RW222
AAC Clyde Space
The RW222 is a reaction wheel designed for small satellites, offering high reliability, adaptability, and accuracy for precise pointing.
Typed specifications26 values · 9 checked
Discloses 8 of 10 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 5).
- Mass
- 100 g as published, mode unspecified · vendor page (catalogue a
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 25 x 25 x 15mm ✓ checked datasheet p.2 25 x 25 x15 Outer dimensions✓ checked
- Angular momentum storage
- 0.003 N·m·s ✓ checked datasheet p.2 0.003 N·m·s +/- 3.0 mN.m.s version | 0.006 N·m·s +/- 6.0 mN.m.s version | 0.006 N·m·s✓ checked
- Max torque
- 2 mN·m ✓ checked datasheet p.2 2 mN·m max
- Speed range
- 10 000 rpm max · maximum rotation rate 10000 / 15000, to be tested · datasheet p.2 10 000–15 000 rpm To be tested✓ checked | 15 000 rpm max · maximum rotation rate 10000 / 15000, to be tested
- Supply voltage
- 3.3 V nom. · typ. · datasheet p.2 3.25–3.5 V | 3.25–3.5 V Supply voltage✓ checked
- Power consumption
- 1 W as published, mode unspecified · vendor page (catalogue a
- Data interface
- I²C ✓ checked datasheet p.2 I2C I2C-compatible interface; different interfaces on request
- Operating temperature
- -20–60 °C ✓ checked datasheet p.3
- Wheels in the unit
- 1 datasheet p.1
- Flight heritage
- In continued improvement since first flight in 2017 datasheet p.1
- Satellite class
- CubeSat designed for 1 to 3U CubeSat platforms · datasheet p.1 nanosat 1-10 kg pico- or nano-satellites
- Drive electronics
- integrated internal fire-and-forget controller · datasheet p.1
- Control modes
- speed fire-and-forget speed and torque control · datasheet p.1 torque fire-and-forget speed and torque control
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As published by the supplier10 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Max speed
- ±6000 RPM
- Angular momentum storage
- 2.2 mNms
- Max torque
- 0.2 mNm
- Motor type
- Brushless DC
- Interface
- I2C / CAN
- Supply voltage
- 5 V
- Power consumption (max)
- ~1 W
- Operating temperature
- -40°C to +85°C
- Mass
- ~100 g
- Dimensions
- ~50 x 50 x 30 mm
About
The RW222 is a reaction wheel specifically designed for small satellite missions. It provides high reliability, adaptability, and accuracy, making it a suitable product for demanding small satellite applications requiring precise pointing. While the provided text is brief, it emphasizes these core characteristics, suggesting its utility in maintaining and adjusting a satellite’s orientation in space.
Documentation
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