Marine Stabilized Ku-Band VSAT System
The Intellian v85NX delivers Aura VSAT, the global, high speed, Ku-band communications service. The industry leading maritime satellite communications antenna system offers the high-performance capabilities of a 1m antenna, but in a compact 85cm form factor, making it accessible to a wide range of vessels. Commercial shipping, fishing, leisure, and oil and gas are all industries which can benefit from the efficient design of the v85NX.
Features and Benifits
- Faster speeds, smaller antenna
Best-ever RF performance for an 80cm class antenna, delivering the fast data speeds and global service associated with a 1m antenna.
- Improved hardware from leading manufacturer
Improved reliability and easy maintenance with 30% less modularized components and 13 common spare parts, backed up with an industry leading 3 year warranty.
- Flexible and affordable payment options
Option to purchase outright or rent equipment as part of an Aura VSAT package, with just one monthly payment.
- Aptus Remote Management
Through Aptus, the v60G can be accessed, monitored, and controlled from any location in the world and routine maintenance activities can be automated such as firmware upgrades, tracking parameter adjustments, and system diagnosis.
- Faster installation
All new AptusNX commissioning wizard provides intuitive installation support, combined with easy ‘dome-on’ installation with one coaxial cable connection between antenna and below deck unit. No balancing required after installation.
- Minimised blockage and loss of signal
The ACU supports dual antenna operation with an embedded mediator, combatting potential blockage zones.
- Futureproof antenna system
Non-geostationary (NGSO) satellite ready, including MEO and LEO.
- Auto Beam Switching (ABS)
Supports ABS via the OpenAMIP protocol from technology leaders iDirect.
- Gyro free satellite search
New generation gyro-free satellite search means no input required from ships heading device to acquire and lock onto a satellite
- Enhanced support capabilities
The easy to use Intellian AptusNX web interface enables enhanced diagnostics and remote management, ensuring the Satcom Global’s technical support team can proactively monitor and maintain a high-quality service.

ABOVE DECK UNIT (ADU)
Dimensions
Radome Height – 123cm / 48.4”
Radome Diameter - 113cm / 44.5”
Reflector Diameter – 85cm / 33.5”
Weight
Empty dome - 25kg / 55.1lbs
ADU - 96kg / 211.6lbs
TX Frequency
13.75 ~ 14.5GHz Ku-Band
TX Gain
40.7dBi @ 14.25GHz (excl radome)
RX Frequency
10.7 ~ 12.75GHz Ku-Band
RX Gain
38.9dBi @ 11.7GHz
G/T
> 18.3dB/K @ 12.75 GHz (Clear Sky, 30° Elevation)
BUC Power
8W, 16W, 25W (optional)
LNB
Intellian PLL LNB
Polarization
Linear, Cross-pol and Co-pol
Antenna Cable
Single 50 ohm coax cable for Rx, Tx, FSK, Reference and Power from ACU to ADU
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Platform
3-axis / Azimuth, Elevation, Cross- level
Azimuth Range
Unlimited
Elevation Range
-20° to +115°
Cross-level Range
±37°
Stabilization Accuracy
0.2° peak mis-pointing @ max ship motion condition
Motor Brake System
Dynamic breaking
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ANTENNA CONTROL UNIT (ACU)
Dimensions
Width - 43.1cm / 17”
Depth - 38.1cm / 15”
Height - 4.4cm / 1.7”
Weight
5.2kg / 11.5lbs
Display
256x64 Graphic OLED
Gyrocompass Interface
NMEA0183 / NMEA 2000
Mediator Interface
Yes (Embedded in ACU, Primary / secondary control on AptusNX
Modem Interface
Ethernet port / RS-232C-422C / I/O Console
Modem Protocol
iDirect
Remote Management
Yes
Wi-Fi Operation
Yes
Management Port
Yes
Intellian LAN Port
Yes
Power Requirement
100~240V AC, 50~60 Hz, 1A
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