AX3000
AutoTracking Antenna
Aperture efficient offset parabolic, lightweight carbon fiber design with automated alignment, acquisition and tracking software
Designed to be a self-contained tracking and transceiver system, the AX3000 represents the evolution of Troll’s compact, fully weatherized directional tracking antenna. It incorporates a high-performance multi-sensor inertial navigation system with dual-GPS to automatically locate and track targeted radio sources effortlessly.
Without operator input the AX3000 auto-aligns the antenna’s boresight with sub-degree precision. Once allied the AX3000 searches the frequency domain to acquire assets. Selecting a specific frequency source catalyzes tracking and triggers alignment automation to null the effects of platform motion. Highly accurate pan and tilt with continuous 360° azimuth, +85° to -15° elevation provides exceptional coverage and range. To ensure repeatability in dynamic environments the antenna incorporates the latest solid-state INS sensor technology. Comprised of three-axis accelerometers, gyros, magnetometers, barometric pressure sensor, dual GNSS receivers, high-speed micro-processor along with DGPS the AX3000 automatically determines its location and orientation in three dimensions.
Power and data are provided by a single cable for AC/DC power, Serial and Ethernet connectivity. Radio agnostic, the AX3000 utilizes Troll’s patented RF tracking processes and allows for fully-duplexed, multi-band operation at frequencies from UHF to Ku. Support is provided for a variety of radio waveforms including CDL, DVB-T COFDM, OFDM, FDD and MIMO. Radio solutions can embedded or remotely connected via RF cable lengths up to 30 meters.
The antenna is configured with a weatherized radome suitable for extremely demanding environments including: mobile ground, coastal and marine installations. Systems operate on AC or DC inputs from: 22-32 VDC or 80-240 VAC. Environmental performance is assured through rigorous, testing and mitigation techniques for shock, vibration, dust, rain, temperature, pressure, humidity with EMI/EMC.
- Auto-Alignment, Calibration, Acquisition & Tracking
- RF tracking options
- CoT/KLV601/ROVER/NEMA/MISB metadata compatible
- RF jamming and interference resistant
- Supports high data rate links
- Highly configurable and scalable
- Compact and reliable all-weather design
- Ethernet and serial interfaces
- Efficient remote GUI interface
- Built-in precision dual-GPS/INS
- Heavy-duty continuous rotating, pan and tilt
- Intuitive local touchscreen GUI controller
- ITAR Free
Designed for Demanding Military and Marine Environments
- Salt-Fog / Humidity / Vibration / Shock
- Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +55 °C
- Storage Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
| ANTENNA CHARACTERISTICS | UHF – Optional | L1 – Band | L2 – Band | S – Band | C1 – Band | C2 – Band | Ku – Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREQUENCY RANGE | 300 – 900 MHz | 0.9 – 1.35 GHz | 1.4 – 1.9 GHz | 2.0 – 2.5 GHz | 4.4 – 5.9 GHz | 6.0 – 6.9 GHz | 14 – 17 GHz |
| Gain (mid-band) | 10 dBi | 13 dBi | 17 dBi | 20.5 dBi | 30 dBi | 32 dBi | 36 dBi |
| HPBW (EL)° | ± 18° | ± 11° | ± 8° | ± 5.5° | ± 3.5° | ± 3.0° | ± 1.0° |
| HPBW (AZ)° | ± 11° | ± 4° | ± 3.5° | ± 3.0° | ± 1.5° | ± 1.25° | ± 0.75° |
| Gain AX3000 (0.9m reflector) | 5.2 – 14.7 dBi | 14.7 – 18.3 dBi | 20.3 – 21.2 dBi | 21.7 – 23.6 dBi | 28.5 – 31.1 dBi | 31.2 – 32.4 dBi | 38.6 – 39.2 dBi |
| Polarization | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical | RHCP |
Specifications subject to change without notice.