Antenna Control System Upgrades & Retrofits
An aging controller or worn drive puts a good antenna at risk. We replace obsolete antenna controllers, servo drives and tracking receivers on existing pedestals, restoring pointing and tracking for a fraction of the cost of a new antenna.
- Leading brands
- Radeus Labs, CPI, Vertex RSI, ASC Signal and more
- Monopulse
- Tracking receivers and tracking upgrades
- Motors and drives
- Drive upgrades and replacement
- Re-calibration
- Pointing accuracy restored to spec
What we do
Controller upgrades
- Obsolete controller replacement
- Retrofits on existing pedestals
- New controller installation
Servo and drives
- Motor drive upgrades and replacement
- Gear boxes and jacks
- Polarization drive systems
Tracking
- Monopulse tracking receivers
- Auto-track upgrades
- Tracking performance tuning
Calibration and M&C
- Encoder and limit alignment
- Pointing accuracy verification
- Remote M&C integration and operator training
Extend the life of the antenna you already own
Aging controllers, worn drives and obsolete servo systems put an otherwise healthy antenna at risk. A controller and drive upgrade costs a fraction of a new antenna, and a modern control system improves tracking, adds remote monitor and control and solves parts obsolescence.
The result is a proven reflector and pedestal kept on the air for years to come, with pointing and tracking restored to specification.
Integration and handover
Integration
- Integration with your M&C system
- Alarm and status reporting
- Remote monitor and control
Testing and commissioning
- Axis dynamics and step response
- Tracking acceptance tests
- Handover and operator training
Control systems we support
How a retrofit runs
Planned around your operations to keep downtime as short as possible.
- Step 01AssessSurvey of the controller, drives and pedestal
- Step 02EngineerEquipment selection and interface design
- Step 03InstallController, drives and cabling installed
- Step 04CalibrateAxes, limits and tracking tuned to spec
- Step 05CommissionAcceptance testing and handover
Equipment for this service
Related services
Questions
Is a retrofit worth it instead of a new antenna?
Usually. A controller and drive upgrade costs a fraction of a new antenna, adds remote monitor and control, and solves parts obsolescence.
Which controller brands do you support?
Radeus Labs, CPI (GD Satcom), Vertex RSI, ASC Signal (Andrew) and Research Concepts, among others.
Can you upgrade tracking on an existing antenna?
Yes. We install monopulse tracking receivers and auto-track upgrades, tune tracking performance and verify it with tracking acceptance tests.
How much downtime does a retrofit cause?
Every retrofit is planned around your operations to keep downtime as short as possible. We survey the existing system and engineer the interfaces before anything is removed.
Can the new controller connect to our M&C system?
Yes. We integrate remote monitor and control with your M&C system, including alarm and status reporting, and finish with operator training.
Pair an upgrade with a full preventive maintenance visit: Satellite antenna maintenance services
Talk to an engineer
Call +1 (321) 676-5250 or email sales@digisatintl.com. Read the full service details on digisatintl.com.