Single Axis Rate Tables

Model 1270VS: This test instrument is used for the testing and calibration of sensors and gyroscopic instruments which require a precise and accurate angular velocity. The rate table is an automated, variable speed table with a 21,600:1 range.

  • Variable Speed Design
  • 0.1% Speed Accuracy
  • 16 Line User Slip Ring
  • 21,600:1 Overall Speed Range
  • Front panel LCD

Model 1281: This table is designed to provide precise position, rate and acceleration motion for development or production testing of inertial sensors. Specifically designed for testing today’s considerably smaller inertial sensors.

  • Position Accuracy: ±50 Arc Sec
  • Position Repeatability: ±25 Arc Sec
  • Max Rate: 1,000 deg/sec
  • 34 line slip ring

Model 1291: This table is designed to provide precise position, rate and acceleration motion for development or production testing of inertial sensors. Specifically designed for testing today’s considerably smaller inertial sensors.

  • Position Accuracy: ±15 Arc Sec
  • Rate Accuracy: ±0.001%
  • Maximum Rate: 3,000 deg/sec
  • Vacuum line

Model 2001P: Designed to provide precise position, rate and acceleration motion for the development/ production testing of navigation sensor systems like Fiber Optic Gyros, Ring Laser Gyros, Inertial Navigation Systems and accelerometers.

  • Position Accuracy: ±1 arc sec
  • Rate Accuracy: ±0.0001%
  • Maximum Rate: 1,000 deg/sec

Model 1571P: This table is a servo-controlled system featuring a direct-drive DC brushless motor, precision optical encoder and a microprocessor that provides accurate and reliable motion control. A typical application is for missile or projectile programs.

  • Position Accuracy: ±10 arc sec
  • Rate Accuracy: 0.01% ± Resolution
  • Maximum Rate: 18,000 deg/sec (50 Hz)

Model 1621C: This table is ideally suited for development and/or production testing of navigation sensor systems such as Fiber Optic Gyros (FOG), Ring Laser Gyros (RLG), Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and accelerometers.

  • Position Accuracy: ±15 arc sec
  • Rate Accuracy: ±0.001%
  • Max Rate: 3000 deg/sec
  • 2 kHz Servo update rate
  • Fail-safe Brake

Two Axis Rate Tables

Model 2102C: This Two Axis Position and Rate Table System is designed to provide precise position, rate and acceleration motion for the development and/or production testing of military and/or commercial rate and position sensors.

  • Position Accuracy: ±15 arc seconds (both axes)
  • Rate Accuracy: ± 0.001%
  • Max Rate Inner Axis: 1080 deg/sec, Outer Axis: 300 deg/sec
  • Fail-safe brakes
  • 2 kHz servo update rate

Model 1542C:  The 1542C-12-TL Series Automatic Positioning and Rate table System is designed to provide precise position, rate and acceleration motion for the development and/or production testing of inertial packages and their components.

  • Position Accuracy:±15 arc sec
  • Rate Accuracy: ±0.005% ± Resolution
  • Max Rate: Inner Axis: 1080 deg/sec, Outer Axis: 360 deg/sec
  • Thermal Chamber

Model 1572PMO: Table System is a low-cost, two-axis system designed to provide precise positioning for large payloads for the development and/or production testing of inertial packages and their components.

  • Position accuracy: ±15 arc sec
  •  Limited rotation for both axes
  • Direct-drive, DC brushless servo system
  • 36-inch diameter tabletop

Model 1522P: The 1522P Series Automatic Positioning and Rate Table System is a low cost two axis system designed to provide precise positioning for large payloads for the development and/or production testing of inertial packages .

  • Position Accuracy: ±10 arc sec
  •  Limited Rotation for both axes
  • Direct-drive, DC brushless servo system
  • 24-inch diameter

Model 1572P: The 1572P Series Automatic Positioning and Rate Table Systems are designed to provide precise position, rate and acceleration motion for the development and/or production testing of inertial packages and their components.

  • Position Accuracy: ±8 arc sec
  • Rate Accuracy: ±0.001% ± Resolution
  • Direct-drive, DC brushless servo system
  • Fail-safe System

Model 2002P: Designed for development, production and/or qualification testing of inertial sensors (MEMS, FOG, RLG, HRG, quartz, spinning mass, etc.) or IMU, INS, AHRS or seeker/tracker/stabilization devices for military and aerospace application.

  • Position Accuracy: ± 1 arcsec
  • Position Repeatability: ± 1 arcsec
  • Rate Accuracy: 0.0001%
  • Direct-drive, DC brushless servo system 

Three Axis Rate Tables

Model 2003P: This 3 Axis table is designed for development, production and/or qualification testing of inertial sensors (MEMS, FOG, RLG, HRG, quartz, spinning mass, etc.) or IMU, INS, AHRS or seeker/tracker/stabilization devices for military and aerospace application.

