RAKSHA MANTRALAYA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

JOINT SERVICES SPECIFICATION

ON
SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
(DS CLASS 5820)

JSS 5820-19: 2006

MANAKIKARAN NIDESHALAYA
RAKSHA UTPADAN TATHA POORTI VIBHAG
RAKSHA MANTRALAYA, 'H' BLOCK, NIRMAN BHAWAN PO
NEW DELHI - 110 011
DIRECTORATE OF STANDARDISATION
DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION & SUPPLIES
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, 'H'- BLOCK, NIRMAN BHAWAN PO
NEW DELHI - 110 011

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RAKSHA MANTRALAYA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

JOINT SERVICES SPECIFICATION

ON
SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
(DS CLASS 5820)

MANAKIKARAN NIDESHALAYA
RAKSHA UTPADAN TATHA POORTI VIBHAG
RAKSHA MANTRALAYA, 'H' BLOCK, NIRMAN BHAWAN PO
NEW DELHI - 110 011
DIRECTORATE OF STANDARDISATION
DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION & SUPPLIES
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, 'H'- BLOCK, NIRMAN BHAWAN PO
NEW DELHI - 110 011

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LIST OF MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH FORMULATION OF THIS
STANDARD
This Joint Services Guide has been approved by Shri Uma Maheswara Rao,
Chairman, Electronic Standardisation Sub Committee through circulation among
LSSC members and in the meeting of Electronics Standardisation Sub Committee.
2.

The following members have been present /consulted in approving the draft: -

Srl.
No.
1.

Name & Designation

Organisation

Shri J Sivakumar Sc, F

DLRL, Hyderabad

2.

Brig AM Vali, Controller

CQAL, Bangalore

3.

Shri Ramachandra Kuloor, Sc G

LRDE, Bangalore

4.

Sh A K Shukla, Sc F

DEAL Dehradun

5.

Shri RK Gupta, Chief Engineer

ITI, Bangalore

6.

Shri MS Prasad, Sc G

ISSA, New Delhi

7.

Brig Surendra Kalra,

CQA (EW), Secunderabad

8.

Shri A Pratap Kumar

ALISDA, Bangalore

9.

Lt Col Manoj Gupta

DGOS(OS-17), New Delhi

10.

Col Anjum Shahab

DWE (WE-7), New Delhi

11.

Shri Prakash Chand, Sc F

DEAL, Dehradun

12.

Shri PS Deshmukh, Sc E Chief Res. Engr.

RCMA, Hyderabad

13.

Shri A Balaji, Sc F

LCSO, Bangalore

14.

Shri V Gopala Krishnan, Sc F

LRDE, Bangalore

15.

GP Capt TK Ray

DGL, (Air HQ)

16.

Lt Col YP Singh

DSC, Bangalore

17.

Col HS Bindra

DSC, Dehradun

18.

Cdr VK Bakshi

JCES, New Delhi

19.

Shri Arun Kumar, Dy GM

ITI, New Delhi

20.

Shri SB Subramaniam, DGM (Std)

BEL, Bangalore

21.

Sh P Narasaiah, CM

HAL, Hyderabad

22.

Shri GC Agnihotri, Jt GM

OCF, Chandigarh

23.

Dr Arvind Kumar Gupta, Sc E

SSPL, New Delhi

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Srl.
No.
24.

Name & Designation

Organisation

Shri SC Gupta, SE/TSO1

HQ, TGEME, Delhi

25.

Col TGS Kuamr, Dir, Sigs 6

Dte Gen of Signals (Sig-6)

26.

Shri B Gokulnath, P.Sc.O

CQA (WE), Bangalore

27.

Shri SL Sarnot, DG

DITEN, New Delhi

28.

Shri PNAP Rao, Project Director

ADA, Bangalore

29.

Cdr AK Walia

DQA(N), New Delhi

30.

Col (Dr) R Shrivastava, Secy. LSSC

Dte of Standardisation, New Delhi

31.

CQA (AVL) Chennai

32.

CQA (R), Bangalore

33.

ECIL, New Delhi

34.

