ANTENNA CONTROLLER NGC BEACON RECEIVER (NGC-004-02) The NGC Beacon Receiver is an optional module installed in the NGC-IDU. This option provides a dual L band input tracking receiver for satellite beacon up to Ka band frequency with associated frequency conversion. DETAILS The NGC-004-02 Beacon Receiver option tracks L band beacons in the 930 to 2300MHz range. This beacon receiver can operate on satellites with modulated or non modulated L Band beacons, with downlink carrier frequency through Ka band with associated external BDC. This beacon receiver is designed to track the power density of a satellite beacon in real time using FPGA DSP. It provides information about the beacon level directly to the NGC tracking system and also provides a DC output for controlling an uplink power control system. This module is entirely controlled by the NGC-IDU. The beacon information are stored in the satellite parameters table so when moving the antenna from one satellite to another, the NGC will update the beacon receiver with the beacon parameters, providing automatic beacon receiver settings for each satellite eliminating the need to manually enter or having an M&C system perform this task. This beacon receiver can be used in monopulse applications when controlled by the NGC-IDU. Features • Integrated in the NGC-IDU or 1RU Stand Alone • Frequency range 930 to 2300MHz • Frequency resolution 1kHz • Internal or external frequency reference • Minimum C/No 35dB-Hz • Dynamic range > 110dB • Dual L band inputs • Monopulse capabilities • Compatible with all commercial and military satellite beacons 1 PBESANGC004-02.B All designs, specifications, and availabilities of products and services presented in this bulletin are subject to change without notice. (0416A) © 2016 CPI ASC Signal Division ANTENNA CONTROLLER NGC BEACON RECEIVER (NGC-004-02) SPECIFICATIONS Input Frequency Range 930 to 2300 MHz Frequency Resolution Frequency Stability Frequency Reference Automatic or Manually Set Frequency Range Pre-detection Bandwidth Bandwidth Filter Out of Band Interference Rejection Image rejection Frequency Drift / Doppler 1kHz 1ppm Internal or External 10MHz Selectable 20kHz to 1MHz Acquisition Time Minimum C/No Input Level (Operational band) Beacon Level Input Level (No Damage) Attenuation Attenuation Step Size RF Input Impedance RF Connector Number of L Band Input CPI ASC Signal Division 1120 Jupiter Road, Suite 102 Plano Texas 75074 USA Phone: +1-214-291-7654 Fax: +1-214-291-7655 www.cpii.com/division.cfm/13 [email protected] 2kHz to 250kHz (1kHz step size) 16kHz to 500kHz >40dB @ 1MHz >40dB The Beacon Receiver will track a Signal deviation of up to ±150 kHz at a rate up to 10 kHz/sec caused by source frequency drift or Doppler shift Less than 1second 35dB-Hz -10dBm to -110dBm -30dBm to -110dBm +10dBm 31dB 0.5dB 50-Ohm SMA or N 2 Monopulse functions Measurements Tracking Signals Beacons Supported Analog DC Output Analog Output Tracking Gradient Analog Output Connector External Switching Capability Operational Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Compliance Mute Control Mute Status Degree Command Control C/N, C/No, S/N CW, BPSK/PSK/PM having up to three subcarriers occupying the band 15kHz to 500 kHz separation from the main carrier, and main carrier modulation index up to 1.4 radians Capable of receiving beacons from all commercial and military satellites including NATO, Skynet, DSCS, WGS, and ARSTRAT 0-10 VDC Programmable slope 0.xxx v/dB granularity DB-15 Output available to control external switch 0° to +50° Celsius -40° to +85° Celsius IEC 60068-2-56 (40°C +/-2°C @ 93% +/-3% Relative Humidity for 2 Days) FCC, ROHS, WEEE 2 PBESANGC004-02.B All designs, specifications, and availabilities of products and services presented in this bulletin are subject to change without notice. (0416A) © 2016 CPI ASC Signal Division