LibraVSAT System T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Specifications subject to change without notice.

Seismic and Environmental

CYGNUS 205 TRANSCEIVER
U S E R P O RT S P OW E R
Data Acquisition by Satellite
NMX bus port Supports up to two Trident 305 24-bit digitizers Supply voltage 10 36 VDC

Serial ports
(six channels total)
Two RS232 ports with SLIP interface software
Modem power consumption 3.1 W
P OW E R C O N S U M P T I O N DATA
Libra is the first and only fully
SOH
Ethernet port
Two general purpose SOH voltage inputs (12-bit)
10/100 Base-T. Supports TCP/IP, UDP/IP (unicast and
NETWORK BUC CYGNUS 205+BUC+LNB CYGNUS 205+BUC+LNB
(BUC power cycling) (BUC power continuous) integrated satellite communications
multicast) and HTTP communications
A N T E N N A ( R E M OT E S I T E S )
3-channel,100 sps,100% Rtx margin;Ku-Band
3-channel,100 sps,100% Rtx margin;C-Band
1W
2W
5.0 W typical
Consult factory
12.7 W typical
16.7 W typical
system in the world specifically designed
Antenna size 1.2 m diameter antenna typical
0.6 m, 0.98 m, 1.8 m and 2.4 m also available
18 Kbps data rate;Ku-Band
18 Kbps data rate;C-Band
1W
2W
6.7 W typical
Consult factory
13.8 W typical
20.1 W typical
for seismic and environmental studies.
Mount option Penetrating kingpost mount or non-penetrating mount Based on 12V operation
with ballast trays; specify with order Power consumption varies with data rate and duty cycle; consult factory for more Libra has earned an enviable reputation for reliable
Transmit gain 43 dBi @ 14.125 GHz (1.2 m antenna) information.
Polar discrimination on axis > 30 dB operation in some of the most hostile environments
Polarization Linear CARINA 105 HUB the world has to offer. Building on this success, the new
Receiver G/T for 20 elevation > 22 dB/K ANTENNA
CYGNUS MODEM Antenna size 2.4 or 3.8 m standard
Libra system takes private data networking to a new
Operational band All standard satellite bands supported: 4.5 m also available level with a total remote station power consumption
(Ku-band, Extended Ku-band and C-band) Mount options King post, pedestal, non-penetrating, tripod roof mount
Transmit frequency 14.0 to 14.5 GHz (Ku-band) IFL cables 35 m transmit and receive cable set
as low as 6 watts.
13.75 to 14.25 GHz (Ext. Ku-band) CARINA MODEM
5.925 to 6.425 GHz (C-band) Tx power 5 W max, 0.5 W typical operating
Receive frequency 10.95 to 11.45 GHz (Ku-band) Adjustable in 0.1 dB steps
11.7 to 12.2 GHz (Ku-band) Transceiver Complies with INTELSAT GX standard
12.25 to 12.75 GHz (Ku-band) Compatible with standard and extended Ku-band as well
Other options available. Consult factory. as C-band satellites
Transmit power 0.5 W typical operating Data Rate Software selectable:
Adjustable in 0.1 dB steps (Modulation) 112 Kbps (QPSK rate 7/8 FEC)
High power options available. Consult factory. 64 Kbps (QPSK rate 1/2 FEC)
Occupied bandwidth 90 KHz typical, -26 dB at f0 +/- 50 kHz 32 Kbps (BPSK rate 1/2 FEC)
Data rate (Modulation) Software selectable: Note:The appropriate inbound and outbound modulation will
112 Kbps (QPSK rate 7/8 FEC) depend on the satellite link budget.
64 Kbps (QPSK rate 1/2 FEC) Hub site data buffer 4 GB standard
32 Kbps (BPSK rate 1/2 FEC) Data output 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port
Note: The appropriate inbound and outbound modulation will Equipment mounting 1U 19" rack mount chassis
depend on the satellite link budget. Operating temp. -20 to +60 C
Remote site 2 GB standard (~6 weeks, 3-channel, 100 sps) Electromagnetic Complies with FCC Part 15, EN55022 and EN55024
retransmission buffer 4 GB (~3 months) and 16 GB (~1 year) options also compatibility
available RF SPLITTER/COMBINER
TIMING Used in networks where more than one carrier is necessary.
Timing System Internal DCXO clock disciplined to GPS Modems supported Supports 2 to 4 Carina 105 transceivers operating from
Time accuracy < 100 s a single BUC.
GPS receiver Internal 12 channel receiver Mounting 2U 19" rack mount chassis
GPS antenna External active antenna supplied with cable WAV E G U I D E C O M B I N E R
C O N F I G U R AT I O N BUCs Supported Supports 2 to 4 BUCs sharing a single antenna
Web-based interface Configured using any web browser (e.g. Firefox, Internet
Explorer, etc.) via HTTP connection either remotely via
Port options 2 or 4 Port
Benefits
satellite, or locally via Ethernet NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
E N V I R O N M E N TA L CONFIGURATION AND REAL-TIME MONITORING (CYGNUS 205, CARINA 105) Freedom of station placement regardless of terrain,
Operating temperature -20 to +60 C Software Web interface for modem configuration, monitoring and
Humidity 0 to 100% SOH data display. Data accessible to local web browser
infrastructure or distance from central hub
Environment Self-contained, all-outdoor unit or via VSAT connection to central site.
Meets IP-67 standard Total station power as low as 6 watts significantly reduces
Firmware Upgradeable locally or over satellite. Firmware load may
Electromagnetic compatibility Complies with FCC Part 15, EN55022 and EN55024 be deployed to multiple units concurrently via Antares solar system costs and minimizes station footprint
L I B R A T R A N S M I S S I O N P R OTO C O L network management software.
Satellite Compatible with standard and extended Ku-band DATA A C Q U I S I T I O N ( C Y G N U S 2 0 5 , C A R I N A 1 0 5 ) Private IP data network streamlines operations and
satellites as well as C-band satellites Software Modem includes Apollo data acquisition software with maintenance and reduces overall workload
Complies with INTELSAT GX standard multicast communications and application level error
Remotes per carrier Configurable via TDMA table.Typically 16-stations per correction. Requires central site Apollo Server software. Versatile remote site modem with acquisition,storage and
100 kHz carrier Protocols UDP/IP unicast and multicast with application level
Hub Redundancy Supports multiple central hub configuration with retransmission error correction.
communications integrated into a single outdoor package
automatic backup transition capability S U P P O RT I N G P R O D U C T I N F O R M AT I O N
Carrier access Centrally configured, fixed assignment TDMA. Data Acquisition Apollo Server central data acquisition software.
Economic networks of any size with low cost hub
Remote transmission Transmission slots referenced to UTC and indepen- Network Management Antares central site network management software configurations and data communications from
dently configurable for each station within TDMA frame
Remote transmission Independently configurable for each station $33/station/month
modulation
Outbound traffic Transmitted within allocated TDMA time slot
TDMA frame duration 1 to 10 seconds
Error correction LDPC FEC for reduced power and antenna size;
Selective retransmission requests: missing data packets
are requested until received or are no longer available in
the remote buffer
Threshold, Eb/No FEC rate 1/2: 3 dB (BER <= 10-5)
FEC rate 7/8: 5 dB (BER <= 10-5)
Data transport protocol UDP/IP protocol

