This Product Replaces DAMS x100 Series
DAMS x100B Series
The DAMS x100B Series is our heavy-duty multi-axis antenna measurement system suited for devices up to 150 pounds (68 kg). It’s perfect for large and unweildy antennas as the positioner is chain and gear driven motor, which enables it to maintain precision positioning even under great weight.
What’s Included?
The standard DAMS x100B 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.
DAMS x100B Series DatasheetEducational 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
- Precision rotary joint
- Multiple configuration options
- Indexable mast offset up to 23” from center
- Non-metallic DUT mounting axis
- Ultra-high precision (up to 0.01º)
- Ideal for most antennas up to 100 pounds (45 kg)
What's Included?
The standard DAMS x100B Series package features:
- 2-Axis positioner
- DAMS Antenna Measurement Studio
- Precision RF cables
- Precision rotary joint
- DUT mounting hardware
- Tools and documentation
- 3-year warranty
Platform Operating Specifications
| Frequency Ranges: | DC to 6 GHz (DAMS 5100B) |
| DC to 18 GHz (DAMS 6100B) | |
| DC to 40 GHz (DAMS 7100B) | |
| Platform Movement: | Up to 0.01º azimuth resolution |
| Up to 0.01º elevation resolution | |
| 360º continuous azimuth range | |
| ± 90º elevation range at 0.1º per step | |
| 1.8º stepper motors | |
| Drivetrain: | Heavy-duty steel gear drive-train |
| Hardened steel worm drive geartrain | |
| Positioner Feedback: | 9000-line Encoder |
| 0.01º resolution | |
| Platform Max Speed: | 4.2 R.P.M. azimuth |
| 480º per minute elevation | |
| Platform Mounting: | 24” (61 cm) aluminum thrust plate with 100 pounds (45 kg) of payload capacity |
| Extra heavy-duty tripod | |
| Weight Capacity: | 100 pounds (45 kg) maximum @ level position (capacity decreases with angle) |
| Cable Interface: | Ultra high-quality cable with SMA connectors |
| Ultra-precision, low-noise rotary joint with SMA connectors | |
| (“K” connectors on DAMS 7100B) | |
| Included Options: | Digital level for precise setup |
| Positioning laser for long range alignment | |
| DAMS Software Studio Pro | |
| Advanced processing module | |
| 3-year warranty on parts and labor | |
| Technical support |
Controller Operating Specifications
| Control Methods: | DAMS Antenna Measurement Software (or any software with serial communication which requires the Platform Development Kit) |
| Interface: | USB 1.1 (RS232 available upon request) |
| Input Power: | 24vDC 5.0A |
| Analyzer Interface: | GPIB controller card (not included) |
| Physical Properties | |
| Dimensions w/o Tripod: | 18.1” wide (45.9 cm) |
| 9.5” deep (24.1 cm) | |
| 16.5” tall (41.9 cm) | |
| Height: | 16.4” (41.6 cm) without tripod or thrust plate |
| Min: 35” (89 cm), Max: 75” (190.5 cm) with tripod and thrust plate |
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| Weight: | 71 lbs. (32.2 kg) (without tripod) |
| 91 lbs. (41.2 kg) (with tripod) | |
| Positioner Composition: | 85% Aluminum |
| 10% Stainless steel | |
| 5% Misc. plastics/metals | |
| Tripod Composition: | Aluminum and plastic |
Environmental Specifications
| Operating Temp: | 0º C to 45º C (32º F to 104º F) (with no condensation) |
| Transport Temp: | -40º C to 60º C (-40º F to 140º F) (no condensation within 72 hours) |
Standard Models
Unless otherwise specified, all standard model packages include the positioner, software, all RF components, AUT mounting hardware, and tools and documentation.
| Model | Frequency Range |
| DAMS 5100B | DC to 6 GHz |
| DAMS 6100B | DC to 18 GHz |
| DAMS 7100B | DC to 40 GHz |
Should you be interested in any of the following options, simply reference them in your inquiry for more information or pricing.
Accessories
| DEPC-D | Pre-configured PC (desktop) |
| DEPC-L | Pre-configured PC (laptop) |
| DE-SIM | DAMS Antenna & Network Simulator software add-on |
| DPA-SW-N2F | Spherical nearfield processing |
| DPA-AUTOPOL | 18 GHz SPDT RF switch auto-polarizer with cables/adapters |
| DPA-AUTOPOL-40 | 40 GHz SPDT RF switch auto-polarizer with cables/adapters |
| DE-05xx | Broadband reference horn 500 MHz to 18, 26, 30 or 40 GHz |
| DE-07xx | Broadband reference horn 700 MHz to 18, 26, 30 or 40 GHz |
Customer Support
Diamond Engineering takes great pride in providing top-notch customer and technical support. If you are having any issues with your system, we welcome you contact us directly. We can walk you through or suggest solutions to any issues you may have.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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