Norsat Linkcontrol Is Now Available In 12 Additional Languages

Norsat International Inc. announced the release of its advanced satellite acquisition and terminal control software, LinkControl™ in 12 new languages. Norsat LinkControl is now available in a total of 15 different languages: Arabic, Bahasa, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish.

“A key component of our strategy is continuing to extend our geographic reach,” Dr. Amiee Chan, President and CEO, Norsat International. “By offering LinkControl in a wide selection of languages, we believe are well positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for mobile satellite communications worldwide. Our LinkControl software is user-friendly and facilitates a seamless workflow, enabling us to deliver an unparalleled unified user experience.”

Norsat LinkControl software allows users to operate all aspects of a portable VSAT terminal from a single console. Encoder, modem and transmitter functions are all managed from within a single application, eliminating the need for separate control software for each of the antenna control unit, modem, encoder, solid state power amplifiers and traveling wave tube amplifiers. In addition, through LinkControl’s sophisticated satellite acquisition controller, users can orient a three axis antenna subsystem (elevation, azimuth, polarization) towards a desired satellite, in even the most adverse and challenging conditions. LinkControl relies on a combination of inputs to help ensure that the user can acquire the satellite each time an attempt is made.

A standard offering on each Norsat satellite terminal, LinkControl™ is also compatible with modems from Radyne, iDirect and Paradise and transmitters from Xicom. Norsat plans to expand to support other modems and transmitters.