PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

Detail Photos
(on right from top to bottom)

Pre-assembled Az/El Mount

Fine-elevation adjustment
with stamped degree scale
RF tested Ku-Band feed
assembly

1.2 m RxTx Class II

Antenna System
TYPE 123

Type approved for use The Andrew Corporation Type 123 formulated powder paint process
1.2 m Class II RxTx Antenna is a offers excellent protection from weather-
on Intelsat and Eutelsat
rugged commercial grade product related corrosion.
Satellite Systems suitable for the most demanding One-piece precision offset thermoset-
applications. The reflector is thermoset- molded reflector.
molded for strength and surface
Long focal length optics for low cross-pol
accuracy. Molded into the rear of performance.
the reflector is a network of support
Fine azimuth and elevation adjustments.
ribs which not only strengthens the
antenna, but also helps to sustain the Galvanized .75 (19 mm) O.D. side
critical parabolic shape necessary for feed support legs and 2 (51 mm) O.D.
lower feed support.
transmit performance. The reflector
optics feature a long focal length for Plated hardware for maximum
excellent cross-pol performance, corrosion resistance.
required by many satellite operators. Available with Ku-Band CoPol. or
The Az/El mount is constructed from CrossPol. Feeds.
heavy-gauge steel to provide a rigid Class II system designed for typical 2W
support to the reflector. The Az/El mount and 4W Ku-Band Block Up-Converters
secures the antenna to any 2.88-3.00 (BUCs)*
(73-76 mm) O.D. mast and prevents *12 lb or 5.4 kg max. weight for RF electronics
slippage in high winds. A specially (BUC and LNB)

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 SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE 123 1.2 m RxTx Class II Antenna System

Type Approval Information*

Antenna Model . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-12362-01 Antenna Model . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-12362-01

Intelsat Standard . . . . . . . . . . .Standard G (IESS 601) Eutelsat Standard . . . . . . . . . . .VSAT

Approval Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .IA077A00 Approval Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .EA-V051

RF Performance Mechanical Performance

Effective Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2 m (48 in) Reflector Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester

Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . .Tx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.75-14.50 GHz Antenna Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .One-Piece Offset Feed Prime Focus
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.70-12.75 GHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Long Focal Length

Polarization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linear, Orthogonal Mount Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elevation over Azimuth

Gain (.2 dBi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.3 dBi @ 14.25 GHz Elevation Adjustment Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-84 Continuous Fine Adjustment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.8 dBi @ 11.95 GHz
Azimuth Adjustment Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360 Continuous; 20 Fine Adjustment
3 dB Beamwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2 @ 14.3 GHz
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 @ 12.0 GHz Mast Pipe Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.88 in - 3.00 in (73-76 mm) Diameter

Sidelobe Envelope (Tx, Co-Pol dBi) Wind Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . .Operational . . . . . . . .50 mi/h (80 km/h)
1.5 < < 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-25 Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Survival . . . . . . . . . .125 mi/h (200 km/h)
20 < < 26.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-3.5 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-50C to 80C
26.3 < < 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 - 25 Log
48 < < 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-10 Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 to 100% (Condensing)

Antenna Cross-Polarization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>30 dB in 1 dB Contour Atmosphere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Salt, Pollutants and Contaminants as

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Encountered in Coastal and Industrial Areas
Antenna Noise Temperature . . . . . .10 El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45K
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31K Solar Radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360 BTU/h/ft2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24K
Shock and Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .As Encountered During Shipping and
VSWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3:1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Handling
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5:1

Isolation, Port to Port . . . . . . . . . . .Tx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 dB

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 dB

Feed Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WR75 Cover Flange (UBR120)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WR75 Cover Flange (UBR120)

(All specifications typical)

*See our web site for a complete list of type approvals.

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