ASTROFEIN ACM Magnetometer
EXA (Astro-und Feinwerktechnik)
The ASTROFEIN ACM Magnetometer is a high-precision, space-qualified magnetometer designed for attitude control in small and larger satellites, offering an optimal balance of low mass, size, data quality, and power consumption.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 0.28 kg
- Power
- 1 W
- Largest dimension
- 138 mm
- Design life
- 7 years
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- Range
- ±60 000 nT (up to 140 000 nT on request)
- Resolution
- 100 pT/LSB
- Noise
- 50 pT/ √Hz@60 000 nT
- Linearity
- 0.025%
- Mass
- < 280 g
- Dimensions (without connector)
- 138 mm x 55 mm x 39 mm
- Supply voltage
- 18 V to 36 V
- Power consumption earth field
- < 1.0 W @ 24 V
- Power consumption full range
- < 1.2 W @ 24 V
- Data interfaces
- RS485 (others on request)
- Operation temperature range
- -20°C to +50°C
- Non-operation temperature range
- -30°C to +60°C
- Design lifetime
- 7 years
- Storage time
- 2 years
About
The ASTROFEIN ACM Magnetometer is a high-precision device developed in cooperation with Magson GmbH, specifically designed for attitude control in both small and larger satellites. It offers an optimal balance between low mass/size, high data quality, and efficient power consumption. The electronics are fully Mil/space qualified, and all components are available as radiation hard or radiation tolerant. Key features include field calculation with fully calibrated data output, two different measurement modes, and firmware upload capability. The electronics and sensor are qualified according to vibration specifications for Ariane, Delta, and Soyuz launchers, ensuring robustness for space environments. It operates within a range of ±60,000 nT (up to 140,000 nT on request) with a resolution of 100 pT/LSB and a linearity of 0.025%. The device has a design lifetime of 7 years and a storage time of 2 years.
Documentation
Need the full ICD, test reports or a specific revision? Ask the supplier directly.