Antenna Position Control System
Cross Automated Antenna Position Control System
The antenna position control system from Cross offers a key example of how our Device Under Test Positioning System can be utilized for specific applications. Antenna positioning or pointing systems require precision control to reliably and accurately hit, or track, their intended target.
The motion control experts at Cross Company have streamlined this application by designing a standard but configurable Antenna Position Control System using industrial grade controls and mechanics. The electromechanical system includes a base X axis to provide linear travel and an azimuth, or tilt, axis for angular adjustments.
Learn more about the complete Device Under Test Positioning System or contact a Cross team member today to discuss your application!
Improve Control, Repeatability, and Flexibility
Manual control systems can be cumbersome to set up, have a limited range of motion, and frequently lack the level of repeatability and control needed for complex systems. Manually adjusted lock-in-place systems can be incredibly labor-intensive and may only offer fixed angular positions or pre-set choices. At Cross, we can work with you to implement a coordinated motion control system for antenna positioning that can provide a wider range of control and flexibility.
Our motion control experts have streamlined antenna positioning control systems by designing a standard but configurable position control system utilizing controls and mechanics from industry-leading manufacturers. This system includes a base X-axis for linear travel and an azimuth or tilt axis for angular adjustments.
The X-axis incorporates a dual-axis belt-driven actuator system connected via a linkshaft. The tilt axis utilizes a rod-style ballscrew actuator with the rod end fixed to the underside of the antenna mounting plate. Both axes are driven by stepper motors. The entire system is interconnected using custom mounting plates that enable the tilt axis to ride on the carriages of the X-axis. This two-axis system offers the flexibility to move an antenna to any position along a single linear axis while achieving the desired azimuth position on the tilt axis.
Simple jogging/indexing
Fully-automated closed-loop system
Stepper or servo control system
Adjustable degree of tilt
Work within geometric constraints
Key Features of the Cross Antenna Position Control System
There are many reasons OEMs or other industrial manufacturing operations choose to partner with Cross Company for antenna position control solutions. Some of the key features of the Cross antenna positioning control system include
Configurable Systems
Stroke length, width, tilt angle, load capacity, mounting, and mechanical subassemblies can be customized based on your specific requirements
Improved Precision
Our system’s increased range of motion and adjustability result in higher quality precision when targeting specific points or precise coordinates
Ease of Use
With our antenna position control system, testing time is minimized, simplifying overall operations through a user-friendly interface
Customizable Position Control System Components Included
Base X-Axis – Two belt-driven actuators providing linear positioning to the antenna system and tilt axis
Azimuth (Tilt) Axis – A rod-style screw-driven actuator mounted to the carriage through a crossmember bracket
Stepper/Servo Motor Control System – A motor control system designed to meet the specific requirements of your application
Closed Pillow Block Bearings – Bearings that ride on a precision radial shaft that provide the axis of rotation for tilting steel plate-mounted antenna.
Sub-Assemblies – This includes adapter plates, linkages, nuts, and bolts. Essentially the components necessary for a complete and functional system
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Why Cross Antenna Position Control System?
At Cross, we design automation solutions for OEMs, commercial operations, manufacturers, and many other operations in the industrial world. And we provide those solutions utilizing cutting-edge automation technologies, industry-specific expertise, and a customer-focused approach that sets us apart. Our solutions are designed to address the unique challenges of your industry and provide you with the tools you need to set yourself up for success and apart from your competitors.
With customized industrial automation solutions, manufacturers are able to achieve new levels or productivity, create scalable processes, and future-proof their operations. At Cross Company, we work directly with you to allow your operation to streamline production, reduce cost, improve quality, and enhance safety.
Through a combination of industry-specific experience and world-class customer service, we can help your operation stay ahead of the curve and beat out your competition. In short, we help you create a more scalable, sustainable, and efficient production environment. Contact one of our experts today to get started and to learn more about the value Cross Company can provide.