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 LibraVSATSystem Satellite communications network for seismic and environmental studies
The Libra system has earned its reputation Economical networks Powerful network management tools Easy
as a reliable data communications solution, of any size Libra systems are simple to operate and maintain, requiring no specialist skills on the implementation
part of the user. Comprehensive state-of-health and diagnostic information are con-
equally effective in any terrain or environ- Libra is cost effective to operate in either small or large tinuously acquired, monitored and presented to the user via a series of web pages. and expansion
networks. Satellite space segment operating costs for a typical All Libra hardware modules incorporate comprehensive self-test modes which
ment.Satellite telemetry provides the 15-station network acquiring continuous seismic data are only further aid in the rapid and accurate diagnosis of system faults.Additional software Libra network installation and expansions
$5800 per year or $33/station/month. is provided to support multicast firmware uploads via the satellite connection. are quick and easy. VSAT eliminates the
highest possible data integrity and is not detailed planning and expense involved in
Data can be transmitted from any number of remote Libra sites accommodating topography, line-of-site
simultaneously to more than one receiving Carina hub with no requirements or access to ground-based
restricted by limitations such as line-of-sight additional satellite lease cost. Furthermore, one Libra network communications infrastructure. No re-
can share data with an adjacent network without incurring peater stations or connections to existing
requirements or the proximity of established additional space segment costs. communications infrastructure means
communications infrastructure. fewer permits and contracts to negotiate.
Complete freedom Most solar powered remote stations can
be installed and commissioned within a
Continuous,reliable of station placement day and expansions are simple.Whether
adding one site or 100, each installation
telemetry Libra opens up a wide range of options for remote site place-
ment, including hostile or isolated terrain unsuitable for cellular,
follows the same standard procedure and
uses a uniform set of equipment.
Libra is an IP communications system able to collect continu- telephone or radio communications.
ous data, which it transmits in near real-time from the remote
station directly to the central hub via geostationary satellite. It
Libra remote stations can be installed anywhere there is a clear
view of the satellite.The cost of communications does not vary
Real-world
is a simple system consisting solely of remote and central site
locations, without the complexity of repeater stations and
with the location or with distance from the central site. experience
multiple communications technologies. Consuming as little as 6 W of power, Cygnus remote stations
can be solar powered and are completely independent Libra is an established product with
As a private network, Libra is immune to disruption from other of any established ground infrastructure. over 1200 remote sites and 40 hubs
users. Unlike Internet, cellular and public VSAT networks, Libra operating in more than 30 countries
does not share bandwidth with other users neither is it subject around the world.
to surprise configuration changes made by third party network Lower power requirements
operators.These factors combine to significantly reduce the
workload on your technical support and IT staff. Libra II dramatically lowers the cost, complexity and size of solar
power installations.

Versatile Cygnus transceiver CommercialVSAT, 50W power consumption,8 panels

Each Libra remote site is equipped with an identical Cygnus

transceiver. While initially designed for the acquisition and
communication of seismic and environmental data, Cygnus can
acquire a wide range of IP and serial data types.
The new Cygnus transceiver features a 10/100Base-T Ethernet
Libra
interface, two serial ports and one NMXBus port. Onboard 22W power consumption
storage options include 2, 4 and 16 GByte compact flash. Cygnus 4 panels
can be deployed for general IP data communication or cus-
tomers can benefit from the embedded Apollo data acquisition
Libra II
and communications software.This software combines UDP/IP
multicast communications with application level retransmission 6 W power consumption
error correction to deliver >99.99% data availability. 1 panel
*Based on 80 W panel output