Festo 8093 Datasheet
Satellite Communications Training System
8093-00
LabVolt Series
Datasheet
Festo Didactic
en 120 V - 60 Hz
04/2021
Satellite Communications Training System, LabVolt Series
Table of Contents
General Description _________________________________________________________________________________ 2
System Configurations and Capabilities_________________________________________________________________ 3
Topic Coverage _____________________________________________________________________________________ 3
Features & Benefits _________________________________________________________________________________ 4
List of Available Training Systems______________________________________________________________________ 4
Additional Equipment Required to Perform the Exercises___________________________________________________ 4
Optional Equipment _________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Available Training Systems ___________________________________________________________________________ 5
Equipment Description ______________________________________________________________________________ 7
Optional Equipment Description______________________________________________________________________ 19
General Description
The Satellite Communications Training System is a versatile telecommunications training platform designed to
teach modern telecommunications technologies in the classroom using a fully operational satellite link. The
transmitter, receiver, and satellite repeater operate at realistic uplink and downlink frequencies and at safe
power levels.
The system allows students to observe and study a wide range of telecommunications concepts such as digital
and analog modulation, scrambling, differential encoding, and frequency conversion as well as concepts
specifically related to satellite communications. In addition, since noise and losses affect the performance of all
telecommunications systems, performance-related concepts such as noise figure, figure of merit, link budget,
and the performance ratio C/N0 are also covered.
The Earth Station Transmitter performs analog (wideband FM) or digital (DQPSK) modulation of the baseband
signal, then transmits the upconverted uplink signal to the Satellite Repeater. The Satellite Repeater is a
transparent repeater that shifts the uplink signal to a lower frequency, amplifies it, and then retransmits it as
the downlink signal. The Earth Station Receiver downconverts and demodulates the downlink signal to recover
the baseband signal. The Earth Station Transmitter and the Earth Station Receiver can be placed on the same
table for easy connection to instruments, as shown in the photo above, or can be physically separated.
In order to meet a variety of needs and budgets, a number of options are available. With the Satellite
Communications Training System and customer-supplied conventional instruments, students have all the
components required to study concepts and technology of telecommunications and satellite communications.
The optional Telemetry and Instrumentation Add-On is an economical alternative to expensive, high-frequency
conventional instruments. This add-on, used in conjunction with the Telemetry and Instrumentation software,
provides telemetry with the Satellite Receiver as well as a full suite of virtual instruments.
The Orbit Simulator (included with the Satellite Communications Training System and available separately)
provides interactive visualization of satellite orbital mechanics and satellite coverage. It can be used to study
satellite orbits for any type of application including communications, remote sensing, military reconnaissance,
navigation, scientific research, mapping, or disaster detection. It also illustrates the theory behind antenna
alignment with geostationary satellites. The optional Dish Antenna and Accessories provides hands-on
experience in aligning a typical antenna with real geostationary satellites.
Note: Telemetry and instrumentation equipment is required to perform the exercises using the satellite repeater
in the Satellite Communications Training System. This required equipment is available in the Telemetry and
Instrumentation Add-On, Model 8093-1. Alternately, users can use their own telemetry and instrumentation
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equipment (0-11.26 GHz spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, BER indicator, function generator, and one or more
data generators).
A Windows-based computer is required to run the applications in the Orbit Simulator and Software Suite.
Customers can supply their own computer or purchase the optional Satellite Communications Host Computer,
Model 9695-B0.
System Configurations and Capabilities
The student manuals contain optional procedure steps to take into consideration the different options
available. The following table shows the possible system configurations and the capabilities of each
configuration:
Note: When performing data transfer using one computer, the data sent from the computer is transmitted over the satellite link and
received by the same computer. The Data Transfer software allows using two computers, a sending computer connected to the Earth
Station Transmitter and a receiving computer connected to the Earth Station Receiver.
Topic Coverage
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Satellite Communication Fundamentals
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Analog and Digital Transmission
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Link Characteristics and Performance
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Orbital Mechanics
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Satellite Orbits and Coverage
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Antenna Alignment for Geostationary Satellites
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Troubleshooting
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Features & Benefits
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Provides hands-on, system-level training in telecommunications and satellite communications technologies.
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Realistic system reflecting the standards and modulation types used in modern satellite communications
systems.
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Uses license-free transmission and low power levels for complete safety.
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Can be interfaced with external analog or digital equipment.
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Fault-insertion capability in the Earth Station Transmitter, Earth Station Receiver, and Satellite Repeater (via
telemetry) allows the teaching of troubleshooting.
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Comprehensive courseware provides theory and step-by-step laboratory procedures.
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Includes both analog and digital modulators/demodulators to provide an analog or digital link from transmitter
to repeater to receiver.
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The analog link uses Wideband FM Modulation allowing transmission and reception of analog (e.g. audio or
video) signals. The 10 MHz bandwidth is sufficient for transmission of composite video or multiplexed (FDM)
signals from external equipment.
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The digital link allows data rates up to 20 Mbit/s and includes a built-in 4-channel TDM multiplexer and
demultiplexer. On the transmitter and the receiver, three TDM channels have BNC connectors; one channel has a
USB port for data transfer with a computer running the Data Transfer applications.
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The Data Transfer applications allow transmission of files, text messages and real-time data over the satellite
link.
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The Orbit Simulator software provides interactive visualization of satellite orbital mechanics and satellite
coverage and illustrates the theory behind antenna alignment with geostationary satellites.
