Sling Blade is a Ka-band flat panel antenna, fully electronically steerable antenna (ESA antenna), providing reliable communication. The Sling Blade Phased array antenna operates in the Ka-band with no moving parts. No calibration is required therefore providing long-term reliability and lower maintenance costs.
Supports transmit & receive for any GEO/MEO/LEO satellites, enabling Switches from GEO to LEO satellites in milliseconds and seamless satellite coverage anywhere, anytime.
FOR WHOM?
Sling Blade is ideal for all “on the move” such as Land & Maritime, Oil & Gas. It is also ideal for commercial applications, civil infrastructure, enterprise, trucks, and trains.
A simple and intuitive solution that provides
multi-orbit SATCOM services, with the ability
to blend and transfer network traffic
seamlessly between high-capacity LEO (in KU
only), MEO (in Ka only), and GEO satellite
constellations
Integrated terminals include everything needed
for operation: modem, Antenna Management Unit
(AMU), tracking sensors, downconverter, and a full
RF front end.
Since there are no moving parts, calibration
is not required therefore providing
long-term reliability and lower maintenance
costs.
Extremely short transition time.
The significance of fiber-like connectivity
is a major step forward for high-data-rate
applications requiring communications
mobility.
Supports Global coverage networks, like
Inmarsat Global Xpress, SES and Intelsat, for
seamless satellite coverage anywhere,
anytime.
The easy installation and integration of
the terminals, allows operators to
complete the process without the need
for time-consuming and costly visits of
technicians.
| RF Performance | Micro Sling Blade Ka | Milli Sling Blade Ka |
|---|---|---|
| Tx Frequency | 27.6-31 GHz | 27.5-31 GHz |
| Rx Frequency | 17.65-21.2 GHz | 17.7-21.2 GHz |
| Polarization | Circular (Crosspol and Copol) Electronically configurable | Circular (Crosspol and Copol) Electronically configurable |
| Max EIRP | 46 dBW | 49 dBW |
| Max G/T | 9 dB / K | 13.5 dB / K |
| Azimuth | Continues 360° ESA | Continues 360° ESA |
| Elevation | 30° to 90° Electronically steerable antenna | 10° to 90° Electronically steerable antenna |
| Control Technique | Combined IMU / RSSI / GPS (Optional) | Combined IMU / RSSI / GPS (Optional) |
| Velocity | Azimuth >200° / Sec, Elevation > 200° / Sec | Azimuth >200° / Sec, Elevation > 200° / Sec |
| Beam Switching Rate | 400 Hz | 400 Hz |
| Initial Acquisition Time | <30 sec | <30 sec |
| Re-Acquisition time | 2 sec (while compass aligned) | <100ms |
| Management | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Power Input | 18-52v - Depend on configuration | 20-50v (depends on configuration) |
| Power Consumption | 450W (depends on configuration) | 420W (depends on configuration) |
| Interfaces | RS-232, Ethernet, TX / RX | RS-232, Ethernet, TX / RX |
| Weight | 18.7 Kg (41.2 lb) | 30 Kg (66 lb) |
| System Size | 60 x 7 x 56cm (23.6 x 2.7 x 22") | 66 x 8 x 84 cm (28.7 x 3.9 x 33") |
