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PS-3TM-1000

Heaviest Tripod in the 3TM Range, Up to Four Seats

For vehicle simulators and full-cabin group trainers - instructor plus three trainees in one booking. Deepest, fastest vertical travel in the 3TM line.
36 800*

The list price is the full price of the standard unit shown here - net and ex-works. VAT is normally zero on export orders; options, delivery and any duties are confirmed at order.

3DOF
Degrees of Freedom
1000 kg
Max Payload
400V AC, 3-phase
Power Supply
Helical-Bevel Geared
Technology
Engineered Advantages

Why this model

Three engineering decisions that define this product.

Full Cabin, Up to Four Occupants

A 1000 kg payload across pitch, roll and heave carries a full cabin: an instructor and three trainees.

A training center runs a whole cohort in one booking instead of cycling seats one at a time.

A one- or two-seat rig reaches the same intake only by booking more calendar slots.

Strong Vertical Cue Across Every Seat

Vertical motion - heave - is the strongest in the 3TM line at this payload, carrying the leading edge of each cue to the rear seats.

Runway-threshold and terrain cues reach every seat, so trainees behind the instructor feel the event, not the screen.

On a base with less structural stiffness, that vertical cue softens toward the outer seats, so occupants there feel a muted, later event.

1000 kg Without a Hydraulic Power Unit

Electric rotary actuators move the 1000 kg with no hydraulic circuit, run by one PS-SB400 cabinet.

A multi-shift center runs without fluid service, and electromagnetic brakes hold the cabin if power drops mid-run.

A platform without this all-electric drive needs a hydraulic power unit instead, adding weekly fluid checks.

Motion & Dynamics

Technical Data

3DOF
AxisSingle excursionMax excursionVelocityAcceleration
Heave (Vertical)-157.4/+170.5mm-157.4/+170.5mm510mm/s0.46G
Pitch-16.4/+16.4°-23/+21.5°55°/s488°/s2
Roll-19/+19°-19/+19°47°/s360°/s2
Payload specifications
Payload1000kg
CoG height above MPC<500mm
Moments of Inertia (Ixx, Iyy, Izz)420kg·m2
Main dimensions
Total Width1497mm
Total Length1705mm
Min Height688mm
Max Height1016mm
Product Weight595kg
Power & installation
Supply400V three-phase ±10% (230V to neutral), 50/60 Hz; the feed is not supplied.
Network typeWye only, ground and neutral (TN-S).
US supplyUS 208V or 480V needs a transformer to reach 400V ±10%.
Circuit protection32A type C circuit breaker.
RCD/GFCI compatibilityEMC input filters fitted as standard for demanding operation in environments with high electromagnetic interference; the drive needs a permanent protective earth, not a standard RCD/GFCI. A filter-free build for RCD/GFCI operation is available on request.
GroundingHigh leakage current - permanent solid protective earth, fitted by a qualified electrician.
InstallationThree-phase install by a qualified electrician; full detail in the manual.
Power draw400 V
Average Power4.3kVA
Peak Power8.7kVA
Average Current7A/ph
Peak Current17A/ph
Avg Power - Stress Test4.1kW
Avg Power - Typical Game1.9kW
Measured at center of gravity with 1000 kg payload Tech Sheet
Motion Envelope

Work Envelope

This chart pairs any two motion axes to show how far they reach together, drawn to scale from the platform's measured limits. Drag the marker anywhere in the plot to read exact values and check whether that pose is reachable.

-200-100100200-20-101020Heave [mm]Pitch [deg]PS-3TM-1000
Horizontal axis
Vertical axis
MarkerNeutral
Heave+0 mm
Pitch+0 deg

Traced 1:1 from the platform's measured work-envelope plots. The other axes are held at zero.

Software Stack

Native SDK Integration.

Powered by ForceSeatPM, with 154+ commercial and entertainment simulators supported out of the box. The ForceSeatMI license, held per motion platform with the key on the PC, adds native SDK access for custom logic in C++, C#, Python, Unity and UE5.

