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AvL Technologies Intelligent Terminal Controller Explorer

About

The AvL Technologies Intelligent Terminal Controller Explorer connector enables seamless monitoring and management of satellite communication terminals via HTTP and WebSocket communication. It provides real-time visibility into antenna positioning, signal metrics, modem performance, alarms, and licensing information, allowing operators to maintain optimal system performance and to quickly respond to issues.

Key Features

  • Real-time WebSocket communication: Ensures live updates of device parameters and statuses without polling delays.

  • Comprehensive antenna monitoring: Tracks azimuth, elevation, polarization, and key RF metrics such as EIRP and G/T.

  • Advanced alarm handling: Provides detailed fault and warning summaries for motors and transmit modules with root cause insights.

  • Multi-receiver visibility: Monitors AVL, virtual, and power receivers including lock status, frequency, and signal strength.

  • Modem management: Displays detailed modem information including signal strength, frequency, manufacturer, and software revision.

Use Cases

Satellite Terminal Monitoring

Challenge: Operators lack centralized visibility into antenna performance and RF metrics.

Solution: The connector aggregates all antenna and RF parameters into a single interface with real-time updates.

Benefit: Improved operational awareness and faster troubleshooting.

Fault Detection and Diagnosis

Challenge: Identifying the root cause of antenna or transmission issues is time-consuming.

Solution: The connector provides detailed alarm summaries and reasons for each subsystem (motors, transmit modules).

Benefit: Reduced downtime and faster issue resolution.

Network Performance Optimization

Challenge: Optimal signal quality must be maintained across multiple receivers and modems.

Solution: The connector allows continuous monitoring of signal strength, frequency, and lock status across all receiver and modem types.

Benefit: Enhanced signal reliability and improved service quality.

Technical Reference

Prerequisites

  • Valid credentials are required for authentication.

  • WebSocket support must be enabled on the device.

Note

For detailed technical information, refer to our technical documentation.