Description
Vertex 253 Beacon Tracking Receiver available from Satcom Solutions. This professional L-Band satellite beacon tracking receiver covers 950–1750 MHz and is designed for precision satellite antenna tracking applications.
The receiver appears to be unused and is in exceptionally clean condition. There is virtually no dust around the cooling fan, suggesting very limited or no previous operational use. The unit has been tested and is guaranteed to be in perfect working condition.
We currently have two (2) Vertex 253 units available.
Vertex 253 L-Band Tracking Receiver Features
- Model: Vertex 253
- Frequency Range: 950–1750 MHz
- Frequency Band: L-Band
- Synthesized Tuning: 1 kHz steps
- Quick-Lock™ PLL beacon acquisition
- Tracking Outputs: 0–10 VDC and -5 to +5 VDC
- Predetection Bandwidths: 2.5 kHz, 4.0 kHz and 280 kHz
- Modulation: CW and PM; optional BPSK
- Monopulse Tracking: Available depending on configuration
- Doppler Compensation: Optional
- Remote Interface: RS-232/RS-422
- Front Panel: LCD display and keypad
- Form Factor: 2RU rack-mount chassis
- New RAM Battery Installed
Professional Satellite Tracking
The Vertex 253 Beacon Tracking Receiver is designed to receive satellite beacon signals and provide tracking voltage outputs to an antenna controller. This allows a satellite antenna system to maintain accurate alignment with the desired satellite.
The receiver is suitable for professional satellite earth stations, teleport facilities, broadcast operations, SNG systems, VSAT networks and other SATCOM applications.
RF Specifications
- Input Frequency: 950–1750 MHz L-Band
- Beacon Input Level: Approximately -55 to -100 dBm
- Sweep Width: ±40 to ±150 kHz
- Narrowband C/No: ≥40 dB-Hz
- Wideband C/No: ≥61 dB-Hz
Physical & Electrical Specifications
- Chassis: 2RU rack mount
- Dimensions: Approximately 3.5″ H × 19″ W × 22″ D
- Weight: Approximately 23.5 lbs
- Shipping Weight: Approximately 28 lbs
- AC Input: 90–264 VAC
- Frequency: 47–63 Hz
- Power: Approximately 200 VA
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Condition
This Vertex 253 tracking receiver is in exceptionally clean physical condition and appears to have had little to no previous use. The cooling fan is free of the typical dust accumulation normally found on heavily used rack equipment.
A new RAM battery has been installed.
The front-panel display has some distortion in the plastic protective cover. The display remains easy to read and does not affect operation.
The receiver has been tested and is guaranteed to be fully operational and in perfect working condition.
Availability
Quantity Available: 2
Contact Satcom Solutions for current pricing, availability and shipping information.
