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Ku Band VSAT Equipment
New MT Broadband on the MoveMarine Technologies (MT) is proud to introduce their newest Ku band VSAT antenna – the MT-BB100 MKIII. Based on the field-proven technology of the BB90 and the BB100, the improved MT-BB100 MKIII features a redesigned parabolic dish for optimal RF performance and feed incorporating cutting-edge computer simulation software used in aerospace missions. The MT-BB100 MKIII offers fast tracking and outstanding signal acquisition, even without an external gyrocompass. Locking information is gathered from an internal tuner, the satellite modem and the AGC (automatic gain control) level.
The MT-BB100 MKIII antenna is constructed of aluminum and carbon fiber and weighs less than 143 pounds (65 kg). This lightweight construction allows for the easiest antenna installation on the market. The MT-BB100 MKIII is designed to minimize stress on belts and motors for maximum operational life and minimum maintenance. Thanks to its rigid construction and fast tracking algorithms, the MT-BB100 MKIII antenna maintains remarkable tracking performance at all times, defying ship vibrations and heavy sea conditions.
The carbon fiber parabolic dish features a patent-pending metallic coating, resulting in an extremely lightweight dish, impervious to thermal and mechanical flaws with a smooth, conductive surface. The dish feed mechanism combines deep-space probing technology with internal corrugations to achieve best-in-class impedance matching and a controlled radiation pattern. The combined result is a top-performing ADE (axially displaced ellipse) dish offering highly efficient tracking precision and very low side lobes.
The MT-BB100 MKIII is compliant with the most demanding standards, as required by Anatel, Intelsat and Eutelsat. (*Pending approval; previous models have been approved.)
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Simple Web-based ConfigurationThanks to its powerful antenna controller, the MT-BB100 MKIII configuration interface is entirely web-based and can be accessed locally or remotely through the satellite link or other backup connections. Reconfiguring the antenna for deployment on different missions can be done remotely without the need of a local technician.
The MT-BB100 antenna is OpenAMIP certified and offers automatic beam switching (ABS), selecting the best satellite source for the coverage area. Dual antenna configuration is fully supported as well, using the additional intelligent switchbox. This component provides hitless switching between same type and even different manufacturer antennas using a proprietary and efficient switching logic that can be configured by shadow areas or signal level. No network loss is seen by the customer during switching events.
The MT-BB100 MKIII offers many of the same innovations found in the BB90 and BB100, including the ability to switch the LNB (low noise block-downconverter) between co-polar and cross-polar modes, wideband and narrowband tuning, or ABS. The antenna also offers improved motor control loops to provide more precise tracking. The internal tuner has been upgraded to DVB-S2 (Digital Video Broadcasting – Satellite – Second Generation) and is capable of coherent locking to a tracking carrier or monitoring the AGC level.
Powerful Embedded Antenna ControllerThe MT-BB100 MKIII is the only antenna currently on the market equipped with an embedded computer alerting the user of signal downtime caused by heavy rain, vessel position, lack of power or sea status. The antenna remote controller unit (ARCU) chooses the best available medium for data transfer and acts as a satellite backup or out-of-bandwidth maintenance link integrating a 3G UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) modem with a multi-SIM card reader and a WiFi module with diversity antennas.
Downtime information is stored in an onboard log that is available locally or remotely via a simple web interface. The system also informs the NOC (network operations center) of any downtime. NOC operators are also notified via an SMS (short message service) message via the cellular network.
Web-based Monitoring and Reporting ToolExtensive diagnostics of a single antenna or the entire fleet is available via an intuitive web-based server that collects real-time and historical performance data from all ships. Event logging and remote diagnostics are documented automatically by the ARCU which sends a short report to the NOC every five minutes, along with a complete event log each day. A sophisticated reporting tool in the NOC generates ongoing performance reports for management and troubleshooting personnel.
New Smart Frame SystemThe MT-BB100 MKIII antenna utilizes a new smart frame system developed by Marine Technologies. This innovative aluminum frame features a sandwich-type construction that optimizes strength while reducing weight. The design also creates extra space to add electronic component drawers to the aluminum frame. This new smart frame system has several unique advantages. The most important advantage is that cables and electronics are now located inside the frame and the whole system has a better EMI (electromagnetic interference) protection.
Integrated Dome Electronics – Now Including ACU and ModemThe MT-BB100 MKIII is one of the first VSAT antennas in the world constructed with electronic components normally located below deck integrated into the dome– including the modem. This design eliminates the need for coaxial cables between the antenna and below deck equipment. The MT-BB100 MKIII antenna comes pre-commissioned from Marine Technologies and is ready to connect automatically to the satellite network without the help of specialized technicians. With the MT-BB100 MKIII antenna, the installer only needs to plug the power cable into a power source (110/220V AC) and the Ethernet cable into the vessel network, and it is ready to go.
Technical Specifications
RadiofrequencyReflector 39 in (100 cm) ADE carbon fiber
Ku Band TX: 13.75-14.50 GHzRX: 11.0-12.7 GHzcross-pol and optional co-pol
TX Gain 40.9 dB @ 14.250 GHz (without radome)
BUC Type 8 W JRC or 4 W Anatel type approved16 W Codan (optional)
Rx Gain 39.9 dB @ 12.5 GHz (without radome)
G/T 18.0 dB/K @ 20° elevation (with radome)
LNB Low Noise Figure < 0.6 dB with Swedish microwave
Double Quad LNB Compliant (DiSEqC protocol)
Polarized Feed: selectable from BBController software or OpenAMIP
linear cross-polco-pol
Radome Loss < 1 dB TX and RX Ku band optimized
MechanicalRadome Diameter 55.9 in (142 cm)
Antenna Weight 143 lb (65 kg) (with 8 W BUC)
Operating Temperature -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
Antenna Power 24 Vcc – 10 A or 110-230V AC (external power supply)
Ships Motion roll ±20° / pitch ±20° / yaw ±20°/sec
Elevation -20°/+80°
Rotary Joint combined slip-ring for Ethernet and power, ulimited azimuth movement
Tracking Accuracy < 0.3° with external gyro connected< 0.5° without external gyro connected
Pedestal Type 2 axis level plus dynamic roll over skew
OtherGPS all in view 12 channels internal
Internal 3-Axis Gyro Sensor 9 sensors with Kalman filter
Tracking Possibilities geostationary satellitesinclined orbit satellites
Lock Sources internal broadband DVB-S2 tunerinternal narrowband tunerAGC carrier levelexternal modem lock
BBController Software OpenAMIP compliantHTTP/HTTPS access to the antenna interfaceremote software updateconnection to iDirect modem through OpenAMIP or serial cablegyrocompass HDT input via Ethernetexternal Ethernet rain sensordouble antenna configuration with dedicated SwitchBox (optional)
Integrated Modem Capability iDirect X5 (default), Hughes or Gilat Technology (optional)
Auto satellite link budget calculation capability and automatic beam switching
WiFi and 3G Module (optional) supports 2.4 GHz WiFi with diversity antennasupports GSM and UMTS quad-band with HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE and GPRS
StandardsConforms to Intelsat type-G, Eutelsat type-M and Anatel standards
Conforms to IEC 60945 standard
* Marine Technologies, LLC reserves the right to alter or amend the published specifications without notice.
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Marine Technologies, LLCwww.Marine-Technologies.com
Marine Technologies, LLC1111 Decker Drive · Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 951-7771 · [email protected]
Marine Technologies, LLCHovlandsveien 44 · 4370 Egersund · Norway(+47) 51 46 18 66 · [email protected]
MT – Marine Technologies Pte, Ltd17D Tuas Road · Singapore 637817
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