MI-51000 Family of Azimuth Positioners

Features

  • Proven design with established reliability
  • Broad load coverage up to 400,000 pounds
  • Rugged construction assures superior longevity

Description

The MI-51000 Family of Azimuth Positioners fall into two principle categories: medium-duty and heavy-duty. The MI-51050 and MI-51051 support medium loads up to 2000 lbs while the MI-51150 through MI-51850 models provide precision mounting for test fixtures and antennas supporting loads up to 400,000 lbs.

Specifications

51050C 51051C 51150C 51152C 51230C 51300C 51430C 51450C 51850C
Total Bending Moment (ft-lbs) 1,000 1,000 10,000 10,000 22,500 35,000 165,000 165,000 750,000
Total Vertical Load (lbs) 2,000 2,000 10,000 10,000 20,000 30,000 50,000 50,000 400,000
Drive Motor (hp) 1/15 1/15 1/3 1/3 3/4 3/4 3/4 5 5
Delivered Torque (ft-lbs) 100 40 200 500 1,000 2,750 6,000 18,000 80,000

Withstand Torque (ft-lbs) 200 200 600 600 1,850 4,200 14,000 25,000 100,000
Maximum Full Load Operating Speed (rpm) 1.2 3.0 3.0 1.3 1.2 0.5 0.2 0.5 0.09
Position Accuracy (deg) 0.05 0.05 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.02
Total Max. Drive Gear Backlash (deg) 0.2 0.3 0.15 0.15 0.10 0.08 0.08 0.05 0.02
Total Limit-to-Limit Travel (deg) 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400
Turntable Diameter (in.) 16 16 20 20 25 30.5 47.3 47.3 84 X 84 (sq.)
Center Access Hole Diameter (in.) 3.75 3.75 3 3 3 3 6 6 13
Base Outside Diameter (in.) 13.25 x 17.25 13.25 x 17.25 24 24 28.75 36 56 56 92
Total Height (in.) 13.25 13.25 19.75 19.75 14.75 16.9 38.8 38.8 53.63
Net Weight (lbs) 110 110 280 280 350 485 4,000 4,300 15,000
Shipping Weight (lbs) 150 150 320 320 380 570 4,500 4,800 NA

Ordering Information

Each Series 51000 Azimuth Positioner is delivered as a single unit. Cables and positioner control units are ordered separately. Note that an installed RF path through each positioner is ordered as an option.

Configuration Options

Feedback Limit Switches Rotary Joint w/ RF path Slipring Assembly RF Switch Wiring
         
-FDS -LS -RJ0 -SR0 -SW0
-FDS Dual speed synchro (36:1) -LS0 No adjustable  limit switches -RJ0 No rotary joint -SR0 No slip ring -SW0 No RF switch wiring
-FI Inductosyn -LS Adjustable limit switches -RJ12 DC-12GHz -SR60 60 Conductor -SW RF switch wiring
  -RJ18 DC-18GHz -SR84 84 Conductor  
    -RJ40 DC-40GHz  

Option Compatibility Table

Model Feedback Limit Switches Rotary Joint w/ RF path Slipring Assembly RF Switch Wiring
51050C FDS only Yes Yes Yes No
51051C FDS only Yes Yes Yes No
51150C FDS only Yes Yes SR60 only Yes Note 1
51152C FDS only Yes Yes SR60 only Yes Note 1
51230C Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Note 1
51300C Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Note 1
51450C Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Note 1
51850C Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Note 1

Note 1 - Select either RF Switch Wiring or Slipring Assembly but not both.

 
 

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