Main DashboardGame ProfilesCloud DatabaseDiagnostics
DashboardsDashboards
VR HeadWayVR HeadWay
Control ProtocolControl Protocol
Post ProcessingPost Processing
Every ForceSeatPM feature and tutorial is documented in the Knowledge Hub.Browse the tutorials →
Package & Options

What's in the Box.

Hardware, software and licenses included with every unit - plus the optional add-ons available on this model.

Hardware

  • PS-3TM-1000
    The heavy three-actuator tripod on helical-bevel geared servos - the highest payload of the 3DOF line, for large cabins.
  • PS-SB400 Cabinet
    Power and control - AC/DC protection and controller, on a 400V three-phase supply.
  • PS-SBR Remote + E-Stop
    The PS-SBR remote (E-STOP, KNEEL, POWER LOCK) and PS-SBEC stop button - the hardware safety chain to park or stop motion. The keyed POWER LOCK keeps arming with the operator; the 5 m PS-SBEC lead adds a stop within reach.
  • Electromagnetic Brakes
    One safety brake per actuator - engages on power loss and holds the load. A fail-safe, standard here.
  • Cable Set
    Mains, USB to the host PC, and the PS-SBR remote and EMCY safety leads - wired together as delivered.
  • Packing & Handling
    Ships factory-assembled and calibrated in a forklift-ready crate - the integrator unpacks and installs, with no on-site build.

Software & Licenses

  • ForceSeatPM
    Auto-detects 154+ supported games with pre-tuned profiles. Included free, with free software updates.
  • Sim Profiles
    Pre-tuned motion profiles for the popular sims and games, so the first session already feels right.
  • ACE
    The motion cueing engine that turns simulator telemetry into felt acceleration - the sharp onset of a bend or brake on the platform, with sustained forces held by coordinated tilt rather than a crude static roll.
  • VR HeadWay
    VR motion compensation that cancels the platform's own movement from the headset, so the view stays stable and motion sickness stays low. Included free.
  • Docs & 3D Model
    Full documentation and a simplified 3D STP model, plus the EC Declaration of Incorporation (2006/42/EC) for partly completed machinery - the platform is integrated into a final machine on site.
  • 24-Mo Warranty
    A 24-month warranty on the hardware and motion electronics, with free software updates throughout.

Optional Software and Services

  • ForceSeatMI - Motion SDK
    Motion SDK to drive the platform from custom software on top of ForceSeatPM. Licensed per motion platform, with the key stored on the PC.
    850
  • ForceSeatDI - Direct Interface SDK
    Low-level SDK that drives the hardware directly, without ForceSeatPM - each platform driven independently, on Windows, Linux or Raspberry Pi. Licensed per platform, with the key stored on the motion controller.
    2 750
  • Remote Training (online)
    Six-hour online session - overview, safety, operation, maintenance, ForceSeatPM setup, diagnostics and tuning. Per session.
    1 800
  • VR HeadWay CrossPC
    A paid VR add-on, licensed separately from the base VR HeadWay. One CrossPC license covers exactly two VR users on a shared platform - each seat has its own rendering PC and geometry-correct compensation (for example pilot and copilot). More seats need an additional license.
    1 900
  • Motion Theater
    Plays pre-authored motion with video or group sessions - for theaters, attractions and briefings, not live sim. Per platform.
    1 300
  • More Options
    Profile packs, installation, reports, extended warranty and bespoke development - talk to the Motion Systems team to tailor it.
    On request
Deep Dive

How It Works.

TM · Low-Profile Tripod

Three electric servo motors each turn a helical-bevel gearbox, and pulling rods on ball joints carry that rotation up to the upper frame. Arranged as a low-profile tripod, the three rotary actuators combine to move the platform in pitch, roll and heave, the three axes that carry braking and cornering cues on the road and pitch, bank and vertical cues in flight.

