700 Series Direct-Drive Telescope Gimbal

Key Features Overview

The 700 Series Gimbal is distinguished by its robust specifications and features:

• 800 lbs load capacity
• High-torque direct-drive motors for zero backlash, zero periodic error, and rapid slewing capabilities up to 50 degrees per second
• High-resolution encoders for ultra-precise positioning
• Enhanced ruggedization and weatherization options
• Coudé path compatibility and continuous azimuth rotation via slip rings
• Configurable for diverse operational goals

Core Features of the 700 Series Gimbal

High-Torque Direct-Drive Motors

The 700 Series Gimbal is equipped with PlaneWave’s high-torque direct-drive motors, ensuring smooth, swift, and virtually silent operation. This feature is crucial for tracking celestial objects and satellites with minimal vibration and supreme accuracy, even under the load of substantial payloads.

High-Resolution Encoders

Featuring high-resolution encoders on each axis, the 700 Series Gimbal offers exceptionally precise positioning, critical for capturing sharp, detailed celestial images and conducting rigorous scientific observations.

Zero Backlash and Periodic Error

The design of the 700 Series Gimbal eliminates backlash and periodic error, facilitating consistent and reliable tracking that enhances astrophotography and supports long-term observational studies.

Advanced Customization Options

With additional ruggedization and weatherization, Coudé path compatibility, and slip rings for continuous azimuth rotation, the 700 Series Gimbal can be tailored to meet specific research and observational requirements across various environments.

GPS/PTP Synchronized Encoder Time-Stamping

This feature integrates GPS/PTP (Precision Time Protocol) synchronized time-stamping with the encoder readings, enhancing the accuracy of positional data crucial for high-level research and precise tracking applications.

Application-Specific Advantages

Astrophotography

With its robust load capacity and high slew speeds, the 700 Series Gimbal allows astrophotographers to reposition heavy equipment quickly and smoothly, capturing breathtaking images of the cosmos with ease and efficiency.

Research

Researchers will find the 700 Series Gimbal’s precise tracking and configurable features ideal for detailed celestial observations and data collection, particularly in demanding environments where equipment adaptability and operational reliability are paramount.

Free-Space Optical Communication (FSO)

The 700 series gimbal precise positioning, and large weight capacity make it highly suitable for FSOC applications. These features ensure stable and continuous optical link alignment, which is crucial for maintaining high-quality communication channels in variable outdoor conditions.