antenna mast and turntable controller

Antenna Mast and Turntable Controller

  • Automated mast and turntable controller for radiated EMC testing — the Com-Power AMTTC-300 positions Com-Power antenna masts and turntables automatically throughout radiated emissions and radiated immunity test sequences.
  • Drives up to three positioners from one chassis — three independent control channels let a single AMTTC-300 operate an antenna mast, a turntable, and an additional axis together, reducing rack clutter and wiring.
  • In-chamber operation from the front panel — an integrated 16 × 2 alphanumeric LCD and panel controls let test engineers jog antenna height or turntable azimuth by hand while standing in the test area.
  • USB-programmable for hands-free test automation — a documented command set over the USB 2.0 port lets PC software run repeatable antenna height scans and turntable rotations without manual intervention.
  • RF-quiet fiber-optic control links — duplex plastic-optical-fiber (POF) connections to the mast and turntable carry no electrical signal into the chamber, so the controller adds no RF noise to emissions measurements; a 10 m crossover cable ships standard, with 30 m optional.
  • Adjustable turntable rotation speed — variable-speed control gives engineers fine command of azimuth sweep rate and dwell positioning during radiated test runs.
  • Field calibration of mast and turntable travel — configurable software travel limits, permanently shown on the front-panel display and switchable from the panel or PC, support safe on-site calibration of the connected positioners.
  • Universal-input 3U rack instrument with three-year warranty — the 19" rack-mount AMTTC-300 runs on 100–250 VAC worldwide and slots straight into an EMC test rack alongside receivers and analyzers.

AMTTC-300-Mast Features

  • Automated controller for Com-Power antenna masts and turntables
  • Three independent control channels — operate multiple positioners at once
  • Variable-speed turntable rotation — precise azimuth sweep control
  • RF-noise-free fiber-optic links — duplex POF connection to mast and turntable
  • Operate from the front panel or from PC software
  • USB 2.0 port with documented command set — for automated test sequencing
  • 16 × 2 alphanumeric LCD — in-chamber status and control
  • Configurable software travel limits — always shown on the display; panel or PC switchable
  • Supports on-site calibration of the antenna mast and turntable
  • 19" 3U rack-mount chassis — universal 100–250 VAC input
  • Three-year warranty

AMTTC-300-Mast Specifications

Parameter Specification
Model AMTTC-300
Type Antenna mast and turntable controller
Channels Up to three independent channels
Channel Interface Fiber optic via Duplex VL (Avago duplex latching POF versatile link jack)
Fiber Optic Cable 10 m VL/VL duplex crossover POF (up to 30 m optional)
PC Interface USB 2.0
Operation Control Front panel or PC software
Display 16 × 2 alphanumeric LCD
Software Limit Always displayed on front panel; on/off via front panel or PC software
System Input Power 100–250 VAC, 50/60 Hz (100 VA max)
Fuse Type 1 A (T)
Operating Temperature 40°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Dimensions (H × W × D) 7.75" × 19" × 13.5" (19.7 × 48.3 × 34.3 cm), excluding handles
Mounting 19" 3U rack mountable
Weight 13 lbs (5.9 kg)
Warranty 3 years
Role in the test system: The AMTTC-300 is the positioning hub of an automated radiated EMC setup — it links to Com-Power antenna masts and turntables over RF-immune fiber optics and coordinates antenna height and turntable azimuth during emissions and immunity scans.
Manual or automated: Engineers can drive each axis by hand from the in-chamber front panel, or hand control to PC software over USB 2.0 for fully repeatable, unattended test runs. The 19" 3U chassis also supports on-site calibration of the connected mast and turntable.

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