Models 3430-KuA, KuB, KuC, KuD, KuE and Kw Beacon Tracking Receivers
A tracking receiver for antenna step tracking and automatic uplink power control

The Models 3430-KuA, KuB, KuC, KuD, KuE and Kw are fully frequency agile satellite receivers 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.

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 Level -60 to -85 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: 3430-KuA, KuB, KuC Type "F" Female, 75 ohm 3430-KuD, KuE, Kw Type "SMA" Female, 50 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 for models KuA, KuB, and KuC: Input Connector LNB WR-75 Flange BDC Type "SMA" 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-75 flange.
Z BDC with SMA input connector.

AFC and Filtering
0 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.
S 50 ohm SMA female connector.

Other Frequency Ranges are available.

Part Numbering Typical part number 3430-KuAZ000

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

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