Diamond Engineering DAMS 6100 18 GHz Heavy-Duty Antenna Test Turntable

Diamond Engineering DAMS 6100 18 GHz Heavy-Duty Antenna Test Turntable

Wide Frequency Ranges
Capable of measuring ranges from DC to 6 GHz (DAMS 5100), DC to 18 GHz (DAMS 6100) or DC to 40 GHz (DAMS 7100).

Dual-Axis Movement
360º azimuth range with up to ± 90º of elevation tilt.

High Resolution
Capable of .25º steps azimuth and .25º steps elevation (DAMS 5100), or up to .10º steps azimuth and .10º steps elevation (DAMS 6100/7100).

Weight Capacity
Able to carry payloads of up to 150 lbs.

Precision Rotary Joint
The rotary joint is constructed from a special carbon based material that allows noiseless measurements up to 6 GHz (DAMS 5100), 18 GHz (DAMS 6100) or 40 GHz (DAMS 7100).

Deluxe Measurement Software
All systems come complete with DAMS Measurement Studio Pro which features spherical plot module, efficiency, and other advanced processing modules.

Spherical Plot Module
Map measured antenna data over a sphere or an ideal isotropic sphere.

Complete Warranty
Our 3-year warranty covers all parts, labor and technical support.

Included RF Cables
All systems include two 10’ calibrated measurement cables. Precision low-loss SMA cables (DAMS 5100), precision ultra-low-loss SMA cables certified to 18 GHz (DAMS 6100) or precision low-loss cables with 2.92mm “K” connectors certified to 40 GHz (DAMS 7100).

Includes All Accessories
This is the complete measurement solution and includes everything besides the VNA and computer.

Precision Drive Train
Steel gear and worm, with ball and tapered roller bearings.

Advanced Measurement Calculator
Performs detailed and complex computations.

All DAMS x100 Series systems feature:

• +/- 90 Degrees Tilt
• Heavy-duty aluminum construction
• Heavy-duty tripod
• Professionally CNC-machined parts
• Precision calibrated RF cables
• Silver/carbon rotary joints
• Feature-packed software
• Detailed full-color users manual
• Full technical support
• Parts and labor warranty

