COBHAM EXPLORER 8100 - Page 104

Antenna specifications
98-145510-E Appendix A: Technical specifications A-3
Mechanical characteristics
Axis Drive System 2-Axis Positioner + pol axis for Ku-band
Positioner Geometry Elevation over Azimuth
Travel:-Azimuth ±195°
Travel:-Elevation 0° to 100° relative to antenna base
Emergency Drive Hand crank on Azimuth & Elevation
Travel:-Polarization (Ku only) -95° to +95°
Vehicle tilt for full sky coverage (10 - 90°
satellite elevation over the horizon)
10° (18%) max.
Vehicle tilt, operational 32° (60%) max.
Satellite orbit inclination +/-15° max.
Positioner angular speed 9°/s max.
Positioner angular acceleration 14°/s
2
max.
Live tracking Yes - if enabled by user
Roof mount Yes
Thule bar mount Yes
Trailer mount No - additional vibration damping required,
contact factory
Weights and measures
EXPLORER 8100 EXPLORER 8120
Antenna weight Ku / Ka 66 / 61 kg (146 /135 lbs)
incl. 8 W BUC, LNB etc.
72 kg/NA (159 lbs/NA)
incl. 8 W BUC, LNB etc.
Antenna length 156 cm (61.5") 177 cm (69.5")
Antenna, stowed height
Antenna, deployed height
35.1 cm (13.8")
142.5 cm (56.1")
35.7 cm (14.1")
163.3 cm (64.3”)
Environmental characteristics
EXPLORER 8100 EXPLORER 8120
Wind Speed - Operational pointing
(0.2 Deg. accuracy)
20 m/s (45 mph) 17 m/s (38 mph)