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The Telemetry and Instrumentation Add-On provides waveform and data generation, data acquisition, virtual
instruments, and telemetry with the Satellite Repeater.
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Telemetry capabilities include remote power measurement, gain control, and redundancy switching, as well as
remote fault insertion and diagnostics for troubleshooting the Satellite Repeater.
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Optional Telemetry and Instrumentation Add-On is an economical alternative to expensive, high-frequency
conventional instruments
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Can expand and complete existing telecommunication programs (radar, antenna, microwave, etc.)
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With the horn antennas included, the maximum transmission distance (between the transmitter or receiver and
the repeater) is at least 4 m (13 ft).
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List of Available Training Systems
Qty Description
1 Satellite Communications Training System ___________________________________________ 582081 (8093-00)
1 Telemetry and Instrumentation - Add-On ____________________________________________ 582084 (8093-10)
Model
number
Additional Equipment Required to Perform the Exercises
Qty Description
1
Satellite Communications Host Computer ___________________________________________ 587470 (9695-B0)
Model
number
Optional Equipment
Qty Description
1 Satellite Communications Training System (Manuals on CD-ROM) _______________________ 580539 (86311-A0)
1
Refer to the Computer Requirements in the System Specifications section of this datasheet if the computer is to be provided by the end-user.
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Available Training Systems
Satellite Communications Training System
582081 (8093-00)
The Satellite Communications Training System is a state-of-theart training system that covers the field of satellite
communications. Specifically designed for hands-on training,
the system covers modern satellite communication technologies
including analog and digital modulation. This system is designed
to use realistic satellite uplink and downlink frequencies at safe
power levels and to reflect the standards commonly used in
modern satellite communications systems.
This training system must be used in conjunction with either the
Telemetry and Instrumentation - Add-On, Model 8093-1, or telemetry devices provided by the user.
List of Equipment
Qty Description
1 Earth Station Transmitter _________________________________________________________ 581864 (9570-00)
1 Earth Station Receiver ____________________________________________________________ 581867 (9571-00)
1 Satellite Repeater _______________________________________________________________ 581870 (9572-00)
1 Cables and Accessories __________________________________________________________ 581876 (9579-00)
1 Orbit Simulator Software _________________________________________________________ 581877 (9581-00)
3 Power Cord - Type B ____________________________________________________________ 789405 (95451-00)
Model
number
List of Manuals
Description
Principles of Satellite Communications (Student Manual) __________________________________580537 (86311-00)
Principles of Satellite Communications (Instructor Guide) __________________________________580538 (86311-10)
Satellite Communications Training System (User Guide) ___________________________________580540 (86311-E0)
Link Characteristics and Performance (Student Manual) ___________________________________580541 (86312-00)
Link Characteristics and Performance (Instructor Guide) ___________________________________580542 (86312-10)
Satellite Orbits, Coverage, and Antenna Alignment (Student Manual) ________________________580610 (87768-00)
Satellite Orbits, Coverage, and Antenna Alignment (Instructor Guide) ________________________580611 (87768-10)
Manual
number
Table of Contents of the Manual(s)
Principles of Satellite Communications (Student Manual) (580537 (86311-00))
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1-1 Satellite Communication Systems
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1-2 Satellite Earth Stations
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1-3 Satellite Payloads and Telemetry
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2-1 Analog Baseband Processing and Modulation
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3-1 Digital Baseband Processing
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3-2 Digital Modulation
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3-3 Differential Encoding
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4-1 Troubleshooting the Earth Station Transmitter
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4-2 Troubleshooting the Earth Station Receiver
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4-3 Troubleshooting the Satellite Repeater using Telemetry (Optional, Requires the Telemetry and
Instrumentation Add-On)
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4-4 Troubleshooting a Satellite Communication Link
Link Characteristics and Performance (Student Manual) (580541 (86312-00))
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1 Power Gain and Antenna Parameters
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2 Losses, Radiated Power and Receiver Input Power
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3 Noise and the Link Budget
Satellite Orbits, Coverage, and Antenna Alignment (Student Manual) (580610 (87768-00))
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1 Orbital Mechanics
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2 Satellite Orbits and Coverage
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3 Antenna Alignment for Geostationary Satellites
System Specifications
Parameter Value
Computer Requirements
Physical Characteristics
Intended Location On a table
Dimensions (H x W x D) 450 x 5540 x 1850 mm (17.7 x 218.1 x 72.8 in)
Net Weight TBE
A currently available personal computer running under one of the following operating systems: Windows® 7 or
Windows® 8.
Telemetry and Instrumentation - Add-On
582084 (8093-10)
The Telemetry and Instrumentation Add-On is used with the
Telemetry and Instrumentation software to provide virtual
instruments and telemetry with the repeater. This add-on
consists of two modules: the Data Generation/Acquisition
Interface, Model 9573, and the Virtual Instrument Package,
Model 1250-A. These modules, used in conjunction with the
Telemetry and Instrumentation software, provide virtual
instruments designed for the display and measurement of the
baseband, IF and RF signals present in the system as well as
virtual generators used to generate analog and digital baseband signals for transmission.
List of Equipment
Qty Description
1 Data Generation/Acquisition Interface ______________________________________________ 581873 (9573-00)
1 Power Cord - C7 Type A __________________________________________________________ 782859 (85978-00)
1 Power Cord - Type B ____________________________________________________________ 789405 (95451-00)
System Specifications
Parameter Value
Computer Requirements
A currently available personal computer running under one of the following operating systems: Windows® 7 or
Windows® 8.
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