The Model 500 series of tracking receivers provides a high quality, cost effective solution as a beacon receiver for satellite tracking, spectrum analyzer, or carrier monitoring and uplink power control (UPC) receiver source for the NetMAC M&C system.
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The Receiver is an integrated rack mounted (2RU) chassis that includes:
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Dual touch screen display system with intuitive user interface and scroll wheel
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Embedded control and DSP processors
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Digital or analog receiver(s), or both
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DVB receiver for aiding target identification
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Up to 5 internal block down converters for any frequency band combination from L through Ka
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Dual 100MB Ethernet and EIA-422 serial ports (fiber optic interface optional)
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Internal L-Band test signal generator
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Available as 900 series Antenna Control Unit with integral 500 series receivers
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Ultra-Wideband 18/36/72 MHz instantaneous bandwidth version optional
The RF front end down-converts input signals in two stages: from L-band to an 869 MHz IF and then from 869 to 10.7 MHz. For analog operation, the 10.7 MHz signals are down-converted to 455 kHz. For digital receiver operation, the 10.7 MHz signals are passed through a high order passive antialiasing filter and coupled via a differential transformer to the inputs of an A/D converter. The ADC inputs are digitized at 16 MHz and are transferred to a 500 MHz, 32-bit Digital Signal Processor for real-time analysis.
Models:
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Model 520 - Analog receiver with optional internal BDCs
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Model 550 – Digital receiver with spectrum analyzer and optional internal BDCs.
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Model 570 – Dual Digital/Analog receiver with full range spectrum analyzer and optional internal BDCs
Key Features:
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Configurable for tracking receiver, spectrum analyzer, UPC or carrier monitoring via M&C
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Inputs for 950-2150 MHz L-Band, single or multiband with converters for S/C/X/Ku/Ka
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Single or dual polarization inputs
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Acquire C/No: 35 dB-Hz digital, 40 dB-Hz Analog
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Single or dual internal receiver options
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Dynamic range: > 90 dB
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Monopulse capability (with optional RF plate)
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Quick-Lock acquisition (<1 second)
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