CQA (S), Secunderabad

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LIST OF MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH FORMULATION OF THIS
JOINT SERVICES SPECIFICATION
1.
This Joint Services Specification has been approved by Chairman, Electronics
Standardisation Sub Committee at the meeting held on 03rd Feb 2006.
2.
The following members have been associated in the formulation of the
document: Sl.No Name and Designation

Organisation

(a)

Brig AM Vali, Chairman

CQA (L), Bangalore

(b)

Col CR Reddy, JC (L)

CQA (L), Bangalore

(c)

Sh V Gopalakrishna

LRDE, Bangalore

(d)

Sh YSR Sharma, P Sc O

ALISDA, Bangalore

(e)

Sh HVP Urs, DGM (D&E-SCCS)

Bharat Electronics Ltd,

Bangalore

(f)

Sh NSS Prasad Rao, Manager

CEIL IDA Cherapalli,

Hyderabad

(g)

Sh M Arun Kumar,DGM, R&D

ITI, Bangalore

(h)

Lt Col SP Kukrety

JCES, Military Wing New Delhi

(j)

Sh K Ramesh, Sc `F

CAIR, Bangalore

(k)

Col (Dr) R Shrivastava, Secy, LSSC Dte of Stdn, New Delhi

(l)

Lt Col Y P Singh, Member Secy

Def Stdn Cell, Bangalore

(m)

Hav G Bheemaiah

Def Stdn Cell, Bangalore

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RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
Amendment
No. Date

Amended by
Authority
Amendment
Signature
pertains to
&
Name & Appointment
Sl.No./ Para No./
Date
(IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Column No.

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CONTENTS
S.No.

Page No.

0. FOREWORD

SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION

1. INTRODUCTION

2. ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

3. OPERATION REQUIREMENTS

4. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

5. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

6. POWER SUPPLY

7. ACCESSORIES

8. DOCUMENTATION

9. PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

10. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

11. ELECTRO MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)

12. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

SECTION II TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

13. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

14. NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (NMS)

15. MULTI ACCESS PROTOCOLS

16. BEACON FREQUENCIES

17. POLARIZATION

18. INSAT NETWORK

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19. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

12

20. INTERCONNECTION

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SECTION III QUALITY ASSURANCE AND
EVALUATION
21. APPROVAL

15

22. ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS

15

23. ELECTRO MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE AND16

COMPATIBILITY

15

24. RELIABILITY & MAINTAINABILITY

15

25. PERFORMANCE TESTS

15

26. RELATED SPECIFICATIONS

16

27. PATENT STANDARD PATTERN

17

SECTION IV MISCELLANEOUS
28. MAINTENANCE SPARES

18

29. LIFE TIME SPARES

18

30. PACKAGING

18

31. STORAGE & TRANSIT

18

32. DEFENCE STORES CATALOGUE NUMBER

18

33. TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS

19

34. WARRANTY

19

35. SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

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0.

FOREWORD

0.1
This specification has been prepared by a working group on
communication equipment / system on the authority of Electronic standardisation sub
committee, Ministry of Defence in close consultation with representatives from users,
PSUs, R&D Organisations and Quality Assurance Authorities, Ministry of Defence.
0.2
This specification is approved by the Ministry of Defence and is
mandatory for use in service Electronic Equipments.
0.3
This specification lays down the generic requirements of the Satellite
Communication System operating in the either C band or Ku Band or K Band
transponder of INSAT series of satellites operating in the primary coverage of the
satellite footprint.
0.4
This specification has been accepted by all the concerned authorities in
Ministry of Defence. In case it is found unsuitable for a particular requirement, the
following action shall be taken.
0.5
Enquiries regarding this specification in relation to any contractual
conditions may be addressed to the Quality Assurance Authority named in the tender /
contract.
0.6

Other enquiries may be referred to: The Director

Directorate of Standardisation
Ministry of Defence
`H Block, Nirman Bhawan PO,
New Delhi 110 011

0.7

Copies of this specification are available on payment from: Directorate of Standardisation

Standardisation Documents Centre
Room No. 5, J Block,
Nirman Bhawan PO, New Delhi 110 011

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SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.

INTRODUCTION

1.1
A very large number of Very Small Aperture Earth Terminals (VSATs)
are required for communications with customer premises operation to avoid last mile
problem. Satellite communication system should provide reliable, efficient and
economic services particularly in remote and isolated areas. The VSATs network
would provide various types of services such as low bit rate interactive data, facsimile
(G.III) and electronic mail and would interface with public networks provided by the
DOT as well as private users. The Network shall provide voice capability also. The
Network provides service to a very large number of VSATs each requiring low
through put capacity. It shall have capability to cater to a few hundred VSAT
terminals.
2.

ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

2.1

The equipment shall adopt state of the art technology

2.2
The equipment shall be of compact and composite construction and light
weight. The actual dimensions and weight of the equipment shall be furnished by the
manufacturer.
2.3
All connectors shall be reliable and of standard type to ensure failure free
operation over 500 matings and meet relevant environmental conditions specified.
2.4
All connectors and the cable used shall be of low loss type and suitably
shielded.
2.5
The equipment shall have natural cooling arrangement which shall not
involve any forced cooling such as by using fans etc., either inside or outside the
equipment. However for the case of equipment at hub only, incase this is unavailable
and the fans are to be used, these shall be dc operated and shall not impact on the
MTBF of the equipment.
2.6
The supervisory indications and other control switches shall be provided at
convenient locations on the bay preferably at a height around 1500mm for ease of
maintenance.
2.7
The plug-in units shall be hot swappable to allow their removal / Insertion
while the equipment is in energized conditions.
2.8
The mechanical design and construction of each card / unit shall be
inherently robust and rigid under all conditions of operation, adjustment, replacement,
storage and transport conforming relevant specification.
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2.9
Each sub-assembly shall be clearly marked with schematic reference to
show its function, so that it is identifiable from the lay out diagram in the hand book.
2.10
Each terminal block and individual tags shall be numbered suitably with
clear identifying code and shall correspond to the associated wiring drawings.
2.11
All controls, switches, indicators etc., shall be clearly marked to show their
circuit designation and functions.
3.

OPERATION REQUIREMENTS

3.1
The manufacturer shall guarantee the satisfactory performance of the
equipment without any degradation at an altitude upto 1,000 meters above mean sea
level.
3.2
The equipment should be able to work without any degradation in saline
atmosphere and should be protected against corrosion.
3.3

Visual indication to show power ON/OFF status shall be provided.

3.4
Wherever the visual indications are provided, green colour for healthy and
red colour for unhealthy conditions shall be provided. Some other colour may be
used for non urgent alarms.
4.

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

4.1
The manufacturer shall furnish the MTBF value, MTBF shall meet the
value specified in GR. The calculations shall be based on the guidelines in
international standard.
4.2
The equipment shall be manufactured in accordance with international
quality standards. A quality plan describing the quality assurance system followed by
the manufacturer would be required to be submitted.
4.3
The equipment shall conform to the requirement for Environment
specification JSS 55555/ QM 333 specifications as followed by DoT. The applicable
clause shall be for environmental category specified in the JSQR/ GSQR
5.

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

5.1
Maintenance philosophy is to replace faulty units / sub systems after quick
on-line analysis through monitoring sockets and alarm indications or through built in
test facilities. The actual repair will be undertaken at centralized repair centers. The
corrective measures at site shall involve replacement of faulty unit / sub systems.
Detailed documentation to be supplied for maintenance by the user.
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5.2

The equipment shall have easy access for servicing and maintenance.

5.3
Suitable alarms both audible & visual shall be provided for identification
of faults in the system and faulty units.
5.4
Suitable potential free contact points shall be provided for extension of
summary alarms.
5.5
As and when bugs are found / determined in the software the manufacturer
shall provide patches / firmware replacement if involved as mutually agreed between
purchaser of equipment and supplier. Modified documentation wherever applicable
shall also be supplied.
5.6

Ratings and types of fuses used are to be indicated by the supplier.

6.

POWER SUPPLY

6.1
The hub equipment shall be fed from the station power plant. The
equipment shall meet the following requirements in respect of the power supply: 6.1.1
Nominal power supply is 230v ac, 50 Hz with variation over the range
180v to 260v or - 48 Volts dc with a variation over the range 41V to 60V. The
equipment should operate over this range without any degradation in performance.
6.1.2
The equipment shall be protected in case of voltage variation beyond the
range specified and also against input reverse polarity.
6.1.3

The power consumption shall be minimal.

6.1.4
The derived dc voltages in the equipment shall have protection against
over voltage, short circuit and over load.
7.

