BMS Introduces the BMA-7100 Tracking Antenna System

BMS is pleased to announce the release of the BMA-7100 Tracking Antenna System. This product provides continuous 360° azimuth target tracking and incorporates a fully integrated controller, GPS receiver, and multi-band tracking receiver, all controlled through a single Ethernet connection. When coupled with the Multi-Control Point-Plus™ Windows application, the system offers a comprehensive, flexible, and powerful tool for long range air-to-ground communications. Recent field testing at customer sites have proven extremely accurate tracking in both GPS and pseudo-monopulse tracking modes at a range of well beyond 100 miles.

BMS has delivered the first set of BMA-7100 trackers that have been deployed in support of the Egyptian Army border security operations with overwhelming success.

Highlighted features include:
– Encoder accuracy of 0.0001856°. The BMA-7100 is perfect for pointing even high frequency, high gain reflectors with accurate and repeatable results.
– Dual harmonic drives with zero backlash, reduced weight and size, and brushless AZ and EL servo motors. The BMA-7100 load capacity exceeds 300 lbs.
– Available in a variety of bands in both single and dual band modes.
– Capable of tracking in GPS mode as well as pseudo-monopulse RF tracking with optional BMRT-4B tracking receiver.
– Capability of aiming up to a six foot diameter reflector. The unit is perfect for establishing any medium to long distance terrestrial airborne datalink.

Optional upgrades include:
o Tactical stabilization for communications on the move (COTM)
o Upgrade for corrosive or marine/shipboard environment
o Dual channel rotary joint
o Low torque/high speed elevation control
o BMRT-4B tracking receiver to allow pseudo-monopulse tracking

When combined with BMS Solutions’ STS-E duplex data radio the BMA-7100 will be an economical and high-quality commercial alternative to bespoke ITAR digital data links.