PTU-D300-RF
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PTU-D300-RF Antenna positioner
 Rugged, flexible, feature-rich

 
The PTU-D300-RF provides fast, accurate positioning of antennas and other payloads.

Featuring a DC-18Ghz RF rotary joint and slip-ring to allow continuous pan rotation, it provides high torque for payloads up to 31.7 kg while maintaining speed, precision, and a small form factor.

The real-time control capabilities make the D300-RF ideal for tracking applications. Designed for durability in harsh environment such as air, ground or sea vehicles, the D300-RF is suited for demanding applications that require high duty-cycles and long-life in harsh all-weather environments.
       

The controller is fully integrated. A single mil-style connector provides power and pan-tilt control, as well as payload signal management (optional). Integrated flex-circuitry absorbs tilt motion for all internal wiring to provide long life over high duty cycles.

The built-in command set offers both ASCII and binary formats. This command set supports real-time control at up to 60 commands/second with very low and predictable latencies. The rich command set provides fine-grained control of position (absolute and relative), velocity, acceleration and other unit functions. The optional Geo-Pointing Module also provides an Ethernet/IP interface for control of the pan-tilt units
 
Applications      
• Air/ground communications
• Shipboard communications
• Electronic surveillance
• Scientific and R&D

Key features - PTU-D300-RF  
• Flexible payload mounting for all antenna types
• Solid and vibration-tolerant for vehicle-mounted applications
• Large payload capacity (35 lbs. top-mount; 70 lbs. side-mount)
• Wide-range of pan speeds (< 0.0064º/sec. to 50º/sec.)
• Extremely precise positioning (0.0064º with microstep)
• 360º continuous-pan including pass-through for DC-18 GHz RF and serial/control lines
• Single connector for all control, power
• Precise control of position, speed & acceleration
• Simple control from host computer via RS-232/485
• Fully sealed for outdoor/marine applications (IP67)
• CE Mark & FCC certified

Model
PTU-D300-RF
Pan/tilt performance (standard)  
Maximum payload* 31.7 kg side mount; 15.9 kg top mount
Maximum speed** 50°/second (both side and top mount)
* Over-the-top payload assumes COG 15.2 cm from tilt axis; over the side payload assumes balanced COG.
** Maximum speed may depend on exact payload inertia and input voltage.
 
Input Voltage Unregulated 12-30 VDC (fastest performance & torque @ 30 VDC)
Payload mounting Top-mount plus single/dual side mount
Pan speed min .0064°/second
Tilt speed min .0064°/second
Tilt Range (approx) Programmable from +30° to -90° from upright (120° range) (up to +/-90° with single side mount)
Pan range (approx) 360° continuous
Tilt position resolution .0064° (with microstepping)
Pan position resolution .0064° (with microstepping)
Acceleration/Deceleration Trapezoidal. on-the-fly speed and position changes
RF pass through DC-18GHz via precision SMA on base and near payload
Weight 14.5 kg (Standard bracket: .5 kg)
Dimensions Pan/Tilt Only: 43.1 cm (h) × 14 cm (w) ×21.7 (d) (without brackets)
Operating temperatures -30°C to 70°C
Environmental IP67; RoHS Compliant; 100% relative humidity, non condensing

PTU-D300-RF data sheet