DAMS x100 Series
The DAMS x100 Series is our heavy-duty multi-axis antenna measurement system suited for devices up to 150 (68 kg). It’s perfect for large and unweildy antennas as the positioner is chain and gear driven motor, which enables it to maintain precision positioning even under great weight.
What’s Included?
The standard DAMS x100 package features a 2-axis positioner, our powerful DAMS Antenna Measurement Studio, precision RF cables and rotary joints, all tools and documentation, plus DUT mounting hardware. Everything is backed by 3-year warranty.
Educational discounts are available for students, teachers or staff of universities or technical schools.
Key Features & 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
- Multiple configuration options
- Indexable mast offset up to 23” from center
- Non-metallic DUT mounting axis
- Ultra-high precision (up to 0.02º)
- Ideal for most antennas up to 150 pounds (68 kg)
What's Included?
The standard DAMS x100 Series package features:
- 2-axis positioner
- DAMS Antenna Measurement Studio
- Precision RF cables
- Precision rotary joint
- DUT mounting hardware
- Tools and documentation
- 1-year warranty
Platform Operating Specifications
| Frequency Ranges: | DC to 6 GHz (DAMS 5100) |
| DC to 18 GHz (DAMS 6100) | |
| DC to 40 GHz (DAMS 7100) | |
| Platform Movement: | Up to 0.25º azimuth resolution (DAMS 5100) |
| Up to 0.10º 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” (61 cm) aluminum thrust plate with 150 pounds (68 kg) of payload capacity |
| Extra heavy-duty tripod | |
| Weight Capacity: | 150 pounds (68 kg) 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) |
Standard 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 5100 | DC to 6 GHz |
| DAMS 6100 (Discontinued) | DC to 18 GHz |
| DAMS 7100 (Discontinued) | DC to 40 GHz |
Should you be interested in any of the following options, simply reference them in your inquiry for more information or pricing.
Options
| OPT-X0-90 | 90° tilt stage (NEW!)  Datasheet |
| 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 nearfield 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 |
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