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The receiver rack can be supplied with up to two state-of-the-art digital multi-mode receivers to provide support for HRPT, CHRPT, SeaWiFS, AHRPT and LRIT. With an additional antenna and software simultaneous reception is also possible from two types of service (HRPT/CHRPT/SeaWiFS and LRIT, for example).
The rack can be upgraded in the future to support LRD data from NPOESS satellites (when available).
Features
- 19 inch 4U high Eurocard rack.
- Plug-in modules for easy maintenance and upgrades.
- Desk or rack mount.
- 12Mbit/s USB connection for satellite data and rack control.
- RS232 for GPS data and RS232/422/48 for rotator control, or optionally via USB if serial ports are not available.
Modules
The receiver rack contains the following plug-in modules:
- Multi-mode receivers and LNB power supplies module containing up to two digital multi-mode receivers (one as standard).
- HRPT/CHRPT/SeaWiFS USB interface module.
- AHRPT/LRD USB interface module.
- Optional LRIT USB interface module.
- USB hub and serial communications module containing a 7-port USB hub, four USB serial adaptors and an RS232/422/485 rotator interface.
- GPS receiver module.
- Switch mode rack power supply module.
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Receiver rack fitted with two digital multi-mode receivers and LRIT USB interface module
Specifications of receiver rack:
Demodulation
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QPSK, BPSK, PSK, up to 3.5MSPS
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Decoding
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Viterbi
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IF conversion
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Direct 70MHz, up to 50MSPS, 10-bit resolution
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Operating temperature
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0°C to +50°C
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Storage temperature
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0°C to +70°C
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Humidity
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30% to 70% non-condensing
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EMC
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BS EN 6100-6-4:2001
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Electrical safety
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LVD 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC
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Dimensions (W×H×D)
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450×180×455mm (including connector projections)
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Weight
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14.5kg (approximate)
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Power requirements
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110–240V AC @ 50–400Hz
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Power consumption
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60VA
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Wild heat
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100W
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