MPT RF
The MPT-RF series of Pan & Tilt Positioners employ RF Rotary Joint technology for management of radio frequency signals. These rugged antenna positioners support a wide range of antenna sizes, and utilize integrated dual isolated channels of RF pass-through signals. Auxiliary sensor loads, such as visible and/or thermal cameras, can be mounted with the antenna and are completely supported. Typical applications include UAV tracking/telemetry, satellite communications, radar, GPS and many others.
MPT Positioners are equipped with an integrated Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS). This provides intelligence to users regarding the condition of payloads, allowing for preventative maintenance to extend the life of critical equipment. An embedded web server enables easy discovery and control of all positioners and integrated components on a network thereby eliminating the need for 3rd party software. Expanded velocity control offers the MPT finer resolution of speed and acceleration control, ultimately improving tracking and scaling applications. Users will enjoy the capacity of multiple configurable communication ports for convenient payload integration and communication.
All RF, video, power and control data cables are pass-through to eliminate cables in motion with the Pan & Tilt making cable management simple, neat, and safe. IP, RS-232 & RS-422, Pelco D Extended, Serial control of the Pan & Tilt and sensors are standard. Serial data and lens controls provide plug-and-play camera load interfaces.
Available Features
Supports multiple antenna sizes, from man-portable up to 3-meters
Multiple RF channel pass-through from DC up to 18 GHz
365/24/7 surveillance in challenging environments
Auxiliary payload support (cameras, laser range finders,laser designator, GPS, etc.)
Network ready
Sensor Integration
Antennas (Parabolic / Dish / Patch / Grid)
Multi–Spectrum cameras (Visible / NIR / SWIR)
Thermal Imagers (LWIR / MWIR)
IR and Visible Illuminators
Laser Range Finders
Standard Performance (QPT 200)
Load Capacity: QTP-200 – 200 lb-ft (271 Nm) maximum
Operating Voltage Range: QTP-200 – 24VDC (±4VDC)
Pan-Axis Range: Continuous Rotation (slip ring)
Pan-Axis Speed: 0.001° – 20.0°/sec
Tilt-Axis Range: 180° (±90°)
Tilt-Axis Speed: 0.005° – 4°/sec
Internal Heater: Thermostatically controlled 0°C (32°F) ON • 1.7°C (35°F) OFF
Operating Temperature: Without Heater: -15°C to 55°C (5°F to 131°F) • With Heater: -30°C to 55°C (-22°F to 131°F)
Rotational Limits: Adjustable tilt hard limit, adjustable soft limits on both axes
Feedback: Optical Encoders (0.01° readout)
Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.
Repeatability: 0.1° Pan and Tilt
Duty Cycle: 20%
Motor Type / Drive: Stepper (Sentry) and DC Brush
Communication to Pan & Tilt: RS232 / 422 / 485, IP Ethernet: 10 / 100 Base-T
Communication to Sensors: RS232 / 422, Ethernet Pass-Through
Control Protocol: Moog QuickSet or Pelco D
Connector Specifications: Mil-Spec grade used on all configurations
Load Connector Interfaces: 1 Mil-Spec at tilt axis, up to 4 Mil-Spec connectors on Universal tilt table top (certain models)
TF Connector: N-Type Female (50 Ohm) up to 18GHz
Materials: Housing 6061-T6 Aluminum, stainless steel hardware, permanently sealed radial ball bearings
Finish / Color: White powder coat paint over alodined chromate for corrosion resistance standard. Other colours and CARC available upon request
Weight: 190 lbs (85 kg)
RF Channels
Number of Channels: 3
Frequency: DC to 3.0GHz
VSWR (max): Channel 1: 1.5:1 Channels 2 and 3: 2.5:1
VSWR WOW/360 (max): 0.2
Insertion Loss(dB max): Channel 1: 0.5 channels 2 and 3: 0.7
Insertion Loss WOW/360 (dB max): Channel 1: 0.1 Channels 2 and 3: 0.3
Isolation (min dB max): 40)
Peak Power: 1kW
Average Power: 50W
Load Capacity 50 lb-ft (67.8 Nm) maximum
Operating Voltage Range 24 VDC (±4 VDC)
Total Power less than 5.0 A Peak, less than 4.0 A Continuous
Pan-Axis Range Continuous Rotation (slip ring)
Pan-Axis Speed 0.005° to 50°/sec
Tilt-Axis Range 180° (±90°)
Tilt-Axis Speed 0.005° to 12°/sec at 50 lb-ft
Internal Heater Thermostatically controlled 0°C (32°F) ON • 1.7°C (35°F) OFF
Operating Temperature 32° to 55°C (-26° to 131°F) at 100% Relative Humidity
Rotational Limits Adjustable tilt hard limit, adjustable soft limits on both axes Feedback 9k Position Encoders
Repeatability Pan/Tilt ± .05˚
Motor Type/Drive Stepper Motors, Hardened Steel Worm Drive
Communication to Pan & Tilt RS232/422/485, IP Ethernet: 10/100 Base-T
Communication to Sensors Ethernet Pass-through, RS-232/422/485, Analog Video
Control Protocol Moog PTZ or Pelco D (Limited)
Connector Specifications Mil-Spec grade used on all configurations
Load Connector Interfaces 2 Mil Spec connectors at tilt-axis
RF Connector TNC-Type Female Connector (50 Ohm) up to 18 GHz
Materials Housing 356-T6 Aluminum, stainless steel hardware
Finish/Colour White powder coat paint over alodined chromate for corrosion resistance standard. Other colors available upon request.
Weight 35 lb (14.8 kg)
Dimensions Please contact a sales representative
Test Cable and Software 6 ft test cable and software included
Load Capacity 90 lb-ft (122 Nm) maximum
Operating Voltage Range 24 VDC (±4 VDC)
Total Power less than 5.0 A Peak, less than 4.0 A Continuous
Pan-Axis Range Continuous Rotation (slip ring)
Pan-Axis Speed 0.005° to 25°/sec
Tilt-Axis Range 180° (±90°)
Tilt-Axis Speed 0.005° to 8°/sec at 90 lb-ft
Internal Heater Thermostatically controlled 0°C (32°F) ON • 1.7°C (35°F) OFF
Operating Temperature 32° to 55°C (-26° to 131°F) at 100% Relative Humidity
Rotational Limits Adjustable tilt hard limit, adjustable soft limits on both axes Feedback 9k Position Encoders
Repeatability Pan/Tilt ± .05˚
Motor Type/Drive Stepper Motors, Hardened Steel Worm Drive
Communication to Pan & Tilt RS232/422/485, IP Ethernet: 10/100 Base-T
Communication to Sensors Ethernet Pass-through, RS-232/422/485, Analog Video
Control Protocol Moog PTZ or Pelco D (Limited)
Connector Specifications Mil-Spec grade used on all configurations
Load Connector Interfaces 2 Mil Spec connectors at tilt-axis
RF Connector TNC-Type Female Connector (50 Ohm) up to 18 GHz
Materials Housing 356-T6 Aluminum, stainless steel hardware
Finish/Colour White powder coat paint over alodined chromate for corrosion resistance standard. Other colors available upon request.
Weight 73 lb (33.1 kg)
Dimensions Please contact a sales representative
Test Cable and Software 6 ft test cable and software included
