3-Axis Magnetorquer NanoTorque GST-600
GomSpace
The NanoTorque GST-600 is a compact three-axis magnetorquer designed for satellite attitude control, suitable for 6U CubeSats and other small satellites.
Typed specifications56 values
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- Magnetic dipole moment
- 0.4 A·m² typ. · X- and Y-axis at 20 ℃ · datasheet p.7 0.23 A·m² min · X- and Y-axis at 20 ℃ | 0.34 A·m² min · Z-axis at 20 ℃ | 0.5 A·m² typ. · Z-axis at 20 ℃ | 0.4 A·m² nom. · X- and Y-axis at 20 ℃ +1
- Mass
- 180 g typ. · datasheet p.8 180 g
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 90.5 x 96.9 x 17.2 datasheet p.8
- Supply voltage
- 5 V nom. · recommended PWM voltage amplitude, ± · datasheet p.7 3.6 V max · Maximum supply voltage and logic voltage for TMP100 temperatu… | 3.3–5.5 V recommended PWM voltage amplitude, ±
- Power consumption
- 0.003 W typ. · Standby, X- and Y-axis at 20 ℃ · datasheet p.7 0.5 W avg, X- and Y-axis at 20 ℃ | 0.72 W avg, Z-axis at 20 ℃ | 0.5 W Avg. (X- and Y-axis) | 0.72 W Avg. (Z-axis) +12
- Data interface
- I2C TMP100 sensor · datasheet p.4 I2C TMP100 temperature sensor, address 0x4e | I2C
- Operating temperature
- -35 °C min · datasheet p.7 70 °C max | -35–70 °C
- TRL
- 8 datasheet p.8
- Magnetorquer type
- rod datasheet p.4 3-axis torquer board single air-torquer and two magnetorquer-rods
- Axes
- 3 datasheet p.4
- Driver electronics
- integrated datasheet p.7 external externally PWM-driven coils
- Connector
- J1 magnetorquer Z-axis: Molex PicoBlade 53398-0671 datasheet p.5 Molex PicoBlade 53398-0671 J1 - Magnetorquer Z-Axis | Molex PicoBlade 53398-0471 J2 - Communication | Molex PicoBlade 53398-0471 J3 - Communication | Molex PicoLock 503763-0291 J4 - Magnetorquer X-Axis +3
- Survival temperature
- -35 °C min · datasheet p.7 70 °C max | -35–70 °C storage
- Flight heritage
- Flight-proven product page
- Satellite class
- CubeSat designed for 6U CubeSats · datasheet p.4
- Coil resistance
- 39.5 Ω nom. · X- and Y-axis at 20 ℃ · datasheet p.7 25.5 Ω nom. · Z-axis at 20 ℃
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As published by the supplier7 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Dipole moment (Z-axis)
- typ. 0.5 Am²
- Dipole moment (X/Y-axis)
- typ. 0.4 Am²
- Temperature sensor
- Integrated
- Dimensions
- 91 x 97 x 17 mm
- Mass
- 180 g
- Configuration
- 1 air-torquer + 2 magnetorquer rods
- Flight heritage
- Flight-proven
About
The NanoTorque GST-600 is a compact three-axis magnetorquer system designed primarily for 6U CubeSats, but adaptable for use in both smaller and larger satellites. It enables precise attitude control by altering the current in its components. The system comprises a single air-torquer and two magnetorquer-rods. Key features include high torque capabilities for effective satellite attitude adjustment and a low residual dipole to minimize interference with sensitive onboard sensors and other equipment. The NanoTorque GST-600 is engineered for seamless integration with the NanoTorque GSW-600 series, forming a compact, reliable, and efficient solution for precise nanosatellite attitude control, ensuring stability and flexibility throughout a mission.
Documentation
- gs-ds-NanoTorqueGST600mk2-1062432-2-EXT.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- gs-qtct-NanoTorque-GST-600-MK2-QTCT-1075287-1-1.0-1-1.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
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