Functional Description:

The Model ASC300-C Beacon Tracking Receiver is a high performance unit that is designed to real time track the power density of a satellite beacon and output a DC voltage that is linearly proportional to the beacon power by utilizing a true, RMS-responding power detector. 

The applications for the ASC300-C:

	Antenna Tracking Controllers
	Uplink Power Controllers

System Specifications:

	Input Frequency......................................3400.000 to 4200.000 MHz                                                               Internal Block Converter
	Pre-detection Bandwidth ........................................50 kHz Standard                                                         Other Bandwidths Available
	Input Level...........................-85 dBm, minimum; -25 dBm, maximum                                                       For full tracking range capability
	Frequency Tuning.......................................................10 kHz Steps
	Frequency Adjust........................................Front Panel or Remotely
	AFC.................................................................................+ 23 kHz
	Threshold........................................<45 dB-Hz (C/N0) for acquisition
	Input Impedance.................................................................50 Ohm
	Input Connector.......................................................Type-N, Female
	Output Impedance........................................100 Ohm, single ended
	Output Connector..............................Terminal plug and BNC Female
	Tracking Gradient...............................................0.5 V/dB, Standard
	Tracking Response.........0 to +10 VDC for a 20 dB input level change
	System Level Adjust..........................................60 dB, 0.5dB Steps
	Frequency Stability.......................................< 1 ppm, 00c to +500 c
	Frequency Reference.............................................10 MHz (Internal)
	Phase Noise.....................................> 75 dB-Hz, 1 kHz from Carrier
	Alarms............................................................................Unit Lock
	Alarm Relay........................................................................Form-C
	External LNB Power................................................................None
	Continuous Digital Streaming (CDS).......................RS-232 or RS422 DB-9 female Connector on rear..................(Optional) SEE BELOW *
	Front Panel Display..........................................Vacuum Fluorescent
	M & C.....................RS-232 or RS- 422/485 Switchable on rear panel                                                     Ethernet 10/100 Base T (optional)
	M & C Connector.......................................................DB-9, Female                                                                             RJ-45 Connector

Physical Characteristics:

	Size..................................................1.75" H X 16.00" D X 19.00" W
	Weight.......................................................................9lb. (4.08 kg)
	Primary Power..............90 - 264 VAC 47 - 63Hz, 1.4 A Auto-Sensing

Environmental Specifications:

	Operating Temperature................................................00c to +500 c
	Storage Temperature................................................-400c to +700 c
	Humidity...............................................................95% RH @ 400 c

* CDS Continuous Digital Streaming:

The streaming option associated with the ASC300 beacon receivers provides a continuous, two byte, data stream running at 9600 baud that contains ten bits of signal strength level indication as well as lock or alarm condition of the unit. A female DB9,  interface connector on the rear of the unit is specifically dedicated for this option.

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For Engineering Questions Call or Email:  engineering@atlanticsat.com 

Product Spec. Sheet