CODAN L-Band IF input 6700 series VSAT C-Band and 6900 series VSAT Ku-Band BUCs offer a wide range of distinctive advantages and enhanced features for satellite communications systems based in remote or challenging geographic regions.
Available in all common VSAT C-Band and VSAT Ku-Band operating frequencies-and a range of output powers-the CODAN 6700 and CODAN 6900 series VSAT BUCs provide industry leading technical performance.
Key features
Configuration
The CODAN 6700 and CODAN 6900 series VSAT transceivers are based on a compact L-Band IF input Block Up Converter (BUC). This module is available in VSAT C-Band and VSAT Ku-Band versions and a range of RF output powers. Receive capability is provided by a range of LNBs to cover the various VSAT C-Band and VSAT Ku-Band receive frequency ranges.
Durability The CODAN 6700 and CODAN 6900 series VSAT BUC are designed and tested to meet all their performance specifications over an ambient temperature range of -40°C to +55°C and up to 100% relative humidity, ensuring long-term survival in extreme conditions. Field experience for Codan transceivers shows that MTBFs of greater than 100,000 hours can be expected.
RF performance
RF performance is superior, particularly: intermodulation performance, gain stability over temperature and flatness across the IF band. The CODAN 6700 and CODAN 6900 series VSAT BUCs also boast industry leading spurious and harmonics specifications compliant with CE requirements. Guaranteed RF performance ensures expensive system link margins do not have to be used to cope with RF transceiver variations.
Power
CODAN L-Band IF VSAT BUCs all feature low power consumption and low temperature rise, ensuring internal components do not suffer undue stress.
The CODAN 6700 and CODAN 6900 series VSAT Low power (LBUC) modules are powered via the transmit IF cable. The VSAT Medium power (MBUC) CODAN modules are AC mains powered.
Internal protection
Internal protection against high temperature and short or open circuit RF output is standard. As well, input voltage detection ensures reliable shutdown and restart under brownout or blackout conditions.
External protection
The transceiver is completely protected from the elements without external user controls. The CODAN VSAT BUC modules are fully sealed and pressure tested to 34 kPa (5 psi). Particle and moisture penetration is rated to IP68. High quality powder coat paint is used to protect the modules from corrosion.
Advanced features
Enhanced monitor and control
All operating functions can be controlled and monitored via the serial M&C facilities. The standard output power meter facility features high accuracy and the ability to measure both CW and burst mode signals.
The CODAN 6700 and CODAN 6900 series VSAT transceivers is capable of operating with a PC without requiring proprietary software.
The user has the choice of an FSK based M&C interface, which is fed via the transmit IF cable for use with intelligent modems or separate RS232 or RS422/RS485 interfaces.
Multiple M&C protocols are provided to enable integration into a number of network management systems.
IF Interface unit
In cases where the modem is not able to drive the transceiver directly, an optional indoor unit is available. This unit connects to the modem at the L-Band transmit and receive IF interfaces, and multiplexes the required power and reference signals on the IF cables. In addition, it also converts the M&C FSK to separate RS232 and RS422/RS485 interfaces.
Major configuration options
Refer to individual specification sheets for allowed combinations of configuration options.
Receive frequency bands (GHz)
Receive bands are selected by the use of an appropriate LNB. Standard frequency bands are listed below. Noise temperatures of 40 K (C-Band) and 75 K (Ku-Band) are available.
