to 7°C)
Monitor and Control: Web GUI, command-line interface and CPI antenna control systems
Communications: Ethernet standard; fiber optic optional
Outdoor Enclosure: NEMA 4, IP66 equivalent
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +50°C
Power: Three-phase, five-wire WYE; 208 or 380-415 VAC
Compliance: CE

Key Features:

• Automatic rain, snow and freezing-condition detection

• Prevents ice accumulation on critical antenna surfaces

• Automatic staged heating for optimized energy consumption

• Manual control of individual heating groups

• Forced-air heating for the main reflector

• Conductive or forced-air heating for the feed and sub-reflector

• Adjustable moisture sensitivity and activation temperature

• Configurable shutoff delay after icing conditions end

• Ethernet-based local and remote monitoring

• Intuitive Web GUI and command-line interface

• Integration with CPI antenna control systems

• PLC-based controller for headless operation

• Field-upgradeable software

• Weather-resistant outdoor Power Control Unit

• Floor-standing or wall-mounted installation

• No separate rack-mounted controller required

• Replacement for the CPI Model 1230

• Custom configurations available for non-standard antennas