Diamond Engineering X0-90 Operator's manual

X0-90 Elevation Stage
Installation and Conguration Guide

Table of Contents
OPT-X0-90 - Introduction ...............................................................................................................5
Elevation Stage Assembly - TOP MOUNT ..................................................................................6
Elevation Stage Assembly - SIDE MOUNT .................................................................................8
AUT mounting holes...........................................................................................................................10
Software and Controller Installation.............................................................................................12
Software Conguration .....................................................................................................................13
X0-90 Specications ..........................................................................................................................14
Part Drawings - Acrylic Bracket....................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting and Support Info................................................................................................16
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P.O. Box 2037 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 · 530-626-3857

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Installation & Conguration X0-90 Elevation Stage
Overview
Option X0-90 provides +/- 90 degrees of elevation tilt for the x000 series turntable, this option
replaces the legacy +/- 45 degree tilt option. The stage is compatible with any DAMS Conroller and
software releases after November 2019. This option includes provisions for both “Top Mount” and
Side Mount congurations.
Package Contents
- X0-90 Elevation Stage
- Aluminum tripod mounting bracket
- Acrylic mounting plate for DAMS Turntable
- 4 x 1/4-20 x 1.25” black nylon thumb screws
- High capacity carbon ber tripod w/ adjustable neck.
OPT-X0-90 - Introduction

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X0-90 Elevation Stage Installation & Conguration
Mounting
1. Expand Tripod Legs
2. Loosen Mounting Clamp (g.1)
3. Thread tripod bolt into aluminum stage bracket, orient so that the mount
can swing freely (g. 2)
4. mount the acrylic mount to the rotary stage using the 4 x 22mm M-6 Screws ,
5. Mount turntable to mount sing the 4 x 1/4-20 x 1.25” nylon thumb screws
6. Connect yellow cable with 9p DSUB connector to the rotary stage.
7. Connect other yellow cable with right angle to DAMS Turntable.
Elevation Stage Assembly - TOP MOUNT

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Elevation Stage Assembly - TOP MOUNT - Complete

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Mounting
A counterweight may be needed on the tripod legs or hung from tripod hook!
1. Expand Tripod Legs
2. Loosen Mounting Clamp and spin silver hub to thread into aluminum bracket (Fig. 1)
4. Mount the acrylic mount to the rotary stage using the 4 x 22mm M-6 Screws ,
5. Mount turntable to mount sing the 4 x 1/4-20 x 1.25” nylon thumb screws
6. Connect yellow cable with 9p DSUB connector to the rotary stage.
7. Connect other yellow cable with right angle to DAMS Turntable.
Elevation Stage Assembly - SIDE MOUNT

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Elevation Stage Assembly - SIDE MOUNT - Complete

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Installation & Conguration X0-90 Elevation Stage
AUT Mounting Holes
The Polarizer’s rotating plate has 20x 10-32 UNC threaded mounting holes in a circular
pattern. The dimensions below can be used to make custom mounting brackets.
x000 Turntable AUT mounting holes

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Software Installation -
1. Install the le located on the ash drive that was included with your system, this
will install the Dams Antenna Measurement Studio. Also located on the ash drive
is control documentation for controlling the positioner through custom software
or Python Module.
2. Refer to the main installation manual OR the quick setup sheet given with the
system to enter your license key etc.
Controller Installation -
1. Connect the controller to the PC, Open device manager (Control Panel → System
→ Hardware Tab → Device Manager). Note which COM port your DAMS controller
is currently congured on. Close device manager. If you need a driver it can
be found in c:\dams\driver
2. If the COM port is greater than 8 , right click and select properties, and change to 8
or lower
Software and Controller Installation

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Software Conguration
DAMS Software Conguration for X0-90 90 degree tilt feature for x000
series systems (applies to s/n 2018xxx and above controllers)
1. Open the DAMS Measurment software and select “positioner settings” from the
upper right corner of the screen.
2. Select USB-SERIAL from “Select Controller”
3. Press “Find” to nd the controller
4. If it does not nd the controller ensure it is not above com8 in device manager
5. Enable mini stepping for both axis
6. Check “Full Spherical Mount” box
7. Motor Resolution and Gear Ratio
AZ (phi / roll / turntable)
Motor Res: .1125
Gear Ratio: 14.4
Elevation / Tilt
Motor Res: .1125
Gear Ratio: 90
After you have congured the settings above, press “SAVE” then “Restart with Default Extents”
DAMS Software Conguration for Opt. X0-90
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8. Speed Settings
HORIZONTAL
Start: 1000
Stop: 10,000
Slope: 8
VERTICAL
Start: 1000
Stop: 2000
Slope: 5
See Important Current Settings on Next page

