Pan and Tilt Unit 60 kg
Duty Two-Axis Positioner Rated for 100 Knot Wind Conditions with Optional Payload Stabilization
The Pan and Tilt Unit 60 kg is a heavy-duty two-axis surveillance positioner designed and supplied by System Controls for antenna, electro-optical and sensor payloads up to 60 kg. Delivering continuous N x 360° azimuth rotation, ±90° elevation range, 60°/s scanning velocity and closed loop digital control in position and rate command modes, the PTU is rated for operation in winds up to 100 knots.
What is the Pan & Tilt Unit 60 kg?
he Pan and Tilt Unit 60 kg is a stand-alone heavy-duty two-axis positioner designed and manufactured by System Controls for providing continuous rotation with a payload of 60 kg. Both azimuth and elevation axes use DC motors with precision gear mechanism under closed loop digital control in position and rate command modes, with a maximum scanning velocity of 60°/s and maximum acceleration of 3 rad/sec² on both axes. The azimuth axis supports N x 360° continuous rotation as standard, with reliable slip rings provided for data link, video link and power supply continuity to the payload.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Two Axes Electro-Optic Pedestal (TAEP) |
| Model No. | SC-153175-142-642-202 |
| Azimuth Drive - Movement Control | Closed loop digital control in position |
| Azimuth Drive - Scanning Velocity | 0.005 deg/s to 60 deg/s |
| Azimuth Drive - Range | N x 360 deg (non-continuous or continuous) |
| Azimuth Drive - Accuracy | 0.03 deg setting and positioning |
| Azimuth Drive - Maximum Acceleration | 3 rad/second |
| Elevation Drive - Movement Control | Closed loop digital control in position |
| Elevation Drive - Scanning Velocity | 0.005 deg/s to 60 deg/s |
| Elevation Drive - Range | -90 deg to +95 deg |
| Elevation Drive - Accuracy | 0.03 deg setting and positioning |
| Elevation Drive - Maximum Acceleration | 3 rad/second |
| Elevation Drive - Brake Requirement | Available |
| Payload and Payload Mounting | 50 kg max, Dual Side Mount |
| Pedestal Weight | 40 kg max |
| Power Input | 28V DC, 30A continuous and 40A peak |
| Interface | RS422 / Ethernet |
| Dimensions | Compact |
| Finish | Painting or Powder Coating, as per customer requirement |
| Control Unit | Hard Control Panel with Joystick or through Computer |
| Slip Ring (if required) | Optimum |
| Operating Modes | Standby / Safe mode, Go-to Point mode, Joystick/Keypad |
| Safety | Soft limits, Electrical limits and Mechanical limits |
| Controls and Monitoring | PC based GUI systems working on Windows / Linux |
| Temperature (Operating) | -20 Deg C to +70 Deg C |
| Temperature (Storage) | -30 Deg C to +70 Deg C |
| Humidity (Operating) | 95% at 45 Deg C |
| Humidity (Storage) | 95% at 45 Deg C |
| Wind (Operating) | 85 kmph |
| Wind (Storage) | 120 kmph, Survival |
| Vibration, Bump, Shock | MIL-STD-810F |
| Salt Fog | Sea shore environment of 5% NaCl and 100% humidity, also wind borne salt |
| Protection | EMI/EMC as per IP6 |
| Accessories | Heavy Duty Tripod (as per customer requirement) |
100 Knot Wind Rating for Extreme Environment Deployment
The PTU 60 kg is rated for continuous operation in wind conditions up to 100 knots, the highest wind rating in the System Controls pan and tilt unit range. Combined with IP66 sealing, MIL STD 810F compliance for rain, salt, fog and fungus and JSS 55555 L2 solar radiation qualification, it is engineered for sustained operation in the most demanding coastal, desert, high-altitude and naval deployment environments.
Optional Payload Stabilization
Payload stabilization is available as a configurable option, enabling active compensation for platform motion on vehicle-mounted, naval and other mobile installations. This extends the PTU 60 kg's operational capability from static ground deployments to dynamic platform applications where sensor pointing stability during platform movement is required.
Continuous 360-Degree Azimuth with Full Elevation Coverage
The azimuth axis supports N x 360° continuous rotation as standard with reliable slip rings for data link, video link and power supply continuity. The elevation axis covers ±90°, the widest elevation range in the System Controls PTU range, enabling comprehensive area coverage for surveillance, tracking and antenna pointing across both horizontal and vertical threat axes.
Comprehensive Environmental Qualification
The PTU is validated across a comprehensive range of environmental conditions: IP66 enclosure, 100 knot operational wind, MIL STD 810F for rain, salt, fog and fungus, JSS 55555 L2 category for solar radiation, and sand and dust testing at 8.9 m/s velocity across temperatures from 23°C to 70°C for 6 hours each. Power-on health check monitoring enables rapid system status verification before and during field deployment.
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It is a heavy-duty two-axis positioner for antenna, electro-optical and sensor payloads up to 60 kg with continuous N x 360° azimuth and ±90° elevation. Rated for 100 knot wind with optional stabilization and closed loop digital control in position and rate modes.
The PTU operates continuously in winds up to 100 knots. It also complies with MIL STD 810F for rain, salt, fog and fungus and JSS 55555 L2 category for solar radiation.
The elevation axis covers ±90° with 0.1° accuracy and 60°/s maximum scanning velocity under closed loop digital control in position and rate command modes.
What interface does the PTU 60 kg support?
Yes. Stabilization is available as an option for vehicle-mounted, naval and other mobile platform applications requiring active payload stabilization during platform motion.
28V DC at 30A single phase with 4 supply lines at 5A rating and 4 video lines for payload power and signal distribution.
