Pan and tilt systems - Aerotech Inc.

July 23, 2010
The APT Series pan and tilt systems are designed for demanding positioning requirements in the security, defense, and surveillance industries.

The APT Series pan and tilt systems are designed for demanding positioning requirements in the security, defense, and surveillance industries.

The system’s drive mechanism includes a gear preloading feature that self-adjusts for the effects of wear and temperature variation, resulting in no degradation in positioning performance. A built-in Ensemble controller responds to motion commands via an Ethernet connection, or it can be programmed to operate in a stand-alone configuration.

System specifications include continuous 360° pan with a maximum speed of 180°/sec; ±95° tilt range with a maximum speed of 180°/sec, 7.6-arc-sec position resolution, and 120-arc-sec position accuracy. With a 35-kg payload, a variety of different cameras can be mounted. An integrated slip-ring carries camera connections to the base of the unit.

Aerotech Inc., 101 Zeta Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15238, (412) 963-7470, www.aerotech.com/products/optmnts/apt.html

© 2010 Penton Media, Inc.

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