The result is a platform that the integrator installs with hand tools. On start-up it self-calibrates each actuator position, so every session begins from the same reference and repeats the same way.

For boarding the platform lowers fully to its lowest position, and the wired E-STOP brings motion to a controlled stop on demand.

Comparison

Compare Lineup

Side-by-side technical data. Toggle Differences only to highlight the higher values.

Target
PS-3TM-1000
Compare with
PS-3TM-550
Specifications
Degrees of Freedom
3DOFPS-3TM-1000
3DOFPS-3TM-550
Max Payload
1000 kgPS-3TM-1000
550 kgPS-3TM-550
CoG height above MPC
<500 mmPS-3TM-1000
<500 mmPS-3TM-550
Moments of Inertia
420 kg·m²PS-3TM-1000
225 kg·m²PS-3TM-550
Power Supply
400V AC, 3-phasePS-3TM-1000
230V AC, 1-phasePS-3TM-550
Core Technology
Helical-Bevel GearedPS-3TM-1000
Helical-Bevel GearedPS-3TM-550
E-Brakes
YesPS-3TM-1000
YesPS-3TM-550
Wheels and Feet
NoPS-3TM-1000
Yes (optional)PS-3TM-550
Extended Top Frame
NoPS-3TM-1000
Yes (optional)PS-3TM-550
Frequently Asked

Questions the team gets first.

Payload, motion envelope, delivery and software integration - answered up front, ahead of the first call.

The team provides mounting references so the platform drops onto an existing rig. On the software side, the Hardware Imitator M10 - a USB box that mirrors the platform's control interface - is available on request with a first platform order that includes a ForceSeatMI or ForceSeatDI license, and it comes with a 6-month SDK license so the software team can validate integration before delivery. Custom integration runs through the ForceSeat SDK with motion profiles set in ForceSeatPM; where a build calls for it, the engineering team handles any platform firmware changes.

Platforms run on the ForceSeat software stack: ForceSeatPM delivers out-of-the-box support for popular simulation titles, and the ForceSeatMI and ForceSeatDI SDKs expose a documented API for custom telemetry in C, C++, C# and Python, plus plugins for Unity and Unreal Engine.

Yes, on three levels. The catalog spans payload classes from compact cockpits to full-cabin builds, so most projects start with the right standard model and a payload reserve. For oversized cockpits and cabins, the motion envelope and dynamics are then matched to the load - in software on every platform, and with adjustable hardware travel limiters on selected higher-payload models. Where the catalog does not fit, a bespoke build scopes payload, envelope and travel. Share the intended payload, its mass and the motion requirements and the team will confirm the right configuration.

Delivery includes installation guidance that specifies the mounting points and the power and electrical setup per model; site preparation, floor requirements and platform anchoring are the integrator's responsibility. Every platform ships factory-tested and arrives ready for integration into the simulator build.

Professional Series platforms are built to order, typically in 6-10 weeks from payment, with the exact schedule confirmed at quote. With the optional Hardware Imitator M10, software integration runs in parallel with production, so go-live is not gated by delivery. The compact Qubic System line is often in stock and typically ships within 1-3 weeks.

Every Professional Series platform ships with a 24-month warranty, extendable by agreement. Spare-parts manufacturing and diagnostic support continue for the operational life of the platform, with SLA options for fleet and training deployments.

Integrate the PS-3TM-1000 into the project.

One team scopes the build, carries it through integration and commissioning - with integrator partners where a full simulator is the goal - and stays involved once the rig runs in the field.

What happens next?

< 1 business day

Confirmation & initial review

A dedicated account manager reads the message directly.

2-3 business days

Technical assessment

The team analyzes feasibility and prepares questions or an initial concept.

5-10 business days

Proposal delivery

Detailed technical proposal with a platform recommendation, transparent pricing, lead time, and integration timeline.

Ongoing

Team support

Ongoing support from the team behind the recommended platform - for the life of the project.