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Terrasat Communications, Inc. a premier provider of Block Upconverters, which are in operation worldwide, has introduced the Intelligent Block Upconverter (IBUC) for the satellite communications industry. As the satellite communications industry is experiencing a transition from 70 MHz Transceivers to L-band Block Upconverters, compared to the 70 MHz Transceiver, Terrasat’s IBUC products provide superior performance, simplified terminal design, higher reliability and a reduction in satellite terminal investment.

Terrasat provides a complete line of full featured, high performance C & Ku-band IBUCs at very competitive prices. The Block Upconverter and SSPA are combined into a single compact outdoor enclosure for a simpler, more reliable installation. RF output powers of up to 80W for C-Band and 40W for Ku-Band are available. 

The IBUC RF output powers of up to 10W C-Band and 8W Ku-Band require no fan.  The 8W Ku-Band IBUC weighs only 12 lbs!

All Terrasat IBUCs are designed to be remotely monitored and controlled worldwide. The intelligent IBUC communicates via FSK to compatible modems and provides IP, RS232, and RS485 interfaces. The IBUC provides a sophisticated, yet user-friendly, M&C capability in stand alone systems. The IBUC also easily integrates with Network Management Systems (NMS) so a complete view of all elements of the remote satellite terminals is available. The IBUC provides features such as:

  • TCP/IP interface with embedded web pages for remote management and control, which means the IBUC can be a fully networked device in a communications network.
  • Selectable AGC, ALC or Manual Gain Control for improved space segment management and compliance with the satellite operator’s technical requirements.
  • Built-in diagnostics for simplified installation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • 1+1 redundancy. No external protection switch control unit required. The logic and drivers are built into each IBUC.
  • Alarm history.
  • Built in Receive Reject Filter.
  • Calibrated IF L-Band input and TX RF output power level detectors.
  • 10 MHz input detector.
  • Input voltage and current monitoring.
  • Multi-function LED on the unit to provide a quick visual indication of the operating statue.
  • Completely weatherproof.
  • Rack Mounted Interface Unit that combines multiple modems into a common IBUC and LNB.
  • Indoor and outdoor power supplies.
  • LNBs, mounting brackets, handheld terminals, and ancillary items