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Digital Control System

Product Specifications

The DCS is field-proven and has been installed on KTMs, LTMs, Cinetheodilites, optical and tracking mounts, radar systems and DOAMS telescopes.

  • Closed-loop position control
  • Advanced servo-loop control with command generator and state observer for optimized tracking
  • High-speed communications for remote control via Ethernet communications
  • Analog rate command via joystick, stiff stick or external computer is standard
  • IRIG-B time synchronization available
  • Software tool box provided for mount analysis and tuning
  • Built-in test, data logging and function generator
  • Built-in data logging allows post-processing analysis of performance
  • Highly reliable digital architecture with electronic programmable logic device executed safety functions
  • Detailed installation documentation

Resources

  • Test Range Instrumentation Sell Sheet

    Test Range Instrumentation Sell Sheet

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