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Type One Pointing Hexapod System: PHEX-1
 
A complete standalone system for laboratory evaluation of new control algorithms for pointing and active vibration isolation consists of the:

· PHEX-1 Hexapod (described here),
· 6 channel PHEX-1 power amplifier (shown)
· Cable runs

Key Features

· Hardware is easily reconfigured to meet the      
   needs of many different experiments
· Robust actuators and hardware
· Large stroke: ± 8 mm piston, ± 2.5
   tip/tilt travel
· High force: 100 N peak per actuator
· Inherent passive vibration isolation features

Standard Upgrade Options

Additional Views of the
PHEX-1 System
available here

· Integrated local or global sensors (shown with in line DC capable accelerometers)
· Complete stand alone operation (you provide the desired input in terms of payload CG. X, Y, Z,    Mx, My, Mz coordinates, we do the rest.

Customization

All features of the PHEX-1 can be customized to meet a user's requirements such as top Y bracket shape and attachment bolt pattern, bottom plane mounting patterns, overall packaging / geometry, cable run length, power amplifier type (lab, space flight), etc.

Summary of Critical Specifications

Rigid Body Mode

Peak
Stroke

Measured
Resonance

Shear (X) ± 20 mm 2 Hz
Shear (Y) ± 20 mm 2 Hz
Piston (Z) ± 8 mm 11.5 Hz
Tip (Mx) ± 2.5 deg. 12.1 Hz
Tilt (My) ± 2.5 deg. 9.7 Hz
Twist (Mz) ± 10 deg. 3.3 Hz
     
Strut ± 5 mm 11 Hz

Mass: 15.3 Kg