CPI Series 1256 2.4 M Ku-Band Dual-Axis Motorized Rx/Tx VSAT Antenna

CPI Series 1256 2.4 M Ku-Band Dual-Axis Motorized Rx/Tx VSAT Antenna

The CPI Series 1256 2.4 M Ku-Band VSAT Antenna provides high gain and motorized dual-axis positioning for commercial, government, broadcast, and enterprise satellite networks.

It covers 10.95-12.75 GHz receive and 14.00-14.50 GHz transmit frequencies. The four-piece SMC reflector and offset-fed prime-focus optics deliver precise Ku-band performance while simplifying transportation and installation.

The rugged galvanized steel mount provides continuous 360° azimuth movement, recirculating ballscrew actuators, and 0.10° tracking accuracy. Available now at Esatcom Inc.

Antenna diameter: 2.4 m / 96 inches

Antenna series: CPI Series 1256

Application: Ku-band satellite receive and transmit

Polarization: Linear

Receive Frequency Range: 10.95-12.75 GHz

Transmit Frequency Range: 14.00-14.50 GHz

Receive midband gain: 47.60 dBi, ±0.2 dB

Transmit midband gain: 49.20 dBi, ±0.2 dB

Noise temperature at 10° elevation: 42 K

Noise temperature at 20° elevation: 32 K

Noise temperature at 30° elevation: 28 K

Noise temperature at 40° elevation: 27 K

Reflector material: Glass-fiber-reinforced polyester SMC

Antenna optics: Four-piece offset-fed prime-focus design

Mount type: Dual-axis motorized elevation-over-azimuth mount

Mount construction: Galvanized steel

Elevation adjustment: 10°-80°

Azimuth adjustment: Continuous 360°

Angular tracking travel: ±10° elevation and ±10° azimuth within the adjustment range

Actuators: Recirculating ballscrews

Control interface: Electrical connection to ACU

Tracking accuracy: 0.10°

Mast requirement: 6-inch Schedule 40 pipe, 6.63-inch OD

Approximate net weight: 680 lb / 306 kg

Operational wind speed: 45 mph / 72 km/h

Survival wind speed: 125 mph / 201 km/h

Operating temperature: -40°F to +140°F / -40°C to +60°C

Survival temperature: -22°F to +160°F / -30°C to +71°C

Operational rain rate: 0.5 inch per hour

Survival rain rate: 2 inches per hour

Survival ice loading: 0.5-inch radial ice

Environmental exposure: Suitable for coastal and industrial conditions

Solar radiation: 360 BTU/h/ft²

Key Features

• Motorized dual-axis 2.4 m Ku-band VSAT antenna

• 10.95-12.75 GHz receive frequency coverage

• 14.00-14.50 GHz transmit frequency coverage

• 47.60 dBi receive and 49.20 dBi transmit gain

• Four-piece SMC reflector for easier transportation

• Continuous 360° azimuth movement

• Recirculating ballscrew actuators

• 0.10° tracking accuracy

• Survival wind rating up to 125 mph