MVG - Rotary Positioners - Compact Series - AZ/EL/AZ Positioners: Light Duty
These AZ/EL/AZ positioners provide accurate, balanced rotation, and controllable velocity in the positioning of light-duty antennas under test. Their compact and low-profile design optimizes space in test configurations as well as high operational performance, yielding the best size and weight performance ratio.
Their rugged and straightforward construction ensures maximum reliability and trouble-free operation.
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Product Highlights |
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Compact, low-profile design |
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High angular positioning |
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Adjustable travel in all axes |
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Rotary joint 18/40 GHz (Optional) |
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Upper AZ through hole (Optional) |
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Vertical loads ranging from 13-1000 lbs (6-2200 kg) |
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Turntable diameters ranging from 3.7-12.5 in (95-318 mm) |
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Excellent angular position accuracy |
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Low backlash design |
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Precision bearings |
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Closed loop servo control |
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Industry-standard wiring |
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Encoders for optimum speed regulation & control |
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Fully enclosed design of drive gear train & data take-off |
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Applications |
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General purpose positioning subsystems |
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Far-field & near-field antenna measurements |
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Small antenna testing |
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Indoor use |
More Product Information
- Smallest rotary stage: 11.75 x 21.9 x 16 mm
- Embedded closed-loop controller
- No separate electronics needed
- 3.3 VDC input
- Accepts direct motion commands (I2C, SPI, or UART)
- Continuous 360° rotary motion
- Angular resolution ~21.9727 mdeg closed loop
- Built-in absolute position sensor
- Millisecond step and settle times
- 0.5 deg in 16 ms closed loop
- 0.5 deg in 1.2 ms open loop
- Holds position with zero power and no jitter
The MVG-Orbit/FR performance series has recently been expanded to include medium-duty, dual-axes positioners: the new AL-438X series. Thanks to their low profile design and advanced drive mechanism, these symmetrical AZ/EL positioners ensure accurate, balanced rotation, and
Their rugged yet straight-forward construction ensures maximum reliability and trouble-free operation, yielding the best size and weight / performance ratio. This particular series provides a counter weight option which improves overall system stability and accuracy while allowing for higher DUT loads. A large variety of options is available for this ORBIT/FR standard product family.
- Piezo stages with continuous 360° rotary motion
- Mounted mirrors, laser and two-axis base
- Each rotary stage only 11.75 x 21.9 x 16 mm
- Closed-loop controller embedded in each stage
- No separate electronics needed
- 3.3 VDC input
- Direct digital input of motion commands ( I2C, SPI, or UART)
- Angular resolution ~21.9727 mdeg closed loop
- Built-in absolute position sensor
- Millisecond step and settle times
- 0.5 deg in 16 ms closed loop
- 0.5 deg in 1.2 ms open loop
- Holds position with zero power and no jitter
MVG-Orbit/FR medium duty EL/AZ positioners provide accurate rotation, velocity, and direction, with platform sizes up to 28 x 28 in (711 x 711 mm). Their rugged yet straight-forward construction ensures maximum reliability and trouble-free operation.
MVG medium duty azimuth positioners provide accurate rotation, velocity, and direction and offer turntable diameters up to 30 in (686 mm). Rugged yet simple construction ensures maximum reliability and trouble-free operation.
A high performance RF-shielded EMC chamber specifically designed for emc measurements in accordance with MIL-STD-461E/F and RTCA DO160 requirements.
- Boost performance by up to 3x over its precursor thanks to an Intel x6000 series embedded processor
- Capture high-resolution images at high speed through a choice of CMOS sensors from two to 16 Megapixels
- Deploy in dirty, humid, or harsh industrial environments by way of a compact IP67-rated design
- Communicate actions and results to other automation and enterprise equipment via real-time digital I/Os, and Ethernet (TCP/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, EtherNet/IP™2, Modbus® , PROFINET® , and native robot interfaces)
- Handle Human-Machine Interface (HMI) function by way of VGA and USB connectivity
- Simplify vision setup and upkeep via integrated lens focusing and illumination intensity control
- Synchronize to the manufacturing line through the support for incremental rotary encoders
- Solve machine vision applications efficiently with Aurora Design Assistant by constructing flowcharts instead of writing program code
- Maintain control and independence through the ability to code custom flowchart steps
- Tackle machine vision applications with utmost confidence using field-proven tools for analyzing, locating, classifying, measuring, reading, and verifying
- Leverage deep learning for visual inspection through image classification and segmentation tools
The MVG-Orbit/FR performance series has recently been expanded to include the AL-458x series of medium-duty, tri-axes positioners. Thanks to their low profile design and advanced drive mechanism, these symmetrical AZ/EL/AZ positioners ensure accurate, balanced rotation, and controllable velocity.
Their rugged and straightforward construction ensures maximum reliability and trouble-free operation, yielding the best size and weight / performance ratio. This series includes a counter weight option which improves overall system stability and accuracy while allowing for higher DUT loads.
Flexibility
- Different substrate carriers for wafers up to 200 mm or single dies
- Probe cards and/or up to eight positioners
- Use with liquid nitrogen or helium, depending on the target temperature
- Accessories available, such as black bodies and optical motion analysis tools
- Designed for industrial environments
- Covers wide range of measurements (I-V, C-V, RF, MEMS, OPTO)
See "Specifications & Details" tab for more key features
Microwave Vision Group (MVG)
Testing Connectivity for a Wireless World
The Microwave Vision Group offers cutting-edge technologies for the visualization of electromagnetic waves. With advanced test solutions for antenna characterization, radar signature evaluation and electromagnetic measurements, we support company R&D teams in their drive to innovate and boost product development.
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1320 Air Wing Rd, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92154, USA
Phone: 678-797-9172
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