Using The Dams X100 Positioner - Diamond Engineering DAMS 000 Series User Manual

Using the DAMS x100 Positioner

Assembly Steps
NOTE: This section is related to the DAMS 6100 positioner ONLY. The 6100 positioner
The positioner is tracked using internal, absolute encoders at zero degrees so the positioner will
always be in the same position.
Before making any measurements, ensure the positioner is at 0 degrees azimuth and 0 degrees
elevation by using the
positioner, ensuring it is properly oriented to the fixed reference antenna. The pictures below show
the orientation of the positioner for the given position settings. When making a scan measurement
(horizontal and vertical) the positioner will move from 0 to 360 degrees for the first cut. The
positioner will then tilt and scan back from 360 degrees to 0 degrees. It will continue this pattern of
motion until the measurement is complete.
-90 degrees elevation
+90 degrees elevation
0 / 360 degrees azimuth
follows the same procedures as the original 5000, 6000, or 7000 positioners with
exception to a few key items.
POSITIONER EXAMPLE: ELEVATION / TILT
POSITIONER EXAMPLE: AZIMUTH / PAN
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button in the software. Attach your antenna to the
0 degrees elevation
+90 degrees elevation
90 degrees azimuth
+90 degrees elevation
+90 degrees elevation
180 degrees azimuth
x100 Installation & Configuration