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Antenna Measurement System & Products
• D6025 – 2-axis, 25lbs (11.5kg)
• D6050 – 2-axis, 25lbs (11.5kg)
• DAMS 5000/6000/7000- 2-axis, 10lbs (4.5kg) or 20lbs (9kg)
• DAMS 5100/6100/7100 – 2-axis, 150lbs (68kg)
• DAMS 5250/6250/7250 – 2-axis, 250lbs (113.5kg)
• DC402 – compact, 2-axis, 40lbs (18.15kg)
• DCP252 – 2-axis EL/AZ positioner for radar module calibration
Broadband Reference Horn Antennas
• Horn Antennas from Schwarzbeck Mess-Elektronik
• Horn Antennas from A-Info
Sofware
• DAMS Antenna Measurement Studio
• DAMS Microwave Simulator
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DE- DIAMOND ENGINEERING - DAMS 5250/6250/7250 - 2-axis, 250lbs (113.5kg)
ANTENNA MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS & PRODUCTS
The DAMS x250 (DAMS 5250/6250/7250) Series is our super heavy-duty multi-axis antenna measurement system suited for devices up to 250 (113.5 kg).
Key Features and Functions
• 2D & 3D Spherical Measurements (AZ over EL, EL over AZ, XYZ planes and more)
• Far Field Parameters (gain, beamwidth, efficiency, directivity, polarization, isolation, and more)
• OTA Measurements (TRP/TIS)
• Phase Center Measurements
• Spherical Near Field (optional)
Highlights
• Dual rotary joints
• Ultra-high precision (up to 0.02º)
• Ideal for most antennas up to 250 pounds (113.5 kg)
What’s Included?
The standard DAMS x250 package features:
- • Dual-axis positioner
- • DAMS Antenna Measurement Studio
- • Precision RF cables
- • Precision rotary joint
- • DUT mounting hardware
- • Tools and documentation
- • 1-year warranty
| Frequency Ranges: | DC to 6 GHz (DAMS 5250) |
| DC to 18 GHz (DAMS 6250) | |
| DC to 40 GHz (DAMS 7250) | |
| Platform Movement: | Horizontal 1.8 degree precision stepper motor with low-noise belts |
| Up to .10º azimuth resolution | |
| 360º continuous azimuth range | |
| ± 90º elevation range at 0.1º per step | |
| Drivetrain: | Heavy-duty steel gear drive-train |
| Steel gear and worm, with ball and tapered roller bearings | |
| Positioner Feedback: | Precision potentiometer (DAMS 5250) |
| High accuracy resolver (DAMS 6250/7250) | |
| Platform Max Speed: | 30 R.P.M. azimuth |
| 120º per minute elevation | |
| Platform Mounting: | 30” aluminum AUT thrust plate with 250 lbs. of payload capacity |
| Ultra heavy-duty tripod | |
| Weight Capacity: | 250 lbs. maximum payload at 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 7250) | |
| 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/RS-232 serial/ethernet |
| Power Requirements: | +48 vDC (6.0A) |
| Analyzer Interface: | GPIB controller card (not included) |
Physical Specifications
| Positioner Dimensions: | 17 inches (30.5 cm) wide |
| 12 inches (12.5 cm) deep | |
| 17 inches (35.6 cm) tall | |
| Height: | 5” (12.5 cm) without vertical movement assembly or tripod |
Models
Unless otherwise specified, all standard model packages include the positioner, software, all RF components, AUT mounting hardware, and tools and documentation.
| Model | Frequency Range |
| DAMS 5250 | DC to 6 GHz |
| DAMS 6250 | DC to 18 GHz |
| DAMS 7250 | DC to 40 GHz |
Options
| DFSM5-xx | Full Spherical Mount (5 pound capacity) (xx = available ranges from DC to 18, 40 or 50 GHz) |
| DFSM10-xx | Full Spherical Mount (10 pound capacity) (xx = available ranges from DC to 18, 40 or 50 GHz) |
| DFSM25-xx | Full Spherical Mount (25 pound capacity) (xx = available ranges from DC to 18, 40 or 50 GHz) |
| DPA-LASERTOOL-B | Laser alignment tool |
| DPA-DIGILEVEL | Digital level |
| PT-DMS-THRUSTP-ACR | Larger thrust plate (12″ acrylic, 0.350″ thick) |
| PT-DMS-THRUSTP-ALM | Larger thrust plate (12″ aluminum, 0.25″ thick) |
| OPT-ENC | Encoder feedback capability |
| DPA-PDK | DAMS Platform Development Kit |
| OPT-SMA | Software maintenance agreement |
Accessories
| DEPC-D | Pre-configured PC (desktop) |
| DEPC-L | Pre-configured PC (laptop) |
| DE-SIM | DAMS Antenna & Network Simulator software add-on |
| DPA-SW-N2F | Spherical near field processing |
| DPA-AUTOPOL | 18 GHz SPDT RF switch auto-polarizer with cables/adapters |
| DPA-AUTOPOL-40 | 40 GHz SPDT RF switch auto-polarizer with cables/adapters |
| DE-05xx | Broadband reference horn 500 MHz to 18, 26, 30 or 40 GHz |
| DE-07xx | Broadband reference horn 700 MHz to 18, 26, 30 or 40 GHz |
Product documents
Diamond Engineering DAMS 5250, 6250, 7250 Data Sheet
DAMS Software Suite Users Manual and Setup Guide
Diamond Engineering DAMS Antenna Measurement Systems Guide