GCS CHEETAH™
90cm Flyaway Ku-Band VSAT
The industry renowned Cheetah is a completely auto-acquiring flyaway VSAT system that provides high-speed
data communications for Internet, VPN connectivity, video transmission, surveillance, or reconnaissance. The
Cheetah is comprised of only two airline checkable* cases!
The Cheetah system comes standard in two wheeled hard cases. Each case weighs less than 75 lb. and includes
a fully auto-acquire 90cm elliptical antenna system, outdoor unit with embedded iDirect modem, 40 W BUC/SSPA,
controller/processor and Ethernet switch. The GCS ViewSAT™ terminal control software provides monitor and
control of the terminal through the use of an Intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI).
FEATURES
• Embedded iDirect iConnex e800 Evolution modem and 40 W BUC/SSPA
• Rugged design for outdoor use in harsh environmental conditions
• One button auto-acquisition solution based on proven motorized Roto-Lok cable drive for reliable positioning and
algorithms with the latest iDirect SNR tuning or SWR
• Includes automatic polarization adjustment that rotates the reflector to align the major axis with the orbital arc for
optimum field performance
• Internal power conditioning in accordance with MIL-STD-1275B allowing the Cheetah to be powered from military
vehicles
• Field connectivity over CAT-5 cable eliminates heavy IFL cables
• ViewSAT Terminal Monitor and Control software simplifies deployment and operation
• Modem bypass capability allows inter-operation with standard L-Band modems
GCS
GCS CHEETAH™
90cm Flyaway Ku-Band VSAT
A N T E N N A / P E D E S TA L
Reflector
90cm x 66cm Parabolic (elliptical), 5pc., segmented
carbon fiber
Optics
Offset, Prime Focus
Acquisition
Auto
Elevation
+15° to +75°
Azimuth
+90° to -90°
BAND SUPPORT
Global Ku-Band coverage
RF PERFORMANCE
Transmit (GHz)
13.75 to 14.5
Receive (GHz)
10.95 to 12.75
EIRP (dBW)
53.8 (40W)
G/T (dB/K)
17.4
M O D E M I N T E G R AT I O N
iDirect e800
I N T E R FAC E S
# of ports
4 Data LAN, optional DSL
POWER
AC
90-132VAC and 180-264VAC auto-ranging; 47-440Hz
DC
28VDC Input
Consumption
1000VA Max
MECHANICAL
# of cases
2 airline checkable hard cases*
System Weight
per case
Antenna System case: <75 lb.
RF System case: <75 lb.
Case
Dimensions
Antenna System case: 24.6 x 19.7 x 14.4 (inches)
RF System case: 24.6 x 19.7 x 14.4 (inches)
E N V I R O N M E N TA L
Temperature
Operational: -32°C to +50°C
Storage: -40°C to +60°C
Wind Loading
25 mph, gusting to 45 mph, with anchors
CERTIFICATIONS
MIL-STD-810F, MIL-STD-1275B
* Subject to individual airline regulations
GCS
7640 Omnitech Place
Victor, NY 14564
Tel: 585.742.9100
Email: [email protected]
www.L3T.com/GCS
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Data contained within this document is summary in nature and subject to change at any time at L3 Technologies’ discretion.
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