Super-Light, scientifically designed, and software controlled, the SAILOR 600 VSAT Ku is the ultimate compact antenna solution. By having superior RF and dynamics a SAILOR VSAT antenna does not loose signal in even the toughest sea conditions, even on smaller vessels.
This is thoroughly tested at Cobham's best-in-class testing facilities and on real vessels in the North Sea.
With the advent of new powerful High Throughput Satellite (HTS) services, such as Intelsat EpicNG, smaller antennas can now deliver high throughput service within available Ku-band satellite footprints - now also globally (within all available Ku-band footprints). With an unprecedented G/T of 15.9 dB/K, the new SAILOR 600 VSAT Ku is the most powerful 60cm class antenna ever built. Together with HTS, it can provide a stable, high throughput link to enable maritime broadband for any vessel in any Ku-band coverage.
SAILOR 600 VSAT Ku is designed for quick and cost-effective deployment. It is ideal for smaller vessels and because it weighs just 35 kg, it is possible to carry on board, making it especially relevant for installations where no cranes or forklifts are available. Dynamic Motor Brakes mean the radome can stay on during transport and no-power situations once installed, and because it is a super-light solution, it is more cost-effective to ship, while a single part number ensures easy ordering.
A wealth of unique features enable unmatched ease and speed of installation, including a single cable between the antenna and below deck unit. P1dB compression over frequency means that antennas can be installed without contacting the NOC for commissioning. SAILOR antennas also feature Automatic Azimuth Calibration using modem Rx Lock, so they can find the ship's centreline automatically, saving time during installation and reducing errors.
SAILOR antennas are tested using real ship motion data in the world's first Advanced Dynamic Simulator for antennas. Supported by alpha testing in the North Sea, this unique combination of a scientific approach and live testing to product development provides the confidence that SAILOR antennas will deliver the highest availability of service on any vessel type.
The SAILOR VSAT Technology platform enables two SAILOR 600 VSAT Ku systems to be operated on a single subscription, on a single modem, making it easier and less costly to ensure high availability of service. Uniquely, the advanced antenna controllers manage the connection between satellite and satellite router automatically, without the need for a costly and complicated RF interface unit.
Small, but perfectly formed, SAILOR 600 VSAT Ku is the most advanced 60 cm class Ku-band antenna available today. It offers unmatched reliability and link stability on a global basis1, opening the world of maritime broadband on VSAT to a wider range of vessels
Frequency band | Ku-Band (e.g. Intelsat EPIC) |
Reflector size | 65 cm / 25.5 inch |
Certification | CE (ETSI EN 302 340, IEC 60950-1, IEC 60945, IEC 60950-22), Eutelsat Characterized |
Design requirements | FCC, Intelsat, ETSI |
System power supply range | 100 - 240 VAC (ADU powered by ACU) |
Total system power consumption | 110 W typical, 215 W peak (VSAT Modem not included) |
Rx | 10.70 to 12.75 GHz |
Tx | 13.75 to 14.50 GHz |
ACU to ADU cable | Single 50 Ω coax for Rx, Tx and ACU-ADU modem and power |
ACU to ADU cable, requirements | RF loss at 1700MHz< 20 dB, 4450 MHz< 35 dB. DC Resistance: < 0.9 Ω |
ADU | Female N-Connector (50 Ω) |
ACU | Female N-Connector (50 Ω) |
Antenna type, pedestal | 3-axis (plus auto skew) stabilised tracking antenna with integrated GNSS |
