The BR-MOD (Series) is a satellite beacon receiver designed for embedded applications, capable of tracking CW, BPSK, and DVB-like carrier signals, and also functions as a full-function spectrum analyzer.
BR-MOD (Series)
The BR-MOD (Series) is a satellite beacon receiver designed for embedded applications, capable of tracking CW, BPSK, and DVB-like carrier signals, and also functions as a full-function spectrum analyzer.
Description
The BR-MOD-1-9-B is a satellite beacon receiver built on a new platform to address modern system challenges. This robust product offers reliable operation in embedded applications, capable of quickly acquiring and tracking CW satellite beacon carriers in both On-the-Move and fixed-site scenarios. It can lock onto and track BPSK-type carrier signals and uniquely tracks DVB-like carriers using Avcom's exclusive Carrier-Edge-Power-Tracking (CEPT) function. The receiver provides a 0 to 10 VDC voltage output proportional to the input signal. A distinctive feature is its ability to function as a full-function spectrum analyzer when the beacon receiver is not in use, eliminating the need for a separate monitoring device. Connectivity options include Ethernet, USB, or serial, supporting communication via WEB-GUI, POSIX-C API, text-based API, and Avcom’s EVO GUI, making it suitable for integration with complex M&C systems or simple microprocessor-based systems. It features an extended temperature range, low SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power), multiple inputs, and L-Band and extended frequency band options.
Specifications
| Input connectors | SMA |
|---|---|
| Nominal input impedance | 50 Ω (SMA) |
| Max DC input voltage | 25 V |
| Input frequency range: model 2290 (Default) | MIN (MHz) 900, MAX (MHz) 2200 |
| Input frequency range: model 3040 | MIN (MHz) 400, MAX (MHz) 3000 |
| Input frequency range: model 6070 | MIN (MHz) 70, MAX (MHz) 6000 |
| Max span width | 1300 MHz |
| Min tuning step size | 1 kHz |
| Resolution bandwidth | 1 kHz, 3 kHz, 10 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz, 300 kHz, 1 MHz |
| Reference levels | -40 dBm, -30 dBm, -20 dBm, -10 dBm |
| Maximum input power level | -10 dBm |
| RF sensitivity (-40 REF LVL) | -100 dBm |
| Spur free dynamic range (3kHz RBW) | 60 dB |
| Noise floor (-40 REF LVL, 3kHz RBW) | -100 dBm, -134 dB/Hz |
| Noise floor (-10 REF LVL, 3kHz RBW) | -70 dBm, -104 dB/Hz |
| Isolation between inputs | >40 dB typical |
| Amplitude accuracy | +/- 1 dB typical |
| Frequency accuracy | +/- 1 kHz typical |
| Phase noise (2 ghz): offset frequency 10 khz | -100 dBc/Hz |
| Phase noise (2 ghz): offset frequency 100 khz | -100 dBc/Hz |
| Phase noise (2 ghz): offset frequency 1 mhz | -109 dBc/Hz |
| Tracking algorithm | PEAK FOLLOWING, CEPT (CARRIER EDGE POWER TRACKING) |
| Beacon/carrier type | CW, or BPSK signals (No Demod); Wideband carrier signals (DVB-like) (No Demod) |
| Detection bandwidth | 10 to 750 kHz; N/A |
| Tracking bandwidth | 10 to 150 kHz; N/A |
| Cept bandwidth | N/A; 1 MHz to 30 MHz |
| Update rate / track rate | 10 Hz, 25 Hz, or 100 Hz; 10 Hz, or 25 Hz |
| Acquisition/tracking level | Minimum C/N0: 39 dB-Hz; Minimum C/N0: 54 dB-Hz |
| Detected level filtering | Low-Pass Filter: 0.25 Hz, 0.5 Hz, 1 Hz, 2 Hz, or 3 Hz |
| Acquisition time | <1 second typical |
| Adjustable delay before lock | 0 to 5000 milliseconds |
| Beacon receiver operation notes | Only one beacon receiver operation may run at a time. The operation must be stopped before modifying settings. |
| Special feature | Spectrum Analyzer features are available when Beacon Receiver is not running |
| Ethernet | 10/100, Magnetics on-board, DHCP or Static, 4-pin Molex |
| Serial | RS422 or RS232 (Selectable via external select pin) 115200 8n1, 9-pin Molex |
| USB | 115200 8n1, 3-pin Molex |
| Beacon receiver outputs | Analog and Digital outputs, 6-pin Molex |
| M & c: evo gui (ETHERNET) | Yes |
| M & c: posix-c api sbs2api (ETHERNET) | Yes |
| M & c: web-gui (ETHERNET) | Yes |
| M & c: posix-c api sbs2api (SERIAL) | Yes |
| M & c: text-based api (SERIAL) | Yes |
| M & c: evo gui (USB) | Yes |
| M & c: posix-c api sbs2api (USB) | Yes |
| M & c: text-based api (USB) | Yes |
| Connector | 6-pin Molex |
| Analog signal strength indicator output | 0 to 10 VDC, 10 mA |
| Analog slope | 0.1 to 3.0 V/dB |
| Analog slope polarity | Positive or Negative |
| Analog output filtering | Low-Pass, 0.5 Hz, fixed. |
| Digital lock indicator output | 0 – 3.3 VDC |
| Digital lock indicator output polarity | Adjustable (H=LOCK or L=LOCK) |
| Power connector | 2-pin Molex |
| Power supply | 8 – 33 VDC, < 3 W with reverse polarity, surge, and spike protection |
| Dimensions | 3 in. x 3.5 in. x 1.062 in. |
| Mass | 7.1 oz; 200 g |
| Operating temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Humidity | 0 to 95%, non-condensing |
| Max operating altitude | 40,000 ft; 12,000 m |