Advantech INTRAC 204 User manual

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INTRAC 204 Antenna Control Unit
For Antennas up to: 9.6 meters in C-Band or 4.5 meters in Ku-Band
Features
Low cost, high performance and high reliability
for antennas up to 9.6 metres in diameter C-
Band and 4.5 metres in diameter Ku-Band
INTRAC™ orbit modelling algorithm offers the
highest tracking Integrity
Accurately tracks satellites with orbital
inclinations up to and beyond 10°
Built in 36VDC, 8A drive unit to directly drive
DC actuators with sequential Dual Axis drive
Average tracking signal degradation less than
0.1dB
Accepts high resolution resolver transducers
down to 20 arc seconds (16 bits)
Compatible with INTELSAT and EUTELSAT
SCPC tracking specifications
Tolerates signal fluctuations that defeat step
track and memory track controllers
Resilient to tracking signal loss, maintaining
integrity for up to 72 hours
Non-volatile memory ensures tracking is
resumed after power failure
Full M&C control via RS232 / RS422 interface
Can Incorporate IBRL-7 integral L-band
beacon receiver
Option to drive a third polarization axis
Overview
The INTRAC™ 204 Antenna Control Unit
enables satellite earth station antennas to
accurately track geosynchronous satellites with
orbital inclinations up to and beyond 10°. The
unit offers superior tracking integrity with any C-
Band antenna up to 9.6 meters and any Ku-
Band antenna up to 4.5 meters. The control unit
uses the INTRAC (INtelligent TRacking Antenna
Control) algorithm which has been developed
and refined over a 20 year period. It offers
exceptional immunity to propagation
disturbances and fades, maintaining reliable
pointing accuracy even at low angles of
elevation in regions of high scintillation.
The INTRAC 205 is compatible with INTELSAT
and EUTELSAT SCPC tracking specifications.
It is able to tolerate signal fluctuations that
defeat step track and memory track controllers
and is resilient to loss of tracking signal, the unit
will maintain tracking integrity for blackout
periods up to 72 hours. The non-volatile
memory ensures that accurate tracking is
resumed after power failure.
The unit incorporates 36VDC motor drive
circuits providing a single box solution that is
simple to install, reducing set up costs. It
features full remote monitoring and control via
an RS232 / RS423 serial interface. Average
tracking signal degradation is less than 0.2dB.
The INTRAC 204 features a two-line LCD
display and can be supplied with an integral L-
Band beacon receiver.

INTRAC 204 Antenna Control Unit
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An ISO 9001 : 2008 Company
Ref.: PB-INTRAC204-004-11036
Specifications are subject to change without notice
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Operational modes
Standby Manual (Jog) Search Remote Control
Auto (INTRAC) Go To (Position Designate)
Tracking Accuracy
Typically better than 0.1dB RMS signal degradation after tracking for 24 hours (with tracking signal), for orbit
inclinations up to 10°
Prediction Accuracy
Typically better than 0.1dB RMS signal degradation over 72 hours (after loss of tracking signal), for orbit
inclinations up to 10°
Backup
Model data is stored in EEPROM and the real time clock supported by battery backup against power failure
Configuration Memory
Configuration data is stored in EEPROM
Tracking Signal
May be derived from an external tracking receiver or optionally from the integral IBR-L beacon receiver
External Tracking Signal
Voltage varying directly with received signal strength (in dB).
Sensitivity 0.1V / dB to 1.0V / dB
Offset + / - 10 volts max
Lost Lock input, contact closure when tracking signal is lost.
Display
2 line LCD display giving the areas of information:
Azimuth angle Signal strength Elevation angle
Diagnostics Polarization angle
Mode of operation Operational menus
Drive Outputs
36VDC, up to 8A for direct drive of DC actuator motors
Limit Switches
Limit switch inputs for elevation, azimuth and polarization. Contacts normally closed
Position Transducers
Inputs for standard resolver position transducers
OPTIONS
Internal IBR-L Beacon Receiver
This option accepts an L-Band signal, with an input level of -80 to -45dBm.
The signal voltage and lock lost indicators are generated internally. The need for an external beacon
receiver is eliminated.
Remote Control Terminal
IBM PC compatible software is available to provide a remote control terminal function. The terminal
monitors and controls the INTRAC via the standard serial remote control port and provides facilities for
managing and storing multiple orbit models. Alarm information is still available at the front panel.
Polarisation Option
Option to accept a polarization position transducer and to drive a 36VDC polarization motor.
PHYSICAL
Temperature
Range
0 to 50oC - Operating
-25oC to 85oC - Non Operating (storage)
Humidity
5% to 95% RH non condensing - Operating
0% to 99% RH non condensing - Non Operating (storage)
Altitude
10,000 feet max
Input Power
110 or 230V, single phase, 50/60Hz, 50W
Dimensions
483mm (W) x 133mm (H) x 443mm (D).
Mounting
19" rack mounting unit, 2U high.
Weight
8 kg
EN55022 and EN50082-1
USA
FCC Part 15, Subpart B Class A