SS109APT Acoustic Pan & Tilt

Optical-encoder pan/tilt designed for controlled positioning of imaging sonar payloads.

Hardware model · Reference POS-SI-SS109APT

SS109APT Acoustic Pan & Tilt — Exact-model photograph cropped from page 1 of the official SS109APT_Pan__Tilt_Datasheet.pdf. PDF rendered at 1.5×; native source detail remains limited. — Exact-model photograph cropped from page 1 of the official SS109APT_Pan__Tilt_Datasheet.pdf. PDF rendered at 1.5×; native source detail remains limited.

System overview

The SS109APT provides slow, uniform rotation and optical position feedback for imaging sonar operation. User-defined digital control supports static and dynamic positioning. The modular assembly allows field service, while configurable software limits and hard stops help manage cable travel. Payload-specific mounts and interfaces must be selected with the sonar integration.

Applications

Imaging sonar positioning
Controlled sonar scanning
Subsea sensor mounts

Key features

Optical encoder feedback for sonar positioning.
Selectable low/high speed rotation.
Software-defined limits and optional hard stops.
Modular serviceable motor assembly.

Technical details

Published SS109APT specifications

Dimensions: 208 × 168 × 81 mm as printed; paired 3.3 in dimension is not equivalent to 81 mm. Confirm drawing.
Weight: 4.2 kg in air; 2.7 kg in water.
Housing: Hard-anodized aluminum; stainless steel and titanium options listed.
Depth: 30.5 m air-filled; 3050 m oil-filled; 6000 m option. The phrase full-ocean-depth compensated is not a separate verified rating.
Power: 24 VDC, maximum 1.2 A per axis.
Torque: Up to 14 ft·lbf / 19 Nm per axis.
Rotation speed: Selectable down to 0.5°/s; maximum is not specified in this sheet.
Backlash: 3 arcminutes.
Scan range: 360° both axes; 180° tilt with yoke.
Communication: RS232, RS422 or RS485.
Feedback: Optical encoders, 0.3° resolution.
Connector: Customer selectable.

Configuration options

Sonar integrationPayload configuration

Select the sonar mounting arrangement, feedback/control interface and software motion limits. No ROV- or sonar-model compatibility is inferred from the product category.

Compatibility and naming

Public sheet contains inconsistent dimension conversion and no current operating manual. Official gallery alt text says SS109HT; the exact SS109APT photograph must be verified or sourced from its own datasheet.

Datasheets & documentation

SS109APT Acoustic Pan & Tilt — specification
Applies to the named models and revision only. Housing, interface and performance differences must follow the individual model tables. Source discrepancies are recorded on the ROVITEC product pages; request the approved specification before integration.
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