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Custom positioners

Custom Azimuth & RF Test Positioners Designed for Automotive Applications

Orbis Systems designs and delivers configurable positioner solutions tailored to demanding test workflows, from connected-vehicle modules to high-volume RF production lines. These positioners form part of Orbis Systems’ scalable test platform for automotive and other industries. They can be adapted to support validation of ADAS radar sensors, EV connectivity modules, and V2X communication devices.

Why choose Orbis custom positioners?

Orbis systems positioners are engineered to deliver repeatable, automated RF and OTA testing. Standard controllers provide a REST API over Ethernet, simplifying integration with test automation frameworks.

Each axis is equipped with absolute position sensors, giving real-time positional data and retaining positional reference even after power loss. These capabilities make Orbis systems positioners easy to integrate into automated test rigs and laboratory software, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and efficiency.

Key technical features

  • Configurable travel ranges: Azimuth and elevation axes with customizable ranges (e.g., ±90° azimuth, ±30° elevation) for antenna beam-pattern verification and DUT orientation.
  • High payload capacity: Options up to 140 kg for Sub-6 GHz positioners and 40 kg for mmWave positioners, supporting DUTs from small antennas to full automotive ECUs.
  • Precision alignment: Axes for height, distance, and polarization control, with calibrated zero/home positions to ensure repeatable and accurate measurement setups.
  • Advanced motion control: Continuous-drive and synchronized measurement modes accelerate OTA sweeps, while low-reflection mechanical designs (Theta/Phi configurations) reduce chamber interference and improve measurement accuracy.

Applications

Orbis systems RF test positioners are used for OTA characterization, beamforming and beam-tracking validation, production RF regression testing, and automotive RF/antenna performance validation. They are designed to operate seamlessly in Sub-6 GHz and mm Wave OTA chambers and are available as configurable turnkey solutions.

Ready to specify a custom positioner?

If you need a positioner designed for automotive DUTs (such as ECUs, antennas, or V2X modules), high-speed azimuth sweeps for rapid OTA characterization, or integration into complete RF test racks, Orbis systems can tailor the mechanics, controller interfaces, and fixtures to your specific test plan.

Contact Orbis Systems to discuss requirements and request datasheets or a customized quotation.