ACCESSORIES

7.1

The supplier shall provide one complete set of :

7.1.1

Manufacturers Recommended List of Spares.

7.1.2

Software and the arrangement to load the software at site.

7.1.3

Technical Manuals.

7.1.4

List of Special Test Jigs, Test Equipments & Tools for repair.

7.2
Special tools, extender boards, extender cables and accessories essential
for installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment shall be clearly indicated
and supplied along with the equipment.
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7.3
Special tools, extender boards, extender cables and accessories essential
for repair of the equipment shall be clearly indicated and supplied in case the same are
ordered.
8.

DOCUMENTATION

8.1
Technical literature with complete lay out, detailed block schematic and
circuit diagram of various assemblies with test voltages / waveforms at different test
points of the units shall be provided. All aspects of installation, operation,
maintenance and repair shall be covered in the manuals. The manuals shall be
prepared as per relevant JSS specifications.
9.

PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

9.1

The equipment shall have a terminal for grounding the rack.

9.2
Protection against short circuit / open circuit in the accessible points shall
be provided.
9.3
All switches / controls on front panel shall have suitable safeguards against
accidental operation.
9.4
The equipment shall be adequately safeguarded to prevent entry of dust,
insects and lizards.
10.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

10.1
The operating personnel should be protected against shock hazards as per
IS 8437 Guide on the effects of current passing through the human body
{equivalent to IEC publication 479-I.
10.2
The equipment shall conform to IS 13252 Safety of information
technology equipment including electrical business equipment [equivalent to IEC
publication 950] Safety requirements of radio transmitting equipments.
10.3
The equipment should follow proper construction practice to minimize
unintended radiations due to leakage from any gap or monitoring points. All unused
IF / RF ports and monitoring points should be terminated. The power flux density
shall not exceed 1mW/cm 2 at a distance of 2.5 cms.
11.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATABILITY (EMC)

11.1
The equipment shall conform to the EMC requirements as per the JSG 264
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11.1.1

Conducted and radiated emissions.

11.1.2

Electrostatic discharge

11.1.3

Fast transients common mode (burst)

11.1.4

Immunity

11.1.5

Surges Common and different mode

11.1.6

Radio frequency common mode

12.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

12.1

The equipment shall be tested for error performance as given below:

12.1.1
Laboratory BER performance over simulated link shall be tested for no
errors at each VSAT at reference receive level (nominal level) for a duration of 24
hours.
12.1.2
Field BER performance at each VSAT shall be established for
conformance to G.821 for a duration of 24 hours.

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SECTION II
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
13.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

13.1
The equipment shall operate in one of the following sets of frequency
bands. Specific frequency band shall be indicated in the GSQR.
Frequency band

Receive

Transmit

Lower C band

3.400 3.700 GHz

6.425 6.725 GHz

Nominal C band

3.700 4.200 GHz

5.925 6.425 GHz

Extended C band

4.500 4.800 GHz

6.725-7.025 GHz

Ku band

10.7 11.7 GHz

12.2-12.75 GHz

*13.75-14.5 GHz

Ka band

17 20 GHz
20 - 21 GHz

27 30 GHz
30 - 31 GHz

* For frequency band 13.75 to 14.0 GHz, the size of antenna used shall be
more than or equal to 4.5 m diameter for the HUB based on the technical
requirements. Size of the antenna for remote VSATs to be 0.9 m dia or more
based on the technical requirements.
13.2
The network shall operate in a STAR configuration with a hub station
providing access to a large number of VSATs with public / private networks.
Alternately, the network should also have the capability to operate in MESH
configuration using SCPC DAMA/ MFTDMA/DAMA/CDMA Technology.
13.3
Outbound (Hub to VSAT) transmission would be Time Division
Multiplexed (TDM) carrier which is shared by VSATs. It should be capable of
operating on data rates of Nx64 on demand both for inbound and outbound traffic for
Data and Voice.
13.4

The typical VSAT site will have:

13.4.1

Antenna having offset feed configuration

13.4.2
An Out Door Unit (ODU) integrating receive and transmit electronics with
the antenna feed and OMT into a highly compact single package, and mounted on the
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13.4.3
An In Door Unit(IDU) incorporating, rest of transmit and receive
electronics, functions of Modem, Codec, Network Management, Multiplexer,
Demultiplexer, Users Network Interface Unit (NIU), Monitoring facilities, Alarms
etc.
13.4.4
Interconnecting cable carrying transmit & receive signals, transmitter
control signals, ODU status signals, DC power for ODU, reference frequency signal
(if required for ODU) etc. between Indoor Unit and Outdoor unit.
14.

NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NMS)

14.1
Network Management System (NMS) at the Hub station shall support
multiple networks, each with its own out bound TDM stream and associated inbound
MFTDMA / TDMA / SSMA streams. It shall be possible to perform the network
monitoring, control and management operations from a system operator console. The
console shall provide information such as current data base, status and visual and
audible indications and alarm conditions. A main menu shall provide graphic display
of hierarchy of the menu screens and provide a means to quickly access any level of
hierarchy of stream. Management functions at the hub station shall include provision
of multipoint connections between hub and several VSATs.
15.

MULTI ACCESS PROTOCOLS

15.1
It shall be possible to select some of the following multi-access Protocols
for inbound traffic at the Hub station as per traffic requirements:
Fixed assigned multi-access

- CDMA, TDMA, MFTDMA

Contention / Random access

- Pure ALOHA, Slotted ALOHA, SREJALOHA, Tree or slotted-Collision

Resolution Algorithm, announced
Retransmission Random Access, Time
of arrival based Random Access,
SREJ-ALOHA / FCFS (First Come
First Served), Slotted & Unslotted
Random Access-CDMA.

Reservation/Controlled
access

- Transactional Reservation Access

(TRA), Stream Access, DAMA with
TDMA, DAMA with slotted ALOHA.

15.2
The network shall have capability to work with the satellite located in
GSO arc from 45oE to 115o E.

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15.3
It shall be possible to provide suitable interface for transmission of alarms
and control signals to Network Operation Control Center (NOCC) of Telecom
Commission & MCF, Hassan and Vice-versa for effecting control and management of
space segment.
15.4
In case Hub station is not collocated with NOCC, suitable interfaces and
links shall be provided between NOCC and Hub station or Hub station complement
equipment shall be provided at NOCC to have effective monitoring and control at
Network and management of space segment.
16.

BEACON FREQUENCIES

16.1

The beacon frequencies for INSAT II series satellites are as follows:

16.2

C band

4.191, 4.194, 4.1975 GHz

Ku band

11.6995 GHz

The beacon frequencies for GSAT - 2 series satellites are as follows:

C band
Note:-

17.

4.1875 GHz

Since no beacon signals are available in Ext. C band, Hub

stations operating in Ext. C band exclusively shall make use of
an alternate signal in lieu of beacon signal. The alternate signal
shall be transmitted by any of BSNL or DOS standard Hub
station and parameters of signal shall be made available at a
later date.

POLARIZATION

17.1
The transmission and reception polarization of the satellite are linear/
circular and orthogonal over entire coverage. The earth station polarization angle
should match the space craft polarization angle under the clear weather condition.
The transmit and receive polarization sense of the earth station shall be linear and
circular for C band and linear for extended C and Ku band.
17.2
Transmit & Receive Polarization sense The Polarization sense of earth
station is defined below: Polarization 1

Up link
Down link

Linear horizontal
Liner vertical

Polarization 2

Up link
Down link

Linear vertical
Liner horizontal

Polarization 3

Uplink
Down link
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Polarization 4

18.

Uplink
Down link

LHCP
RHCP

INSAT NETWORK

18.1
The salient parameters of INSAT network for the purpose of link
budgeting are as follows: 18.1.1

INSAT-II parameters

Parameters

C-Band

Extended C band

Ku band
40 dBW minimum
(For all
transponders)

-80 to 85 dBW/m 2

32dBW minimum
(Transponder 15 to 18)
34 dBW min
(Transponder 13 to 14)
-80 to 85 dBW/m 2

-5 dB/K

-5 dB/K

-2 dB/K

Input back off

36 MHz

36 MHz

72/77 MHz

Input back off

10 dB

10 dB

Output back off

4.5 dB

4.5 dB

10 dB
11
4.5 dB

Intermodulation 18 dB

18 dB

18 dB

End of life
EIRP

32 dBW min.
(Transponder
1 to 12)