  • Position Accuracy: ±1 Arc Sec
  • Position Repeatability: ±1 Arc Sec
  • Rate Accuracy: 0.0001%
  • High-precision, pre-loaded ball bearings

Model 2103C:  The Model 2103C Three-Axis Positioning and Rate Table System is designed to provide precise position, rate, and acceleration motion for the development/ production testing of military and/or commercial antenna stabilization systems and/or heading sensors.

  • Position Accuracy: ±15 arc sec (all axes)
  • Rate Accuracy: ±0.001%
  • Direct-drive, brushless servo system
  • Fail-safe System
  • Various slipring package

Model 1553P: The Ideal Aerosmith Trip Guardian™ 2203-TH-NM Automated Three-Axis, Non-Magnetic Positioning Table System is intended for use in calibration and verification of MWD downhole directional instruments, including magnetometers, gyroscopes, and accelerometers.

  • Position Accuracy: ± 36 arc sec
  • Direct-drive, DC brushless servo system
  • Large, unobstructed field of view perfect for antenna testing

Scorsby Motion Tables

Model 1421: The Model 1421 Scorsby Motion Test Table is designed to simulate the roll, pitch, and yaw motions of an aircraft during flight. Primarily used for shop, production, qualification testing, and exercising of gyroscopic aircraft instruments, the Ideal Aerosmith Scorsby table is a standard in the aircraft industry.

  • Variable speed from 1 to 10 Cycles/Minute
  • RS-232 Interface
  • Automatic homing
  • Easy-to-adjust tilting head with engraved markings
  • Easy-to-adjust tilting head with engraved markings
  • Positive stop allows quick setting of the tilt head to frequently used positions
  • Motor and drive train designed for reliability and long life

Model 9790-BVR:  The Model 9790-BVR Scorsby Motion Test Table from Ideal Aerosmith is designed to simulate the three motions of flight: roll, pitch and yaw. Originally designed for shop, production, qualification testing and exercising of gyroscopic aircraft instruments, the Scorsby table became a standard in the aircraft industry.

  • Heavy-duty table frame designed for heavy load capabilities
  • Approved for many aircraft gyroscopic instrument tests
  • Anodized aluminum mounting platform for durability and corrosion resistance
  • Designed with ball bearings for smooth motion and long life
  • Flat, precision-ground table top mounting surface

Non-Magnetic Rate And Positioning Tables

Model 2203-TH-NM: Trip Guardian™ 2203-TH-NM Automated Three-Axis, Non-Magnetic Positioning Table System is intended for use in calibration and verification of MWD downhole directional instruments, including magnetometers, gyroscopes, and accelerometers.

  • Limited rotation on all three axes
  • ±30 arc second position accuracy
  • Thermal chamber and controller
  • AERO 3500 Commander controller
  • Air amplifier for cooling the DUT
  • Temperature range ambient to 225°C

Model 1503-TSNM-A: The 1503-TSNM-A Series test table is a three-axis, nonmagnetic manual positioning table. This table can be used for the calibration of downhole directional instruments including magnetometers, gyroscopes, and accelerometers. The tables are constructed of aluminum, brass, and phenolic.

  • Payloads up to 4 inches in diameter and 54 inches in length
  • Temperature Range: Ambient to 175°C or 210°C
  • Air Amplifier Kit for faster cooling of UUT and chamber
  • 210°C High Temperature Option

Model 1503-TS-SPL: The Model 1503-TS-SPL test table is a three-axis non-magnetic manual positioning table. This table can be used for testing magnetometers, gyroscopes and accelerometers as well as complete down-hole directional instruments. Table is uses “Total Field Calibration” method.

  • Heating Capacity: 1800 watts
  • Temperature Range: Ambient to 392°F (200°C)
  • Table Test Load Capacity: 50 lbs. centered
  • Overall Table Dimensions: 30.5W x 82.9D x 58.9H inches
  • Various mounting kits

Electric Flight Motion Simulators (FMS) / HWIL Systems

Model 1573P: The 1573P Series Three-Axis Automatic Positioning and Rate Table Systems are designed to provide precise position, rate and acceleration motion for the development and/or production testing of inertial packages and their components.

  • Position Accuracy: ±8 arc sec
  • Rate Accuracy: ±0.001% ± Resolution
  • Direct-drive, DC brushless servo system
  • 24-inch diameter tabletop

Model 1583P:  The 1583P Three-axis Positioning and Rate Table System is optimized to provide high dynamic Hardware In the Loop (HWIL) testing for smart weapons technology. The table can be operated from the AERO 4000 Controller.