Diamond Engineering DAMS x100 Series Heavy-Duty Antenna Measurement System Specifications
	5100	6100	7100
Frequency Ranges	DC to 6 GHz	DC to 18 GHz	DC to 40 GHzz
Cable Interface	Ultra high-quality cable with SMA connectors Ultra-precision, low-noise rotary joint with SMA connectors ("K" connectors on DAMS D6040)
Platform Movement	.25º azimuth resolution (DAMS 5100)  .10º azimuth resolution (DAMS 6100/7100)  360 degree azimuth rotation  ± 90 degree elevation range @ 0.1 degree per step  Precision DC Servo motors  Heavy-duty steel gear drive-train  Steel gear and worm with ball and tapered roller bearings
Platform Control Interface	USB 1.1 (RS232 available upon request)
Cable Interface	Ultra high-quality cable with SMA connectors Ultra-precision, low-noise rotary joint with SMA connectors  ("K" connectors on DAMS 7100)
Positioner Feedback	Precision potentiometer (DAMS 5100) High accuracy resolver (DAMS 6100/7100)
Analyzer Control Interface	GPIB controller card (not included)
Platform Max Speed	120º per minute (vertical) 30 R.P.M. maximum azimuth
Positioner Mounting	24" aluminum thrust plate with 150-lb. payload capacity Extra heavy-duty tripod
Power Requirements	+24 vDC (3.0A) center pin + on connector
Included Special Options	24-inch aluminum thrust plate Ultra-high resolution option Positioning laser for long range alignment Digital level for precise setup DAMS Software Studio Pro Advanced Processing Modules 3-year warranty on parts and labor Technical support
Power Requirements	+24 vDC (5.0A)
Positioner Dimensions	12 inches (30.5 cm) wide 12 inches (12.5 cm) deep 14 inches (35.6 cm) tall
Positioner Composition	85% Aluminum 10% Stainless Steel 5% Misc. plastic/metals
Positioner Weight	45 pounds (20.5 kg)
Tripod Weight	23 pounds (10.4 kg)
Combined Weights	68 pounds (30.9 kg)
Environmental Conditions	Operating temp: 0° C to 45° C (32° F to 104° F) No condensation Transport temp: -40° C to 60° C (-40° F to 140° F) 10% to 90% relative humidity No condensation within 72 hours
Tripod Specifications
Maximum Load Capacity	150 pounds (68 kg)
Maximum Height	70 inches (178 cm)
Minimum Height	33.5 inches (85 cm)
Dismantled Dimensions	40.5 x 12.5 inches (102 x 31.3 cm)
Maximum Spread	73 inches (185 cm)
Leg Sections	Two
Column Travel	18 inches (45 cm)
Foot Plate Diameter	4 inches (10 cm) (self-leveling)
Platform Operating Specifications
Platform Movement	Up to .25º azimuth resolution (DAMS 5100) Up to .10º azimuth resolution (DAMS 6100/7100) 360º continuous azimuth range ± 90º elevation range at 0.1º per step Precision DC Servo motor
Drivetrain	Heavy-duty steel gear drive-train Steel gear and worm, with ball and tapered roller bearings
Positioner Feedback	Precision potentiometer (DAMS 5100) High accuracy resolver (DAMS 6100/7100)
Platform Max Speed	30 R.P.M. azimuth 120º per minute elevation
Platform Mounting	24” aluminum thrust plate with 150 lbs. of payload capacity Extra heavy-duty tripod
Weight Capacity	150 lbs. maximum @ level position (capacity decreases with angle)
Cable Interface	Ultra high-quality cable with SMA connectors Ultra-precision, low-noise rotary joint with SMA connectors (“K” connectors on DAMS 7100)
Included Options	Digital level for precise setup Positioning laser for long range alignment DAMS Software Studio Pro Advanced processing module 3-year warranty on parts and labor Technical support
Controller Operating Specifications
Control Methods	DAMS Antenna Measurement Software (or any software with serial communication which requires the Platform Development Kit)
Interface	USB 1.1 (RS232 available upon request)
Input Power	24vDC 5.0A
Analyzer Interface	GPIB controller card (not included)
Physical Properties
Dimensions w/o Tripod	12” wide (30.5 cm) 12” deep (30.5 cm) 14” tall (35.5 cm)
Height	5” (12.5 cm) WITHOUT vertical movement assembly or tripod 35” (35.6 cm) MIN, 72” (182.88 cm) w/ vertical movement assembly and tripod
Weight	45 lbs. (20.4 kg) (without tripod and vertical assembly) 68 lbs. (30.8 kg) (with tripod and vertical assembly)
Positioner Composition	85% Aluminum 10% Stainless steel 5% Misc. plastics/metals
Tripod Composition	Aluminum and plastic
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temp	0º C to 45º C (32º F to 104º F) (with no condensation)
Transport Temp	-40º C to 60º C (-40º F to 140º F) (no condensation within 72 hours)
Model Features
	5100	6100	7100
Frequency Range	DC to 6 GHz	DC to 18 GHz	DC to 40 GHz
> Movement Range	Azimuth: 360º Continious Elevation: ± 45º	Azimuth: 360º Continious Elevation: ± 45º	Azimuth: 360º Continious Elevation: ± 45º
Resolution	Azimuth: .25º Elevation: .25º	Azimuth: .10º Elevation: .10º	Azimuth: .10º Elevation: .10º
Weight Capacity	100 lbs. (nominal) or up to 150 lbs. (maximum)	100 lbs. (nominal) or up to 150 lbs. (maximum)	100 lbs. (nominal) or up to 150 lbs. (maximum)
Included Cables	Two 10' Low-loss SMA Cables	Two 10' ULTRA-Low-loss SMA Cables	Two 10' ULTRA-Low-loss 40 GHz Cables
Rotary Joint	6 GHz Rotary Joint	18 GHz Precision Rotary Joint	40 GHz Precision Rotary Joint
Included Software	DAMS Antenna Measurement Studio Pro	DAMS Antenna Measurement Studio Pro	DAMS Antenna Measurement Studio Pro
Spherical Plotting Module	Not Included	Included	Included
Included Accessories	Standard Accessory package	All Accessories	All Accessories
Warranty	Full 3 year Warranty	Full 3 year Warranty	Full 3 year Warranty