Saturation flux
density
G/T minimum

18.1.2

-83dBW/m 2

INSAT-III B parameters
Parameters

Extended C band

End of life EIRP

37 dBW minimum

45 dBW minimum

Saturation flux
density
G/T minimum

-85 dBW/m 2

-83 dBW/m 2

-2 dB/K

-2 dB/K

Transponder
bandwidth
Input back off

36 MHz

72 / 77 MHz

10 dB

10 dB

Output back off

4.5 dB

4.5 dB

Intermodulation

18 dB

18 dB
10

Ku band

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18.1.3

18.1.4

INSAT-III C parameters (provisional)

Parameters

Extended C band

Ku band

End of life EIRP

36 dBW minimum

36 dBW minimum

Saturation flux
density
G/T minimum

-85 dBW/m 2

-83 dBW/m 2

-5 dB/K

-5 dB/K

Transponder
bandwidth

36 MHz(except 23 & 24)

25 MHz (23 & 24)

36 MHz

Input back off

10 dB

10 dB

Output back off

4.5 dB

4.5 dB

Intermodulation

18 dB

18 dB

INSAT-III A parameters (provisional)

Parameters

C band

End of life
EIRP

38 dBW minimum 36dBW

(1 to 6, 10 to 12) 36 minimum
dBW minimum
(7 to 9)
-85 dBW/m 2
-83 dBW/m 2

46dBW
minimum

G/T minimum

-5 dB/K

-5 dB/K

-2 dB/K

Transponder
bandwidth

36 MHz
36 MHz
(all except 11 & 12)
25 MHz
(for 11 & 12)

36 MHz

Input back off

10 dB

10 dB

10 dB

Output back off

4.5 dB

4.5 dB

4.5 dB

Intermodulation 18 dB

18 dB

18 dB

Saturation flux
density

Extended band

Ku band

-83 dBW/m 2

18.2
The detailed link power budget for all the proposed configurations shall be
submitted for the network.
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19.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

19.1

VSAT Station Requirements

19.1.1

Antenna reflector size

(Typically)

C& Ext.C band

Equivalent Diameter
1.8, 2.4m(nominal)
Ku Band
Equivalent diameter
1.2, 1.8 m(nominal)

19.1.2

Antenna configuration

Offset feed, Single reflector

19.1.3

Antenna Gain (in dBi)

(Typically)

C band
1.8m Tx: 38.6 +20 log (f/6)
Rx: 35.1+ 20 log (f/4)
2.4m Tx: 41.4+20 log(f/6)
Rx: 37.9+20log(f/4)
Ext. C band
1.8m Tx: 39.8 +20 log (f/6.85)
Rx: 36.6+ 20 log (f/65)
2.4m Tx: 42.5+20 log(f/6.85)
Rx: 39.1+20log(f/4.65)
Ku band
1.2m Tx: 43.0 +20 log (f/14)
Rx: 40.9+ 20 log (f/11)
1.8m Tx: 46.9 +20 log (f/7.14)
Rx: 44.4+ 20 log (f/11)

19.1.4

Off axis radiation pattern

of antenna

As per ITU-R Recommendation

19.1.5

Transmit cross
Polar Isolation

On-axis -27 dB min

Off axis -As per ITU-RS.731

19.1.6

Receive cross
Polar Isolation

On-axis -27 dB min

Off axis As per ITU-R S.731

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Min. G/T (dB/0K)

19.1.7

Band 1.2m
C&Ext.C*
Ku

1.8m
- 15.0
16.8

2.4 m
17.0
20.3

* 300 elevation at 3.95 GHz with system

noise temperature of 900 K
** 300 elevation at 11.60 GHz with 2000
K LNA and antenna noise temperature of
550 K .
19.1.8

Off axis EIRP

(Max. Permissible)

As per ;ITU-R Recommendation

19.1.9

Frequency agility
(including Modem &
Up / Down converter

100 KHz step over 500 MHz

19.1.10

RF saturated power

C & Ext. C band : upto 20W

Ku band
: upto 10W

19.1.11

Transmitter IM Pro.