  • Position Accuracy: ±15 arc sec
  • Rate Accuracy: ±0.001%
  • Roll axis rates up to 50 Hz (3000 RPM)
  • Direct-drive, DC brushless servo system
  • Precision-ground tabletop

Model 2003P: This 3 Axis table is designed for development, production and/or qualification testing of inertial sensors (MEMS, FOG, RLG, HRG, quartz, spinning mass, etc.) or IMU, INS, AHRS or seeker/tracker/stabilization devices for military and aerospace application.

  • Position Accuracy: ±1 Arc Sec
  • Position Repeatability: ±1 Arc Sec
  • Rate Accuracy: 0.0001%
  • High-precision, pre-loaded ball bearings

Hydraulic Flight Motion Simulator (FMS) / HWIL Systems

Model 2443HV-HR-1: The 2443HV-HR-1 is one of Ideal Aerosmith’s standard Three-Axis Flight Motion Simulator models designed for Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) Seeker Guidance Testing. This system is configured for interfacing to an RF chamber.

  • Position Accuracy: ±10 arc sec
  • Middle and Outer Axis Rates: 600 deg/sec
  • Rate Accuracy: ±0.1%
  • Inner axis rate: 1000 deg/sec

Model 2443H-HR:  The 2443H-HR is one of Ideal Aerosmith’s standard Three-Axis Flight Motion Simulator models designed for Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) Seeker Guidance Testing. This system is configured for interfacing to an RF chamber.

  • Position Accuracy: ±10 arc sec
  • Rate Accuracy: ±0.05%
  • Inner axis rate: 360 deg/sec
  • Local and remote operation

Model 2453H-ER: The 2453H-ER is Ideal Aerosmith’s base model Three-Axis Flight Motion Simulator for Hardware-InThe-Loop (HWIL) Seeker Guidance Testing. Extremely efficient hydraulic actuators allow high system utilization.

  • Position Accuracy: ±10 arc sec
  • Inter-axis Orthogonality: 30 arc sec
  • Axes intersection: ±0.02” (±0.5mm)

Model 2443HV: The 2443HV is one of Ideal Aerosmith’s standard Three-Axis Flight Motion Simulator models designed for Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) Seeker Guidance Testing. This system is configured for interfacing to an RF chamber.  

  • Position Accuracy: ±10 arc sec
  • Middle and Outer Axis Rates: 500 deg/sec
  • Rate Accuracy: ±0.1%
  • Inner axis rate: 1000 deg/sec
  • Various Profile

Model 2455H-ER: The 2455H-ER extends the capabilities of Ideal’s three-axis FMS systems for hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) seeker/guidance testing, to include target motion simulation. The inner target axis can accommodate an infra-red scene projector. 

  • Position Accuracy: ±15 arc sec
  • Rate Accuracy: ±0.001%
  • Roll axis rates up to 50 Hz (3000 RPM)
  • Direct-drive, DC brushless servo system

Model 2452H: HWIL testing typically requires the implementation of a two-axis target motion simulator such as the Ideal Aerosmith Model 2452H. This system is configured with hydraulic actuator drives to ensure operational and performance.

  • Position Accuracy: ±10 arc sec
  • Axis Orthogonality: 30 arc sec
  • Rate Accuracy: ±0.02%
  • Target Scene Payload :68 Kg
  • Local/remote operation

X-Y Target Motion Simulator

Model 244E-10: This is a Curvilinear X-Y Dual Target Motion Simulator System. The Target Motion Simulator (TMS) is housed in an anechoic RF chamber and anchored to a rigid wall or equivalent structure.  An Ideal Aerosmith Three-Axis FMS is mounted on a track assembly at the opposite end of the chamber so that FMS may be withdrawn from the chamber port for missile seeker installation, setup and servicing. 

  • Front and Rear Payload: 40 Kg each
  • Pointing Accuracy: 0.05 deg
  • Maximum Velocity: 20 deg/sec
  • Track Radius: Front 10M; Rear 11.6M
  • Axis Travel: Front ±30deg; Rear ±25 deg
  • Axis Acceleration: 40°/s2

Model 2455H-ER: This is a Linear X-Y Single Horn Target Motion Simulator. Ideal Aerosmith will design, fabricate and deliver a new Single Horn X-Y Target Motion Simulator (TMS) System and install, integrate and demonstrate performance by testing at the customers’ facility. The TMS is based on off-the-shelf components and it is controlled by a field proven Ideal Aerosmith Aero 4000 controller.

  • Position Accuracy: ±0.5 inch
  • Maximum Velocity: 20 inch/sec
  • Axis Displacement: ± 60 inch
  • Rack-mounted AERO 4000 Digital Controller

Manual Positioning Tables for Testing Aircraft Instruments

Model 1300: The 1300 series Manual Tilt & Turn Tables from Ideal Aerosmith are designed for precision calibration of gyroscopic instruments or any devices requiring a tilt input in one or two axes.  The table provides a portable, stable and precise positioning platform with lasting durability.