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Software Conguration
Custom Current Conguration (set within positioner settings)
1. Open the DAMS Measurment software and select “positioner settings” from the
upper right corner of the screen. Press “Advanced Current Settings”
2. Enable custom current for Y axis only as shown below
3. Enter in the settings for the Y axis shown below, this will provide enough current
for the tilt stepper motor
DAMS Software Conguration for Opt. X0-90

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X0-90 Specications
Ratio: 90:1
Resolution: 0.02º - Full Step 0.0625 º - 1/16th microstep
Drivetrain: 1.5A/phase Bipolar stepper motor with worm drive
Holding Torque: N/A
Movement Range: 360º continuous or indexed
Position Feedback: None- Open loop, position maintained by software
Weight (Stage/Bracket only): 6 Lbs. / 2.7 Kg
Max Speed: 30 R.P.M. (light load)
Mounting Options: M6 Through hole or M4 rear mount
Composition: Elevation Stage: Aluminum
Turntable Bracket: Acrylic
Weight Capacity: 4.5 Kg (Top Mount)
9 Kg (Side Mount)
Elevation Stage
Controller type: 2 axis microprocessor based controller
Resolution: Full step / half step / Microste
Motor Current: 1.5A per motor phase max (requires cooling)
Motor Connector: 4Pin-F PICO series connector
Communication Interface: USB-Mini B to internal RS232
Optional DB9 RS232 serial port with exernal USB adapter
Communication cable length: 2 Meters (Included)
Input Voltage: 24VDC 2.5A
Power Supply (included): 24VDC 2.5A - 110/220v input
Motor cable length: 6 Meters
Controller

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Part Drawings - Small Acrylic Bracket
1 1
2 2
A A
B B
.386 2.364 3.000 1.375 1.750 4.750 6.000 .000
.5001.0112.000
2.989
3.5004.000
.750
X0-OPT-90 T-Top Block .750 Cast Acrylic - Nominal Clolor - Black preferred Tolerances .005 std. Standard Deburring Units: Inches Drawing Scale, 1:1 Diamond Engineering Inc. [e-mail] [phone]
.260 THRU  .496 X 90°
.266 THRU
x4
.397 THRU
 .762 X 82°
x3
.260 THRU  .496 X 90° x4

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Part Drawings - Long Acrylic Bracket
1 1
2 2
A A
B B
2.0163.000
3.985
4.5006.0007.50010.000 .000
.000 .500
1.018 2.000 2.987 3.500 4.000
.266 THRU
x4
.260 THRU
 .496 X 90°
x4
1.250  .750
X0-OPT-90 Long Bracket .750 Cast Acrylic - Nominal Clolor - Black preferred Tolerances .005 std. Standard Deburring Units: Inches Drawing Scale, 1:1.5 Diamond Engineering Inc. [email protected] [phone]
.750 .000
.00010.000
.375
.750
.000 .500 2.000 3.500 4.000
3/8-16 UNC - 2B  1.000
9.000

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Part Drawings - Aluminum Tripod Bracket
1 1
2 2
A A
B B
1.250 .129 THRU
3/8-16 UNC - 2B  .750
.375
1.615
2.855
3.000 .000
.000
.510
1.750
2.990
3.500
1.750 .0003.500 .000
1.750 .000
1.100 2.250
X0-OPT-90 - Tripod Bracket 3x3 x.250 Architectural Aluminum Angle Tolerances .005 std. Standard Deburring Units: Inches Drawing Scale, 1:1 Diamond Engineering Inc. [email protected] [phone]

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Troubleshooting
1. Check all connections and ensure the controller and power supply are on.
2. Be sure you have the proper COM port seleced and movment is NOT disabled.
3. Check to see that you have 2 DAMS related COM ports showing in Device Manager, disconnect
one Controller to verify which COM Port is assigned to the other controller as they will both have
the same name.
If you still cannot resolve the issue, please contact us.
Troubleshooting and Support Info.
http://www.DiamondEng.net · [email protected]
P.O. Box 2037 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 · 530-626-3857