CODAN Transmit frequency band (GHz)
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VSAT C-Band
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VSAT Ku-Band |
| 5.850 - 6.725 and 5.850 - 6.425 |
14.0 - 14.5; 13.75 - 14.5 and 13.75 - 14.25 |
CODAN Block Up Converter RF output power
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VSAT C-Band
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VSAT Ku-Band
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CODAN 6705 - 5W
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CODAN 6904 - 4W
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| CODAN 6710 - 10W |
CODAN 6908 - 8W |
| CODAN 6720 - 20W |
CODAN 6908 - 16W |
| CODAN 6725 - 25W |
CODAN 6925 - 25W |
| CODAN 6740 - 40W |
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| CODAN 6760 - 60W |
|
CPR137G waveguide output standard,
N female coaxial connector optional |
PBR120 (WR75) waveguide output standard |
Power Input
|
24 V DC nominal
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|
48 V DC nominal
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| 115/230 V AC nominal |
Accessories
- CODAN Hand-held Controller
- CODAN Remote Controller
- CODAN IF Interface Unit
- CODAN Power Suppliers
- CODAN Low Noise Block Converters (LNBs)
- CODAN Transmit Reject Filter (TRFs)
- CODAN Antenna mounting kits
- CODAN Redundancy Systems
CODAN quality and service
All CODAN L-Band IF VSAT transceivers are built and tested in CODAN ISO9001 quality certified manufacturing facility, and undergo 100% burn in and performance monitoring over the temperature range specified.
CODAN fully trained staff and agents provide in-factory and incountry training services and complete installation and on-site assistance. This service is backed up by a 24 hour customer service line and a warranty of three years on manufacturing, design or component defects.
VSAT Block Up Converter Medium power C-Band CODAN 6700 series technical specifications
RF specifications
IF input
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Frequency range
Standard band
Extended band
|
950 to 1525 MHz
950 to 1750 MHz
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Impedance
|
50 Ω
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| Connector |
N female
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VSWR
|
1.5:1 maximum |
Gain specification
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Gain @ 0 dB attenuator setting
CODAN 6720
CODAN 6725
CODAN 6740
CODAN 6760
|
74 dB nominal
74 dB nominal
77 dB nominal
79 dB nominal
|
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Transmit attenuator
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0, 4, 8 and 12 dB settings |
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Gain flatness
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±0.75 dB maximum, 40 MHz
±1.5 dB maximum, full band
|
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Gain stability
over any 50°C range
over –40°C to +55°C
- when frequency set
- when frequency not set
|
±1.0 dB maximum
±1.25 dB maximum
±2.0 dB maximum
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RF output
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Frequency range
Standard band
Extended band
|
5.850 to 6.425 GHz
5.850 to 6.725 GHz
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Power @ 1 dB GCP
CODAN 6720, 20 W
CODAN 6725, 25 W
CODAN 6740, 40 W
CODAN 6760, 60 W
|
+43.0 dBm minimum
+44.0 dBm typical
+43.7 dBm minimum
+46.0 dBm minimum
+47.8 dBm minimum
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Carrier to intermodulation ratio
CODAN 6720, 6725
CODAN 6740, 6760 |
–26 dBc, two carriers, each @ 6 dB OPBO from 1 dB GCP
–25 dBc, two carriers, each @ 6 dB OPBO from 1 dB GCP |
|
Output power meter
Range
CODAN 6725, 6740
CODAN 6760
|
Down to P1dB – 10 dB
Down to P1dB – 15 dB
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Absolute accuracy
when frequency set
