Auto-Acquisition Controllers

AvL antenna systems combine the patented Roto-Lok® cable drive positioning system with totally automatic satellite acquisition to provide ease of operation (without a satellite technician) and ultimate reliability under even the most demanding environmental conditions. Our auto-acquisition controllers contain embedded software (no software to install!) to automatically find the satellite in minutes providing rapid deployment and operation on any satellite worldwide.

Compatible with every satellite modem without modem interface required, the controllers have integrated GPS to determine exact site location, compass, base level sensors, and a receiver that allows satellite acquisition and optimum peaking and cross pol nulling without any connection to the RF system resulting in automatic optimization of azimuth and elevation and polarization alignment.

Safety features include shut off of receive link if movement is detected and a stow command if the vehicle moves or tilt sensors are activated.

For the technically-sophisticated user, controllers are also available with:

Calculation of satellite az, el and pol angles with manual input of site latitude and longitude and satellite longitude
Remote PC control
Inclined orbit tracking via beacon receiver
Memory track
Ephemeris data tracking
0.05° absolute accuracy resolvers

Benefits include:

One-button auto-acquisition for rapid deployment
Use with any satellite modem or service provider of your choice worldwide
Embedded software for extreme ease-of-operation: No requirement for external laptop or PC, special test or monitoring equipment, and no phone calls to network operators or satellite service providers
Integrated GPS and compass, satellite acquisition receiver, level-sensor with automatic compensation
PC remote control option