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PS-6TM-550

Mid-Range Low-Profile Platform for Tight Ceilings

Full 6DOF motion where a Stewart hexapod would need far more height, opening low-ceiling rooms on clearance alone. Carries a two-seat cockpit.
48 600*

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6DOF
Degrees of Freedom
550 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 6DOF Under a Low Ceiling

All six axes ride in a low-profile frame, not the tall ball-screw hexapod stack that the same excursion needs on struts alone.

The cockpit drops into low-ceiling and existing rooms a hexapod cannot enter, so the integrator keeps the chosen site.

Tall builds force a harsh trade-off: when headroom runs short, the design loses motion axes or the platform will not fit.

Two-Seat Cockpit in All Six Axes

One 550 kg base carries a two-seat cockpit with instruments through every translation and rotation at once.

The training center runs crew scenarios on a single platform, training two people per session instead of one.

Single-seat rigs scale the wrong way, since each added trainee means another base and more floor, lifting capital and running cost.

400V Power With Fail-Safe Brakes

The platform draws 400V three-phase from a PS-SB400 cabinet, with electromagnetic brakes that clamp on E-STOP or power loss.

Utility cost stays predictable across multi-shift duty, and a power cut holds the loaded two-seat cockpit in place, not drifting down.

A hydraulic alternative trades that away, adding heat exchangers and fluid changes that load the maintenance calendar.

Motion & Dynamics

Technical Data

6DOF
AxisSingle excursionMax excursionVelocityAcceleration
Heave (Vertical)-129.5/+136.9mm-129.5/+136.9mm460mm/s0.4G
Surge (Longitudinal)-178/+157.2mm-203/+182mm800mm/s0.4G
Sway (Lateral)-152.4/+152.4mm-172/+172mm700mm/s0.4G
Pitch-13.1/+12.8°-17/+16.5°46°/s380°/s2
Roll-14.2/+14.2°-14.9/+14.9°45°/s400°/s2
Yaw-14.6/+14.6°-16.4/+16.4°62°/s380°/s2
Payload specifications
Payload550kg
CoG height above MPC<500mm
Moments of Inertia (Ixx, Iyy, Izz)250kg·m2
Main dimensions
Total Width1461mm
Total Length1513mm
Min Height521mm
Max Height787mm
Product Weight460kg
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 protection25A type C circuit breaker.
RCD/GFCI compatibilityRuns on a standard RCD/GFCI-protected circuit.
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 Power5kVA
Peak Power8kVA
Average Current8A/ph
Peak Current14A/ph
Avg Power - Stress Test4.4kW
Avg Power - Typical Game1.0kW
Measured at center of gravity with 550 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.

-100100-100100Surge [mm]Sway [mm]PS-6TM-550
Horizontal axis
Vertical axis
MarkerNeutral
Surge+0 mm
Sway+0 mm

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-6TM-550
    A low-profile six-actuator platform on helical-bevel geared servos - full 6DOF for a cockpit at a low installed height.
  • PS-SB400 Cabinet + PS-BP400 Inverter
    Power and control - AC/DC protection and controller on a 400V three-phase supply. The motor inverters sit in a separate PS-BP400 unit, bracketed to the cabinet (7U together in a 19-inch rack) and separable if the install needs it.
  • 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 Hardware

  • Wheels & Feet Set
    Transport wheels and adjustable feet to move and level the platform where it is not bolted down; suitability for a given cockpit follows the product documentation.
    900

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 Hexapod

Six electric rotary actuators in a hexagonal layout sit under the cockpit and move it through all six axes - pitch, roll and heave plus surge, sway and yaw - in a low-profile build, without the height a ball-screw hexapod stack needs. The coordinated actuator travel is what forms the rotations and translations from one short frame.

That geometry carries the 550 kg cockpit and its strong translation acceleration on a footprint that fits low-ceiling sites where a hexapod will not. The platform runs on 400V three-phase from the PS-SB400 cabinet, so utility cost stays predictable across multi-shift duty.

Electromagnetic holding brakes clamp the frame on E-STOP or power loss, keeping the loaded two-seat cockpit in place rather than letting it drift down.

Comparison

Compare Lineup

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

Target
PS-6TM-550
Compare with
PS-6TM-1500
Specifications
Degrees of Freedom
6DOFPS-6TM-550
6DOFPS-6TM-1500
Max Payload
550 kgPS-6TM-550
1500 kgPS-6TM-1500
CoG height above MPC
<500 mmPS-6TM-550
<750 mmPS-6TM-1500
Moments of Inertia
250 kg·m²PS-6TM-550
1500 kg·m²PS-6TM-1500
Power Supply
400V AC, 3-phasePS-6TM-550
400V AC, 3-phasePS-6TM-1500
Core Technology
Helical-Bevel GearedPS-6TM-550
Helical-Bevel GearedPS-6TM-1500
E-Brakes
YesPS-6TM-550
YesPS-6TM-1500
Wheels and Feet
Yes (optional)PS-6TM-550
NoPS-6TM-1500
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-6TM-550 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.