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7.

3 M Turning Head Antenna


Ka-Band with spacious Hub

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Turning Head Antennas, designed and built by Vertex integrated into the reflector panels; thus the power
Antennentechnik (VA), offer continuous travel ranges, high consumption can be reduced by heating sectors only.
pointing/tracking accuracies, and allow for operation with all
visible GEO satellites. The surface accuracy as well as The standard antenna tower is a steel structure. The tower
tracking and pointing accuracy enable Ka-Band operation. height is variable, so equipment shelter can be located
closest to the antenna. The drive cabinet and racks for
Single band Tx/Rx, Multiband Tx/Rx and Multiband receive electronics are integrated into an external RF shelter or
only feed systems are available for nearly all frequencies equipment building.
up to Ka-Band and higher frequencies. The servo & drive
and tracking system provides various operating modes; VA offers all transmit/receive electronics for nearly every
remote control is possible via serial/LAN interfaces. application such as TT&C, IOT, CSM, Hub, Gateway etc.
as well as a customized Monitoring & Control System.
The Antenna is equipped with a spacious temperature
controlled Hub which houses several TWTA's, wave guide Program management, in-plant integration, shipping,
system, converters etc. installation, commissioning, acceptance testing,
The redundant Air Conditioning System is installed on the maintenance, after sales services are substantial activities,
Azumuth platform. qualifying VA as a supplier of turn-key ground stations
antennas/antenna systems.
All antennas can be equipped with electrical reflector
heating systems comprising infrared heating rods

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7.3 M Ka-BAND ANTENNA


RF Specification under Operational Ka-BAND
conditions Receive Transmit
Frequency 18.10 21.20 GHz 27.5 30.0 GHz (31.0 GHz)
Polarization Circular Circular
Antenna Gain
19.65 / 29.25 GHz >61.0 dBi > 64.0 dBi
Feed Ports RHCP and LHCP RHCP and LHCP
Typical G/T @ 20 deg Elevation and 11.7 GHz; > 37 dB/K
clear sky / horizon; 120 K single LNA
Typical E.I.R.P. @ 29.25 GHz > 87.3 dBW
using 500 W TWTA (340 W at flange) Hub
mounted
3 dB Pattern Beamwidth in degrees
19.65 / 29.25 GHz 0.14 deg 0.09 deg
Sidelobes
For angle A from 1 to 48 deg. ITU-RS-580-6 ITU-RS-580-6
For angle A from 48 to 180 deg.
XPD in CP mode within 1 dB contour 30.7 dB 30.7 dB
VSWR (Return Loss) 1.30 : 1 (17.7 dB) 1.30 : 1 (17.7 dB)
Port to Port Isolation Tx to Rx 80 dB 120 dB
Pointing Accuracy towards Geo Orbit < 0.015 RMS < 0.015 RMS
Tracking for Gain Accuracy (OPT) < 0.25 dB
Output Flange Interface WR-42 WR-28
Power Handling Capability 500 W CW per Port

Notes:
- Other operational frequencies available.
- 10 % of sidelobes may exceed the sidelobe specifications.
- Power handling capability is based on and limited by the physical characteristics in the feed components.
Microwave power at these levels may contribute to the radiation hazard or exceed certain off-axis EIRP
specifications.
All values are at the rear feed output flange.

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7.3 M Ka-BAND ANTENNA


Mechanical Specifications
Reflector System Shaped Cassegrain dual reflector optics
Turning Head Pedestal
Mount
Elevation-over Azimuth axis configuration
Hub dimensions internal HxWxD 180 cm x 180 cm x 110 cm
Main Reflector 7.3 m diameter
panels 2 rings
f/d approx. 0.32
Subreflector 0.85 m diameter, adjustable with studs
Weights
Reflector System approx. 5800 kg
Pedestal/Tower approx. 5700 kg
Rotation Ranges
Azimuth 240 continuous, optional 270
Elevation 0 to 90

Environmental Specifications
Operational Conditions
Temperature -25C to 50C
(Hub requires Airco System)
Wind 75 km/h with gusts to 100 km/h
Rain (10 min.) 50 mm/h
Snow 50 mm/h
Ice on unheated surfaces 10 mm
Humidity 100% non condensing
Solar power flux 1.2 kW/m
Altitude up to 1000 m
Degraded Performance:
Wind > 100 km/h with gusts to 120 km/h
Humidity Condensing
Rain > 50 mm/h
Temperature <-25C or > 50C
Survival Conditions
Temperature > -30C and < +60C in combination with wind / rain
Wind 200 km/h at 15C
Wind and Ice 120 km/h + 25 mm Ice
Snow (at 120 km/h) 10 cm/h, max. 30 cm
Rain 100 mm/h

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7.3 M Ka-BAND ANTENNA


Servo & Drive and Control Systems Specification
Drives
Azimuth 2 gear drives, electrically bias torqued
Elevation 1 ball jack drive
STOP
Operating modes ACU
MANUAL POSITION
POSITION TRACKING
STEP TRACK
ORBIT PREDICTION TRACK
STAR TRACKING
COMPUTER TRACKING (Program Track / TLE)
AUTOTRACK (Optional)
Max. Velocities (other velocities on request)
Azimuth approx. 0.25/s
Elevation approx. 0.24 - 0.35/s
Data read out Azimuth/Elevation
Optical encoders
Resolution 0.000043 (23 bit)
Accuracy 0.000086 ( 2 bit)
Dimensions
ACU 19'', 6 HU
Drive Cabinet HxWxD 1800 x 900 x 600 mm
AC Mains 230/400 V 10 %; 3 Ph,N,E; 50 Hz 2 Hz
Power consumption during tracking ca. 2 kVA average
full load ca. 9 kVA max

Reflector Heating System (Option)


Infrared heating elements integrated into the panels of
Heating Concept
main reflector, sub reflector and feed
Power Consumption (at 400 W/m main reflector) ca. 20 kVA

Rear view showing Hub with roll-up Door and Airco unit

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