5 Specifications

The table below summarises the beacon receiver's specifications:

RF Specification

Input frequency range 950 to 2050 MHz
Frequency Step Size 1 KHz
L-Band Input Connector SMA female 50 Ohm
LNC voltage OFF/14/18V
L-Band Test Output Connector SMA female 50 Ohm
Input Noise Figure < 10dB
Frequency accuracy 1^E-6
Input Level measurement range -40 dBm to -80 dBm
Measurement bandwidths 6, 12, 30 and 100 KHz
Minimum C/N0 (6kHz) 45 dBHz
Output Voltage range of analogue AGC voltage 0V to 10V
Slope of analog output voltage programmable, -5.0 .. +5.0 V/dB
0V point of analog output voltage programmable, -200 to 0 dBm
Output Connector for analog output voltage SMA female
Linearity failure +/-1dB in any 10 dB
Switchable input attenuator to adapt the dynamic range and input signal level 0, 10, 20, 30 dB
Video bandwidth selectable by micro controller 0.1 Hz, 0.5 Hz, 1 Hz, 5 Hz, 10Hz, 50 Hz, 100 Hz
Large signal behaviour no impact at -35dBm total input power

M&C Interface Specification

RS232 M&C Interface D-SUB 9 female
RS422 level information TX-only D-SUB 9 female
Summary fault indication Photo MOS relay contact D-SUB 9 male (120 V D/C, 100 mA)
Level alarm indication Photo MOS relay contact D-SUB 9 male (120 V D/C, 100 mA)

Electrical and Mechanical Specification, Environmental conditions

Supply Voltage 22 V to 28 V unregulated D/C (25V for 2050 MHz) 0.35A without LNB
Temperature range -25° to +55° C operational, -40° to +70° C storage temperature
Humidity up to 90% non condensing
DIN rail module 270 x 105 x 50 mm
Weight 1,5 kg