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BAT-1214

1.2 / 1.4 Meter FlyAway

Tri-Band
Ku / Ka / X - Band
Antenna System

PathFinder's BAT Systems are Custom Case-Based Flyaway Auto-Acquisition Transportable VSAT (MVSAT) SatCom Terminals designed for specific higher data rate applications utilizing equipment such as the Network Centric Waveform (NCW) modem and typical L-Band Modems.

The BAT-1214 is prewired to accept the NCW modem, MIL-STD 188-165A compliant FDMA Modem, and is capable of interfacing with L-band modems.  When configured with an L-3 MPM-1000 NCW Modem, any NCW modem or any MIL-STD 188-165A compliant FDMA Modem, the BAT-1214 will communicate with currently fielded Army WIN-T Increment 1 communications hubs, or Trojan NCW hubs deployed worldwide.

PathFinder Digital's BAT-1214 Antenna System has been registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office and is patent-pending.

The BAT-1214 SatCom Antenna System is a Ku-Band / Ka-Band / X-Band Antenna System; where the antenna pedistal, feed boom, and center reflector remains fully assembled at all times. At deployment, one set of panels are affixed with with latches to create the 1.2 meter aperture for Ka-band operation, and a set of extender panels are further affixed to render the 1.4 meter aperture for Ku-band operation. Deployment is as simple as pressing a green putton on the base of the antenna for the system to locate and acquire the satellite of use once power is applied and communication cables are connected.

Features:

• 1.2 Meter / 1.4 Meter Convertible Auto-Acquisition Ku-Band / Ka-Band /  X-Band SatCom System
• Single Case Solution
• Includes the BAT-CASE-1214, a custom integrated BUC/LNB Power Supply Unit with Antenna Controller
• Ku-Band BUC, Conus & Extended LNBs
• RF Jumper Cables and Connector Adapters

The Power Supply Unit can operate via AC or DC power; and if both input sources are connected, the primary source is selectable via front panel switch. The alternate power source will serve as the back-up.

nControl

PathFinder Digital's nControl is a very intuitive, easy to use, graphical user interface (GUI) for use with PathFinder's BAT line of SatCom Systems.

nControl is a PC application that can run on any PC and simply plugs in to the serial Comm port of the BAT systems BAT-CASE / indoor controller unit.

Click here for more information on PathFinder's nControl Antenna Controller Graphical User Interface (GUI).

PathFinder Digital BAT-1214
1.2 Meter /1.4 Meter Convertable Aperture Auto-Acquisition Terminal
Each Terminal System consists of the following items:

PathFinder-BAT-1214 Antenna System:  Custom AvL BAT-1214 Auto-Acquisition Case Based 1.2m/1.4m Antenna System to include the following items:

• Single hard Case Solution
• 3 Axis Roto-Lok® Positioner
• Primary 1.2 Meter Offset Fed Three Piece Reflector with Two EachExtender Panels to Achieve the 1.4 Meter Aperture
• 2-Port Ku-Band Linear Feed to accommodate 10.75 GHz - 14.5 GHz Transmit & 11.0 GHz to 12.75 GHz receive
• One-button auto-acquisition fully automatic satellite acquisition, peaking, and cross-pol adjustment. Certified for auto-commissioning on select services.  Includes controller display, power supply, and World Wide Software.
• Antenna Controller Interconnect Cables
• Feed Boom BUC Mounting

Ku-Band-TX-RX-RF-Kit:  Communications Electronics Kit to Include:

• Ku-Band BUC.  Extended Ku-Band Range BUC 13.75 - 14.50 GHz .
• Ku-Band CONUS & OCONUS LNBs

Custom System Cabling and Interface Ports:  Custom L-Band interface and sample ports on base of antenna assembly

BAT-CASE-1214: PathFinder custom lightweight case enclosure for the integration of the BUC / LNB Power Supply and Antenna Control Unit.  Integrated case unit includes the following:

• Custom PathFinder BAT-1214 BUC / LNB Power Supply Unit
• Auto-Acquisition Antenna Control Unit
• Custom Interface Connectors for AC input, antenna controller, TX, and RX
• Internal Filtering & forced air ventilation

Accessory Kit:  Miscellaneous accessories to include the following items:

• Low loss RG214 jumper cables, 50 ohm Connector Adapter Kit, Tie Down Straps

System Integration: Integration and test of complete terminal system to include:

• Project Management / Vendor Management
• Installation / Integration of components on antenna system
• Complete System Test

Data Sheets

• PathFinder Digital BAT-1214 Antenna Data Sheet Download
• PathFinder Digital BAT nControl Antenna Control System Software GUI Information Sheet Download
• BAT-900 / BAT-1214 Common Parts & Equipment Information Sheet Download

Support Information

Detailed suppport documentation, software upgrades, code upgrades, and information of the like can be found in the SUPPORT pages of this web site. The SUPPORT area of this web site is secure and requires authentication to enter.