iDirect V-Sat System Components
Unlike other internet via satellite providers, we have a great deal of flexibility when it comes to configuring your V-Sat system. Your system is custom built based on your geographic location, your service requirements and other factors that may affect your service.
Satellite Router
iDirect Evolution X1 Satellite Router
The Evolution X1 router is an economical solution for any fixed V-Sat location that does not require more than a 3-Watt BUC. Like more expensive routers, it takes advantage of iDirect’s highly efficient implementation of the DVB-S2 standard with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) on the outbound carrier. Along with deterministic MF-TDMA technology or SCPC Return, 2D 16-State FEC, the Evolution X1 maximizes the efficiency of satellite capacity to enable new opportunities.
iDirect Evolution X3 Satellite Router
The Evolution X3 router is ideal for fixed V-Sat sites setup on an Evolution network. It is compatible with a large variety of BUCs and LNBs and takes full advantage of iDirect’s highly efficient implementation of the DVB-S2 standard with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) on the outbound carrier. Along with deterministic MF-TDMA technology or SCPC Return, 2D 16-State FEC, the Evolution X3 maximizes the efficiency of satellite capacity to enable new opportunities.
iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router
Like other iDirect satellite routers, the Evolution X5 is ideally suited for high-performance broadband applications such as enterprise connectivity, cellular back haul, maritime, secure banking, and other fixed and mobile applications. The Evolution X5 features iDirect’s highly efficient implementation of the DVB-S2 standard with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) on the outbound carrier. Along with deterministic MF-TDMA technology or SCPC Return, 2D 16-State FEC, the Evolution X5 maximizes the efficiency of satellite capacity to enable new opportunities.
The X5 is compatible with both the iNFINITY and Evolution networks.
iDirect Infinity 5000 Series Satellite Routers
For organizations that require more than one WAN points of access without the need for a switch, the iDirect 5100 router is also available. For organizations that require 256-bit AES encryption of their satellite traffic, the iDirect 5150 router is also available*. The iDirect 5300 is also available.
For more info on the iDirect 5100 & 5150 satellite routers, you can download the iDirect 5100 & 5150 Spec Sheet.
Transmitter (BUC) & Low Noise Amplifier (LNB)
Our standard service plans are divided into two categories: 3-Watt and 4-Watt. This measure of power is taken from the transmitter on your V-Sat dish. Transmitter power is a key factor in the ability of your system to achieve the minimum and maximum speed guarantees we provide with all our service plans.
If you live in a remote geographic location, relative to the satellite's footprint, a more powerful transmitter that what our service plans list may also be required to achieve stated speeds.
Unlike providers who try to cut costs with lower grade BUC & LNBs, we only use the best BUCs and LNBs available on the market - generally speaking, components manufactured by New Japan Radio.
New Japan Radio BUC Spec sheets
V-Sat Dish
Commercial satellites operate in three bands: C-Band, Ku-Band and Ka-Band. Our iDirect V-Sat platform operates in the medium-powered Ku-Band, which allows us to use relatively small dish sizes, ranging from 0.98m to 2.40m. Receive and Transmit (RxTx) dishes are different from Receive Only (Ro) dishes because receiving and transmitting data is much less fault-tolerant than receiving only.
[1.20m V-Sat Antenna with 3-Watt transmitter & tri-mount]
Dish Spec sheets
- ASC Signal 1.20m Rx/Tx Dish & Feedhorn
- ASC Signal 1.80m Rx/Tx Dish & Feedhorn
- Prodelin 2.40m Rx/Tx Dish & Feedhorn
Coaxial Cable
Signal is taken to and from the BUC & LNB on your V-Sat dish via coaxial cable. As for the dish, the type of coaxial cable you use in transmit and receive applications is different than the type of cable used for receive only applications. For cables runs under or equal to 180ft, RG6 coaxial cable with solid copper core & dual or quad shield can be used. For cable runs over 180ft, RG11 is preferred and can run up to 400ft.
[RG-11 Coax connected to the back of an iDirect 3100 modem]