23 dB below each of two equal

carriers at 6 dB output back off

19.1.12

Transmitter Harmonics

-40 dBc upto 2nd Harmonic

19.1.13

Transmitter Spurious Limits

(in any 100 KHz Band
outside the operating
frequency band)

Carrier OFF case

960 MHz to 10.7 GHz : 48 dBpW
10.7 GHz to 21.2 GHz : 54 dBpW
21.2 GHz to 40 GHz : 60 dBpW
Carrier ON case
960 MHz to 3400 MHz : 49 dBpW
3.4 GHz to 21.2 GHz : 55 dBpW
10.7 GHz to 21.2 GHz : 61 dBpW
21.2 GHz to 40 GHz : 67 dBpW

The above spurious emission limits are as per ITU-R Recommendation S.7261.
19.1.14

Frequency Stability

Better than 1 ppm over the temperature

range of 50C to + 600C

19.1.15

Long term Frequency

Stability

19.1.16

Environmental Specifications

19.1.16.1 Outdoor Unit

Better than 0.1 ppm per day

As per JSS 55555 : QM 333

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19.1.16.2 Indoor Unit
19.2

As per JSS 55555: QM 333

(Applicable Clauses as per JSQR/GSQR)

Hub Station Requirements.

19.2.1
Gain to Noise Temperature (G/T) of Hub station in the INSAT system
shall not be less than 25.7 dB/0 K for C & Extended C band. The clear sky G/T of Ku
band hub station shall not be less than 29.0 (but <34.0) + 20 log (f/11).
19.2.2

Off axis radiation pattern of antenna

As per ITU-R Recommendation

19.2.3

Off axis EIRP

(Max. permissible)

As per ITU-R recommendation

19.2.4

Transmit cross
Polar Isolation

On axis - 30 dB min
Off-axis As per ITU-R S.731

19.2.5

Receive cross
Polar Isolation

On axis - 30 dB min
Off-axis As per ITU-R S.731

19.2.6

Max. Power Spectral

Spectral Density at
Input of Antenna

-36.4 dBw/Hz Uplink

-56.9 dBW/Hz down link

19.2.7

Environmental Specifications
Although the HUB station is expected to have air-conditioned
environment, all equipments shall meet the specifications as per JSS 55555
/ QM 333 specified clause as per JSQR/GSQR.

19.3

Bit error Rate (BER) Performance.

Better than 1 x 10 7 at Eb/No of 7 dB with coding for data

19.4
The monitoring and control functions of VSAT networks should comply
with ITU-R Recommendation S.729.
20.

INTERCONNECTION

20.1
In case the VSAT Networks are to be interface through the Hub with
PSTN, the permissible scenario shall be specified with required interface.

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SECTION III
QUALITY ASSURANCE & EVALUATION
21.

APPROVAL

21.1
Within the time as stipulated in the contractual documents the
manufacturer shall supply the Satellite Communication System with all accessories to
the Quality Assurance Authority for Quality evaluation. The sample size shall be
specified in the contractual documents.
21.2
Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order the supplier is
responsible for the performance of all Quality Assurance requirements as specified
herein.
22.

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS

22.1
Temperature of the equipment should be guaranteed to work as per
specifications between +5oC to +45oC and should be operative between 0oC to 50oC,
as it is to be operated in ac environment.
22.2

Humidity

22.2.1
The equipment should perform as per specification for a relative humidity
of 95% at +35oC.
22.3

Storage - -20oC to +60o C at RH of 25%.

23.

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE AND COMPATIBILITY

23.1
This equipment should give satisfactory performance as per JSG 0261 and
other specified requirements as per contract.
24.

RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY

24.1
As per the guide lines indicated in JSG 0283 and any other requirements as
stipulated in the supply order.
25.

PERFORMANCE TEST

25.1
Tests will be carried out to assess the performance of the equipment to the
values given in the technical specifications Section II.

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26.

