LinkAlign-360MPT-20 — Auto Acquisition Antenna Positioner

Overview

The LinkAlign-360MPT-20 is a Power Over Ethernet (PoE) auto-acquisition antenna positioner engineered for microwave line-of-sight and satellite communications. It provides continuous tracking capabilities for directional antennas, ensuring accurate pointing and peaking for reliable data links.

Technical Summary

• Positioning Range: 360° Azimuth, +/-95° Elevation
• Payload Capacity: Up to 50 lbs (22.7 kg)
• Power: Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
• Navigation: Built-in GPS and digital compass
• Control: Embedded antenna controller with web-based user interface

Operational Use Cases

• Tracking low or medium earth orbit (LEO/MEO) satellites
• Aligning microwave line-of-sight communication networks
• Automating peaking for directional high-data-rate links

Deployment Environments

Intended for environments requiring continuous tracking. Optional hardware allows for deployment on poles, tripods, and quadpods.

Performance Metrics

• Azimuth Range: 360°
• Elevation Range: +/-95°
• Maximum Antenna Size: Up to 2 ft
• Data Pass-Through: 1 Gbps @ 100 MHz Cat5e

Setup & Portability

The positioner is controlled via an embedded web-based user interface featuring manual control, status readouts, and a stored satellite database. Optional adapter brackets, tripods, and quadpods facilitate versatile physical setup.

Compatibility

Includes standard Ethernet pass-through capability and two-line element set program track compatibility for LEO/MEO satellites. Optional interfaces include DC-3 GHz RF, RJ45, RS-232, extended I/O, and polarization axes.

FAQs

• What payload size is suitable for this positioner? It supports payloads up to 50 lbs (22.7 kg) and pairs with directional antennas up to 2 feet in diameter.
• How do auto-acquisition positioners maintain communication links? Positioner systems utilize embedded controllers, GPS, and digital compass sensors to interact with communication radios or satellite modems, enabling closed-loop tracking for continuous high-data-rate links.
• How is the positioner mounted? Verify the required installation hardware for the specific deployment site. Optional pole mount adapters, tripods, quadpods, and antenna adapter brackets are available to accommodate different configurations.
• Problems we solve: where do we start with incomplete requirements? An incomplete specification can make product selection difficult. Start by sharing the task, operating environment and known constraints with Cyntony so the team can help define what to verify and which options are worth discussing (Our process).
• Outcomes we deliver: what comes from working through the requirements? The practical outcome is a requirements-led set of product options to evaluate with Cyntony. Confirm performance, compatibility and any service scope for your configuration before selection (Our process).

Video Notes

A video demonstrating the web-based user interface during a two-line element set satellite tracking sequence would be useful.