VSAT DSi6 (60 cm)
Compact and light-weight marine satellite internet antenna
The EPAK DSi6 is a stabilized marine satellite internet antenna designed for operation at sea; this small system can provide fast internet to offshore platforms, inland waterway boats, workboats, yachts and any other kind of marine vessel. This VSAT antenna combines the advantage of small weight and dimensions with an astonishing tracking speed and reliability of the Ku-band for an always-on internet experience.
Reflector
60 cm
Radome dimensions (D/H)
73 cm x 81 cm
Weight
37 Kg
Azimuth range
unlimited
Elevation range
-10° to +90°
Skew range
-120° to +120°
Max. tracking speed
30°/s
Participants
unlimited
Satellite acquisition
completely automated
EAN
0633 6437 284 15
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| Feed Subsystem | |
| Reflector diameter | 60 cm (23.62") |
| Minimum E.I.R.P. | 46 dBW |
| LNB | Universal (LOF 9.75/10.6 GHz, PLL stabilized, internal ref.) |
| BUC | Super extended Ku (LOF 12.80 GHz) PLL stabilized, external ref.) |
| Available BUC power | 4 W / 8 W / 16 W |
| RX antenna gain | 36.3 dBi @ 12.5 GHz |
| TX antenna gain | 37.0 dBi @ 14.25 GHz |
| RX/TX polarization | Linear, X-pol |
| G/T | >15 dB/K (clear sky, 30 ° elevation) |
| Position acquisition | Internal GNSS (GPS) |
| Tracking receiver | Internal, 950 - 2150 MHz; BW 2.5 - 10 MHz |
| Frequency Band | |
| RX frequency | 10.7 - 12.75 GHz |
| TX frequency | 13.75 - 14.5 GHz |
| Drive Subsystem | |
| Tracking technology | EPAK Evo: Electronic Beam Forming (EBF-Gyro) + 3D Rate Gyro + 3D inertial + GNSS |
| EBF Gyro drift calibration rate | 12.5 msec (80 times per sec) |
| Maximum tracking speed | 30°/s (each axis) |
| Azimuth range | Unlimited |
| Elevation range | -10° to +90° |
| Skew range | -120° to +120° |
| Maximum ship motion | Roll: ±30° @ 6 sec / Pitch: ±20° @ 6 sec / Yaw: ±8° @ 6 sec |
| Ship motion (for stabilization accuracy tests) | Roll: ±30° @ 10-12 sec / Pitch: ±20° @ 8-10 sec / Yaw: ±8° @ 15 sec |
| Motion system | 2-axis plus auto skew |
| Power Specification | |
| Power supply antenna (ODU) | 24 V DC (supplied by ACU) |
| Antenna input voltage TX (BUC) | 24, 30, 48 V DC / 250 VA (supplied by ACU) |
| Power consumption (ODU excl. BUC) | 20-100 VA (supplied by ACU) |
| Miscellanous | |
| Lock on time | Typ. 30 sec |
| Satellite acquisition | Completely automated by DVB-S2-Receiver and modem confirmation (according to ETSI 302 340) |
| EPAK Diversity-Kit compatible | Yes |
| Modem approval | Standard type approval; CE & EPAK type approval |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to 55°C |
| Storage temperature | -30°C to 85°C |
| Humidity | According to IEC 60945, 100% condensing |
| Vibration | According to IEC 60945; MIL-STD-167-1 |
| Shock | According to IEC 60721-4-6; MIL-STD-810F |
| Rain | IP56 |
| Wind | Operational: < 150 km/h (< 81 knots) Survival < 200 km/h (< 108 knots) |
| Compass safe distance | ≥ 2.00 m (according to IEC60945) |
| Compliance | CE (Maritime), ETSI; Complies with specifications of EC directive 1999/5/EC Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE); compliance with EC directive 2006/95/EC, EMC directive 2004/108/EC and IEC 301-427 |
| Antenna Control Unit | |
| Dimensions | 48 cm x 4.45 cm x 47.8 cm (19" Rack 1HU size) |
| Gyro interface | NMEA0183, NMEA2000 (via RS422 or RS232) / SIMRAD RGC11 |
| Input voltage, frequency | 90~264 V AC, 47~63 Hz |
| External I/O | Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
| Local User interface | LCD - 2 push keys |
| Modem interface | Ethernet port |
| Remote access | TCP/IP |
| GPS | Built-in GPS |
| Dimensions and Weight | |
| Radome (D x H) | 73 cm × 81 cm (28.74" × 31.88") |
| Weight (incl. radome) | 37 kg (81.57 lbs) |
Attachments
Datenblatt VSAT DSi6
Wiring Scheme VSAT DSi6
Satcom On The Move – DSi6 Testing
Datenblatt VSAT DSi6
Wiring Scheme VSAT DSi6
Satcom On The Move – DSi6 Testing