SAC Awarded Large NDB Contract for ONGC India

In February 2020, in coordination with our local partner, Elektronik Lab, Southern Avionics received the award from Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for thirty-three Model SE125 Dual IP66 NDB transmitters, thirty-three Model PC1000/C3 antenna couplers, and four 10m whip antennas.

There were some Covid-19 delays for this project, but this equipment is now in production with FAT and shipments expected in Q2 2022.

This is a turnkey project, Elektronik Lab, our local partner Mr. Khusru B. Sanjana, President of ELEKTRONIK LAB, R-13 Navroz Baug, Lalbaug, Mumbai-400012 INDIA will be the installer and service provider.

We know that ONGC will have many years of reliable operation and trouble-free service using our NDB products and after-sales support by Elektronik Lab. 

ONGC always has the option to enhance the functionality of their systems by including Remote Control Units, Monitor Alarm Receivers, fiber optic connections, and Transient and Surge Protection at any time in the future.

Southern Avionics is very grateful to be serving ONGC.

The SE Series NDB Transmitter uses state-of-the-art technology including powerful Renesas© Microcontrollers and Analog Devices© Direct Digital Synthesizers to provide accurate beacon signals in power levels ranging from 10 Watts to 125 Watts carrier power.

The SE unit provides simplified set-up & maintenance procedures, comprehensive BITE, and full Ethernet capability accessible by both internal and external RJ45 connections. Connect directly from the transmitter to PC or through any of our other connection options (see page 2).

The SE125 comes with built-in WebWatch software. WebWatch enables the user to control and monitor the transmitter on a laptop or PC. DHCP provides or the user enters an IP address to access WebWatch using any Ethernet/Internet connection.

See specifications here.

Antenna Tuning Units (ATU) are used as a coupling between the transmitter and antenna.  An ATU is required to achieve and maintain proper tuning for the antenna and is used on all NDB and DGPS systems.

The PC-1000C3 Antenna Coupler is designed to match 200 - 1500pF / 2 - 25 Ohms antenna load in the 190 - 650 kHz frequency range, RF input power is 200 Watts continuous, 500 Watts peak.

The 10m Fiberglass Whip Antenna is a self-supporting fiberglass transmitting antenna with a side feed for marine NDB applications. Polyurethane lacquer finish (white).

Please contact us if we can help with your NDB projects or if your need help servicing your existing systems. We have a global team of experienced experts ready to help!