Deployment Sequencer BU-24
KOSMOLAB Launch Services
The Deployment Sequencer BU-24 is a device that initiates satellite deployment sequences upon receiving an activation signal from a launch vehicle. It also provides telemetry feedback to the launch vehicle confirming mechanism actuation and satellite deployment.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 5 kg
- Largest dimension
- 300 mm
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As published by the supplier
- Dimensions (L×W×H)
- 300 × 235 × 145 mm
- Mass
- 5.0 kg
- Payload supply voltage
- 28 V
- Current per channel
- 2 A
- Max total current
- 4 A
- Battery capacity
- 4 Ah
- Control channels
- 24
- Operating temperature
- −35°C to +60°C
About
The Deployment Sequencer BU-24 is designed to manage the deployment of satellites from a launch vehicle. Upon receiving an activating signal from the launch vehicle, it initiates a pre-programmed mission cyclogram. This cyclogram generates output signals to individual satellite deployment mechanisms, ensuring each satellite is released at the appropriate time and orbital position. Beyond just initiating deployment, the BU-24 also provides critical telemetry information back to the launch vehicle. This feedback confirms the successful actuation of the deployment mechanisms and the subsequent deployment of the satellites, offering crucial operational awareness during the mission. The unit is designed to operate within a wide temperature range, making it suitable for the harsh space environment.
Documentation
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