---
type: product
schema_version: 1
stock_number: "53378-1"
canonical_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/53378-1/ViaSat-8860"
json_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/53378-1/ViaSat-8860.json"
generated_at: "2026-11-07T11:06:34.004Z"
last_updated: "2026-10-14T13:00:51.160-05:00"
---

# ViaSat 8860 Antenna Tracking Controller

_Summary and Categories are this item's record. The description sections and FAQ are machine-assisted and can contain errors; where they disagree with the record, the record is correct, and where description sections disagree with each other, Details wins._

## Summary

- Manufacturer: ViaSat
- Model: 8860
- Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition
- Price: $2,995.00 USD
- Availability: In stock, 1 available
- Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee
- ITAR restricted: No
- Shipping weight: 6 lb, estimated
- Shipping dimensions: 14X10X10 in, estimated

## Categories

- Test Equipment > Electrical Test > Controllers (primary)

## Details

### Configuration

- Display: LCD, (2) Line by (40) Character
- Remote Control Interface: SAbus (RS-422) and RS-232
- Beacon Level Input: (2) Inputs, 0-6V, 0-12V, +/- 3V, +/- 12V
- Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC, 47/63 Hz, 5 Watts

Assembly Number: 455341

## Function

Satellite antenna tracking controller that monitors beacon level signals and drives antenna position actuators to maintain pointing accuracy. Provides two beacon level inputs (0-6 V, 0-12 V, +/-3 V, +/-12 V) for signal level detection, supports remote control via RS-422 and RS-232, includes LCD display (2x40 characters) for local status, and operates from 115/230 V AC at 50/60 Hz with about 5 W power consumption.

## Images

- <https://www.artisantg.com/itemimages/viasat_8860_view1_2026526113733.jpg>
- <https://www.artisantg.com/itemimages/viasat_8860_view2_2026526113733.jpg>
- <https://www.artisantg.com/itemimages/viasat_8860_view3_2026526113733.jpg>
- <https://www.artisantg.com/itemimages/viasat_8860_view4_2026526113733.jpg>
