D6050 Gimbal Antenna Measurement System
The D6050 Gimbal Antenna Measurement System is a highly versatile multi-axis antenna measurement system suited for devices up to 60 pounds (27.2 kg), however, upgraded models can be custom made for larger payload capacity. Both of the non-metallic, belt-driven heads provide a low-reflection environment ideal for small, medium or large devices and/or omni-directional antennas. The specialized fiberglass tray is an ideal for measurement needs and can be customized with hole patterns or other options for securely mounting your device.
What’s Included?
All standard D6050 Gimbal packages feature a 3-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. This system is very versatile and numerous types of customizations and/or upgrades are available. Contact us if you have special circumstances or unique needs.
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 (more available)
- 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 60 pounds
What's Included?
The standard D6050 Gimbal 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
(* Z-Axis is an additional feature)
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: ¹ | 24” (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: ¹ | 4.5” (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.
| D6050-00 | No RF Components |
| D6050-06 | 6 GHz SMA RF Components |
| D6050-18 | 18 GHz SMA RF Components |
| D6050-40 | 40 GHz 2.92 mm RF Components |
| D6050-50 | 50 GHz 2.4 mm RF Components |
| D6050-67 | 67 GHz 1.85 mm RF Components |
| D6050-75 | 50 to 75 GHz mmW V-Band RF Components |
| D6050-90 | 60 to 90 GHz mmW E-Band RF Components |
| D6050-110 | 75 to 110 GHz mmW W-Band RF Components |
| D6050-MMW-CFX | No RF components; configured with mounts for Copper Mountain FX series mmW adapters (up to 110 GHz) |
Options
| OPT-SR | 12-channel slip ring (for unlimited 360º rotations) |
| OPT-WGDH | Worm-gear driven head |
| OPT-AZ | Automated linear Z-axis |
| OPT-AZXY | Automated linear Z- and X-axis with pseudo Y-axis |
| OPT-ENC | Encoder feedback capability |
| DPA-PDK | DAMS Platform Development Kit |
| OPT-SMA | Software maintenance agreement |
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 |
Part Drawings
D6050 24″ Turntable (SAE, standard)
D6050 24″ Turntable (metric, standard)
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