Pan and Tilt Systems
Chess Dynamics is a leading designer and manufacturer of stabilised radar platforms and turntables, with a reputation for producing reliable systems for over 25 years.
Pan and Tilt Systems
Chess possesses extensive expertise in the design and customisation of high-performance multi-axis servo positioners and directors. Our comprehensive range of products is designed to suit a wide variety of maritime and land applications, accommodating diverse payloads, particularly electro-optical systems, , TV, TI, LRF, Radar and designators.
Renowned for our reliability and minimal maintenance requirements, all of Chess Dynamics' solutions can be tailored to meet a client's specific and exacting requirements.
Electro-Optical (EO) Surveillance Positioner
Digital Cobra
Payload Capacity - 30KG
The Cobra platform is a cost-effective positioner, designed to minimise size, weight, and profile. Manufactured and continuously upgraded by Chess for over 15 years, it is integral to Chess’ Electro Optical Surveillance System (EOSS) and serves various end-user applications, primarily for surveillance.
Featuring two geared, backlash-free drives and self-contained electronics, the Cobra platform offers reliable performance. It connects through D38999 connectors for electrical interfacing and is suitable for both land and naval operations.
Designed to support a payload of approximately 30kg, Chess collaborates closely with partners to ensure optimal performance tailored to specific end-user needs.
- Digital control via single Ethernet connection
- Enhanced modularity and remote operability
- Backward compatibility with proven form factor
- Same trusted footprint – new-generation performance
High Accuracy Tracking & Surveillance Platform
Viper
Payload Capacity - 60KG
The Viper is a heavy-duty servo driven geared director/positioner, ideally suited for vehicle mounting with high performance electro-optical sensors.
It can be gyro-stabilised and is particularly suitable for highly accurate longrange
surveillance and targeting. Its robust design has proven itself with heavy payloads (12kg each side) on tracked vehicles in harsh environmental conditions.
High Accuracy Geared/Direct Drive Tracking & Surveillance Platform
Zeta
Payload Capacity - 100KG
The Zeta director is a dual axis, heavy duty, high-powered servo-positioning platform. It has been specifically developed for accurate control and positioning of radar, communications and optical sensor payloads in applications demanding a high level of positioning accuracy.
Existing applications include ultra long-range surveillance and micro-radian absolute positioning and pointing, as well as applications requiring gyro
stabilisation.
Zeta offers customers outstanding payload versatility and toughness due to its backlash free servo gearboxes, dual speed encoders, brushless servomotors and integral servo control electronics. Zeta has been used successfully in many demanding applications.
These range from exposed mast mounted coastal surveillance and long range border surveillance, to specialist antenna tracking systems.
Higher Torque Platform
Omega
Payload Capacity - 500KG
Omega delivers increased torque, precision, and stability for large and complex sensor systems. This enables it to handle the heaviest and most complex sensor suites used in today’s multi-domain operations — including radar, multi-sensor pods, and long-range precision surveillance systems.
- Payload flexibility for advanced RF, radar, and EO systems.
- Increased torque capacity for smooth, accurate control even with heavy sensor configurations.
- Maintains precise pointing under gusting or persistent wind conditions.
- Stabilised options for dynamic platforms.
- Supports advanced multi-sensor heads without compromising responsiveness or stability.
