Intellian is set to revolutionise offshore digital connectivity with the introduction of the GX150NX, a groundbreaking 1.5 m Global Xpress terminal. This debut will occur at the International Workboat Show in New Orleans.
Positioned as a key player for the Inmarsat Fleet Xpress service, the GX150NX is expected to pass type approval and sea trials by 2020, offering enhanced capabilities for users requiring robust digital and cloud-based operations.
Intellian GX150NX: Expanded Capabilities
The GX150NX is designed with an optimised reflector and radome, ensuring peak operation across the Global Xpress Ka-band network.
It features an advanced RF design that maximises link performance on the Fleet Xpress service. Moreover, the terminal is future-proof, ready for the 2.5 GHz Wideband Ka networks and the upcoming GX5 satellites. A 10 W BUC enhances performance for cruise liners, research vessels, and larger offshore structures.
Simplified Installation with NX Technology
Built on the advanced NX technology platform, the GX150NX simplifies installation with a single coaxial cable for Tx, Rx, and DC power.
It introduces an innovative “All-in-One” GX Below Deck Terminal (BDT), which integrates an antenna control unit, modem, power supply, 4-port switch, and mediator. This design reduces installation time and costs, particularly for offshore vessels requiring dual antennas to mitigate satellite obstruction.
Advanced Antenna Management with AptusNX
Included in the GX150NX is the AptusNX antenna management platform, standard for all NX Series antennas.
AptusNX facilitates installation with a comprehensive setup wizard and enhances diagnostics by providing maintenance alerts, ensuring the antenna operates efficiently and effectively.
A Flagship Product for Connectivity Needs
Eric Sung, CEO of Intellian, stated, “The GX150NX will be our flagship antenna for the Global Xpress network, and will be the largest available in the world today.” He emphasised its suitability for the offshore energy and passenger sectors, where reliable connectivity supports both business sustainability and environmental considerations.
The GX150NX is poised to enter the Inmarsat Type approval stage shortly, with sea trials planned, paving the way for its commercial release in early 2020.
Intellian, the global pioneer of mobile satellite communication antenna systems, is unveiling the world’s first 1.5 m Global Xpress terminal, GX150NX, at the International Workboat Show in New Orleans this week (Booth #3453) ahead of its commercial launch in 2020.
As the largest terminal, which will be available for the Inmarsat Fleet Xpress service following type approval and successful sea trials in 2020, the GX150NX will unlock the full power of the Global Xpress network for users with high bandwidth demands seeking the most resilient platform for digital and cloud-based operations.
Intellian GX150NX
The GX150NX features an optimised reflector and radome and is ready for operation
The Intellian GX150NX will offer high-speed data and leading performance throughout the Global Xpress Ka-band footprint, strengthened further with exceptionally efficient RF design that delivers unrivalled link performance on the Fleet Xpress service.
In line with the future-proof ethos of Intellian’s entire NX Series antennas, the GX150NX features an optimised reflector and radome and is ready for operation on forthcoming 2.5 GHz Wideband Ka networks as well as GX5 satellites.
Cruise and passenger ships, research and larger offshore vessels and structures will also experience more performance with a 10 W BUC.
Intellian’s new NX technology platform
The GX150NX uses a single coaxial cable, which combines Tx, Rx, and DC power, to simplify installation
Based on Intellian’s new NX technology platform, the GX150NX uses a single coaxial cable, which combines Tx, Rx, and DC power, to simplify installation.
It introduces a new “All-in-One” GX Below Deck Terminal (BDT) which integrates an antenna control unit (ACU), a modem, a power supply, a 4-port switch, and a mediator in a single unit to further reduce the time and cost of installation in Intellian’s Fleet Xpress Rack.
The integrated mediator is especially relevant for offshore support vessels, as it streamlines and reduces the cost of dual antenna installations often needed to avoid satellite blocking when working close to other vessels or infrastructure.
AptusNX antenna management
The GX150NX also includes the new AptusNX antenna management and control platform
The GX150NX also includes the new AptusNX antenna management and control platform.
Common to all NX Series antennas, AptusNX includes an installation wizard with a step-by-step commissioning guide for easier setup and enhanced diagnostic capabilities, including alerts for operators when predictive maintenance is required.
Flagship antenna
Eric Sung, CEO of Intellian, added, “The GX150NX will be our flagship antenna for the Global Xpress network, and will be the largest available in the world today.”
“This makes it an ideal solution for users in the offshore energy sector or passenger market; where reliable, high quality connectivity is in demand as a way to achieve sustainability in business, as well as for the environment.”
The terminal will enter the Inmarsat Type approval process in the next few weeks with forthcoming sea trials in planning and with a commercial entry date scheduled for early 2020.
