Description
Hughes 3814120-100 Galaxy System FM Data Detector Rackmount Satcom
FM data detector unit designed for satellite ground station telemetry applications. Processes composite telemetry signals and outputs detected data for Galaxy satellite system operations.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: Hughes 3814120-100 Galaxy FM Data Detector
- Form Factor: 19-inch rack mount
- Front Panel: PS1, MIP, EX LED indicators; Nutation Offset and Gain controls
- Connectors: BNC inputs/outputs for analog data and nutation earth; D-Sub detected data output; rear composite TM input
- Internal Components: Acopian 5EB50 power module; Vectron CO-231 10 KHz crystal oscillator; Helipot precision potentiometer
- Power: AC inlet with ON/OFF switch and fuse
Applications
FM data detectors were used in Hughes Galaxy satellite ground stations to demodulate and extract telemetry data from satellite downlink signals. This equipment type supported command and control operations for commercial and government satellite systems during the Galaxy era. Typically integrated into larger ground station racks alongside other RF and baseband processing equipment.
This Hughes Aircraft 3814120-100 Galaxy System FM Data Detector is being sold as-is for parts or repair. The unit has not been powered or tested at our facility. Due to its age and the specialized nature of this satcom ground equipment, we cannot make any claims about its functionality. Cosmetically the unit looks to be in decent shape — the front panel and chassis show typical age-related wear consistent with rack use, and the internal boards appear intact with no obvious physical damage visible in our photos. The rear panel connectors (J1, J2, J3) and AC power section appear present and intact. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Hughes Aircraft |
Model: |
3814120-100 |
MPN: |
3814120-100 |
Type: |
FM Data Detector |
SKU: |
39454 |
System: |
Galaxy Satellite Ground System |
Division: |
Hughes Satellite Ground Equipment Division |
Form Factor: |
Rack Mount |
Front Panel Indicators: |
PS1, MIP, EX LED indicators |
Front Panel Controls: |
Nutation Offset, Nutation Gain knobs |
Front Panel Outputs: |
Analog Data (BNC), Nutation Earth (BNC) |
Rear Connectors: |
J1 Composite TM In (BNC), J2 Detected TM Data Out (D-Sub), J3 PSI Out (BNC) |
Rear Power: |
AC Power inlet with ON/OFF toggle switch and fuse |
Internal Power Module: |
Acopian Model 5EB50 AC to DC Power Module |
Internal Crystal Oscillator: |
Vectron CO-231, 10 KHz |
Internal Potentiometer: |
Helipot A-R10K-L.25 precision potentiometer |
Condition: |
As-Is / For Parts or Not Working |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Application: |
Satellite telemetry FM signal detection, ground station |
Seller Notes: |
Sold as-is for parts or repair. No functionality guarantee. |
Condition Notes: |
Hughes 3814120-100 Galaxy FM Data Detector sold as-is for parts or repair. Not powered or tested. No functionality guarantee. Cosmetically shows age-related wear. Please view photos and contact us with questions. |