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Slip Ring Version
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Newmark’s high precision 6″ motorized gimbal system is designed for general purpose pointing, scanning and tracking applications for small optics, antennae and other sensors.
The GM-6 gimbal system is equipped with High Performance rotary stages and offer excellent stiffness and load capacity making them suitable for a wide variety of applications.
The GM-6 comes standard with high torque NEMA 17 stepper motors. Optionally the gimbal can be equipped with rotary encoders mounted to the back of the stepper motor. For high speed applications the GM-6 is available with brushless DC servo motors.
The GM-6 is offered with a choice of a mirror cell for 6″ (150 mm) diameter optics or a flat payload mounting plate. The payload mounting plate is available with 1/4-20 or M6 threads.
For applications that require 360 degrees of continuous travel, the GM-6 is available with slip rings utilized on one or both axis.
Need something specific? Contact us to discuss a custom gimbal solution.
Ordering
GM-6 Part Number Configuration
Select Motor and Slip Ring Options
Typical lead-time: 8-10 Weeks
Accessories Part for GM-6 Series
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Specifications
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Resolution
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0.29 arc-sec (MicroStepping) | 3.6 arc-sec (servo motor)
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Accuracy
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±72 arc-sec
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Max. Speed
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25°/sec (stepper motor) | 80°/sec (servo motor)
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Maximum Load
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11.3 kg (25 lbs.)
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Repeatability
Uni-directional |
5 arc-sec
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Travel Range
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Azimuth: ± 90°
Elevation: ±90° Other travel ranges are avalilable. |
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Limit Switches
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Optical, located at ±90° on both axes
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Encoder
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Optical rotary encoder mounted to rear of motor, 4000 CPR with Index
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Origin
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Optical home switch located in the middle of travel.
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Gear Ratio
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Azimuth: 90:1
Elevation: 90:1 |
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Stage Weight
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15 lbs.
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Material
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Aluminum
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Finish
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Black Anodize
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Motor Options
Size 17 Stepper Motor
- NEMA 17 high torque brushless motor
- 0.95 Amp/Phase
- 5.0 Ohm/Phase
- 3.1 mH/Phase
- 1.8 degrees/step
- Compatible with the following motion controllers:
Size 17 Brushless Servo Motor
- NEMA 17 brushless DC servo motor
- 4000 Count/rev optical rotary encoder with index mark
- Continuous Stall Torque: 0.25 Nm (36 oz-in)
- Peak Torque: 0.70 Nm (100 lb-in)
CAD Files
CAD Files – STEP File Format
GM-6 Gimbal Mount (STEP)
GM-6 with Mirror Cell (STEP)
GM-6 with Payload Mounting Plate, 1/4-20 Threads (STEP)
GM-6 with Payload Mounting Plate, M6 Threads (STEP)
GM-6 with Servo Motor (STEP)
GM-6 Gimbal Mount with Slip Ring (STEP)
GM-6 with Slip Ring and Encoder (STEP)
GM-6 with Slip Ring and Servo (STEP)
GM-6 Gimbal Mount with Dual Slip Rings (STEP)
GM-6 with Dual Slip Rings and Encoder (STEP)
GM-6 with Dual Slip Rings and Servo (STEP)