L-band Beacon Receiver measure the RF input level and output the info as a signal for control systems
The main application of this receiver is in antenna tracking systems where the receiver provides the tracking signal level to the antenna step-track controller
The Beacon Receiver receives a satellite beacon signal which is down-converted to L-Band by a PLL stabilized Low Noise Converter (LNC) at its L-band interface input
The Beacon receiver measures the input level in a user selectable defined bandwidth and provides this as a dB-linear and calibrated analogue output voltage and digital information
The output is provided by three different (parallel available interface types)
1. HTTP Web Interface via an internal Web Server
2. RS232 interface
3. Analog voltage output
The Beacon receiver is available in 2 version:
- Compact DIN rail compatible box which also allows for integration in antenna controller (LBRX)
- 19″ 1RU rack mount version with display, keyboard and integrated multi switch (LBRX19)
Key Features
- Full L-band tuning range 950 to 2050MHz, 1KHz step size
- Each beacon receiver is electronically calibrated for level and temperature linearity and therefore provides excellent level accuracy even in outdoor environments
- Modulation independent level measurement
- No unpredictable lock on PM/PSK side carriers
- TCP/IP based design
- HTTP Webbrowser interface
- Unlimited number of clients possible
- 14/18 0/22KHz Interface to switches and switch matrixes
- Full remote administration and support capability
- Relay contact output for level alarm
- Interoperable with ASC Signal (Andrew), Vertex and NEC antenna control systems
- Antenna Tracking and Control Systems
- Pilot measurement
- Uplink Power Control
- The LBRX can operate as stand alone solution or fits into the Network Management System as provided by EdgeOpia