when frequency not set |
±1.0 dB maximum
±2.0 dB maximum
|
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Relative accuracy
when frequency set
when frequency not set
|
±0.5 dB maximum
±1.0 dB maximum
|
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Modes
|
CW, burst with adjustable threshold
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| Connector |
CPR137G with 5.0 mm through holes
N female optional (except 6760)
|
| VSWR |
1.5:1 maximum
|
Spurious output
|
CE compliance
|
Meets EN 301 443 with 53 dBi antenna gain
|
| Spurious |
–60 dBc maximum @ 3 dB OPBO |
|
Harmonics
|
–70 dBc maximum @ 3 dB OPBO
|
Phase noise (SSB)
|
100 Hz
|
–63 dBc/Hz maximum
|
|
1 kHz
|
–73 dBc/Hz maximum
|
| 10 kHz |
–83 dBc/Hz maximum
|
| 100 kHz |
–93 dBc/Hz maximum
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Frequency reference
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Frequency
|
10MHz
|
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Level
|
–10 to +5 dBm
|
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Input connector
|
Multiplexed on the transmit IF
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Frequency conversion
|
Standard band
|
7300, 7375MHz user selectable
|
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Extended band
|
7300, 7375, 7600, 7675MHz user selectable
|
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Sense
|
Spectrum inverting
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Monitor and control (FSK)
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Mode
|
FSK modulation
|
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Protocol
|
User selectable
|
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Data format
|
User selectable
|
|
Connector
|
Multiplexed on the transmit IF
|
|
Data transmitter
Frequency
Deviation
Sense
|
650 kHz ±1%
60 kHz ±1%
+60 kHz = mark, –60 kHz = space
|
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Output level
|
–3 dBm nominal
|
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Start tone time
|
10 ms minimum
|
|
Data receiver
Nominal frequency
Locking range
Input sensitivity
|
650 kHz
±30 kHz
–15 dBm minimum
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Monitoring and control (digital)
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Interfaces
|
RS232, RS485 (4-wire, 2-wire strapable)
|
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Data format
RS232
RS485
|
9600 bit/s, 8 bits no parity, 1 stop bit, ASCII protocol
User selectable format and protocol
|
|
Connector
|
MIL-C-26482 12-14S
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Monitoring and control functions
Serial interface functions
Power amplifier on, Output power, Temperature, Fault status, Model number, Serial number, Software version, Compensation frequency, Transmit attenuator, Burst threshold, Packet address, Packet protocol.
Other monitoring functions
Loss of lock causes alarm contact closure and attenuates RF output by >70 dB. LED indicators for: Power on, Transmit on and BUC fault.
Power
Power supply
|
Input voltage
|
94 to 275 V AC
|
|
Frequency
|
45 to 65 Hz
|
Consumption
|
CODAN 6720
|
240W maximum, power factor corrected
|
|
CODAN 6725
|
240W maximum, power factor corrected
|
|
CODAN 6740
|
375W maximum, power factor corrected
|
| CODAN 6760 |
580W maximum, power factor corrected |
| Connector |
Amphenol T3110 000, mating connector supplied |
Environmental
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Operating temperature range
|
–40°C to +55°C
|
|
Relative humidity
|
100%
|
|
Cooling
|
Forced air
|
|
Weatherproofing
|
Sealed to 34 kPa
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Physical
Size
|
CODAN 6720, 6725, 6740
|
497 mm L x 182 mm W x 202 mm H
|
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CODAN 6760
|
496 mm L x 182 mm W x 216 mm H
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Weight
|
CODAN 6720, 6725, 6740
