
PALS
PFMA-240
The Pals PFMA-240 with PAC-700 Antenna Controller is an advanced antenna system designed for applications with challenging specifications for tracking, complex geometries and dynamic environments. The PAC-700 Antenna Control System provides accurate, user-friendly control over the basic motorization kits.
A state-of-the-art automatic positioning system and the PAC-700 Antenna Controller combine advanced control functions and an enhanced menu-driven user interface to provide accurate antenna positioning with minimum operator effort.
With almost any antenna, our control systems can be used and support a wide variety of applications. The systems have a modern, easy-to-use Ethernet interface and can be upgraded.
FIXED / MOTORIZED ANTENNAS KEY FEATURES
- lntegrated DVB-S/S2 Receiver
- Integrated Beacon Receiver (Optional)*
- Integrated AGC Receiver for Modem Integration, Emergency Stop Button
- Fully Automated Satellite Signal Acquisition under 3 mın.
- User Configurable Target Pointing
- Satellite Memory Tracking
- Fully Responsive Web Interface (SNMP Support)
- Event and Alarm Logging
- 3-Level User Access
- Configurable Visual and Audio Alarms
- Built-in Self-Test
- Tracking accuracy better than 5% of the beamwidth
- Fibre, Ethernet and serial interfaces
- Variable speed motor control for driving the AZ and EL
- Alarm and fault logging
- Emergency stop features
- Pointing accuracy ; 0.05° RMS
- An intuitive user interface with LCD and keypad
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | PFMA-240 | |||
| Reflector Diameter | 2.4m | |||
| Reflector Material | Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester SMC | |||
| Antenna Optics | Offset Prime Focus | |||
| RF CHARACTERISTIC | C-Band | X-Band | Ku-Band | Ka-Band |
| Frequency (GHz) Tx | 5.845 ~ 6.425 | 7.90 ~ 8.40 | 13.75 ~14.5 | 29.20 ~ 31.00 |
| Frequency (GHz) Rx | 3.625 ~ 4.20 | 7.25 ~ 7.75 | 10.70 ~ 12.75 | 19.40 ~ 21.20 |
| Antenna Gain (±0.2 dBi) Tx | 42.00 | 44.4 | 49.20 | 54.30 |
| Antenna Gain (±0.2 dBi) Rx | 38.00 | 43.7 | 47.40 | 51.50 |
| Antenna Noise Temperature (K) 5° Elevation | 61 | - | 56 | 154 |
| Antenna Noise Temperature (K) ° 10 Elevation | 53 | 38 | 51 | 128 |
| Antenna Noise Temperature (K) ° 20 Elevation | 49 | 33 | 48 | 108 |
| Antenna Noise Temperature (K) ° 40 Elevation | 49 | 29 | 41 | 97 |
| VSWR Tx | 1.3:1 | 1.25:1 | 1.3:1 | 1.3:1 |
| VSWR Rx | 1.3:1 | 1.25:1 | 1.3:1 | 1.3:1 |
| Power Capability Tx | 1kW | 2kW | 100W | 100W |
| Feed Interface Tx | CPR-137 | WR-112 | WR-75 | WR-28 |
| Feed Interface Rx | CPR-229 | WR-112 | WR-75 | WR-42 |
| MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | Azimuth | Elevation | ||
| Antenna Motion Range | ± 110° | 5~90° | ||
| Antenna Speed | 0.025 ~ 1°/S | 0.025 ~ 0.4°/S | ||
| Power Supply | AC110~230V 50/60Hz | |||
| Motor | DC Motor | |||
| ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||||
| Temperature Range Operational | -15°C +50°C | |||
| Temperature Range Survival | -40°C +60°C | |||
| Wind Speed Operational | 72 km/h to 97km/h | |||
| Wind Speed Survival | 200 km/h | |||
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 98% | |||
FIXED / MOTORIZED ANTENNAS PRODUCTS








