AOM-HG Hybrid Gimbal
The AOM-HG hybrid gimbal delivers ultra-precise pointing and tracking performance with outstanding accuracy, repeatability and minimum step size. Its ironless motors ensure smooth motion, accommodating optical payloads up to 30 inches in diameter. Available in cleanroom and vacuum-rated versions, it’s ideal for testing and calibrating high-performance electro-optical devices efficiently and effectively.
Description
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Description
Description
Specifications
Ordering Info
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Description
Key Features
- Outstanding accuracy, repeatability & minimum incremental motion performance
- Cleanroom- and vacuum-rated versions available
- Brushless, slotless motors provide precise, ultra-smooth motion
- Excellent thermal stability
- Accommodates optical payloads up to 30 in (762 mm) diameter
Key Applications
- Electro-optical device testing & qualification
- Optic positioning & adjustment in lab & production environments
- Multi-axis angular testing and calibration of missile seeker gimbals, satellite sensors, inertial navigation guidance units & more
- Satellite imaging, surveillance & targeting systems testing
Ultra-precise pointing & tracking
The AOM-HG hybrid gimbal features a direct-drive, large-travel azimuth (AZ) axis, and screw-driven elevation (EL) axis driven by a directly coupled brushless servo motor. Optimized for high accuracy, it features a low mirror height for maximum compactness and ultra-fine, highly repeatable stepping performance to provide highly capable pointing and tracking motion. Both axes have sub-arcsecond feedback resolution. The AOM-HG is available with 16-, 20- 24- and 30-inch mirror cell diameters, and the small cell thickness allows for reflections with high angles of incidence. Special environmental preparation options are available for operation in cleanrooms and vacuum chambers.
Multi-Axis Versatility
AOM-HG hybrid gimbals are highly configurable, with a variety of options available to provide an effective and stable platform for applications that require excellent positioning resolution and pointing stability. Three azimuth options offer increasing torque specifications and payload capacity, with travel options ranging from ±5° to ±170°, thereby preventing cable wind-up. The elevation axis is configurable for the desired optic size, ranging from 16 in. to 30 in., with two optional mirror cell arrangements. In addition to operation in atmospheric environments, AOM-HG gimbals can be prepared for use in clean rooms and vacuum chambers.
Customizable Design Features
The AOM-HG is an especially versatile motion platform, able to be customized to meet your specific application requirements. Whether you need a mirror cell with non-standard geometry and anti-distortion mirror clamps, custom-tailored counterbalancing or even a special slip ring, our highly experienced engineering teams have you covered.
| Travel range: ±6° (EL) to ± 170°(AZ), configurable |
| Calibrated accuracy: ±2 arc sec (AZ), ±3 arc sec (EL) |
| Bidirectional repeatability: ± 0.5 arc sec |
| In-position stability: 0.005 arc sec (AZ), 0.05 arc sec (EL) |
| Minimum incremental motion: 0.10 µrad (AZ), 0.07 µrad (EL) |
| Axis orthogonality: 5 arc sec |
| Axis Intersection: 0.005” |
Dimensions
Ordering Information
Azimuth Axis (Required)
| Option | Description |
| -AZ100 | ALAR100SP azimuth axis, 6.0 N*m continuous torque |
| -AZ150 | ALAR150SP azimuth axis, 10.7 N*m continuous torque |
| -AZ200 | ALAR200SP azimuth axis, 19.3 N*m continuous torque |
Azimuth Travel (Required)
| Option | Description |
| -TR010 | Limited Travel, +/- 5 Degrees |
| -TR020 |
Limited Travel, +/- 10 Degrees |
| -TR030 | Limited Travel, +/- 15 Degrees |
| -TR060 | Limited Travel, +/- 30 Degrees |
| -TR090 | Limited Travel, +/- 45 Degrees |
| -TR120 | Limited Travel, +/- 60 Degrees |
| -TR180 | Limited Travel, +/- 90 Degrees |
| -TR240 | Limited Travel, +/- 120 Degrees |
| -TR300 | Limited Travel, +/- 150 Degrees |
| -TR340 | Limited Travel, +/- 170 Degrees |
Optic Diameter (Required)
| Option | Description |
| -OD16 | Accommodates 16 in (406.4 mm) Diameter Optic |
| -OD20 | Accommodates 20 in (508.0 mm) Diameter Optic |
| -OD24 | Accommodates 24 in (609.6 mm) Diameter Optic |
| -OD30 | Accommodates 30 in (762.0 mm) Diameter Optic |
Mirror Cell (Required)
| Option | Description |
| -CL0 | No Cell; Hub Mounting Only |
| -CL1 | Front Surface Reflecting Cell; body offset from axis with mirror face on axis; supports counterbalancing on top and bottom of cell |
| -CL2 | Standard Cell - Body on Center; mirror face 1/2 thickness forward of axis |
Environment (Required)
| Option | Description |
| - | Standard atmospheric environment |
| -CR0 | Standard atmospheric environment; includes bagging of components |
| -CR1 | Base level clean room preparation; includes part cleaning and bagging |
| -CR2 | Mid-level clean room preparation; includes part cleaning, blacklight inspection and bagging |
| -CR3 | Advanced-level clean room preparation; includes ultrasonic cleaning, assembly in clean room, blacklight inspection and bagging |
| -MV | Medium Vacuum Preparation to 10e-3 Torr; includes vacuum-rated grease and Teflon coated wiring |
| -HV | High Vacuum Preparation to 10e-6 Torr; includes vacuum-rated grease and Teflon coated wiring |
| -UHV | Ultra-High Vacuum Preparation to 10e-7 Torr; includes vacuum-rated grease and Teflon coated wiring |
Integration (Required)
Aerotech offers both standard and custom integration services to help you get your system fully operational as quickly as possible. The following standard integration options are available for this system. Please consult Aerotech if you are unsure what level of integration is required, or if you desire custom integration support with your system.
| Option | Description |
| -TAS | Integration - Test As System Testing, integration, and documentation of a group of components as a complete system that will be used together (ex: drive, controller, and stage). This includes parameter file generation, system tuning, and documentation of the system configuration. |
| -TAC | Integration - Test as components Testing and integration of individual items as discrete components that ship together. This is typically used for spare parts, replacement parts, or items that will not be used together. These components may or may not be part of a larger system. |