  • Small and lightweight for easy benchmounting and manual operation
  • Two degrees of freedom for tilting and rotating test instruments
  • Knurled mounting screws on the table top

Model 1310: The 1310 series Manual Tilt & Turn Tables are designed for precision calibration of gyroscopic instruments or any devices requiring a tilt input in one or two axes.  The table provides a portable, stable, and precise positioning platform with lasting durability.

  • Small and lightweight for easy bench mounting and manual operation
  • Two degrees of freedom for tilting and rotating test instruments

Model 1501: The Model 1501 Test Table is a single-axis manual positioning table used to provide positioning indexes for inertial guidance systems for the purposes of calibration and acceptance testing. The table is moved by hand to the desired position and a shot pin is engaged to hold the table’s position.

  • Manually-operated horizontal tilt and azimuth axis
  • Position Accuracy: ± 6 arc minutes
  • Position Repeatability: ± 30 arc sec
  • 32-inch table top

Model 1503-24-EN: The Model 1503-24-EN Three-Axis Manual Positioning Table is designed to provide precise position feedback via the optical encoder for the development and/or production testing of navigation sensor systems such as tilt sensors and turn and bank indicators.

  • Manually operated
  • Optical encoders for precise feedback
  • Position Accuracy: ±1 arc minute
  • Position Repeatability: ± 30 arc sec

Model 1502B-32: The Model 1502B-32 Manual Positioning Table is designed to provide precise position for the development and/or production testing of navigation sensor systems. The 1502B-32 system may be integrated with a customer developed test station.

  • Manually-operated horizontal tilt and azimuth axis
  • Position Accuracy: ± 6 arc minutes
  • Position Repeatability: ± 30 arc sec

Model 1501T: Ideal Aerosmith’s Model 1501T is a single-axis manual tilt table. Designed for testing an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), this system supports the IMU on the upper mounting surface and additional electronics on the lower mounting surface with minimal counterweights.

  • Manually operated horizontal tilt axis
  • Position Accuracy: ± 10 Arc-Sec
  • Position Repeatability: ± 5 Arc-Sec
  • 35 line user signal

Tachometer Testers

Model 1921: The Model 1921 Tachometer Tester is used for the testing and calibration of electrical and mechanical tachometer generators and indicators, specifically handheld models.  Two variable speed brushless motors eliminate the need for gears while providing for a testing range of 10 to 50,000 RPM.

  • 10-50,000 RPM Actual Drive Speed
  • High accuracy
  • 0.01 Display Resolution
  • Direct Drive
  • Bi-directional

Model 1790:  This test instrument is used for testing and calibration of electrical and mechanical tachometer generators and indicators.  A high quality DC motor is coupled directly to a 1/4 inch square hole drive (AN Pad).  This tachometer tester output can be converted to a wide variety of adapters and different tachometer interfaces. 

  • 250-10,000 RPM Tachometer Testing Range
  • 250-5,000 RPM Actual Drive Speed
  • Maximum Torque: 60 oz-in

Centrifuges

Model 1068-2: 1068-2 is designed to apply a large centrifugal force to a payload. Acentrifuge is typically required for applications with larger payloads, and/or higher G requirements. The 1068-2 tests from 0 to 1000 G’s at a 10.5-inch (267 mm) radius. Payload capacity is a 24 inch cube at an 8 inch height at 50 lbs.

  • Range 0-250 G’s at a 25-inch radius
  • Maximum G-Lbs 20000 G-lbs
  • Rate Range 0-600 RPM
  • Slip Rings 108 lines at 3A

Model 1221:  The 1221 is designed to apply a large centrifugal force to a payload. A centrifuge is typically required for applications with larger payloads, and/or higher G requirements. The 1221 tests from 0 to 250 G’s at a 25-inch radius. Payload capacity is an 18 inch cube (457 mm) at 200 lbs. (91 Kg) per arm.

  • G-Range 0 to 250 G’s at a 25-inch radius
  • Maximum G-lbs 20000 G-lbs
  • Payload Capacity 18 inch cube, (457 mm); 200 lbs.

Model 1068-1: The 1068-1 is designed to apply a large centrifugal force to a payload. A centrifuge is typically required for applications with larger payloads, and/or higher G requirements. The 1068-1 tests from 0 to 100 G’s at a 22-inch (559 mm) radius. Payload capacity is a 12 inch cube (305 mm) at 50 lbs.

  • G-Range 0 to 100 G’s at 22-inch (559 mm) radius
  • Maximum G-lbs 5000 G-lbs
  • Rate Range 0-400 RPM