LinkAlign-360MPT-26 — Auto Acquisition Antenna Positioner

Overview

The LinkAlign-360MPT-26 is a Power Over Ethernet (PoE) auto-acquisition antenna positioner designed for continuous tracking in microwave line-of-sight and satellite communications. It features an embedded controller with a built-in GPS, digital compass, and web-based user interface for rapid, accurate pointing.

Technical Summary

• Azimuth Travel: 360°
• Elevation Range: ±95° (190° total)
• Maximum Payload: 50 lbs (22.7 kg)
• Antenna Size: Typically paired with antennas up to 2 ft
• Positioning Sensors: Built-in GPS and digital compass
• Power Interface: Power Over Ethernet (PoE)

Operational Use Cases

• Microwave line-of-sight (LoS) communication link alignment.
• Continuous tracking for low or medium earth orbit (LEO/MEO) satellites using two-line element set (TLE) program tracking.
• Automated pointing and peaking of directional antennas.

Deployment Environments

Suitable for fixed site, maritime, and tactical environments. The unit supports continuous tracking applications in varied environmental conditions and includes comprehensive pass-thru capabilities for demanding deployment scenarios.

Performance Metrics

• Payload Capacity: Up to 50 lbs (22.7 kg)
• Azimuth Coverage: 360°
• Elevation Coverage: ±95°

Setup & Portability

Setup is simplified through a PoE architecture, minimizing cabling requirements. The integrated web-based user interface provides immediate network access to manual control, status updates, and a stored satellite database without requiring external client software.

Compatibility

Compatible with directional antennas up to 2 feet in diameter. It accepts standard two-line element sets (TLE) for satellite tracking and integrates into IP networks via its standard PoE and web-interface architecture.

FAQs

• What payload capacity does this positioner support? It supports directional antennas and other payloads weighing up to 50 lbs (22.7 kg) and typically up to 2 feet in diameter.
• How does the positioner track non-geostationary satellites? The embedded controller uses two-line element set (TLE) program track capability along with its built-in GPS and digital compass to maintain accurate, continuous tracking of LEO and MEO satellites.
• What is required to power and communicate with the positioner? Power and network communications are provided via a single Power Over Ethernet (PoE) connection, allowing remote management through the built-in web-based user interface.
• 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 demonstration video should highlight the continuous tracking motion across its 360-degree azimuth and 190-degree elevation ranges, and show a screencast of the web-based user interface and stored satellite database.