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- Page 1 STABILIZED PAN AND TILT PLATFORM SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL PART NUMBER: SPS-P230 WATSON INDUSTRIES, INC. 3035 MELBY STREET EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703 Phone: (715) 839-0628 FAX: (715) 839-8248 email: support@watson-gyro.com Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Set Baud Rate................................27 Watson Industries prides itself on solving customer problems and serving their needs in a timely fashion. This manual is intended to facilitate this goal and to provide written information about your product. We ask that you carefully read this manual. -
Page 3: Introduction
Product Description Watson Industries SPS-P230 Stabilized Pan & Tilt Platform System consists of two components. The first component is the Servo System and the second component is the Joystick Controller. These components are connected together by a 5-meter Interface Cable. -
Page 4: Servo System
A servo-control system uses the angular rate and integral of the angular rate to Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017... -
Page 5: Joystick Controller
The Joystick Controller has a joystick, four buttons, four led indicator lights and three connectors. The joystick controls the positioning of the SPS-P230 payload. The joystick itself is used to pan and tilt the payload. The indicator lights and buttons that are used to inform the operator or to control the operation of the SPS-P230 in different ways. -
Page 6: Pointing Angle
Sometimes, only experience will expose the best time constant setting for the lowest error. This is why the time constants are settable by the user through the RS-232 connection of the Joystick Controller. Please consult with Watson Industries before altering the time constants of the unit. Pointing Angle In initialization, the unit will drive to a preset “Home”... -
Page 7: Position Mode
Such a load on the system could cause the motor to burn out and this must be Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017... -
Page 8: Electronic Limit Stop
M6 threaded holes and four #12 or M6 clearance holes for mounting. Several steps should be followed for a proper installation of the servo system: 1. The servo system is heavy and must be supported during installation to its mounting place. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017... - Page 9 The stop pin on the servo system also needs to be aligned fore of the center position of intended field of view. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017...
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Page 10: User Payload
Once the servo system is correctly installed, a payload may be installed on the arm of the servo system. The SPS has no counterweight and is limited by this load imbalance to a 99 lb (45 Kg) payload. WARNING – Do not apply power until the installation is complete! Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017... -
Page 11: Environment
30 VDC. The peak current is about 6 amperes. Internal capacitors are provided to remove a reasonable level of power line noise, however, capacitors should be added for long power line wiring or if noise is induced from other loads on the circuit. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017... -
Page 12: Specifications
Payload Mounting Holes: Qty 8 #12 (M6 clearance) 4" dia. bolt circle • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • This product may be subject to export restrictions. Export Classification ECCN EAR99. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017... -
Page 13: Rs-232 Output Format
Pan. Tilt Power Tilt Status Flag Supply Angle Angle Rate Rate Current Current Bits Bits Voltage (10) ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ space space space space space space space space Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017... -
Page 14: Joystick Controller
Power Button The power button turns the SPS-P230 on and off. When the system is powered on, the power indicator light will be illuminated. Position Mode Button This button toggles the sensor between position mode and inertial modes of operation. -
Page 15: Home Button
Pressing the home button will command the SPS-P230 to return the payload to a predetermined Home position. The platform will stay at this position regardless of vehicle motion. Any joystick input will exit the home position. The home position is set through the SPS-P230 menu system. See Appendix B for more information. -
Page 16: Servo System Pinout
“Q”, and sometimes the Escape or Delete key will interrupt the command and return to operation with the least disturbance to the system. All other unspecified characters such as carriage return, line feed and space are ignored by the system. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017... -
Page 17: Warning
All sensors returned under warranty will be repaired (or replaced at the sole option of Watson Industries) at no cost to the customer other than shipping charge from customer to Watson Industries (plus any export and transportation charges outside the United States). - Page 18 Customer Service All repairs, calibrations and upgrades are performed at the factory. Before returning any product, please contact Watson Industries to obtain a Returned Material Authorization number (RMA). Return Address & Contact Information Watson Industries, Inc. 3035 Melby Street Eau Claire, WI 54703...
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Page 19: Appendix A
3) Pan Error Flag equals 1 when Pan Angle is in error Second Digit Pan Error Tilt Error Initialization 4 + 2 + 1 4 + 2 “4” Pan Error 4 + 1 “2” Tilt Error 2 + 1 “1” In Initialization Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017... - Page 20 Tilt Axis Tilt Angle Positive Tilt Angle Negative Digit Active Stop Limit Stop Limit 4 + 2 “4” Tilt Axis Active 4 + 1 “2” Tilt Positive Stop Limit “1” Tilt Negative Stop Limit Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017...
- Page 21 2) Pan Rate limit equals a value of 1 when the Pan axis angular rate exceeds 25 degrees per second. Third Tilt Axis Rate Pan Axis Rate Digit Limit Exceeded Limit Exceeded 2 + 1 “2” Tilt Rate Limit Exceeded “1” Pan Rate Limit Exceed Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017...
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Page 22: Activating Command Mode (Double Spacebar Mode)
2 = SET JOYSTICK/AXIS PARAMETERS 3 = SET OUTPUT CHANNELS 4 = LIST CURRENT OUTPUT CHANNEL SELECTION 5 = SET NEW BAUD RATE 3) Typing in '4' will show which channels are currently active. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017... -
Page 23: Setting Output Channels
The Nominal Time Constant is set at the factory to a value of 64 seconds. This is the main setting. Consult the factory for recommendations before adjusting these values. 4) Press the spacebar after changing the time constant to resume data transmission. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017... -
Page 24: Set Joystick Tilt Axis Parameters
Enter the Tilt Joystick Speed Factor with up to two decimal places. Note: Input values outside the limit range are rejected (with ‘ENTRY EXCEEDS LIMITS - TRY AGAIN’ message) and the unit returns to the previous message Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017... -
Page 25: Set Joystick Pan Axis Parameters
Enter the Pan Joystick Feel Factor with up to two decimal places. Note: Input values outside the limit range are rejected (with ‘ENTRY EXCEEDS LIMITS - TRY AGAIN’ message) and the unit returns to the previous message. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017... -
Page 26: Set New Home Position
TYPE IN THE NUMBER OF YOUR SELECTION (OR 'Q' TO QUIT): 1 = ADJUST TILT AXIS PARAMETERS 2 = ADJUST PAN AXIS PARAMETERS 3 = SET NEW HOME POSITION Typing in a ‘3’ will update the Home position to current Servo System Orientation. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017... -
Page 27: Set Baud Rate
Note: The baud rate of the software that is communicating to the sensor will need to be changed to match the new setting. Press the space bar to resume data transmission. The factory settings for serial communications are 9.6K baud with 8 bits and one stop bit, no parity. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P230 Rev A 10/17/2017...