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PathFinder Digital's BAT-900 Series Mobile SatCom System

BAT-900

.9 Meter FlyAway
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-900 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.

The BAT-900 Auto-Acquisition SatCom Antenna System is a Ku / Ka / X Band Antenna System that remains fully assembled at all times. There is no requirement to assemble any antenna components prior to deployment; nor is there a need to disassemble any antenna components prior to stowing for transport.

Certain PathFinder Digital's BAT Series Antenna Systems have been registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office and are patent-pending.

BAT-900 SatCom Antenna System:

   

The BAT-900 Auto-Acquisition SatCom Antenna System is a Ku / Ka / X Band Antenna System that remains fully assembled at all times. There is no requirement to assemble any antenna components prior to deployment; nor is there a need to disassemble any antenna components prior to stowing for transport.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:

  • .9 Meter Auto-Acquisition Ku-Band / Ka-Band / X-Band SatCom System
  • Single Case Solution
  • Includes the BAT-CASE-900/1214, a custom integrated BUC/LNB Power Supply Unit with Antenna Controller
  • Ku-Band BUC, Conus & OCONUS Extended LNBs
  • RF Jumper Cables and Connector Adapters

 

Single case solution.
Top view wtih dimensions.  (larger image)
Side view with dimensions. (larger image)
Side view stowed with dimensions. (larger image)
 
Deployed
Single Case Solution
BAT-900 Stowed in Single Case
BAT-900 Feed Pallet System

BAT-CASE-900/1214

The BAT-CASE-900/1214 is a lightweight transit cased system that integrates the Antenna Controller and the custom BUC/LNB Power Supply Unit (PSU) into a single package.

The BAT-CASE-900/1214 features a dual AC / DC Input operating in the 120 - 240 VAC range and the 24-48 VDC range.

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.


Wheels on the antenna case bottom for the ease of mobility.

 

PathFinder's nControl PC Based GUI for the BAT Antenna Systems:

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-900
.9 Meter Aperture Auto-Acquisition Terminal


Each Terminal System consists of the following items:

PathFinder-BAT-900 Antenna System:  Custom BAT-900 Auto-Acquisition Case Based .9m Antenna System to include the following items:

  • Single hard Case Solution
  • 3 Axis Roto-Lok® Positioner
  • Primary .9 Meter Offset Fed Single Piece Carbon Fiber Reflector
  • 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-900/1214: 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-900/1214 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 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:


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.

GSA Schedule Contract GS-35F-0014X