Tracking receiver for antenna step-tracking and automatic uplink power control.
The Model 3430-IF, Version 4, features an input of 50 – 200 MHz, Digital Level reference setting, Ethernet connectivity with M&C control interface, and power-up temperature compensation for rapid signal acquisition. Frequency selection on 10 kHz steps may be accomplished from the front panel or via remote control. Pre-detection noise bandwidth of 50 kHz (or factory option of 25 kHz) facilitates accurate tracking at very low C/N levels.
- 50 to 200 MHz standard input for 70 MHz and 140 MHz IF band applications
- Digital level reference setting, -10 to -70 dBm on 0.5 dB steps
- Ethernet connectivity with M&C control interface
- Version 2.0 M&C control interface for remote monitoring from one, or multiple, locations
- RS-232/422/485 and Ethernet All Standard
- Temperature stabilization compensation.
The output of the Beacon Receiver is a DC voltage proportional to the input signal level to facilitate both antenna 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 an external Loss-of-Carrieralarm. A front panel VFD displays operating frequency, relative signal level, carrier lock or alarm, and input level.
Also see: data sheets.
Specifications |
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| Input Frequency | 50 to 200 MHz |
| Input Level | -10 to -70 dBm typical |
| Level Adjust | Digital, 0.5 dB steps |
| Level Accuracy | ±0.4 dB per step ±4 dB over entire range |
| Tracking Slope | 0.5V/dB |
| Tracking Linearity | ±0.25 dB |
| Frequency Selection | 10 kHz steps |
| Min. input level for Lock | -85 dBm |
| Input Connector | Type “BNC” 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 standard other ranges optional**** |
| Alarms | Form-C relay contacts |
| AFC | ±25 kHz |
| Noise Bandwidth | 50 kHz |
| M&C | RS-232 & RS-422/485 Ethernet 10/100 Base T Continuous Data Streaming option/ streaming signal strength output via a dedicated RS-232 DB 9 connector |
| M&C Connector | DB-9 Female & RJ 45 Connector Dedicated DB9 with CDS option |
| 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 |
Valid Options
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| 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 | |
| O | 50 kHz pre-detection bandwidth. |
| 5 | 25 kHz pre-detection bandwidth. |
| Input Connector on Rear of BTR | |
| N | 50 ohm N female connector. |
| B | 50 ohm BNC female connector. |
| Q | 50 ohm TNC female connector. |
| S | 50 ohm SMA female connector. |
| M&C | |
| … | RS-232 |
| … | RS-422/485 |
| … | Ethernet 10/100 Base T with SSC Graphical User Interface |
| … | Optional Continuous Data Streaming |
Part Numbering
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| Base Model | Band | Frequency Range | AFC & Filtering | Band-width | Input Conn |
| 3430 | IF | 50 to 200 MHz | 0, A, S, or T | 0 or 5 | N, B, Q or S |
Other frequency ranges are available.
For L-band applications, please see our Model 3430-L.
SSC’s control GUI version 2.0 for our beacon receivers provides enhanced control features and additional monitoring tools, along with strip-charting for signal strength, AFC, and temperature. Version 2.0 also includes an event-triggered alarm feature that can send for email notifications to your laptop or mobile device. Alarms can be triggered by signal strength, loss of signal, and AFC conditions.
