[SatNews] A major addition to this Company's product family is planned...

Hiltron GmbH, a leading distributor, integrator and manufacturer in the domain of satellite communication and related fields, has selected IBC2011 as the launch venue for a major addition to its product range. Compatible with all leading motorized satellite newsgathering antennas, the new Hiltron HSACU SNG controller provides fully-automated satellite auto-acquisition. Full control of the Hiltron HSACU can be performed locally or from a remote IP browser. Local control is achieved via front-panel pushbuttons and a colour touch-panel graphic display. In IP remote control mode, the entire system can be controlled from wherever is convenient to the SNG workflow. Fully automated acquisition of accessible satellites can be achieved within less than 2 minutes. An internal DVB-S/S2 tuner is provided for satellite verification. Heading determination is performed using a GPS and/or a fluxgate compass. The HACU-DSNG includes dual-axis compensation of truck inclination. It is compatible with resolvers, potentiometers. inclinometers and direct-current drive-motors. Hiltron will be exhibiting in Hall 4, Stand 489.