 The FlyAway Series from TracStar complements the MVS Series auto-deploy/auto-acquire case style portable antennas allowing non-skilled personnel to operate mobile Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite communications equipment enabling the user to access any broadband application over satellite.
The MVS FlyAway Series antennas are typically owned and operated by:
*Federal, state and local government agencies for law enforcement, emergency response and home-land security communications
*Military rapid deployment, SATCOM on the pause applications
*Companies requiring highly portable, easily shippable mobile VSAT applications
With TracStar’s MVS FlyAway Series antennas, users enjoy the same reliable, secure, high-speed IP based data communications they are accustomed to in the office, while mobile. Users can get connected Anywhere/Anytime for applications such as:
*Secure, high-speed digital communications
*High-speed Internet access
*Voice and Fax communications
*Teleconferencing
*Wide area private network extension
*Video broadcasting
The FlyAway Series of auto-acquisition antennas feature:
*Automatic satellite acquisition with a single button push
*Rapid deployment and configurable for Ku-band satellites, worldwide
*Works with every satellite modem
*TracStar Technology eliminates the need for -
-Special test equipment for antenna alignment
-Computers or peripheral equipment to operate the antenna
-Phone calls to network operators or service providers
Every antenna comes equipped with the following standard equipment:
*High precision and stiffness, low backlash drive system
*Built-in GPS and compass
*Built-in satellite receiver
*Built-in level compensation
*Automatic polarization alignment
*Safe and easy installation, no calibrations required
MVS FLYAWAY 1500P4 Specifications
Reflector
Size 1.5M
Offset Mount Geometry Elevation over Azimuth
Polarization Rotation of Reflector/Feed About Boresight
Travel
Azimuth
Full Coverage ±200° Roto-Lok from Stow Position
Elevation
Standard Configuration 0-65° of reflector boresight
Polarization ±95°
Emergency Drive Handcrank on Az, El & Pol
Travel Velocity
Slewing/Deploying 2°/second
Peaking 5°/second
Manual Jog 1.0° or 0.2°/second
Electrical Interface
RF 75Ω Tx / Rx Type F Connector (50Ω option)
Interfacility Link 30 ft: 2ea. RG6 Coax, 1 Control Cable
Optional 50’/ 80’ / 100’ Lengths
Motors 26VDC Servo w/ Optical Encoder
Controller (1U) / Power Supply 50/60Hz, 110/220VAC, Single Phase
Power Consumption – Motors Active 250 Watts
Power Consumption – Idle 30 Watts
Antenna Characteristics
Receive Transmit
Frequency 10.95 – 12.75 Ghz 13.75 – 14.5Ghz
Gain (±.2dBi) 43.7 dBi 45.5 dBi
Co-Pol/Cross-Pol Radiation Pattern FCC, PanAmSat, Intelsat, EutelSat, AsiaSat Type Approved
Polarization Linear
Physical Data
Approximate Weight (w/o BUC/ LNB) 150 lbs (Est)
Max. Length with IFL Cables Connected 74”
Height
Deployed TBD
Emergency Drive Manual Handcrank of Az, El & Pol axis
Antenna Controller
One button operation automatic satellite acquisition with integrated GPS/Compass/Level
Sensors and user configurable satellite selection
Portable Power Supply/Display Unit
Weight: Power Supply/Display Unit 4.5 lbs / .5 lbs.
Dimensions Power Supply ( Approved) 9”Wx 10.25”Dx2.5”H
Display Unit 5½”W x 3¼”D x 1-3/8”H
Rack Mount (1U)
Weight 4.5 lbs
Dimensions (inches) 19”W x 8.0”D x 1.75”H
Environmental
Wind
Operational – Not Anchored 45 mph
Operational - Anchored 50 mph
Survival – In Stow Position 80 mph
Temperature
Operational -20°F to 125°F
Storage -30°F to 140°F
Shipping Configurations – 5 Cases
Motorized Positioner 125 lbs. 24 in. x 25 in. x 24 in.
Outriggers/Feed Boom 105 lbs. 20 in. x 59 in. x 12 in.
Antenna Mounting Spider 56 lbs. 29 in. x 27 in. x 16 in.
(1230 3 Axis Positioner Only)
Reflector Panels
1.5M Four Sector Offset 2 x 70 lbs. 36 in. x 34 in. x 12 in. (ea)
Reflector 50 lbs.
RF Interface
HPA Mounting Separate Case or Rear of Reflector
Tx Interface Base of Feed Boom |
TracStar MVS1500P4 FLYAWAY SERIES
