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AGILIS ALB229 40W Ku-Band VSAT Outdoor Block-Up Converter N Input (BUC)

AGILIS ALB229 40W Ku-Band VSAT Outdoor Block-Up Converter N Input (BUC)

IKtechcorp is the distributor for Agilis satellite, vsat communication products. LNB, BUC, Line Amplifier, Filter, Isolator, Unit Controller, RF

Agilis ALB229 Series Feed Mount 40W Ku-BUC is small and lightweight BUC suitable for mobile applications and satellite uplink applications.This small and lightweight BUC is ideal for SOTM applications while also offering benefits for fixed and maritime applications.Designed to be mounted on the feed horn, the BUC has “Best in Class” efficiency and “lowest power consumption” with less than 330W. The unit works on a wide range DC power supply of 38V to 60V. Innovative and efficient thermal design makes this BUC on of the smallest, robust, reliable and rugged enough to withstand outdoor conditions in the industry.The unit can be configured to work in 1:1 redundant mode by adding on a simple redundancy option to the basic unit.

Product Code: agilisALB229N_40w

AGILIS ALB229 40W Ku-Band VSAT Outdoor Block-Up Converter N Input (BUC)

Agilis ALB 229 Series 40W BUC (Block Up Converter) Ku-Band N Input Connector Frequency Image Picture

Summary

This small and lightweight BUC is ideal for SOTM applications while also offering benefits for fixed and
maritime applications.

Designed to be mounted on the feed horn, the BUC has “Best in Class” efficiency and “lowest power consumption” with less than 330W. The unit works on a wide range DC power supply of 38V to 60V. Innovative and efficient thermal design makes this BUC on of the smallest, robust, reliable and rugged enough to withstand outdoor conditions in the industry. T

he unit can be configured to work in 1:1 redundant mode by adding on a simple redundancy option to the basic unit.

 
Features
• Compact and lightweight
• Feed mountable
• Available in both standard and extended Ku-Band
• Forward power detection facility
• Intuitive monitoring & control through RS232/485 & Ethernet (SNMP & HTTP)
• Auto ranging 38 to 60VDC Power Supply
• Optional input AC Voltage
• Automatic fault identification & alarm generation
• Wide operating temperature range -40ºC to +60ºC
• IP65 rated housing ( Weather proof Construction)
• RoHS compliant
 
Reliability
Field proven under harsh environment conditions, Agilis ODUs can withstand temperature ranging from -40ºC to +60ºC with up to 100% humidity.
 
Quality Assurance
100% of all BUCs go through stringent quality checks in addition to well defined Electrical Stress Screening to ensure operation in harsh outdoor environments. The BUCs are also subjected to seal test for water ingress verification.

AGILIS ALB229 40W Ku-Band VSAT Outdoor Block-Up Converter N Input (BUC) Specifications

RF Specifications

Transmit Frequency

14.0GHz - 14.5GHz

 

13.75GHz - 14.5GHz

IF Frequency Range

950MHz to 1450MHz

 

950MHz to 1700MHz

L0 Frequency

13.05GHz (Ku-Band)

 

12.8GHz (Extended Ku-Band)

Output Power (Psat)

46dBm

Output Power (PLinear)

44dBm

Spectral Re-growth

30dBc @ 2dB below rated power (p-linear) at 1.0 x symbol rate offset for OQPSK or QPSK

Small Signal Gain

74dB Min

Gain Flatness

±2dB over the O/P frequency band

Gain Variation

±2dB over the operating temperature range

Gain Control

20 dB in step of 0.5 dB

O/P spurious

According to EN301428

Phase Noise @ Offset

 

1KHz

-73dBc/Hz

10KHz

-83dBc/Hz

100KHz

-93dBc/Hz

I/P VSWR

1.5:1

O/P VSWR

1.25:1 (with optional external isolator)

Noise Power Density Tx BD

70dBW/4KHz

Rx BD

142dBW/4KHz

 

DC Power

Prime Power

48VDC (range 38 to 60VDC) via external MS connector

  Optional 230VAC (range 96 to 264VAC)
Power Consumption 280W (Typical @ 46dBm)
 

Interfaces

IF Input Interface 50Ohms N-type Female
Output Interface WR 75G
 

External Reference Requirement

Frequency

10MHz

Power

-5dBm to +5dBm

External reference phase

 

noise requirement @ frequency offset

 

1KHz

-150dBc/Hz

10KHz

-155dBc/Hz

100KHz

-160dBc/Hz

 

Monitor & Control

Monitor BUC temperature
  Status alarm
  RF output power
  LED status indication
Control Attenuation
  RF output mute
Interface RS232/RS485 & Ethernet (SNMP & HTTP) via external MS connector
Tx Redundancy External RCU (optional for 1+1 redundancy system requirement)
 

Environmental

Operating Temperature -40ºC to +60ºC
Humidity Up to 100% Weather protection sealed to IP65
 

Mechanical

Dimensions

200L x 130W x 130H mm

 

200L x 130W x 235H mm (AC option)

Weight

3.7kg / 8.14lbs

 

6.0kg / 13.22lbs (AC option)

Colour

White Powder Coat