The iNetVu® Airline Checkable Flyaway antenna system is a highly portable unit with a 6-piece carbon fibre reflector that can fit in a suitcase. It is configurable with the auto-pointing iNetVu® 7024C Controller, cables and another electronic device such as a modem or PowerSmart power supply that can be installed in the second case.

Features

  • 1.2m offset, prime focus, 6-piece carbon fibre reflector
  • 3 Axis Motorization
  • Two Case Solution, patent pending
  • Supports manual control when required
  • Airline checkable
  • One button, auto-pointing controller acquires any Ku-band satellite within 2 minutes
  • Designed to work with the iNetVu® 7024C Controller
  • Captive hardware / fasteners
  • No tools required for assembly / disassembly
  • Set-up time less than 10 minutes, one person job
  • Leveling capability for uneven surfaces
  • Optimal high-precision antenna pointing
  • Includes jog controller functions
  • Remote access and operation via network, web and other interfaces
  • Patented
  • 1 Year Standard Warranty

Application Versatility

The Airline Checkable Flyaway system is easily configured to provide instant  access to satellite communications for any application that requires remote connectivity in a rugged environment. Ideally suited for applications that  require a quick, simple set-up; vertical markets such as Disaster Management, Oil & Gas Exploration, Mining, Construction, Mobile Offices and Emergency Services will benefit tremendously from the ACFLY’s ease of deployment.

Mechanical

Reflector 1.2m Offset Feed, carbon fibre
Platform Geometry Elevation over Azimuth
Offset Angle 15º
Antenna Optics Single Offset
Azimuth ± 180º
Elevation 10º – 90º
Polarization ± 95º
Elevation Deploy Speed Variable 2º /sec typ.
Azimuth Deploy Speed Variable 5º /sec typ.
Peaking Speed 0.1 /sec

Environmental

Wind loading

  • Operational with Ballast / Anchors 50 km/h (31 mph)
  • Survival 145 km/h (90 mph)

Temperature
Operational -30º to 55º C (-22º to 131º F)
Solar Radiation 360 BTU/h/sq. ft.
Rain 1.3cm/h (0.51 in/h)
Vibration per MIL-STD-810F, Annex A, Category 4, Truck/trailer/tracked
Shock Test per IEC 60068-2-27
Bump Test per IEC 60068-2-29
Drop and Topple per IEC 60068-2-31
Free- Fall Drop per IEC 60068-2-32, and ISTA 1A
Dust and Water Ingress per IEC 60529, IP66

Electrical

Rx & Tx Cables 2 RG6 Cables -10m (33 ft) each

Control Cables

Standard 10m (33 ft) Ext. Cable
Optional Up to 60m (200 ft) available

RF Interface

Radio Mounting Back of Reflector
Axis Transition Rigid + Twist-flex Guide
Waveguide WR75 Cover Flange Interface
Coaxial RG6U F Type

Motors

Electrical Interface 24VDC 5 Amp (Max.)

Cases

Case1: 6-piece antenna platform
48.5 x 71 x 39 cm (19” x 28” x 15.3”), 32 kg (70 lbs)
Case 2: 3U Rack mount including iNetVu® 7024 Controller + feed + cables:
48.5 x 71 x 39 cm (19” x 28” x 15.3”), 32 kg (70 lbs)
Case 3 (Optional): 4U Rack mount
62.2 x 34.3 x 47.6 cm (24.5” x 13.5” x 18.8”),10.7 kg (23.5 lbs)
Ku-Band (Linear)
Transmit Power 1 to 200 watt
Feed 2 Port XPol

Receive / Transmit

Frequency (GHz) 10.70 – 12.75 / 13.75 – 14.50
Optional Ext. Ku Freq (GHz) 10.70 – 11.70 / 12.75 – 14.50
Feed Interface WR75 / WR75
Efficiency 70% / 70%
Midband Gain (± .2 dBi) 41.50 / 43.00
Antenna Noise Temp. (K) 10º EL= 45 / 30º EL= 24
Sidelobe Envelope Co-Pol (dBi)
1.5º<Θ<20º 29-25 Log Θ
20º<Θ<26.3º -3.5
26.3º<Θ<48º 32-25 Log Θ
48º<Θ -10 Typical
Cross-Polarization on Axis >35 dB
Within 1dB Beamwidth >30 dB
Return Loss 17.7 dB typ. 20 dB typ.
Insertion Loss 0.3 dB typ. 0.1 dB typ.
Tx/Rx Isolation 40 dB 90 dB
VSWR 1.3:1 1.3:1