Satellite Ground
Ground segment equipment for satellite communication infrastructure.
Margem develops electronic systems and control units used in satellite earth station architectures, with a focus on robust operation, maintainability and field integration.
Satellite Ground Products
Product families from Margem Antenna Controller systems.
Margem MAC-480Ku Antenna Controller Unit
The MAC-480KU is a three-axis high precision SNG Antenna Controller. System sensor equipment includes GPS, Fluxgate Compass, Resolvers, Limit Switches, and DVB Receiver interfaces with auto-pointing capability. The controller features a 19-inch 2RU rack-mount design with Touch Screen Support. It provides Ethernet connectivity, SNMP support, remote web management, and dual redundant power inputs. The MAC-480KU Series integrates with RF components from ViaSat, iDirect, Eutelsat Tooway, and other leading manufacturers. Complete turnkey flyaway systems can be provided to meet application requirements. With one-button auto-pointing, the controller automatically acquires a Ku-band satellite within 2 minutes.
MAC-980Acu
Antenna Remote Controller Panel
The MAC-480KU is a high-precision three-axis Antenna Controller Unit (ACU) designed for SNG, Flyaway, Transportable, and Fixed Satellite Communication systems. Featuring a 19-inch 2RU rack-mount design with an integrated touch screen, it provides accurate antenna positioning, automatic satellite acquisition, and reliable tracking. The controller supports GPS, Fluxgate Compass, Resolvers, Limit Switches, and DVB Receiver interfaces with one-button auto-pointing capability, acquiring Ku-band satellites in approximately 2 minutes. It also features dual redundant power supply inputs, Ethernet connectivity, SNMP support, remote monitoring and configuration via a web interface, firmware upgrades, event logging, and diagnostics. The MAC-480KU supports both internal and external motor drivers and integrates seamlessly with leading satellite communication platforms, including ViaSat, iDirect, and Eutelsat Tooway.
Margem MAC-480Ka Antenna Controller Unit
The MAC-480KA is a high-performance three-axis Antenna Controller Unit (ACU) developed for Ka-band SNG, Flyaway, Transportable, and Fixed Satellite Communication systems. Housed in a 19-inch 2RU rack-mount chassis with an integrated touch screen, it delivers precise antenna control, rapid satellite acquisition, and stable tracking performance in demanding operating environments.
Supporting GPS, Fluxgate Compass, Resolvers, Limit Switches, and Ka-band Modem interfaces, the controller provides advanced one-touch auto-pointing for fast and accurate satellite acquisition. The system incorporates dual redundant power supply inputs, Ethernet-based remote management, SNMP support, a comprehensive web interface for monitoring and configuration, remote firmware upgrades, event logging, and real-time diagnostics. The MAC-480KA is compatible with both internal and external motor driver architectures and integrates easily with modern Ka-band satellite communication networks and equipment.
MG-180Ku / MG 180Ka
Antenna Controller Unit
The MAC-180KA Series antenna controller is easily integrated with the very latest RF components from ViaSat, iDirect, Eutelsat Tooway and more. Complete turnkey flyaway systems can be provided to meet your exact application's requirements. Auto beam select on KA-SAT Tooway services. The MAC-180Ku/Ka is compatible with both internal and external motor driver architectures and integrates easily with modern Ka-band satellite communication networks and equipment.Antenna Controller Unit 19" 1RU, One button, auto-pointing controller acquires Ka-band satellite within 2 minutes.
Redundant Switch Controller Units
Controller hardware for redundant RF paths, switching workflows and failover-oriented satellite ground station architectures.
MG-180RSC Redundancy Controller
The **MG-180RSC** is a compact **19-inch 1RU** Redundant Switch Controller Unit designed for reliable redundancy switching in satellite communication and mission-critical applications. It features **dual redundant power supply inputs**, manual and remote operation, and an advanced **web-based management interface** for real-time monitoring and control. Operators can configure switching parameters, perform band selection, adjust alarm and voltage settings, and manage the entire system remotely. The controller supports **internal and external RF switch configurations**, SNMP monitoring, event logging, remote firmware upgrades, and flexible integration with third-party equipment.
MG-480RSC Redundancy Controller
The MG-480 is a high-performance 19-inch 2RU Redundant Switch Controller Unit developed for advanced redundancy management and centralized station control. It includes dual redundant power supply inputs, configurable switching architecture, and a comprehensive web-based management platform for remote monitoring, configuration, and diagnostics. The system supports internal and external RF switch interfaces, SNMP, remote software and firmware upgrades, event logging, and flexible driver options. The 2RU design provides an integrated touch screen for convenient local operation and real-time system monitoring. Touch Screen Support: Standard.
Satellite Ground Station Control Software
Remote control, monitoring and management platform for satellite earth stations.
Station Control and Monitoring Software
Remote Control, station management and device status reporting software for satellite earth stations. The platform provides centralized access to every device in the station, enabling operators to monitor, query, report, remotely access, control and update equipment status from a single interface.
LEO Tracking Station
Low Earth Orbit tracking station for fast-moving satellite communication and monitoring workflows.
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Tracking
LEO tracking stations are designed to follow satellites moving rapidly across the sky. The system supports accurate antenna pointing, pass tracking, communication link management, and real-time monitoring for Low Earth Orbit satellite operations. It is designed to ensure reliable satellite communication throughout each pass while maximizing tracking accuracy and operational efficiency. The development of the system is currently ongoing, with continuous improvements being made to tracking algorithms, communication capabilities, operational performance, and system reliability. Future enhancements will further expand the platform's functionality, automation capabilities, and compatibility with next-generation LEO satellite missions.
Satellite Ground Fixed Station Products
Product families from Margem Antenna Controller systems.
Margem MG-800ODU Outdoor Antenna Controller Unit
The Margem MG-980ODU is housed in a NEMA 4X aluminum enclosure and is designed to be mounted directly onto the antenna structure, minimizing the cable length to motors, limit switches and position encoders. Variable Speed motor control for two- and three-axis motor systems complying with the standard Margem interface, using VFDs for driving the Azimuth and Elevation axes. The MAC-980ODU is a high-precision three-axis Outdoor Antenna Controller Unit (ACU) designed specifically for fixed satellite earth stations and teleport applications. Engineered for continuous outdoor operation, it delivers accurate antenna positioning, automatic satellite acquisition, and reliable tracking under demanding environmental conditions.
The controller supports GPS, Fluxgate Compass, Resolvers, Limit Switches, and DVB Receiver interfaces with advanced one-button auto-pointing capability for fast and accurate satellite acquisition. It features dual redundant power supply inputs, Ethernet connectivity, SNMP support, remote monitoring and configuration through a web-based interface, firmware upgrades, event logging, and real-time diagnostics. The MAC-980ODU supports both internal and external motor driver configurations and integrates seamlessly with modern fixed satellite communication infrastructure, providing a reliable solution for teleport operators, gateway stations, and permanent earth station installations.
The MAC-480KU is three-axis high precision SNG Antenna Controller. System sensor equipment GPS, Fluxgate compass, resolvers, limit switches and DVB receiver. Autopointing capability. Antenna Controller Unit 19" 2RU, Touch Screen Support.