[ANSS-netops] DC powered VSAT

[Doug Neuhauser]

We (BSL) have largely abandoned our DC/DC converters and are now running
our VSATs on AC directly or using commercial inverters because
our DC/DC converter systems kept dying.  This is probably a
statement about our DC/DC converter systems...

- Doug N

On 2/8/20 6:29 AM, Stickney, Mike wrote:
> We are operating a HughsNet VSAT with a solar system in NW Montana.
> Greg Steiner, at VLF Designs, developed an efficient and reliable
> dc-dc converter for this installation. You might check with Greg.
> 
> -Mike
> 
> Michael Stickney, Director
> 
> Earthquake Studies Office
> 
> Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology
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> Montana Technological University
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> 1300 W Park St
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> Butte, MT 59701
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> (406) 496-4332  Voice
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> mstickney at mtech.edu <mailto:mstickney at mtech.edu>
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> *From:*ANSS-netops <anss-netops-bounces at geohazards.usgs.gov> *On Behalf Of *Juan B Lugo Toro
> *Sent:* Saturday, February 8, 2020 7:08 AM
> *To:* Krueger, John P <jkrueger at usgs.gov>
> *Cc:* anss-netops at geohazards.usgs.gov
> *Subject:* Re: [ANSS-netops] DC powered VSAT
> 
> Hello
> 
> At PRSN I was using for a long time a dc to dc converter from Hughes. It has a good reliability and it is sealed, good for the field. It is configured for the HN7000.  I am attaching a picture of this unit. Let me know if you can open the jpg file.
> 
> I hope this helps.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Juan Lugo
> 
> On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 8:38 PM Krueger, John P <jkrueger at usgs.gov <mailto:jkrueger at usgs.gov>> wrote:
> 
>     Hello Geohazards Community,
> 
>     Is anyone out there operating a VSAT on a DC system?  Preferably one that is efficient enough to be powered on a solar/battery system, and can support continuous real-time telemetry.
> 
>     Any info would be awesome.  Thanks.
> 
>     Have a great weekend,
> 
>     John
> 


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