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Model 3430-I
I-Band Beacon Tracking Receiver

 Beacon Tracking Receivers
A tracking receiver for antenna step tracking and automatic uplink power control

The Model 3430-I is a fully frequency agile satellite receiver designed to provide a linear DC reference voltage proportional to the received signal level of a satellite beacon or narrow-band SCPC carrier. Frequency selection on 10 kHz steps may be accomplished from the front panel or remote control. Pre-detection noise bandwidth of 50 kHz facilitates accurate tracking at very low C/N levels.

Model and Frequency Range Selection Table
3430-I 4.5 to 4.8 GHz External BDC or LNB LNB for antenna Feed mounting

Version 3 Firmware Features:

RS-232 / RS-485 are both included and selected via front panel menu options. Available baud rates of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19200 are selected via front panel menu options. Extended RS-485 addressing range of hexadecimal 01 - FF. Remote Port polling active in Local Mode.

The output of the Beacon Receiver is a DC voltage proportional to the input signal level to facilitate both tracking control and automatic power control. A Loss of Carrier indicator is provided in the event the tracking signal is lost. Form "C" relay contacts provide external Loss of Carrier Alarm. A front panel VFD displays operating frequency, relative signal level, carrier lock or alarm and input level.

Specifications
INPUT FREQUENCY: 4.5 - 4.8 GHz
Input Level -55 to -90 dBm typical
Tracking Slope 0.5V/dB
Tracking Linearity 0.25 dB
Frequency Selection 10 kHz steps
Min. input level for Lock -110 dBm
BTR Input Connector Type "F" Female, 75 ohm
Threshold 4 dB C/N for acquisition, < 1 dB C/N for carrier lock
Tracking Response 0 to +10 VDC over 20 dB input range
Alarms Form-C relay contacts
AFC ±25 kHz
Noise Bandwidth 50 kHz
 
External BDC or LNB included:
Input Connector
LNB WR-229 Flange
BDC Type "N" female
Output Connector Type "F" female
 
Mechanical:
Output Connector Modular socket & plug
Dimensions 1 RU, 19" x 16" x 1.75"
 
Power:
Prime Input Power 90-260 VAC, 47-63 Hz,
auto-sensing, 45 Watts max
Optional DC Power Contact factory for availability
LNB Power +24 Volts @ 1 Amp available on center conductor
Selectable In/Out

Valid Options

Conversion Type
Y LNB to be mounted at the Antenna with WR-229 flange.
Z BDC with N input connector.

AFC and Filtering
O Standard AFC and Standard 0.4 Hz output smoothing filter.
A No AFC - Use for tracking Wide Data Carriers. Standard 0.4 Hz output smoothing filter.
S No AFC and No 0.4 Hz output smoothing filter.
T No 0.4 Hz output smoothing filter. Standard AFC.

Bandwidth
0 50 kHz pre-detection bandwidth.
5 25 kHz pre-detection bandwidth.

Input Connector on Rear of BTR
0 Standard input connector is type 75 ohm F-female.
N 50 ohm N female connector.
B 50 ohm BNC female connector.
Q 50 ohm TNC female connector.

Other Frequency Ranges are available.

Part Numbering Typical part number 3430-IZ000

Base Model Band Conversion Type AFC & Filtering Bandwidth Input Conn
3430 I Y or Z 0, A, S, or T 0 or 5 0, N, B, or Q

Please note: For unused options, the 0 placeholder must be inserted.

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