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AUTOMATIC TRACKING PEDESTAL |
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The OS-PT-25 Automatic tracking system has been designed to provide GPS based positioning of high-gain antenna systems to support realtime airborne video and telemetry transmission requirements. The automatic tracking pedestal system is based on a heavy duty rugged Pan and Tilt pedestal from Remote Ocean Systems and it provides 45 lb-ft (61 N-m) of output torque on each axis. Heavyduty ball bearings supporting the output shaft allow it to accommodate heavy payloads up to 100 lbs (45 kg) The OS-PT-25 utilizes a RS-485 communications protocol which provides several advantages over RS-232. RS-485 allows communication over longer lengths of cable (1000 feet) and enables the ability for networking multiple nodes. One cable assembly with a total of four wires (two for power; two for communication ) is required to operate the RS-485 / RS-232 tracking system. The system is delivered complete with cable assembly, power supply, Hercules heavy duty tripod, and RS-232 to RS-485 to USB converter. 
The OS-PT-25 may be fitted with a variety of antennas from http://www.pmicrowave.com depending on the frequency of operation, polarity, and gain requirements of the system. Large RHCP dishes, high-gain omni for diversity receive, and up two Yagi antennas
for data comms, can easily be mounted. The OS-PT-25 pan and tilt pedestal are air-filled and have been designed for under water operations. The units are excellent for above water applications where rain, humidity and dust are issues.  The Automatic tracking system has been fully integrated with the Piccolo family of flight control system from Cloud Cap Technology (CCT) and FlighTEK from L3 Communication Geneva Aerospace. The system operate directly from Piccolo Command Center and MissionTEK. A brief video showing the OS-PT-25 system in operation can be downloaded fromhere and a more detailed brochure can be donwloaded here |