2.4 Meter Ring Focus VSAT Antenna (FS240)
High-efficiency 2.4m fixed earth-station reflector antenna for C/Ku-band TVRO, VSAT and teleport applications.
Typed specifications70 values
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- Frequency band
- C datasheet p.2 C FS240-EC | Ku FS240-KU | C receive | C transmit +3
- Peak gain
- 38 dBi FS240-EC, Receive, mid-band · datasheet p.2 41.5 dBi FS240-EC, Transmit, mid-band | 47.8 dBi FS240-KU, Receive, mid-band | 49.1 dBi FS240-KU, Transmit, mid-band | 38 dBi Receive, C-Band +3
- Frequency range
- 3 400 MHz min · Receive, C-Band · datasheet p.2 10 950 MHz min · Receive, Ku-Band | 5 850 MHz min · Transmit, C-Band | 13 750 MHz min · Transmit, Ku-Band | 4 200 MHz max · Receive, C-Band +11
- Beamwidth (-3 dB)
- 2 ° FS240-EC, Receive, -3 dB mid-band · datasheet p.2 1.38 ° FS240-EC, Transmit, -3 dB mid-band | 0.67 ° FS240-KU, Receive, -3 dB mid-band | 0.59 ° FS240-KU, Transmit, -3 dB mid-band | 2 ° Receive, C-Band +3
- Polarization
- Linear/ Circular C-Band · datasheet p.2 dual C-Band, Linear/ Circular | linear FS240-EC Linear/Circular, FS240-KU Linear | circular FS240-EC, Linear/Circular feed | Linear Ku-Band
- Antenna type
- Ring Focus datasheet p.2 dual reflector (Cassegrain / Gregorian / ring-focus) Antenna Type: Ring Focus
- Operating temperature
- -40 °C min · datasheet p.2 60 °C max | -40–60 °C
- RF connector
- other C-Band, receive, CPR-229G · datasheet p.2 other C-Band, transmit, CPR-137G | waveguide flange CPR-137G, FS240-EC Transmit feed interface | waveguide flange CPR-229G, FS240-EC Receive feed interface | other Ku-Band, receive, WR-75 +1
- Beam steering
- mechanical (gimbal) El. over Az. mount, Drive Mode Manual or Motorized · datasheet p.2
- Axial ratio
- 1.3 dB FS240-EC, Receive, circular-polarized · datasheet p.2 1.09 dB FS240-EC, Transmit, circular-polarized
- VSWR, max
- 1.25 datasheet p.2
- Reflector diameter
- 2.4 m Antenna Diameter · datasheet p.2
- Mounting
- Mount Type: El. over Az.; foundation hardware kit included datasheet p.2
- Insertion loss
- 0.2 dB FS240-EC, Receive feed · datasheet p.2 0.2 dB FS240-EC, Transmit feed | 0.25 dB FS240-KU, Receive feed | 0.2 dB FS240-KU, Transmit feed
- Isolation
- 90 dB FS240-EC, Tx to Rx · datasheet p.2 85 dB FS240-KU, Tx to Rx
- G/T
- 20 dB/K FS240-EC, El>10°, 30° LNA · datasheet p.2 27.1 dB/K FS240-KU, El>10°, 70° LNA
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As published by the supplier24 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Operating frequency (Receive)
- 3.4-4.2 GHz (C-Band) / 10.95-12.75 GHz (Ku-Band)
- Operating frequency (Transmit)
- 5.85-6.725 GHz (C-Band) / 13.75-14.5 GHz (Ku-Band)
- Gain, mid-band
- 38 dBi (Rx C) / 41.5 dBi (Tx C) / 47.8 dBi (Rx Ku) / 49.1 dBi (Tx Ku)
- Polarization
- Linear/Circular (C-Band); Linear (Ku-Band)
- Xpd (on Axis)
- 35 dB
- Vswr
- 1.25
- Antenna noise temperature
- 32K/24K/20K at 10/30/50 deg elevation (C-Band); 48K/38K/34K (Ku-Band)
- Typical g/t (El>10)
- 20 dB/K (30K LNA, C-Band) / 27.1 dB/K (70K LNA, Ku-Band)
- Tx power capability
- 5 kW (C-Band) / 2 kW (Ku-Band)
- Feed interface
- CPR-229G / CPR-137G (C-Band); WR-75 / WR-75 (Ku-Band)
- Isolation, tx to rx
- 90 dB (C-Band) / 85 dB (Ku-Band)
- First sidelobe
- -14 dB
- Antenna diameter
- 2.4 m
- Antenna type
- Ring Focus
- Mount type
- El. over Az.
- Surface accuracy (RMS)
- less than or equal to 0.4 mm
- Antenna pointing range - azimuth
- 0-360 deg, +/-10 deg continuous
- Antenna pointing range - elevation
- 0-90 deg continuous
- Drive mode
- Manual or Motorized
- Operational wind
- 72 km/h gusting to 97 km/h
- Survival wind
- 216 km/h
- Operating temperature
- -40C to +60C
- Relative humidity
- 100%
- Ice loading
- 13 mm operational, 25 mm survival
About
The AST fixed antenna line (represented by the 2.4m/8ft model FS240) delivers exceptional transmit/receive and receive-only performance for C-band and Ku-band frequencies, part of a broader family spanning 0.75m to 13m. The reflector design uses precision-formed panels, truss radials and a hub assembly with matched tooling for interchangeable components, and features a Ring Focus feed and sub-reflector design that yields high gain, low noise temperature, high antenna efficiency, and excellent rejection of noise and microwave interference. A large center hub provides spacious room for equipment mounting. The reflector is supported by a galvanized elevation-over-azimuth kingpost pedestal engineered for pointing/tracking stiffness and full orbital-arc coverage, adaptable to ground or rooftop installation. Meets or exceeds ITU-RS 580-5 and INTELSAT requirements, with a self-aligning aluminum reflector requiring no field alignment, factory feed-system testing, hot-dip galvanized steel parts, and a field-changeable feed system (switchable circular-to-linear on C-band). Options include specialized feed systems, antenna control/tracking systems (steptrack, program tracking, inclined-orbit tracking), reflector/feed de-icing, ODU support kits, lightning-rod and grounding kits, turnkey installation/testing, non-penetrating mounts, and high-wind configuration.
Documentation
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