Inmarsat Beam Active SMA/TNC Cable Kit - 40m/131.2ft (ISD938)

The Inmarsat Beam Active SMA/TNC Cable Kit - 40m/131.2ft (ISD938) is a professional-grade product designed for reliable performance in business-critical and industrial environments. Built to meet commercial standards, it is suitable for daily operational use.

The ISD938 is an ultra-long 40-metre (131 feet) antenna cable kit specifically engineered for the most demanding long-distance satellite communication installations. This kit is ideal for very large marine vessels, tankers, and extensive fixed industrial sites where the docking station and the active antenna must be separated by significant distances. It is designed to maintain signal strength and deliver the necessary power over a 131-foot run without compromising Inmarsat GSPS service quality.

Key Product Features

• Maximum Reach: Provides 40 metres of high-grade cabling to support the largest maritime and land-based infrastructure.
• Complete Active Kit: Includes both a 40m Inmarsat satellite antenna cable and a 40m GPS antenna cable.
• Signal Integrity: Optimized to carry the DC power required to run the internal amplifiers within Beam active antenna models.
• Low-Loss Engineering: Features a thick 10.3mm cable diameter for the satellite link to minimize attenuation over the extended run.
• Pre-Terminated: Factory-fitted with SMA and TNC connectors for a secure, professional, and moisture-resistant connection.

What’s Included

• 1x 40m (131.2ft) Active Inmarsat Satellite Cable (TNC-m to SMA-m)
• 1x 40m (131.2ft) Active GPS Cable (SMA-m to SMA-m)

Installation & Usage

The ISD938 kit is designed for professional deployment where standard cable lengths are insufficient for the vessel or building layout.

• Carefully plan the cable path, ensuring you respect the single bend radius of 25.4mm for both the satellite and GPS cables.
• Use heavy-duty marine or industrial cable trays and fasteners to support the 6.5 kg total weight of the cable kit.
• Connect the TNC(m) end to the antenna and the SMA(m) end to the docking station for the satellite link.
• Ensure both SMA(m) ends of the GPS cable are correctly seated and hand-tightened at the terminal and antenna ports.

Usage Tip: Due to the 40-metre length, ensure that your power source for the docking station is stable, as the cable must carry voltage to the active antenna head across the entire 131-foot distance.

Main Specifications

• Satellite Cable Length: 40m / 131.2ft
• GPS Cable Length: 40m / 131.2ft
• Satellite Cable Diameter: 10.3 mm
• GPS Cable Diameter: 6.1 mm
• Kit Weight: 6.5 kg (14.33 lbs)

Technical Specifications

• Premium 50 Ohm RF cable kit designed for active signal amplification, featuring a repeat bend radius of 101.64mm for the satellite cable and 63.5mm for the GPS cable.

Key Capabilities

• Enables satellite connectivity on the largest-scale maritime platforms and deep-deck installations
• Delivers the necessary voltage to power active antenna heads over a 40m distance
• Supports reliable Inmarsat GSPS voice, data, and tracking services
• Ensures accurate GPS L1 tracking and timing synchronization for remote industrial operations

Compatibility

The ISD938 cable kit is compatible with the following Beam Inmarsat Antenna models ONLY: ISD710, ISD715, and ISD720.

Compatibility Note: This kit is NOT for use with the ISD700 Passive Antenna.

Ideal Applications

• Very large commercial ships, tankers, and bulk carriers
• Large-scale industrial complexes and multi-story mining facilities
• Fixed-site government, military, and emergency response infrastructure
• Installations requiring antenna placement on extreme heights or distant structural points

Product Information

• Product Category: Satellite Antenna Cables
• Manufacturer: Beam Communications
• Model: 40m Active SMA/TNC Cable Kit
• Product Code: ISD938
• Product Type: Active Cable Kit
• Product Status: Genuine manufacturer product