NSI-900H-2x2
 Ultra Lightweight Tiltable Planar Scanner

DESCRIPTION

Model 900H-2x2 is a turn-key system designed specifically for flight line antenna or satellite feed antenna testing applications. The 900H-2x2 is based on a rigid box-frame design and is constructed of modular high strength aluminum. The scanner can be set up in a vertical or horizontal orientation depending on the requirements. The system consists of a 2' x 2' (0.6 m x 0.6 m) ultralight weight planar stepper-motor-driven XY scanner, system controller, PC based workstation and near-field data collection and analysis software. The system includes a probe polarization and Z-axis positioner.
CAPABILITIES

The system interfaces with a wide variety of RF equipment and is capable of measuring amplitude and phase patterns from X-band to mmWave Bands. The system includes NSI Antenna Measurement Software.

The system software runs on a Pentium based workstation and provides automatic setup of scans based on measurement parameters and desired output. Measured data can be processed for far-field or holographic patterns yielding complete characterization of the antenna's performance. A single data set provides complete characterization of the antenna's gain, side lobe structure, beam pointing and cross polarization.

The Model 900H-2x2 can be supplied with a variety of options to enhance system performance. System mounting options are a mobile optical stand or a precision guide rail test fixture as shown in the photos.    

See our published technical paper on the subject.

Measurement of the Earth-Observer-1 Satellite
FEATURES
  • Highly Portable
  • Vertical, Horizontal, or Tilted Orientations
  • 2' x 2' (0.6 m x 0.6 m) Scan Area
  • X-band to mm Wave Band
  • System Weighs Less than 30 lbs. (13.6 kg)
  • Far-field, Holographic, and Near-field Patterns

SPECIFICATIONS
Construction: Aluminum Box-Frame
Drive System: Precision Stepper Motor
Scan Area: 2'x2' (0.6 m x 0.6 m)
Planarity: 0.006" (0.15 mm) RMS typical
Resolution: 0.002" (0.05 mm)
Position Repeatability: 0.002" (0.05 mm)
Scan Speed (x,y): 4 in/s (0.1 m/s)
Probe Stage Capacity: 1.6 lbs. (0.7 kg) max; WR90
Probe Roll Stage Travel: 0-90 degrees
Probe Z-Stage Travel: 2" (51 mm)
Motor Cables: Quick-connect; 40' (12 mm)
Probe Absorber: X-Band Pyramidal Cone Absorber (3")
System Controller: NSI controller with parallel I/O, and serial interface
Measurement Workstation: Pentium based PC with Windows operating system, keyboard, 19" color monitor
Stepper Motor Power Amplifier: EIA 19" rack mounted (7" high x 14" deep)
Probe: WR90 Open-ended Waveguide Probe with SMA transition; DC-18 GHz
RF Cables: Qty. 2 - Flexible 10' (3 m) with SMA (m-m) coaxial connectors, DC-18 GHz
Supported RF Devices: Selection of Agilent, Rohde & Schwarz and Anritsu VNA's (Contact NSI for complete list)
Power: 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 500 watts
Weight: 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) without stand


DIMENSIONS

  • Width - 37" (0.9 m)
  • Depth - 40" (1.0 m)
  • Height - 18" (0.4 m)

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ORDERING INFORMATION

900H-2X2

2' x 2' (0.6 m x 0.6 m) Scanner System including X-Y stepper motor driven scanner, 40' (12 m) motor cable set, controller, measurement workstation, motor drive electronics, NSI Antenna Measurement Software, motorized Z-Roll stage, X-band probe kit with probe absorber and mounting bracket, 2 RF cables, installation tool kit, system documentation and operation manual.

OPTIONS

Opt 100 220 V AC, 50 Hz Operation
Opt 101 European Version, CE Mark
Opt 102 Delete X-band Probe
Opt 103 Additional Operation and Maintenance Manual
NSI-SC-5655 Scanner Base Stand
NSI-SU-5601X On-Site Installation and Training

Nearfield Systems, Incorporated
19730 Magellan Drive, Torrance, CA 90502, USA, Tel: 310.525.7000, Fax: 310.525.7100
Email: sales@nearfield.com. Visit our website: www.nearfield.com