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Frankonia Automation Devices

Frankonia provides a broad range of positioning devices such as standardized and multi-use turntable systems and antenna masts, which are designed and developed by Frankonia’s own R&D department. Frankonia considers highest quality and technology standards respecting the latest EMC standard requirements.

Frankonia Turntable Systems – FTM Series

Frankonia’s wide range of turntables is fully compliant with the EMC chamber environment. The turntables are available in different sizes and can be equipped with various options. They are integrated flush in the raised floor and are surrounded by a conductivity grounding ring to ensure the contact with the ground plane of the chamber. Alternatively, mobile turntable solutions are available.
For the control of the turntable series FTM, the Frankonia controller FC06.1 is perfectly adapted using IEEE 488.2 (GPIB) commands.

Range of products

FTM integrated turntables from ø1,2 m up to ø11,0 m for SAC

FTM integrated turntables from ø1,5 m up to ø2,0 m for FAC with transparent top

Load capacity range from 500 kg up to 80.000 kg

Integration of energy chain, exhaust and cooling systems, or customer specific items

Integrated dynamometers and rollers, turning or fixed position

Mobile dynamometers on top of turntable or floor

FC06.1 controller with independent software (SCPI commands)

Controllable with common EMC software

Frankonia Antenna Mast Systems – FAM

The FAM series is Frankonia’s standard antenna mast solution compliant according to CISPR 16- 1-4. For customers’ convenience, the Frankonia antenna mast is equipped with wheels for easy transportation and handling. To reduce unintentional reflections, the masts are made of fiberglass and plastic materials. Any reflecting materials have been reduced to a minimum.

Range of products

Frankonia Antenna Mast FAM2-4
height scan 1,0 – 4,0 m, incl. standard 22 mm mast adapter, and fiber optic cabling to controller FC06.1

Frankonia Antenna Mast FAM2-6
height scan 1,0 – 6,0 m, incl. standard 22 mm mast adapter, and fiber optic cabling to controller FC06.1

Features

Perfectly adapted for tests with height scan; compliant with CISPR 16-1-4

Fully electric; automatic height scan

Equipped with wheels for convenient handling; can be folded for easy transportation

Mast is made of fiberglass and plastic materials to avoid unintentional reflection; totally shielded and doesn’t generate any emission

Supports antennas up to 12,0 kg (incl. adapter weight) at cross-beam section

Mast height FAM2-4: 4,5 m; height scan: 1,0 – 4,0 m

Mast height FAM2-4: 6,5 m; height scan: 1,0 – 6,0 m

Height scan accuracy: ±5 mm

Height scan speed: 10 mm/sec to 150 mm/sec (dynamic movement)

Manual antenna alignment: ± 2°

Electrical polarization: 0° – 90° (approx. 6 sec.)

Easy positioning of antenna tube through clamp ring

Interface IEEE488.2 GPIB with SCPI commands

Adapted software

Controller for activation is needed; Frankonia controller FC06.1 with own software is perfectly adapted (fully compatible with all common EMC software, like Rohde & Schwarz, Teseq, NEXIO, Toyo, TDK, etc.)

Frankonia Boresight Antenna Mast – FBM

Based on the FAM antenna mast, the FBM boresight antenna mast is compliant with ANSI C63.4 and CISPR 16-1-4 that includes an advanced tilt function. To offer full flexibility, the tilt function can be switched off, so that the FBM operates as a standard mast. Within the tilt function, the FBM software automatically calculates the tilt angle in accordance with the antenna specific reference point, as well as distance, position, and size of the EUT and monitors the complete test procedure.

General characteristics

Perfectly adapted for tests with height scan and an advanced tilt function

Compliant acc. to CISPR 16-1-4 for height scan measurement up to 4,0 m; compliant acc. to ANSI C63.4 for tilt function (Boresight)

Equipped with wheels for convenient handling; can be folded for easy transportation

Mast is made of fiberglass and plastic materials to avoid unintentional reflection; totally shielded and doesn’t generate any emission

Operation modes

Electrical up-and-down movement & tilt function; pneumatic polarization

Standard operation mode without tilt function; Boresight operation mode with tilt function

Adjustable antenna start height and tilt angle calculation

Automatic tilt angle calculation in acc. with the antenna specific reference point + distance, position and size of EUT

Features

Normal mode: Supports antennas up to 12,0 kg (incl. adapter) at cross-beam section

Tilt mode: Supports antennas up to 8,0 kg (incl. adapter) at cross-beam section

Mast height: 4,9 m

Height scan accuracy: ±5 mm

Height scan speed: 10 mm/sec to 150 mm/sec (dynamic movement)

Manual antenna alignment: ±2°

Pneumatic polarization: 0°-90° (approx. 6 sec.)

Tilt accuracy: ±0.5°

Step-wise tilt mode

Easy positioning of antenna tube through clamp ring

Interface IEEE488.2 GPIB with SCPI commands

Adapted software

Controller for activation is needed; Frankonia controller FC06.1 with own software is perfectly adapted (fully compatible with all common EMC software, like Rohde & Schwarz, Teseq, NEXIO, Toyo, TDK, etc.)

6-8 bar air pressure required (for operation an air pressure unit is required)

Frankonia Antenna Stand – FAS

The Frankonia Antenna Stand FSM series is a telescopic antenna stand which is perfectly adapted for tests without height scan. Height adjustment can be done manually via an adjusting screw. The rod is made of fiberglass to avoid any unwanted reflection, the foot is either made of fiberglass or stainless steel.

A pneumatic polarization swivel adaptor for FSM series is available on request.

Range of products

Type FSM 1.4 FSM 1.6 FSM 2.0
Height adjustment 0,85 – 1,45 m 0,95 – 1,65 m 1,20 – 2,05 m
Antenna or adapter 3/8” rod or suitable antenna adaptor
Load Supports antennas up to 5,0 kg
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