FLIR D300-RF Pan-Tilt Antenna Positioner

Product Highlights

Payloads to 70 lbs
Integrated slip-ring for 360-continuous pan rotation with DC-18 GHz RF pass-through (DC-26.5 GHz option)
Small form-factor
Position resolution down to 0.00625°
Pan/tilt speeds up to 100° / Sec.
Wide range DC voltage input

$22,804.00

SKU

D300‐SS‐FR‐000‐SS

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Details

Computer-Controlled Positioning of Antennas

The PTU-D300-RF provides fast, accurate positioning of antennas and other payloads. It features a DC-18Ghz RF rotary joint and slip-ring to provide continuous pan rotation including pass-through for DC-18 GHz RF, power, and serial/ control lines. Real-time control capabilities make the D300-RF ideal for tracking applications. The durability of the D300-RF makes it ideal for demanding harsh, all-weather environments such as air, ground, or sea vehicles and for applications that require high duty-cycles.

KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:

Flexible payload mounting for all antenna types
Solid and vibration-tolerant for vehicle-mounted applications
Rigid worm gear design (no belts/pulleys) provides steady images in windy environments
High holding torque (no sag when powered off)
Large payload capacity (35 lb top; 70 lb side)
Wide range of pan speeds (< 0.0064º/sec to 50º/sec)
Extremely precise positioning (0.0064º with microstep)
360º continuous-pan including pass-through for DC-18 GHz RF and serial control lines
Single connector for all control, power interfaces
Precise control of position, speed, and acceleration
Simple control from host computer via RS-232/-485
Fully sealed for outdoor/marine applications (IP67)
CE Mark, FCC, RoHS certification

OPTIONS

Alternate ranges of motion
Heavy-duty side mount brackets
Inertial Stabilization Module (ISM)

APPLICATIONS

Air and ground communications
Shipboard communications
Electronic surveillance
Scientific and R&D

Downloads

PTU_Key_Factors (Size: 300.8 KB)

PTU User Manual 1.0 (Size: 1.4 MB)

PTU-D300-RF-Config-Guide (Size: 2 MB)

PTU-D300-RF-Datasheet (Size: 137.6 KB)

Pan Tilt Command Reference Manual (Size: 308.7 KB)

Specifications

Pan/Tilt Performance	Side Mount	Top Mount
Max Payload¹	70 lb (31.7 kg)	35 lb (15.9 kg)
Max Speed²	50°/second	50°/second
Pan/Tilt Features
Approx. Tilt Range	+30º to -90º from upright (120º range) (up to +/-90º with single side mount)
Approx. Pan Range	360° continuous
Min Pan Speed	.0064º/second
Min Tilt Speed	.0064º/second
Pan Position Resolution	0064º (with microstepping)
Tilt Position Resolution	0064º (with microstepping)
Duty Cycle	Up to 100% Duty Cycle, or 3-5 million cycles
Acceleration/Deceleration	On-the-fly speed and position changes
Power Requirements
Input Voltage	Unregulated 12-30 VDC (fastest performance & torque @ 30 VDC)
Power Consumption (Measured at 30 VDC)	49.2 W avg., peak 2.25 A (high power mode) 34.2 W avg., peak 1.60 A (regular power mode) 18.2 W avg., peak 0.78 A (low power mode(default)) 1.6 W (holding power off mode)
Connections & Communications
Base Connectors	PRIMARY: AMP (MIL-C-26482). Includes: PTU-Power (3c) - 9-30 VDC + shield PTU-Control (7c) - RS-232/RS-485 Payload Signals (8c)
Payload Signal Pass-Through	Power (2c): 30 VDC max. @ 3 A max. Video (4c): 2x Video or 1x Ethernet (10baseT) Other (2c): 30 VDC max. @ 1 A max.
RF Pass Through	DC-18GHz via precision SMA on base and near payload
Computer Controls	RS-232, RS-485
Control Protocols	DP (ASCII, Binary)
Mechanical
Weight	32 lb (14.5 kg) (Standard bracket: 1.25 lb)
Dimensions	Pan/Tilt Only: 16.98” (h) × 5.53” (w) × 8.53” (d)
Payload Mounting	Single/dual-side mount, top mount
PTU Mounting	Pedestal
Material	Machined Aluminum
Packaging & Environmental
Standards	Designed to IP67
Operating Temperature	-30°C to 70°C
Humidity	100% relative humidity, non-condensing
Ice (Operating)	Sustained operation with 0.25” ice buildup
Dust/Sand (Operating)	Sustained exposure to blowing dust/sand
Wind/Rain/Fog	IP67
Salt Spray	Sustained operation in salt spray environments
Color/Finish	Black anodized
EMI	CE Mark and FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
Certifications	RoHS Compliant
	1 Over-the-top payload assumes COG 6” from tilt axis; over the side payload assumes balanced COG. 2. Maximum speed may depend on exact payload configuration and dynamics.