The M2 ACU-X2PFM Servo Antenna Control Unit is a Commercial Grade computer controlled system built to be out in the environment. The ACU was developed for the M2 AZ/EL Pedestal Models (AZEL1000S) & (AZEL1000SCB) that use the Servo/Animatic Smart Motor Technology. The ACU uses COTS (Commercial off the shelf) products to insure repeatability and short lead times. The ACUs' software system is designed around the open source LINUX based operating system. Developed for M2 by TCS, a world leader in highly reliability products for the Aerospace, Military and industrial markets. The GUI uses a state of the art modern software with velocity, position and slave modes of operation. A complete Interface Control Document (ICD) is supplied to allow for custom user applications. Other features include, integrated calibration, graphing and performance monitoring and USB interface for simple version upgrades and modifications. *For more details click on the picture above.

The AZEL1500 is a custom prototype Elevation over Azimuth tracking pedestal designed for one of our elite data collecting customers. Designed to handle up to a 3.8M (12') dish. The AZEL1500 utilize COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) materials along with a proven platform. This system can be completely operated from the customer's desktop, notebook or system network. The pedestal's accuracy is accomplished through the use of mature servo compensation algorithms which have been developed over years of operation on some of the most complex antenna pedestals in the world. configurations. The AZEL1500 Servo system can be adapted to fit your requirements. Dual worm gear drive train with adjustments gives smooth powerful movement with less than .03 degree system backlash. The physical limit switches on each axis can be adjusted for any spectrum of use. The *NEW ACU (Antenna Control Unit) Controller Series can be adapted for your Environment, including Temperature Controlled NEMA 3R or NEMA 4 Enclosures. Custom designs can be configured for your Dish feed and or Dish including feed attachment arms, or we can supply our custom built Septum Feeds for your (S-Band) or (L-Band) requirements. For small phased arrays, we can provide a complete Turnkey System including cross boom, vertical risers and complete (Linear), (Circular) or (Helical) systems to meet your needs. When it comes to movement of your mid to large antenna systems, contact M2 to help configure your next system.