Mobile Tracking Satellite Antenna
The mobile Tracking Satellite Antenna (AP MSPI) is a mobile highly accurate tracking positioner designed to support large-sized antennas for tracking of LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites, MEO (Medium Earth Orbit) satellites and GEO (Geostationary Earth Orbit) satellites of S, C, X, Ku, Ка bands and above.
Typical Applications:
• Aeronautical Test Telemetry
• Navigation applications
• Space and tropospheric communication systems
• High resolution earth observation missions
• Weather Radar
Key Features:
• Zero backlash enabling high torque and stability
• Brushless motor
• Modular & easily maintainable
• Robust, reliable and environmentally durable
• High cross on any types of terrain
Supported Antenna Reflector Size:
• Up to 3.8m
Parameter | Value |
Peak torque azimuth: | 12’000 Nm (8850 ft∙lb) |
Peak torque elevation angle: | 26’000 Nm (19176 ft∙lb) |
Peak velocity azimuth: | 9,0 deg/sec |
Peak velocity elevation angle: | 4,0 deg/sec |
Peak acceleration azimuth: | 1.0 deg/sec 2 |
Peak acceleration elevation angle: | 0.3 deg/sec 2 |
Backlash: | zero (backlash elimination device) |
Limit-to-Limit travel: | ± 270 deg Azimuth*
0 up to +90 deg |
Mechanical stops: | ± 275 deg Azimuth
-5 up to +95 deg Elevation |
Motor type (with integral encoder and protection): | brushless |
Position indicator: | absolute encoder |
AC Input voltage: | 380 V. |
Power consumption: | 5 kW max |
Weight: | 3850 kg. (8488 lb) |
Slip-Ring (AZ)*: | option |
Operational safety: | over-current limit, voltage and temperature protection, electrical limit switch and mechanical stop. |
* When slip-ring or rotary joint options are selected, the azimuth travel is Nx360 degrees