The PTU-D300 is a family of full-size pan-tilt units that provide accurate real-time positioning of cameras, lasers, antenna, or other payloads to over 90 lbs. The PTU-D300 model family are fully weatherized, offer continuous pan rotation, internal wiring for payload signals, and are designed for harsh environments in fixed and mobile applications.
Feature
Benefit to OEM's and Systems Integrators
Complete and proven control interface; Flexible mounting for single and multi-part payloads; Built-in RS-232/485
Reduce development/integration time
Proven system component; headroom for broad feature set
Minimize technical risk
High level, full-featured real-time command protocol
Speed time to market
Low-cost, off-the-shelf solution readily available; Fast integration with other system elements
Minimize development cost
Rugged design; Supports 100% duty cycles
Lower cost of operation
Fully sealed, weatherized design (IP67); Wide temperature ranges.
The PTU-D300 model family of full-sized computer-controlled pan-tilts are designed for a wide range of outdoor fixed and mobile applications. They are compact, rugged and offer an off-the-shelf solution for positioning of any type of small sensor or other payload. The D300 family has been proven over several years in a wide variety of fixed, ground vehicle, air, and sea applications in harsh environments.
The PTU-D300 models utilize stepper motors with an asymmetrical worm-gear design. The gear system is complete sealed in an oil bath for maximal performance under high duty cycles. The body of the pan-tilt is constructed from machined aluminum and provides very rigid, repeatable positioning. The controller is fully integrated and the units provide a single weatherized mil-style connector for power, pan-tilt and payload signals.
Payloads can be mounted on the sides and/or top (multiple bracket configurations available). The RF configuration provides continuous pan rotation for antenna applications, with a rotary joint providing a single DC-18GHz RF pass-through channel, in addition to a slip-ring for other signal pass-throughs.
The inertial stabilization module (ISM) configuration uses an integrated gyro to actively control the pan-tilt to maintain the current pointing angle. This provides for improved camera images and communications links to be maintained from moving platforms including ground vehicles, boats, and aircraft. A real-time control interface is available through the ISM to support user joystick control, tracking and other applications in stabilized mode.
The built-in command set offers both ASCII and binary formats. This command set supports real-time control at up to 60 commands/second with very low and predictable latencies. The rich command set provides fine-grained control of position (absolute and relative), velocity, acceleration and other unit functions. The optional Geo-Pointing Module also provides an Ethernet/IP interface for control of the pan-tilt units.
