D6050 Series

The D6050 Series is a highly versatile multi-axis antenna measurement system suited for devices up to 60 pounds (27.2 kg). The non-metallic, belt-driven heads provide a low-reflection environment ideal for electrically small or omni-directional antennas.

What’s Included?

All standard D6050 package features a 2-axis positioner, our powerful DAMS Antenna Measurement Studio, precision RF cables and rotary joints, all tools and documentation, plus DUT mounting hardware. Everything is backed by 3-year warranty.  Many customizations and/or upgrades are available.

  6050 Series Datasheet

Educational discounts are available for students, teachers or staff of universities or technical schools.

Key Features & Functions

  • 2D & 3D Spherical Measurements (AZ over EL, EL over AZ, XYZ planes and more)
  • Far Field Parameters (gain, beamwidth, efficiency, directivity, polarization, isolation, and more)
  • OTA Measurements (TRP/TIS)
  • Phase Center Measurements
  • Spherical Near Field (optional)

Highlights

  • Dual rotary joints
  • Multiple configuration options
  • Indexable mast offset up to 23” from center
  • Non-metallic DUT mounting axis
  • Ultra-high precision (up to 0.02º)
  • Ideal for most antennas up to 25 pounds

What's Included?

The standard D6050 package features:

  • 2-axis positioner
  • DAMS Antenna Measurement Studio
  • Precision RF cables
  • Precision dual rotary joints
  • DUT mounting hardware
  • Tools and documentation
  • 3-year warranty

General


›  Dimensions

Footprint:24” x 24” (609 mm x 609 mm)
Total Height:61.475” (1561.4 mm)
Clearance Radius:35” (1320 mm) surrounding clearance required for full 360º rotation
Total Weight:99 lbs (44.9 kg)

Positioner


›  Turntable
Frequency Ranges (GHz):Coax: DC to 6, 18, 40, 50, or 67 GHz
mmW: 50-75 (V-Band), 60-90 (E-Band) or 75-110 (W-Band) GHz
Resolution:0.02º
Drivetrain:Precision worm gear table with 1.8º stepper motor
Gear Ratio:90:1
Movement Range:0-360º or ± 180º (re-indexable hardware limits)
Slip Ring:12-channel slip ring (standard, other options available)
Position Feedback:Optional encoder (default open loop, position tracked by software)
Weight (positioner only):76 lbs (34.5 kg) with slide rails
Positioner Max Speed:4 RPM (24º per second)
AUT Mounting Options: ¹24” (610 mm) diameter acrylic plate, 0.750” thick, 1/4”-20 hole array
(M6 hole array available upon request)
Through-bore Diameter:Standard: 1.4” (35.5 mm)
mmW: 3.25” (82.5 mm)
Weight Capacity:Centered: 150 lbs (45.5 kg); distributed: 250 lbs (113.6 kg)
RF Rotary Joint:Precision (SMA, 2.92 mm, 2.4 mm, 1.85 mm or waveguide)
›  Roll / Phi Axis
Frequency Ranges:Coax: DC to 6, 18, 40, 50, or 67 GHz
mmW: 50-75 (V-Band), 60-90 (E-Band) or 75-110 (W-Band) GHz
Resolution:0.05º
Drivetrain:Belt driven with 1.8º stepper motor
Gear Ratio:36:1 with precision planetary reducer
Movement Range:360º continuous or ± 180º
Positioner Max Speed:4 RPM (24º per second)
Position Feedback:Optional encoder (default open loop, position tracked by software)
Weight (mast only):22 lbs (10 kg)
AUT Mounting Options: ¹4.5” (115 mm) diameter PVC mounting plate with 10-32 hole array
(Larger plate and/or M5 hole array available upon request)
Through-bore Diameter:1.75” (44.5 mm)
Weight Capacity:25 lbs (11.4 kg)
Axial Moment Capacity:20 ft-lbs (27 Nm, 2.75 m-kg)
Lateral Moment Capacity:10 ft-lbs (13.5 Nm, 1.35 m-kg)
RF Rotary Joint:Precision (SMA, 2.92 mm, 2.4 mm, 1.85 mm or waveguide)

¹ = Custom mounting solutions available upon request

›  Z-Axis
Movement travel:Up to 11” (279.5 mm)
Drive Type:Precision ground C7 steel ball-screw
Motor:NEMA 17 stepper motor (with manual control knob)
Max speed:4 in/s (100 mm/s)
Movement resolution:0.008” (0.2 mm)
Minimum travel:0.008” (0.2 mm)
Position feedback:None (default open loop, position tracked by software)

Electrical & Communications

Controller type:Internal 3-axis microprocessor-based controller
Resolution:Up to 1/32nd microstepping
Motor current:3.125A per motor phase
Cooling:24V fan
Communication interface:9-pin D-Sub RS-232 (USB-to-Serial adapter included)
Included cable length:10 feet (3 meters)
Input voltage:24VDC 5A - 2.5 mm DC barrel connector
Power supply:24VDC 5A, 110V / 220V input (included)

Standard Models

Unless otherwise specified, all standard model packages include the positioner, software, all RF components, AUT mounting hardware, and tools and documentation.

D6050-00No RF Components
D6050-066 GHz SMA RF Components
D6050-1818 GHz SMA RF Components
D6050-4040 GHz 2.92 mm RF Components
D6050-5050 GHz 2.4 mm RF Components
D6050-6767 GHz 1.85 mm RF Components
D6050-7550 to 75 GHz mmW V-Band RF Components
D6050-9060 to 90 GHz mmW E-Band RF Components
D6050-11075 to 110 GHz mmW W-Band RF Components
D6050-MMW-CFXNo RF components; configured with mounts for Copper Mountain FX series mmW adapters (up to 110 GHz)

Options

OPT-SR12-channel slip ring (for unlimited 360º rotations)
OPT-WGDHWorm-gear driven head
OPT-AZAutomated linear Z-axis
OPT-AZXYAutomated linear Z- and X-axis with pseudo Y-axis
OPT-ENCEncoder feedback capability
DPA-PDKDAMS Platform Development Kit
OPT-SMASoftware maintenance agreement

Accessories

DEPC-DPre-configured PC (desktop)
DEPC-LPre-configured PC (laptop)
DE-SIMDAMS Antenna & Network Simulator software add-on
DPA-SW-N2FSpherical nearfield processing
DPA-AUTOPOL18 GHz SPDT RF switch auto-polarizer with cables/adapters
DPA-AUTOPOL-4040 GHz SPDT RF switch auto-polarizer with cables/adapters
DE-05xxBroadband reference horn 500 MHz to 18, 26, 30 or 40 GHz
DE-07xxBroadband reference horn 700 MHz to 18, 26, 30 or 40 GHz
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