FOUR- AND FIVE-AXIS MOTION SIMULATORS

OVERVIEW

Four- and five-axis motion simulators combine a single or two-axis target motion simulator with a three-axis flight motion simulator.

Both target motion simulator and flight motion simulator provide accurate angular acceleration, rate, or positioning. Space Electronics offers high precision 4-and 5-axis motion simulators.

Our 4- and 5-axis motion simulators are typically used to test Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) systems. They are used in the development and test of missile seekers and other complex inertial navigation systems.

Space Electronics distributes Actidyn four-axis and five-axis motion simulators in North America. Actidyn offers the best range of 4- and 5-axis motion simulators available today.

HIGHLIGHTED BENEFITS

Our 4- and 5-axis motion simulators use a unique design that provides key advantages:

• Electric Direct Drive - all of our motion simulators use electric direct drive technology. These have replaced the old belt-driven systems and the ancient hydraulic systems. There are numerous advantages to electric direct drive, including less maintenance, more accuracy, no leaks, etc. Electric motion simulators used to be more expensive than hydraulic ones but it is no longer the case.

• Brushless Technology allows for large servo bandwidth and high dynamic response. It also minimizes maintenance cost.

• Connection with payload - Electrical slip rings are available to connect stationary control hardware to the rotating test assembly.

• Safety - Our 4- and 5-axis motion simulators incorporate a number of safety features, both at hardware and software level.

• Controller - We only make digital control systems, using industrial grade programmable controllers or the Axidyn ND controller for best accuracy and real-time profile control.

• Remote Interfaces - Optional remote interfaces are available: Ethernet, IEEE 488, RS232, or high speed Scramnet.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

We also provide the following accessories for operation with our motion simulators:
   • Climatic chambers with either mechanical or liquid gas refrigeration
   • Thermal vacuum chambers for space simulation and long duration testing

CUSTOM 4- AND 5-AXIS MOTION SIMULATORS

Four- and five-axis motion simulators often need to be customized to specific applications. Do not hesitate to contact us with your specifications if our standard four- and five-axis motion simulators do not meet your needs.

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