Antenna type, reflector system | Reflector/sub-reflector, ring focus |
Transmit Gain | 37.7 dBi typ. @ 14.00 GHz (incl. radome) |
Receive Gain | 36.0 dBi typ. @ 11.70 GHz (incl. radome) |
System G/T | 15.9 dB/K typ. @ 11.70 GHz, at 30° elevation and clear sky (including radome) |
BUC output | power 6 W, ext. frequency (LO:12.8 GHz) |
EIRP | 45.5 dBW typ. @ 14.00 GHz FCC 25.222 limit 16.1dB W/4kHz, EESS502 limit 31.6dBW/40kHz (29.6dB W/40kHz for extended band) with 1° starting angle. |
LNB | 2 units multi-band LNB (band selection by ACU) |
Polarisation | Linear Cross & Co-pol |
Tracking Receiver | Internal “all band/modulation type” (DVB-S2 and power) and VSAT modem RSSI |
Satellite acquisition | Automatic - w. Gyro/GPS Compass input. Support for gyrofree operation |
Pointing accuracy | +/-0.2° |
Elevation Range | -28° to +120° |
Cross Elevation | +/-42° |
Azimuth Range | Unlimited (Rotary Joint) |
Ship motion, angular | Roll +/-25° (6 sec), Pitch +/-15° (5 sec), Yaw +/-10° (in 8 sec) |
Ship, turning rate and acceleration | 15°/s and 15°/s2 |
ADU motion, linear | Linear accelerations +/-2.5 g max any direction |
Vibration, operational | Sine: IEC 60945 (8.7.2), DNV No.2.4 Class A, MILSTD-167-1 (5.1.3.3.5) Random: Cobham Maritime Operational |
Vibration, survival | Sine: Certified for EN60945 (8.7.2) dwell and EN60721-3-6 class 6M3 mod. by IEC EN 60721-4-6 |
Shock | EN60721-3-6 class 6M3 mod. by EN60721-4-6 |
Temperature (ambient) | Operational: -25°C to 55°C Storage: -40°C to 85°C |
Humidity | 100%, condensing |
Rain / IP class | EN 60945 Exposed / IPX6 |
Wind | 80 kt. operational 110 kt. survival |
Ice, survival | 25 mm / 1‘‘ |
Solar radiation | 670 W/m2 to EN60945 |
Compass | safe distance 1m / 40‘‘ to EN60945 |
Maintenance, scheduled | None (first 10 years) |
Maintenance, unscheduled | All electronic, electromechanical modules and belts are replaceable |
Built In Test | Power On Self Test, Person Activated Self Test and Continuous Monitoring w. error log |
Power OFF | Automatic safe mode |
Dimensions (over all) | Diameter x Height: Ø 82 cm / 32 ‘‘ x H 91 cm / 36 ‘‘ |
Dimensions, Rack Mount | 1U 19” ACU HxWxD: 4.4 x 48 x 33 cm HxWxD: 1.75” x 19” x 13” |
Weight, Rack Mount | 4.5 kgs. / 10 lbs. |
Temperature (ambient) | Operational: -25°C to +55°C / -13°F to +131°F Storage: -40°C to +85°C / -40°F to +185°F |
Humidity | EN 60945 Protected, 95% (non-condensing) |
IP class | IP3x |
Compass safe distance | 0.3 m / 12” to EN 60945 |
Interfaces | 1 x N-Connector for antenna RF Cable (50 Ω) w. automatic cable loss compensation 2 x F-Connectors (75 Ω) for Rx / Tx to VSAT Modem 1 x Ethernet Data (VSAT Modem Control) 1 x RS-422 Data (VSAT Modem Control) 1 x RS-232 Data (VSAT Modem Control) 1 x NMEA 0183 (RS-422 & RS-232) and prepared for NMEA 2000 for Gyro/GPS Compass input 2 x Ethernet (User) 1 x Ethernet (ThraneLink, service, set-up etc.) 1 x AC Power Input 1 x Grounding bolt |
Input power | 100 - 240 VAC, 110 W typical, 215 W peak |
Display | OLED (red) display, 5 pushbuttons, 3 discrete indicator LEDs and ON/OFF switch |
No transmit zones | Programmable, 8 zones with azimuth and elevation |
Modem protocols (ABS) | iDirect OpenAMIP and custom protocol Comtech ROSS Open Antenna Management (ROAM) ESS Satroaming STM SatLink |
Modem types supported iDirect iNFINITI 3000/5000 series | iDirect Evolution X5/X7 Comtech CDM-570L/625/840 Comtech CDM-570L with ROSS (ROAM) Generic VSAT Modem Gilat SkyEdge II / II PRO / II-c STM SatLink 2900 ViaSat Linkway S2 Inmarsat G5 Newtec MDM3100 / 6000 |