LibraVSAT System

CYGNUS 205 TRANSCEIVER

U S E R P O RT S

T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Specifications subject to change without notice.

P OW E R

Seismic and Environmental Data Acquisition by Satellite

12.7 W typical 16.7 W typical 13.8 W typical 20.1 W typical

NMX bus port Serial ports SOH Ethernet port Antenna size

Supports up to two Trident 305 24-bit digitizers (six channels total) Two RS232 ports with SLIP interface software Two general purpose SOH voltage inputs (12-bit) 10/100 Base-T. Supports TCP/IP, UDP/IP (unicast and multicast) and HTTP communications

10 36 VDC Supply voltage Modem power consumption 3.1 W

P OW E R C O N S U M P T I O N DATA

NETWORK
3-channel,100 sps,100% Rtx margin;Ku-Band 3-channel,100 sps,100% Rtx margin;C-Band 18 Kbps data rate;Ku-Band 18 Kbps data rate;C-Band

BUC CYGNUS 205+BUC+LNB CYGNUS 205+BUC+LNB (BUC power cycling) (BUC power continuous)
1W 2W 1W 2W 5.0 W typical Consult factory 6.7 W typical Consult factory

A N T E N N A ( R E M OT E S I T E S )

1.2 m diameter antenna typical 0.6 m, 0.98 m, 1.8 m and 2.4 m also available Penetrating kingpost mount or non-penetrating mount Mount option with ballast trays; specify with order Transmit gain 43 dBi @ 14.125 GHz (1.2 m antenna) Polar discrimination on axis > 30 dB Linear Polarization Receiver G/T for 20 elevation > 22 dB/K
CYGNUS MODEM

Libra is the first and only fully integrated satellite communications system in the world specifically designed for seismic and environmental studies.
Libra has earned an enviable reputation for reliable operation in some of the most hostile environments the world has to offer. Building on this success, the new Libra system takes private data networking to a new level with a total remote station power consumption as low as 6 watts.

Based on 12V operation Power consumption varies with data rate and duty cycle; consult factory for more information.

CARINA 105 HUB

ANTENNA

Operational band

All standard satellite bands supported: (Ku-band, Extended Ku-band and C-band) Transmit frequency 14.0 to 14.5 GHz (Ku-band) 13.75 to 14.25 GHz (Ext. Ku-band) 5.925 to 6.425 GHz (C-band) 10.95 to 11.45 GHz (Ku-band) Receive frequency 11.7 to 12.2 GHz (Ku-band) 12.25 to 12.75 GHz (Ku-band) Other options available. Consult factory. Transmit power 0.5 W typical operating Adjustable in 0.1 dB steps High power options available. Consult factory. Occupied bandwidth 90 KHz typical, -26 dB at f0 +/- 50 kHz Data rate (Modulation) Software selectable: 112 Kbps (QPSK rate 7/8 FEC) 64 Kbps (QPSK rate 1/2 FEC) 32 Kbps (BPSK rate 1/2 FEC) Note: The appropriate inbound and outbound modulation will depend on the satellite link budget. Remote site 2 GB standard (~6 weeks, 3-channel, 100 sps) retransmission buffer 4 GB (~3 months) and 16 GB (~1 year) options also available
TIMING

Antenna size Mount options IFL cables

CARINA MODEM

2.4 or 3.8 m standard 4.5 m also available King post, pedestal, non-penetrating, tripod roof mount 35 m transmit and receive cable set 5 W max, 0.5 W typical operating Adjustable in 0.1 dB steps Complies with INTELSAT GX standard Compatible with standard and extended Ku-band as well as C-band satellites Software selectable: 112 Kbps (QPSK rate 7/8 FEC) 64 Kbps (QPSK rate 1/2 FEC) 32 Kbps (BPSK rate 1/2 FEC) Note:The appropriate inbound and outbound modulation will depend on the satellite link budget. 4 GB standard 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port 1U 19" rack mount chassis -20 to +60 C Complies with FCC Part 15, EN55022 and EN55024

Tx power Transceiver Data Rate (Modulation)

Hub site data buffer Data output Equipment mounting Operating temp. Electromagnetic compatibility

RF SPLITTER/COMBINER

Timing System Time accuracy GPS receiver GPS antenna

C O N F I G U R AT I O N

Internal DCXO clock disciplined to GPS < 100 s Internal 12 channel receiver External active antenna supplied with cable Configured using any web browser (e.g. Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.) via HTTP connection either remotely via satellite, or locally via Ethernet

Used in networks where more than one carrier is necessary. Modems supported Supports 2 to 4 Carina 105 transceivers operating from a single BUC. Mounting 2U 19" rack mount chassis
WAV E G U I D E C O M B I N E R

Web-based interface
E N V I R O N M E N TA L

BUCs Supported Port options

Supports 2 to 4 BUCs sharing a single antenna 2 or 4 Port

NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL

CONFIGURATION AND REAL-TIME MONITORING (CYGNUS 205, CARINA 105)

Benefits
Freedom of station placement regardless of terrain, infrastructure or distance from central hub Total station power as low as 6 watts significantly reduces solar system costs and minimizes station footprint Private IP data network streamlines operations and maintenance and reduces overall workload Versatile remote site modem with acquisition,storage and communications integrated into a single outdoor package Economic networks of any size with low cost hub configurations and data communications from $33/station/month

