SPS Positioners

The SPS-500 precision positioner is a compact, lightweight, and military ruggedized design, ideally suited for acquisition, pointing, and tracking applications where Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) are key constraints. The SPS-500 is a modular and adaptable design,that supports a variety of electro-optical and RF sensor payloads on shipboard, ground, and airborne platforms. Direct coupled brushless DC torque motors and high accuracy resolvers supported by kingpost bearing assemblies, provide superior control accuracy, low friction, and high stiffness, under harsh dynamic conditions. Integrated LOS stabilization using high reliability Fiber Optic Gyros, compensates for large-amplitude, low frequency disturbances from moving platforms in maritime, ground, and airborne applications. Optional features include: 32-bit absolute optical encoders; sliprings/FORJ for continuous travel and high speed data transmission. The SPS-500 is controlled using standard industrial grade servo control electronics or optional MIL-qualified control electronics, and is easily tuned for optimum performance with different payloads. 

The SPS-500 weighs 35 pounds, and supports payloads up to 60 pounds.

The new SPS-1000 precision positioner is an ideal system of choice for military applications and offers the industry’s best combination of reliability, precision, and affordability. The new SPS-1000 maximizes the use of Military COTS components, leading to significant cost savings and lead time reductions. Two key benefits of this modular design approach are: integral field-replaceable control electronics and a reconfigurable design allowing for utmost payload flexibility.

Direct coupled brushless DC torque motors and high accuracy 32-bit absolute optical encoders, supported by kingpost bearing assemblies, provide superior control accuracy, low friction, and high stiffness, under harsh dynamic conditions. Integrated LOS stabilization using high reliability Fiber Optic Gyros, compensates for large-amplitude, low frequency disturbances from moving platforms in maritime, ground, and airborne applications. Optional features include: sliprings/FORJ for continuous travel and high speed data transmission. The SPS-1000 is controlled using integrated industrial grade control electronics, and are easily tuned for optimum performance with different payloads. 

The SPS-1000 weighs 110 pounds and supports payloads up to 150 pounds.

CAES’ SPS-2000 Precision Positioner is a military ruggedized design, ideally suited for acquisition, pointing, and tracking applications.

CAES’ SPS-2000 Precision Positioner is a modular and adaptable design, which supports a variety of electro-optical and RF sensor payloads on shipboard, ground, and airborne platforms. Direct coupled brushless DC torque motors and high accuracy resolvers supported by kingpost bearing assemblies, provide superior control accuracy, low friction, and high stiffness, under harsh dynamic conditions. Integrated LOS stabilization using high reliability Fiber Optic Gyros, compensates for large-amplitude, low frequency disturbances from moving platforms in maritime, ground, and airborne applications. Optional features include: coude’ optical path; 32-bit absolute optical encoders; sliprings/FORJ for continuous travel and high speed data transmission. The SPS-2000 is controlled using standard industrial grade servo control electronics or optional military-qualified control electronics, and are easily tuned for optimum performance with different payloads.

CAES’ SPS-2000 positioner weighs 265 pounds and supports payloads up to 500 pounds.

The SPS-4000 precision positioner is a military ruggedized design, ideally suited for acquisition, pointing, and tracking applications. The SPS-4000 is a modular and adaptable design, that supports a variety of electro-optical and RF sensor payloads on shipboard, ground, and airborne platforms. Direct coupled brushless DC torque motors and high accuracy resolvers supported by kingpost bearing assemblies, provide superior control accuracy, low friction, and high stiffness, under harsh dynamic conditions. Integrated LOS stabilization using high reliability Fiber Optic Gyros, compensates for large-amplitude, low frequency disturbances from moving platforms in maritime, ground, and airborne applications. Optional features include: coude optical path; 32-bit optical absolute encoders; cogless motors for low jitter tracking; sliprings/FORJ for high speed data transmission. The SPS-4000 is controlled using standard industrial grade servo control electronics or optional MIL-qualified control electronics, and are easily tuned for optimum performance with different payloads. 

The SPS-4000 weighs 3100 pounds (steel) and supports payloads up to 1000 pounds.

CAES’ SPS-6000 Precision Positioner is a military ruggedized design, ideally suited for acquisition, pointing, and tracking applications.

CAES’ SPS-6000 Precision Positioner is a modular and adaptable design, that supports a variety of electro-optical and RF sensor payloads on shipboard and ground platforms. Direct coupled brushless DC torque motors and high accuracy resolvers supported by kingpost bearing assemblies, provide superior control accuracy, low friction, and high stiffness, under harsh dynamic conditions. Integrated LOS stabilization using high reliability Fiber Optic Gyros, compensates for large-amplitude, low frequency disturbances from moving platforms in maritime, ground, and airborne applications. Optional features include: coude optical path; 32-bit optical absolute encoders; cogless motors for low jitter tracking; sliprings/FORJ for high speed data transmission. The SPS-6000 is controlled using standard industrial grade servo control electronics or optional military-qualified control electronics, and are easily tuned for optimum performance with different payloads. 

CAES’ SPS-6000 Precision Positioner weighs 1700 pounds (steel) and supports payloads up to 1500 pounds.