Azimuth Drive
AssemblySlew-bearing axis turned by counter-torqued dual pinions that eliminate backlash for smooth tracking through ±270°. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Azimuth Drive
5 top-level lines as of r78094| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slew Bearing | ground-station-antenna-slew-bearing | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Servo Motor 4 parts | servo-motor | 2× | 2 | 0 | assembly |
| 3 | Drive Gearbox | ground-station-antenna-drive-gearbox | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Encoder | encoder | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Limit Switch Set | ground-station-antenna-limit-switches | 1× | 1 | · | part |