LinkAlign-360VPR-20 — Auto Acquisition Antenna Positioner

Overview

The LinkAlign-360VPR-20 is a Power Over Ethernet (PoE) antenna positioner engineered to automatically point and peak directional antennas. It integrates a built-in GPS and digital compass to support microwave, millimeter-wave line-of-sight, and satellite communications.

Technical Summary

• Positioner Type: Azimuth-Elevation (Az-El)
• Azimuth Range: 360° (continuous optional)
• Elevation Range: +/-95°
• Payload Capacity: Up to 50 lbs (22.68 kg)
• Antenna Accommodation: Typically up to 2 ft
• Power & Control: Power Over Ethernet (PoE)

Operational Use Cases

Designed for establishing high-bandwidth data links and secure communications, the positioner utilizes a stored locations database for easy recall of known target coordinates. The system finalizes alignment with an auto-peak function driven by real-time radio signal strength.

Deployment Environments

This positioner is classified for fixed site and tactical platform applications requiring rapid, precise antenna pointing.

Performance Metrics

The standard unit provides 360° of azimuth and +/-95° of elevation travel while supporting payloads up to 50 lbs (22.68 kg). Optional encoders can be added to improve pointing accuracy and feedback resolution across both axes.

Setup & Portability

Setup is managed through a full-featured web-based user interface, allowing for rapid configuration. The system relies on a single PoE connection to minimize complex cabling during deployment.

Compatibility

The positioner is compatible with directional microwave, millimeter-wave, and satellite antennas typically up to 2 feet in diameter. Continuous azimuth motion options require compatibility verification for the integrated slip ring and RF rotary joint.

FAQs

• Why use a directional antenna for secure communications? Directional antennas can reduce exposure to interception compared to omnidirectional antennas. This creates a design trade-off, as they often require precise pointing mechanisms to maintain the communication link.
• How does the auto-peaking function operate? The positioner uses initial GPS coordinates to point the antenna, then performs a fine adjustment using real-time radio signal strength to maximize the connection quality.
• What must be verified for continuous azimuth rotation? Continuous 360-degree rotation requires an optional slip ring and RF rotary joint. Verify the exact rotary joint specifications to ensure compatibility with the system's operating frequency band.
• 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 showing the web-based user interface during a target recall and auto-peaking sequence would be valuable. Close-up visuals of the optional slip ring and encoder hardware would also aid procurement evaluation.