Release Device (electromechanical, shock-free). Type 2
Shock-free electromechanical release device (4 kg rod load, 0.05 kg, Ø38×41.7 mm, 50 actuations, flight-proven 2019–2020).
Technical specifications
- Purpose
- Holding mechanical device hold-down lock in the cocked position
- Year of release
- 2017
- Guaranteed service life, years
- 9
- Estimated production/delivery time
- 4 months
- Flight heritage
- 2019–2020
- Rod load, kg
- 4
- Actuating current (1.7 s), A
- 2.45–8
- Operating temperature range, °C
- -100 to +100
- Operational life (actuations), not less than
- 50
- Overall dimensions, mm
- Ø38 × 41.7
- Mass, kg
- 0.05
- TRL
- 9 (flight-proven)
About
The Release Device (electromechanical, shock-free) Type 2 holds the mechanical device hold-down lock in the cocked position. It is a component of the hold-down system for spacecraft mechanical devices. The cylindrical device (Ø38 × 41.7 mm) provides 4 kg rod load resistance and is actuated by 2.45–8 A for 1.7 seconds, rated for at least 50 actuations. Mass is 0.05 kg. Operating temperature range is -100 to +100 °C. Released in 2017 with a 9-year service life and 4-month delivery time. Flight-qualified in 2019–2020.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
