Solutions in Radar Antennas: Celera Motion and Ingenia's i195A Servo Drive Partnership
Our partner Celera Motion has successfully tackled a complex challenge in radar antenna technology, exceeding customer specifications with a robust solution. This advancement has enhanced radar performance, reliability, and efficiency, leading to better signal accuracy and data transmission. Celera Motion's achievement demonstrates its commitment to innovation and sets a new standard in the radar antenna industry.
The Challenge:
The project involved a radar system demanding high precision and stability for effective moving target tracking, communications, and satellite image locking.
The key requirements included:
High Accuracy and Stability: Essential for precise moving target tracking and communication.
Compliance with MIL Standards: Necessary for deploying radar installations in harsh environments, generally in the military market.
High EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) Shielding: Required to protect sensitive electronics and ensure the safety of operators in systems with significant emissions.
Radar antennas find applications across various fields such as airborne antennas, mobile and portable panels, maritime SATCOM (satellite communications) antennas, gimbal antennas, radar applications, satellite terminals (MEO, LEO, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) & HEO) and payload antennas.
The solution:
To address these challenges, Celera Motion implemented the Ingenia i195A servo drive. This solution, optimised for high-speed broadband antennas and radar turntables, offered the following features:
Rugged Communication Protocols: Including RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, or Ether CAT.
Harsh Environment Testing: Ensuring system reliability through extreme shock and vibration tests, extended temperature ranges, and tolerance to dust, humidity, and pressure.
Outstanding Performance: Critical for airborne, maritime, and SATCOM antenna systems.
Customer Benefits:
The i195A servo drive provided numerous benefits including:
Specifications:
The Ingenia i195A servo drive boasts impressive specifications, tailored to meet the stringent demands of radar antenna applications:
| Continuous Current | 7A |
| Peak Current | 14A |
| Efficiency | Up to 99% |
| Safety | STO Sil3 Ple |
| PWM Switching Frequency | 100 kHz |
Additionally, the i195A can be customised to meet specific customer requirements, providing flexibility and tailored performance.
The Ingenia i195A servo drive provides a comprehensive solution to the complex challenges in radar antennas systems, which our partner, Celera Motion took full advantage of in their application. By offering high precision, rugged performance, and customisable features, it addresses critical needs in harsh environments while ensuring reliable and efficient operation.
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