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- Page 1 SPS-P232 Stabilized Pan and Tilt Platform System Owner’s Manual Watson Industries, Inc. 3035 Melby Street Eau Claire, WI 54703 P: 715 839 0628 F: 715 839 8248 E: support@watson-gyro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Set Baud Rate ................................23 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
Now we have taken the next step and are offering a complete system. Watson Industries also provides custom systems for special requirements. Our system design is modular and configurable for economical and quick adaptation to a wide variety of hardware configurations. - Page 4 In other words, the servo-control system ensures that the motion of the platform matches that of the joystick commands. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025...
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Page 5: Operation
They are integral in nature. The time constant must be chosen to match the circumstances such that the least error is likely as shown in example the below: 1000 Dynamic Disturbances Sensor Drift 0.01 1000 10000 Seconds Figure 2 Errors versus Time Constant Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025... -
Page 6: Pointing Angle
Sometimes, only experience will expose the best time constant setting for lowest error. This is why the time constants are settable by the user through the RS-422 connections of the unit. Please consult with the Watson Industries before altering the time constants of the unit. Pointing Angle In initialization, the unit will drive to a preset “Home”... -
Page 7: Error Correction
Such a load on the system could cause the motor to burn out and this must be prevented. If an obstruction causes an over current state, the obstruction should be identified and removed. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025... -
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-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025... - Page 9 3. Loosely attach the servo system to the mounting position using four mounting bolts, washers and possibly nuts. Use bolts that do not protrude beyond the mounting ring. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025...
- Page 10 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-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025...
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Page 11: Environment
30 VDC. Current draw of the unit is about 3 amperes peak. 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-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025... -
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-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025... -
Page 13: Rs-422 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-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025... -
Page 14: Rs-422 Joystick Input Commands
This change can also be made the default by sending a quote (“) command. Data transmission sent by the SPS-P232 can also be suppressed or restored by sending a “+” command from the interfacing computer. This change can be made the default setting by sending a quote (“) command. -
Page 15: Rs-422 Input Commands
(On to Off; Off to On). This change is made non-volatile in the unit on EEPROM by keying in the quote (“) character. Command mode is required for access to this command. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025... - Page 16 “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-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025...
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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
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... - Page 19 The second digit represents the current time constant as a power of two: TC = 2 Seconds The nominal time constant is 16 seconds which would display the octal value of X as “4”. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025...
- Page 20 Tilt Angle Tilt Angle First Home Mode Positive Stop Negative Digit Limit Stop Limit 4 + 2 4 + 1 “4” In Home Mode “2” Tilt Positive Stop Limit “1” Tilt Negative Stop Limit Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025...
- 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-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025...
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Page 22: Activating Command Mode (Double Spacebar Mode)
TO SET FOR OUTPUT FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DATA ITEMS, PRESS Y TO AVOID ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DATA ITEMS, PRESS N TO QUIT AND DISREGARD ANY OTHER DATA, PRESS Q Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025 *** DO YOU WANT TO PROCEED? (Y/N/Q) -
Page 23: Adjust Time Constant
Change the baud rate to a new setting. To change to 38,400 Baud, type ‘1’. To change to 19,200 Baud, type ‘2’. To change to 9,600 Baud, type ‘3’. To change to 4,800 Baud, type ‘4’. Watson Industries, Inc. SPS-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025... - Page 24 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-P232 Rev G 01/20/2025...
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