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11.8 kg
|
|
CODAN 6760
|
15 kg
|
Mounting
|
CODAN 6720, 6725, 6740, 6760
|
Boom mounting kit supplied
|
CODAN Block Up Converter Medium power VSAT Ku-Band 6900 series technical specifications
RF specifications
IF input
|
Frequency range
Standard and Offset band
Extended band
|
950 to 1450 MHz
950 to 1700 MHz
|
|
Impedance
|
50 Ω
|
| Connector |
N female
|
|
VSWR
|
1.5:1 maximum |
Gain specification
|
Gain @ 0 dB attenuator setting
CODAN 6916
CODAN 6925
|
73 dB nominal
74 dB nominal
|
|
Transmit attenuator
|
0, 4, 8 and 12 dB settings
|
|
Gain flatness
|
±0.75 dB maximum, 40 MHz
±1.5 dB maximum, full band
|
|
Gain stability
over any 50°C range
over –40°C to +55°C
- when frequency set
- when frequency not set
|
±1.0 dB maximum
±1.25 dB maximum
±2.0 dB maximum
|
RF output
|
Frequency range
Standard band
Extended band
Offset band
|
14,0 to 14,5 GHz
13,75 to 14,5 GHz
13,75 to 14,25 GHz
|
|
Power @ 1 dB GCP
CODAN 6916, 16 W
CODAN 6925, 25 W
|
+42.0 dBm typical
+41.7 dBm minimum
+43.7 dBm typical
+43.4 dBm minimum
|
|
Carrier to intermodulation ratio
|
–25 dBc, two carriers, each @ 6 dB OPBO from 1 dB GCP
|
|
Output power meter
Range
CODAN 6916
CODAN 6925
|
Down to P1dB – 10 dB
Down to P1dB – 15 dB
|
Absolute accuracy
when frequency set
when frequency not set |
±1.0 dB maximum
±2.0 dB maximum
|
|
Relative accuracy
when frequency set
when frequency not set
|
±0.5 dB maximum
±1.0 dB maximum
|
|
Modes
|
CW, burst with adjustable threshold
|
| Connector |
PBR120 flange (WR75) with 4.2 mm through holes |
| VSWR |
1.5:1 maximum
|
Spurious output
|
CE compliance
|
Meets EN 301 428 with 54 dBi antenna gain
|
|
Spurious
|
–60 dBc maximum @ 3 dB OPBO
|
|
Harmonics
|
–70 dBc maximum @ 3 dB OPBO
|
Phase noise (SSB)
|
100 Hz
|
–63 dBc/Hz maximum
|
|
1 kHz
|
–73 dBc/Hz maximum
|
| 10 kHz |
–83 dBc/Hz maximum
|
| 100 kHz |
–93 dBc/Hz maximum
|
Frequency reference
|
Frequency
|
10 MHz
|
|
Level
|
–10 to +5 dBm
|
| Input connector |
Multiplexed on the transmit IF |
Frequency conversion
|
Standard & Extended band
|
15450 MHz
|
|
Offset band
|
15200 MHz
|
|
Sense
|
Spectrum inverting
|
Monitor and control (FSK)
|
Mode
|
FSK modulation
|
|
Protocol
|
User selectable
|
|
Data format
|
User selectable
|
|
Connector
|
Multiplexed on the transmit IF
|
|
Data transmitter
Frequency
Deviation
Sense
|
650 kHz ±1%
60 kHz ±1%
+60 kHz = mark, –60 kHz = space
|
|
Output level
|
–3 dBm nominal
|
|
Start tone time
|
10 ms minimum
|
|
Data receiver
Nominal frequency
Locking range
Input sensitivity
|
650 kHz
±30 kHz
–15 dBm minimum
|
Monitoring and control (digital)
|
Interfaces
|
RS232, RS485 (4-wire, 2-wire strapable)
|
|
Data format
RS232
RS485
|
9600 bit/s, 8 bits No parity, 1 stop bit, ASCII protocol
User selectable format and protocol
|
|
Connector
|
MIL-C-26482 12-14S socket
|
Monitoring and control functions
Serial interface functions
Power amplifier on, Output power, Temperature, Fault status, Model number, Serial number, Software version, Compensation frequency, Transmit attenuator, Burst threshold, Packet address, Packet protocol.
Other monitoring functions
Power amplifier on, Output power, Temperature, Fault status, Model number, Serial number, Software version, Compensation frequency, Transmit attenuator, Burst threshold, Packet address, Packet protocol.
Power
Power supply
|
Input voltage
|
94 to 275 V AC
|
|
Frequency
|
45 to 65 Hz
|
Consumption
|
CODAN 6916
|
300W maximum, power factor corrected
|
|
CODAN 6925
|
375W maximum, power factor corrected
|
| Connector |
Amphenol T3110 000, mating connector supplied |
Environmental
|
Operating temperature range
|
–40°C to +55°C
|
|
Relative humidity
|
100%
|
|
Cooling
|
Forced air
|
|
Weatherproofing
|
Sealed to 34 kPa
|
Physical
Size
| CODAN 6916, 6925 Āņ |
522mm L x 182mm W x 202mm H |
Weight
|
CODAN 6916, 6925 Āņ
|
11.8 kg
|
Mounting
| CODAN 6916, 6925 |
Boom mounting kit supplied
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