ALTAIR Ku 8×16
SIRIUS-class performance in a smaller, lighter form factor for mid-size platforms, with less size, weight and power to carry.
SmartLITE · ALTAIR Ku 8×16
Technical specifications
Terminal specifications from the ALTAIR Ku 8×16 data sheet.
RF and data
- Frequency rangeTX: 13.75-14.5 GHz; RX: 10.75-12.75 GHz
- Typical GEO data rate7-2000 kbps; depends on satellite resources
- Duplexing modeTDD
- EIRP28 dBW @ 0° scan; 26 dBW @ 60° scan (typical)
- G/T-6 dB/K @ 0° scan; -9 dB/K @ 60° scan (typical)
- Tx & Rx polarizationV, H; electronically controlled
- Receiver lock time<50 ms
Physical specifications
- Dimensions (H × W × L)60 × 345 × 255 mm / 2.36 × 13.58 × 10.04 inches
- Weight3 kg / 6.61 lbs
- User interfaceOne status LED; one reset button
- CertificationsCE, FCC
- Part numberARK_DKU168AR_XXV1
Power
- DC input range12-34 VDC, pin connector
- Power consumptionStandby: <10 W; Tx & Rx: <85 W (typical)
Interfaces
- 14-pin circular connectorDC, Ethernet, Wake up I/O
- WirelessGNSS
- Operation modesExternal platform data (position, attitude and velocity) via software ICD; or internal embedded navigation data.
Modem specifications
- ModulationBPSK
- FEC1/3
- SensitivityEb/N0 < 1.5 dB @ FEC = 1/3
Environmental conditions
- Operating temperature-20 °C to +55 °C / -4 °F to +131 °F
- Dust and water ingressIP67
- VibrationSAE J1455
- Salt spraySAE J1455
Accessories
- Interface cable14-pin interface cable
- MountingCar magnets mounting kit
SmartLITE - ALTAIR
SYSTEM
SmartLITE
Industrial-grade
TIER
Mid tier
Industrial
BAND
Ku-band
Array 8×16
Every SmartLITE terminal runs on the same backbone.
Hub, Lab and NMS serve both systems - one set of infrastructure, not a duplicate stack per line.