RELATED SPECIFICATIONS

26.1

Joint Services Specifications

26.2

26.3

JSS 0251-01:2002
(Revision No.1)

Procedure for preparation and production of

technical publication for electronic and
electrical equipment

JSS 0253-01:1981
Reaffirmed 2001

Packaging requirements for service electronic

equipment

JSS 50100:2003

General requirements for communication

equipment

JSS 50101:1996
(Revision No.1)
Reaffirmed 2001

Environmental test methods for service

electronic components

JSS 50102:1985
Reaffirmed 2005

Procedure for the qualification approval and

acceptance of standard electronic components

JSS 50105:1977
Reaffirmed 2002

Procedure for the approval and acceptance of

non- standard electronic components

JSS 55555:2000
(Revision No.2)

Environmental test methods for electronic

and electrical equipment

Joint Services Guide

JSG 0261:1999(Part 1)
(Revision No.1)

Requirement for the Control of

Electromagnetic Interference Emission &
Susceptibility

JSG 0261:1999(Part 2)
(Revision No.1)

Measurement of Electromagnetic Interference

Characteristics

JSG 0283:1995
Reaffirmed 2001

Design & manufacturing requirements of

service electronic/ systems

Other Specification
IS 8437: Part 2: 1993
(First Revision)
Reaffirmed 2002

Guide on effects of current passing through

human body: Part 1 General aspects

IS 13252:2003
(First Revision)

Information Technology Equipment Safety

General Requirements

QM 333

Environmental Specification of DoT

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26.4

Source of Supply

26.4.1
Joint Services Specifications and Joint Services Guide are obtainable on
payment from: Directorate of Standardisation
Standardisation Documents Centre
Room No. 5, J Block,
Nirman Bhawan PO, New Delhi 110 011
26.4.2

Indian Standards are obtainable on payment from: Bureau of Indian Standards

Manak Bhavan
9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
New Delhi 110 002
Or
their regional / branch offices.

26.4.3

QM Standard are obtainable on payment from: Book Supply Bureau

A-68, South Extension,
New Delhi 110 049
Note:- Reference in this specification to the JSS / Indian standards or any
other document in any tender or contract means to the latest edition at the
date of such tender or contract.

27.

PATENT STANDARD PATTERN

27.1
Patent design right or copy right may subsist in connection with items
defined as standards and the issue of this specification does not convey such right.

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SECTION IV
MISCELLANEOUS
28.

MAINTENANCE SPARES

28.1
Details of maintenance along with the spares cost and sources of supply as
recommended based on assumption of failure rates and calculations etc., shall be
given by the manufacturer to the designated agency.
28.2
Some spares items namely, one set of modem, V+D card, VF interface
card, Encryption card and TP cards are also to be supplied. These are carried in the
basic rack in the modem, V+D, VF, Encryption and TP sub racks as plug in modules.
28.3
In addition, one digital multi-meter is also to be supplied to help in
installation of the equipment and to measure power supply voltages.
29.

LIFE TIME SPARES

29.1
The purchaser would like to stock life time spares as and when the supplier
desires to close down the production of the equipment. In such an event, the supplier
will give a two years notice to the purchaser along with the list of recommended life
time spares.
30.

PACKAGING

30.1

The packaging requirements shall be as per JSS 0253-01.

31.

STORAGE AND TRANSIT

31.1
The equipment shall be kept in its case and stored in a place where the
temperature conditions do not go beyond 300C and + 750 C.
31.2
The equipment case shall withstand the transit hazards to ensure that the
equipment reaches the consignee in a perfect serviceable condition.
32.

DEFENCE STORES CATALOGUE NUMBER

32.1
The manufacturer has to ensure the equipment and spare parts appearing in
the manufacturers recommended list of spares (MRLS) should reflect the DS CAT
NO before its dispatch. To enable allotment of part numbers by Directorate of
Standardisation full paper particulars with technical details be made available to the
Quality Assurance Agency at minimum of three months in advance.
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33.

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS

33.1
Technical documents to be supplied by the manufacturer shall be prepared
in accordance with JSS 0251-01 Procedure for preparation and production of
technical publications for electronic and electrical equipments and a draft copy must
be supplied to the concerned MAG along with the equipment for maintenance
evaluation trial.
34.

WARRANTY

34.1
The equipment supplied shall bear a warranty period as per contractual
documents.
34.2
The equipment supplied against this specification shall bear a warranty for
a period of 12 months from the date of supply against defective design, material,
workmanship and performance. During this period, if any of the stores supplied are
found defective, the same shall be replaced by the contractor free of charge at the
users premises within a period of three months from the date of intimation of the
defect.
35.

SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

35.1

Any suggestion for improvements of this document must be referred to: The Director,
Directorate of Standardisation,
Ministry of Defence,
H Block, Nirman Bhawan PO,
New Delhi 110 011.

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