DAMS x250 Series
The DAMS x250 Series is our super heavy-duty multi-axis antenna measurement system suited for devices up to 250 (113.5 kg).
What’s Included?
The standard DAMS x250 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.
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
- Ultra-high precision (up to 0.02º)
- Ideal for most antennas up to 250 pounds (113.5 kg)
What's Included?
The standard DAMS x250 package features:
- Dual-axis positioner
- DAMS Antenna Measurement Studio
- Precision RF cables
- Precision rotary joint
- DUT mounting hardware
- Tools and documentation
- 1-year warranty
Platform Operating Specifications
| Frequency Ranges: | DC to 6 GHz (DAMS 5250) |
| DC to 18 GHz (DAMS 6250) | |
| DC to 40 GHz (DAMS 7250) | |
| Platform Movement: | Horizontal 1.8 degree precision stepper motor with low-noise belts |
| Up to .10º azimuth resolution | |
| 360º continuous azimuth range | |
| ± 90º elevation range at 0.1º per step | |
| Drivetrain: | Heavy-duty steel gear drive-train |
| Steel gear and worm, with ball and tapered roller bearings | |
| Positioner Feedback: | Precision potentiometer (DAMS 5250) |
| High accuracy resolver (DAMS 6250/7250) | |
| Platform Max Speed: | 30 R.P.M. azimuth |
| 120º per minute elevation | |
| Platform Mounting: | 30” aluminum AUT thrust plate with 250 lbs. of payload capacity |
| Ultra heavy-duty tripod | |
| Weight Capacity: | 250 lbs. maximum payload at 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 7250) | |
| 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/RS-232 serial/ethernet |
| Power Requirements: | +48 vDC (6.0A) |
| Analyzer Interface: | GPIB controller card (not included) |
Physical Specifications
| Positioner Dimensions: | 17 inches (30.5 cm) wide |
| 12 inches (12.5 cm) deep | |
| 17 inches (35.6 cm) tall | |
| Height: | 5” (12.5 cm) without vertical movement assembly or tripod |
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 5250 | DC to 6 GHz |
| DAMS 6250 | DC to 18 GHz |
| DAMS 7250 | 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.
Options
| OPT-X0-90 | 90° tilt stage (NEW!)  Datasheet |
| DFSM5-xx | Full Spherical Mount (5 pound capacity) (xx = available ranges from DC to 18, 40 or 50 GHz) |
| DFSM10-xx | Full Spherical Mount (10 pound capacity) (xx = available ranges from DC to 18, 40 or 50 GHz) |
| DFSM25-xx | Full Spherical Mount (25 pound capacity) (xx = available ranges from DC to 18, 40 or 50 GHz) |
| DPA-LASERTOOL-B | Laser alignment tool |
| DPA-DIGILEVEL | Digital level |
| PT-DMS-THRUSTP-ACR | Larger thrust plate (12" acrylic, 0.350" thick) |
| PT-DMS-THRUSTP-ALM | Larger thrust plate (12" aluminum, 0.25" thick) |
| 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 |
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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