GSM 5000

NEW GSM 5000 Gyrostabilized Mounts

The GSM 5000 Gyro Stabilization Mount, the successor to the renowned GSM 4000, stands as the flagship of SOMAG AG Jena’s airborne gyro mount series.

The GSM 5000 is the:

• Industry standard for large format cameras and scanners
• Highest payload stabilization of SOMAG Airborne Gyro Stabilization Mounts
• Highest stabilization accuracy of SOMAG Airborne Gyro Stabilization Mounts

Key Enhancements and Features

• Expanded Motion Range in Roll, Pitch, and Yaw: The GSM 5000 outperforms its predecessor, the GSM 4000, with a broader range of motion. Pitch has been improved from ±8.8° to ±10.1°, roll from ±7° to ±8.1°, and drift from ±25° to ±30°. These enhancements represent a 33% increase in roll and pitch range, as well as a 20% and 610% improvement in drift, respectively, within a ±177.5° range. These upgrades deliver superior stabilization and accuracy, marking a significant advancement over the GSM 4000.
• 355° Absolute Drift Movement: The GSM 5000 offers an impressive 355° rotational range in the drift axis, enabling nearly complete coverage essential for thorough data collection during flights. This extended range is accessible through the software feature *Extended Drift Movement Range* and includes three additional operational modes: Step-and-Stare Mode, Scan Mode, and Pointing Mode, alongside standard drift stabilization.
• Increased Usable Diameter: The internal diameter has been enlarged from Ø410 mm to Ø425 mm, allowing for the integration of larger, more advanced sensor systems, including the possibility of accommodating multiple sensors for improved data capture.
• SD-Card Logging: The GSM 5000 introduces improved data management through its new SD card logging feature, enabling convenient recording and transfer of operational data to enhance system flexibility and utility. Comprehensive internal logging, including error tracking, facilitates quick issue identification and resolution, minimizing downtime and boosting operational safety. By analyzing trends and patterns in the data, potential issues can be proactively addressed to prevent failures. Additionally, detailed motion data analysis allows for precise platform adjustments, maximizing stabilization efficiency and optimizing overall performance.
• Enhanced Communication Interfaces: The GSM 5000 introduces advanced communication capabilities with RS232 and Ethernet interfaces, delivering significant upgrades over the GSM 4000. In the GSM 4000, each application required a dedicated interface: USB for the Mount Control App, RS232-MAIN for the Mount Communication Protocol, and RS232-AUX for the AUX Port Interface. The GSM 5000 simplifies this setup by maintaining RS232-MAIN for compatibility while introducing two versatile universal interfaces: Ethernet and RS232-COMBI. These universal interfaces consolidate all applications (Mount Control App, Mount Communication Protocol, and AUX Port) into a single connection, offering enhanced convenience and flexibility. Notably, the COMBI interface can manage all three applications simultaneously.   
• The Ethernet interface further enhances functionality with the following advantages:  
  • Extended Reach: Supports long cable distances, offering greater spatial flexibility.  
  • Faster Data Transmission: Provides significantly higher data transfer speeds compared to RS232.  
  • Network Capability: Enables multiple mounts to be connected and accessed simultaneously, unlike RS232, which supports only one mount per PC connection.  
• Optimized Pivot Point for FOV Advantage: The mount's pivot point has been strategically repositioned to the base plate, significantly reducing sensor system displacement within the aircraft hatch during horizontal rotation and lowering the risk of collisions. This design innovation enhances the sensor system's field of view (FOV) and can eliminate movement restrictions, assuming the sensor systems support deeper installation within the hatch and mount.
• Hydraulic Innovations: The GSM 5000 eliminates the need for a manual valve to hydraulically lower the mount. Instead, lowering is controlled via software, either using the touch encoder on the GSM 5000 or the Mount Control App. If the mount's working height is too high, the valve can automatically release oil to restore the correct height.   Additionally, the system features a hydraulic oil level sensor in the tank, which automatically verifies sufficient oil levels for pumping processes, removing the need for manual operator checks.
• User friendly and backwards compatible