Inmarsat & GPS Optical Repeater

Inmarsat & GPS Optical Repeater

Global Foxcom’s Inmarsat & GNSS Fiber Optic Repeater Solution brings Inmarsat BGAN and GNSS signal coverage from outdoor to indoor environments for aircraft hangars and bunkers. The Inmarsat fiber repeater system includes an IP65-rated Outdoor Unit (ODU), an AC-powered Indoor Unit (IDU), antennas, and cabling.

Features & Benefits

  • Extends Inmarsat BGAN satellite terminal coverage into indoor facilities
  • Low RF transmission loss
  • Helps improve signal quality across indoor testing environments
  • Provides lightning protection
  • Offers adjustable uplink and downlink gain control
  • Available in dual-zone configuration
  • Covers GPS L1/L2/L5, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo configurations, depending on kit model
  • Easy to install and maintain
  • Savings on heating and cooling costs
  • Quick return on investment (ROI)

Basic Details

The Inmarsat fiber repeater system is supplied as a ready-to-install kit that includes an outdoor-rated unit, an indoor unit, cabling, and antennas. The ODU is supplied with an IP65 outdoor-rated AC-to-DC power supply. A dual-zone system doubles the hangar coverage. The fiber optic cable between the indoor and outdoor units enables remote and flexible placement of outdoor antennas. Fiber optic cable requirements should be confirmed based on the selected installation.

Basic Details

Downlink (DL) Value
Frequency Range – Bandwidth 1525–1559MHz
RF input/ RF output VSWR 1:1.6
DL RF input signal range [total power] Up to -20dBm
Downlink gain 48dB (±10dB Adjustable)
DL Noise figure <5dB
Uplink (UL)
Frequency range 1626.5–1660.5MHz
RF input/ RF output VSWR 1:1.6
UL RF input signal range [total power] Up to -20dBm
Uplink gain 48 (±10dB Adjustable)
UL Noise figure <20dB
GNSS Support Specifications
GPS support type L1/L2/L5
GLONASS support E6/E5

What optical specifications are used in the system?

The system uses a single FC/APC optical connector, CWDM operating wavelength, +3 dBm laser optical power output, and a 3 dB optical budget.

What antenna configuration is used for Inmarsat and GNSS signals?

The Inmarsat section uses directional RHCP antennas, while GNSS uses an active SAW-filtered outdoor omni antenna and a passive indoor omni antenna.

What are the indoor and outdoor unit dimensions?

Both the indoor and outdoor units measure 34 cm L x 29 cm W x 14.2 cm H.

Which RF connector type is used by the indoor and outdoor units?

Both the indoor and outdoor units use N-Type female RF connectors.

Which models are available for ordering?

The solution is available in four hangar-optimized kit options: INMRKIT01-H-L1, INMRKIT01-H-L125, INMRKIT01-DH-L1, and INMRKIT01-DH-L125. These include standard and dual-zone configurations, with GPS L1 or expanded GPS L1/L2/L5 support depending on the selected model.

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