APTL & EAP Antenna Positioning System

Consists of an APTL (Azimuth Polarization Tilt Linear Positioner) and an EAP (Electrical Antenna Positioner) mounted on linear rails
Spherical Great-Circle Cut system
High accurate antenna measurement capabilities for both, near-field and far-field data acquisition
5G NR FR1 / FR2 OTA testing capabilities

PARTNER:

MATURO GMBH

MARKETS:

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Data Sheet

SPECIFICATIONS

APTL & EAP Antenna Positioning System

Our innovative OTA/CTIA positioning systems were especially developed for the smooth and accurate positioning of devices and antennas during tests. Both can be positioned in linear axes (vertical and horizontal) and in rotation axes (elevation, azimuth, tilt and polarisation), depending on customer requirements.

- Consists of an APTL (Azimuth Polarization Tilt Linear Positioner) and an EAP (Electrical Antenna Positioner) mounted on linear rails

- Spherical Great-Circle Cut system

- High accurate antenna measurement capabilities for both, near-field and far-field data acquisition

- 5G NR FR1 / FR2 OTA testing capabilities

- Accuracy enough for a frequency coverage up to 90 GHz

- Ideal for Antenna-Under-Test (AUT) like satellite dishes or massive MIMO base station- antennas

- Independent rotations of all motion axis

- Variable speed adjustments at all axis

- Readout by high accurate encoders

- Integrated rotary joint for EUT and antennas available upon request

- Easy installation and implementation in existing chambers

The LAN (TCP/IP) - interface provides an additional control option for all functions, when operated with the FCU 3.0 or NCD Controller

Technical data:	ATPL
Load capability	max. 50 kg
Rotating angle azimuth (x-axis) electrically	+/- 90°
Speed azimuth adjustable	0.5°/s – 18°/s
Tilting angle (z-axis) electrically	-45 ° (down) to + 60° (up)
Speed polarization adjustable	0.5°/s – 30°/s
Polarization axis height above chamber floor	1.75 m
Positioning accuracy in each axis	+/- 0.05°
Linear movement range manually (manually lockable)	500 mm
Positioning accuracy linear	+/- 1 mm (indicated by scale)
Accessories	Wooden plates for absorber mounting Absorbers for covering Mounting plate for antennas Power supply cable Service manual
Controller	FCU3.0 or NCD Controller

Technical data:	EAP
Load capability	max. 5 kg
Rotating angle polarization (y-axis) electrically	+/- 60°
Speed polarization adjustable	0.5°/s – 18°/s
Polarization axis height electrical adjustable	1.3 m – 2.2 m (1.75 m +/- 0.45 m)
Positioning accuracy	+/- 0.05°
Linear movement range (y & z-axis) electrical	+/- 450 mm
Position accuracy linear	+/- 1.0 mm
Mounted on linear rails for electrical distance adjustment	approx. 5.5 m
Accessories	Wooden plates for absorber mounting Absorbers for covering Mounting plate for antennas Power supply cable Service manual
Controller	FCU3.0 or NCD Controller

Technical data:	General
Material	Metal structure
Overall dimensions (L x W x H)	approx. 8.4 m x 1.6 m x 2.6 m
Motors	Synchronous servo motors
Drives	High accurate gears
Voltage	380 VAC – 480 VAC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz three phases
Current consumption	max. 32 A
Required RCD	300 mA
Control cable	Fiber optic lines
Remote control via	LAN (TCP/IP); (IEEE only with NCD)
Interference suppression	20 dB under limits DIN EN 55011:2018-05 class B
Temperature working range	10°C – 35°C
Total weight	approx. 4300 kg
Accessories	Wooden plates for absorber mounting Absorbers for covering Mounting plate for antennas Power supply cable Service manual
Controller	FCU3.0 or NCD Controller

Controller Types

	NCD^3.0	FCU^3.0	FCU^3.0S	FCU^3.0S-LITE
Picture
# of Devices	8	4	1	1 (one axis)
Display	5.7" touch	No	No	No
HSU^3.0	Included	Included	Included	Included
Software	mcApp	mcApp	mcApp	mcApp-Lite
Interface	IEEE 488.2, LAN, (option:USB,RS232,..)	LAN	LAN	LAN