BSN NAL 40M RG213, Iridium Active Antenna Kit, GPS Antenna, And Mounts (ASE-DA40)

BSN NAL 40M RG213, Iridium Active Antenna Kit, GPS Antenna, And Mounts (ASE-DA40)

In the broader BSN/ASE “resiliency” ecosystem, dual-mode antenna kits are typically selected when the deployment needs both Iridium satellite communications (voice/data through a dock or fixed terminal) and GPS reception (often used for location stamping, reporting, or GPS-enabled features depending on the connected system). The ASE-DA40 is positioned as a long-run solution—bridging the gap between shorter 12–20 m dual-mode kits and longer 70 m class kits used on large vessels or tall structures.

Design and Features

Dual-mode architecture: Iridium + GPS

ASE-DA40 is built around a two-path RF design:

• Iridium L-band path (for satellite voice and data via a dock or indoor terminal)

• GPS/GNSS path (for positioning, when the connected equipment or application requires it)

Dealers consistently describe ASE-DA40 as an Iridium and GPS antenna kit and specify that it includes a GPS antenna in addition to the Iridium active antenna components.

Iridium active antenna for extended cable routing

The kit name explicitly calls out an Iridium active antenna kit, which is generally used when the installation distance and loss budget make passive antennas less reliable. Active antennas are commonly deployed with long feeder lengths to help maintain usable performance—especially in real-world environments where antenna placement, obstructions, and RF noise can impact link stability.

40 m RG-213 cabling for durable long runs

The defining physical element of the ASE-DA40 is 40 meters of RG-213 coax. This length is appropriate for many practical “indoor terminal / outdoor antenna” layouts in:

• medium-to-large vessels (bridge to mast/rails)

• multi-room facilities (telecom room to rooftop)

• industrial sites (control room to tower/yard)

Multiple storefront descriptions emphasize two 40 m RG-213 cables in the DA40 package (one typically associated with each RF path in an Iridium+GPS kit).

Mounting hardware (“mounts”) for repeatable installs

The product naming and dealer listings include mounts as part of the kit, reflecting an installation-ready philosophy: provide not only antennas and cable, but also the hardware needed to securely mount antennas on roofs, rails, masts, or structural members. This matters in maritime and industrial environments where vibration, wind loading, and corrosion resistance affect reliability.

Technology and Specifications

Cable length and cable type

ASE-DA40 is commonly specified as:

• Cable length: 40 m (131 ft)

• Cable type: RG-213

• Cable count: commonly described as 2× 40 m RG-213 in reseller listings

What’s included

While exact pack-outs can vary slightly by distributor listing format, the ASE-DA40 is consistently described as including:

• Iridium active antenna kit

• GPS antenna

• Mounting hardware (“mounts”)

• 40 m RG-213 cable set (often 2× 40 m)

Product-family positioning (DA12/DA20/DA40/DA70)

A product-family listing shows DA40 as the “40 m RG-213, Iridium active antenna kit + GPS antenna + mounts” option, sitting above shorter passive dual-mode kits (DA12/DA20) and below the longer DA70 kit.

Compliance and trade classification

BSN’s resiliency catalog provides standardized trade/compliance fields for its accessory portfolio, including ECCN EAR99 and HTS 8517.70.0000 for associated antenna/communications accessory categories. (Organizations should still validate classifications against their internal compliance process and shipment context.)

Applications and Use Cases

Maritime installations and vessel communications

A common ASE-DA40 scenario is a bridge-installed dock/terminal paired with antennas mounted higher on the vessel (mast/rails/superstructure). A 40 m run is often enough to reach an optimal antenna location while keeping the indoor equipment protected and easily accessible.

Remote sites and critical infrastructure

Facilities such as mines, utilities, emergency operations centers, and industrial plants often need the satellite terminal indoors (security/telecom rooms) with antennas routed to rooftops or towers. The DA40’s length class supports real installations where cable routing must follow conduit pathways and safe entry points.

Docking stations requiring GPS reception

Some Iridium docking or fixed-install ecosystems incorporate GPS as part of reporting or location services. Dual-mode kits reduce integration risk by pairing the GPS antenna, Iridium antenna path, and cable/mounting hardware in one engineered selection.

High-RF environments with multiple radios

In RF-dense environments (multiple antennas, VHF/UHF radios, Wi-Fi/LTE routers, industrial electronics), installers often prioritize robust antenna placement and standardized cabling to preserve link quality. Active antenna architectures are commonly recommended when longer distances are unavoidable.

Advantages / Benefits

Extends antenna placement without moving the terminal

The core benefit is architectural: you can keep the Iridium dock/terminal in a protected interior location while placing antennas where the sky view is best—improving usability and operational reliability.

Dual Iridium + GPS in one integrated procurement line

ASE-DA40 reduces the procurement and installation complexity of piecing together separate antenna solutions (and then matching connectors, cable types, and mounts). Dealers describe it as a complete Iridium+GPS antenna kit with long cabling and mounts.

Long-run design with active Iridium antenna

Active antenna approaches are frequently used for longer routing distances; in practice this can translate to more consistent performance than passive-only solutions as cable loss increases and installations become more complex.

Standardized cabling and mounting improves repeatability

By standardizing on the 40 m RG-213 length class and bundling mounts, organizations can replicate installs across vessels or sites with fewer surprises—especially valuable for fleet rollouts and multi-location programs.

FAQ Section 

What is the BSN NAL ASE-DA40?

The ASE-DA40 is a 40 m RG-213 dual-mode Iridium + GPS antenna kit that includes an Iridium active antenna kit, a GPS antenna, and mounting hardware for long-run installs.

How does the ASE-DA40 work?

The antennas are mounted outdoors in an optimal sky-view location. The long RG-213 cable set routes Iridium and GPS signals back to the indoor dock or terminal so users can operate satellite voice/data and GPS-enabled functions from inside a protected space.

Why is the ASE-DA40 important?

It enables reliable satellite operation when indoor equipment placement and outdoor antenna placement are far apart—common on vessels, industrial sites, and facilities—while bundling both Iridium and GPS antenna paths in a single engineered kit.

What are the benefits of the ASE-DA40?

Key benefits include 40 m installation reach, active Iridium antenna architecture, GPS antenna inclusion, and mounting hardware, improving repeatability and reducing integration risk in professional installs.

Summary

The BSN NAL ASE-DA40 is a 40-meter RG-213 dual-mode Iridium active + GPS antenna kit built for professional installations where antennas must be mounted far from the indoor terminal or docking station. By combining long-run cabling (commonly 2× 40 m RG-213), an Iridium active antenna kit, a GPS antenna, and mounting hardware, it supports repeatable deployments across maritime vessels, remote facilities, and industrial sites—helping teams maintain dependable satellite communications while keeping critical equipment protected indoors.