Intellian has unveiled the latest advancements in its satellite communication technology with the introduction of the v240M Gen-II dual-band antenna and Intelligent Mediator Gen-II. These advancements aim to enhance satellite connectivity by enabling automatic switching between C-band and Ku-band communications, supporting both GEO and MEO satellite tracking, and allowing the management of up to eight antennas and modems.
Streamlined Band Switching
The newly developed v240M Gen-II builds upon its predecessor, providing seamless auto-switching capabilities between C-band and Ku-band on a single reflector. This innovation offers superior RF performance across both bands without requiring any physical modifications. Additionally, the antenna can be adjusted to incorporate Ka-band for tri-band functionality, catering to various bandwidth demands with support for BUCs ranging from 40W to 400W. To further simplify installation and minimize signal loss, the antenna employs Intellian's Fiber Link cable for seamless connection between deck units.
Enhanced Connectivity Management
Integrating the v240M Gen-II with the new Intelligent Mediator Gen-II introduces compatibility with MEO satellites, complementing its existing GEO capability. This system can manage up to eight antennas and modems, including multi-band units, and allows dynamic allocation of any modem from various vendors to any connected antenna. This feature promotes the support of diverse commercial services.
Adaptive Hybrid Connectivity
The Intellian system supports both Break Before Make and Make Before Break satellite transitions, ensuring seamless, hybrid operations across different bands and orbital paths. The Intelligent Mediator Gen-II is designed to operate with all Intellian NX platforms, the v240MT Gen-II tri-band antenna, and other brand antennas. It is also prepared for integration with Intellian's upcoming Mediation Edge Server (MES) and Orchestra system, enhancing overall asset management and facilitating automatic mediation, smart blockage mitigation, and failure prevention to improve connection resilience.
Forward-Thinking Innovation
By adopting a vendor-agnostic approach, Intellian empowers customers with the flexibility to choose their preferred orbit, band, and network. The company's forward-looking design ensures customers can adapt smoothly to future technological advancements, supported by simplified installations and accessible configuration tools through the Aptus suite.
Commitment to Future-Proof Solutions
Eric Sung, CEO of Intellian, commented: “The v240M Gen-II and Intelligent Mediator Gen-II demonstrate Intellian’s determination to make satellite communications accessible to all. The v240M Gen-II antenna delivers best-in-class dual-band connectivity, while the Intelligent Mediator Gen-II facilitates easy integration with existing systems and support for multiple antennas and modems.”
By providing access to cutting-edge technology, Intellian enables a seamless transition to upcoming satellite networks, ensuring continued connectivity advancements and cost-effective pathways to new services.
Intellian is proud to announce the launch of the next generations of its v240M dual-band 2.4m antenna and Intelligent Mediator.
Together, the new v240M Gen-II and Intelligent Mediator Gen-II enable auto-switching between C- and Ku-band communications, GEO and MEO satellite tracking, and management of up to eight antennas and modems.
Seamless band switching
Developed from the v240M – the world’s first antenna to provide auto-switching 2.4m performance in both C- and Ku-band on a single reflector – the new v240M Gen-II delivers best-in-class RF performance across both bands without any need for hardware modification.
The antenna can be easily adapted to Ka-band for tri-band operation if required. With support for BUCs from 40W to 400W, the v240M Gen-II allows high bandwidth demands to be met, and may also use Intellian’s Fiber Link cable between the above- and below-deck units, minimizing signal loss and simplifying installation.
Combining the v240M Gen-II with the new Intelligent Mediator Gen-II immediately adds support for MEO satellites, in addition to the antenna’s core GEO capability. With the facility to manage up to eight antennas and eight modems – including multi-band units – the unit can dynamically allocate any vendor’s modem to any connected antenna, thus enabling support for any commercial service.
Hybrid connectivity
The system can be configured to carry out Break Before Make or Make Before Break satellite handovers as required, and supports seamless, hybrid operation across orbits and bands with multiple modes to ensure maximum bandwidth utilization.
In addition to being a perfect match for the v240M Gen-II antenna, the Intelligent Mediator Gen-II can also manage all Intellian NX platforms, the v240MT Gen-II tri-band antenna, and antennas from other brands.
Furthermore, it is ready for integration with Intellian’s upcoming Mediation Edge Server (MES) and Orchestra Advanced Antenna Management system, which will enable full asset management, configuration and automatic mediation between connected equipment. This will allow smart blockage mitigation and failure prevention, enabling unmatched connection resiliency.
Orbit-agnostic innovation
This vendor-agnostic approach reflects Intellian’s initiative to place the choice of orbit, band and network firmly with the customer. Future-proofed products allow unprecedented flexibility of operation, while streamlined installation through simplified connections and the Aptus suite of browser-based, remotely accessible configuration and diagnostic tools reduces complexity and commissioning costs while improving reliability and facilitating support.
Next-gen solutions
Eric Sung, CEO of Intellian, said: “The v240M Gen-II and Intelligent Mediator Gen-II demonstrate Intellian’s determination to make satellite communications accessible to all. The v240M Gen-II antenna delivers best-in-class dual-band connectivity, while the Intelligent Mediator Gen-II facilitates easy integration with existing systems and support for multiple antennas and modems.”
“With products such as these, ready for the next generation of satellite networks, Intellian is safeguarding its customers’ connectivity for the future. By giving access to the most advanced technology today, we provide a seamless and cost-effective pathway to new services as they come online.”