Operating temperature -20 to +60 C Humidity 0 to 100% Environment Self-contained, all-outdoor unit Meets IP-67 standard Electromagnetic compatibility Complies with FCC Part 15, EN55022 and EN55024
L I B R A T R A N S M I S S I O N P R OTO C O L

Software Firmware

Satellite Remotes per carrier Hub Redundancy Carrier access Remote transmission

Remote transmission modulation Outbound traffic Transmitted within allocated TDMA time slot TDMA frame duration 1 to 10 seconds Error correction LDPC FEC for reduced power and antenna size; Selective retransmission requests: missing data packets are requested until received or are no longer available in the remote buffer Threshold, Eb/No FEC rate 1/2: 3 dB (BER <= 10-5) FEC rate 7/8: 5 dB (BER <= 10-5) Data transport protocol UDP/IP protocol

Compatible with standard and extended Ku-band satellites as well as C-band satellites Complies with INTELSAT GX standard Configurable via TDMA table.Typically 16-stations per 100 kHz carrier Supports multiple central hub configuration with automatic backup transition capability Centrally configured, fixed assignment TDMA. Transmission slots referenced to UTC and independently configurable for each station within TDMA frame Independently configurable for each station

Web interface for modem configuration, monitoring and SOH data display. Data accessible to local web browser or via VSAT connection to central site. Upgradeable locally or over satellite. Firmware load may be deployed to multiple units concurrently via Antares network management software. Modem includes Apollo data acquisition software with multicast communications and application level error correction. Requires central site Apollo Server software. UDP/IP unicast and multicast with application level retransmission error correction.

DATA A C Q U I S I T I O N ( C Y G N U S 2 0 5 , C A R I N A 1 0 5 )

Software Protocols

S U P P O RT I N G P R O D U C T I N F O R M AT I O N

Data Acquisition Apollo Server central data acquisition software. Network Management Antares central site network management software

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LibraVSATSystem Satellite communications network for seismic and environmental studies

The Libra system has earned its reputation as a reliable data communications solution, equally effective in any terrain or environment.Satellite telemetry provides the highest possible data integrity and is not restricted by limitations such as line-of-sight requirements or the proximity of established communications infrastructure.

Economical networks

Powerful network management tools

Libra systems are simple to operate and maintain, requiring no specialist skills on the part of the user. Comprehensive state-of-health and diagnostic information are continuously acquired, monitored and presented to the user via a series of web pages. All Libra hardware modules incorporate comprehensive self-test modes which further aid in the rapid and accurate diagnosis of system faults.Additional software is provided to support multicast firmware uploads via the satellite connection.

Easy

of any size
Libra is cost effective to operate in either small or large networks. Satellite space segment operating costs for a typical 15-station network acquiring continuous seismic data are only $5800 per year or $33/station/month. Data can be transmitted from any number of remote Libra sites simultaneously to more than one receiving Carina hub with no additional satellite lease cost. Furthermore, one Libra network can share data with an adjacent network without incurring additional space segment costs.

implementation and expansion

Libra network installation and expansions are quick and easy. VSAT eliminates the detailed planning and expense involved in accommodating topography, line-of-site requirements or access to ground-based communications infrastructure. No repeater stations or connections to existing communications infrastructure means fewer permits and contracts to negotiate. Most solar powered remote stations can be installed and commissioned within a day and expansions are simple.Whether adding one site or 100, each installation follows the same standard procedure and uses a uniform set of equipment.

Complete freedom

Continuous,reliable

of station placement
Libra opens up a wide range of options for remote site placement, including hostile or isolated terrain unsuitable for cellular, telephone or radio communications. Libra remote stations can be installed anywhere there is a clear view of the satellite.The cost of communications does not vary with the location or with distance from the central site. Consuming as little as 6 W of power, Cygnus remote stations can be solar powered and are completely independent of any established ground infrastructure.

telemetry
Libra is an IP communications system able to collect continuous data, which it transmits in near real-time from the remote station directly to the central hub via geostationary satellite. It is a simple system consisting solely of remote and central site locations, without the complexity of repeater stations and multiple communications technologies. As a private network, Libra is immune to disruption from other users. Unlike Internet, cellular and public VSAT networks, Libra does not share bandwidth with other users neither is it subject to surprise configuration changes made by third party network operators.These factors combine to significantly reduce the workload on your technical support and IT staff.

Real-world

experience
Libra is an established product with over 1200 remote sites and 40 hubs operating in more than 30 countries around the world.

Lower power requirements

Libra II dramatically lowers the cost, complexity and size of solar power installations.

Versatile Cygnus transceiver

Each Libra remote site is equipped with an identical Cygnus transceiver. While initially designed for the acquisition and communication of seismic and environmental data, Cygnus can acquire a wide range of IP and serial data types. The new Cygnus transceiver features a 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface, two serial ports and one NMXBus port. Onboard storage options include 2, 4 and 16 GByte compact flash. Cygnus can be deployed for general IP data communication or customers can benefit from the embedded Apollo data acquisition and communications software.This software combines UDP/IP multicast communications with application level retransmission error correction to deliver >99.99% data availability.

CommercialVSAT, 50W power consumption,8 panels

Libra 22W power consumption 4 panels Libra II 6 W power consumption 1 panel

*Based on 80 W panel output