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RW-1Nms

Dragonfly Aerospace
RW-1Nms

A high-fidelity reaction wheel designed for imaging satellites, offering exceptional platform stability and precise control with minimal disturbance torques.

Typed specifications35 values

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Mass
1 000 g
datasheet p.2
Envelope (L×W×H)
102.8 x 100 x 50 mm
datasheet p.2 102.8 x 100 x 50 mm Version 2
Angular momentum storage
1 N·m·s
@28.5 V · datasheet p.2 1 N·m·s 28.5 V
Max torque
39 mN·m
nom. · datasheet p.2 39 mN·m +/-39 mNm  |  74 mN·m Version 2 (+/-74 mNm)  |  74 mN·m max
Speed range
-10 000–10 000 rpm
datasheet p.2 -10 000–10 000 rpm +/-10 000 RPM
Supply voltage
12 V
min · datasheet p.0 36 V max  |  12–36 V
Power consumption
1.2 W
@ 0.1 Nms · datasheet p.2 1.2 W ~ 1.2 W @ 0.1 Nms  |  108 W Peak
Data interface
CAN
datasheet p.2 RS-485
Operating temperature
-20–60 °C
datasheet p.2
Radiation tolerance (TID)
20 krad
at component level · datasheet p.2 20 krad min · at component level
TRL
9
datasheet p.1
Export status
ITAR-free
datasheet p.1
Peak power
108 W
datasheet p.1
Static imbalance
2 g·cm
datasheet p.2
Dynamic imbalance
50 g·cm²
datasheet p.2 0.5 g·cm² max · coupled, printed < 50 g.mm2  |  0.15 g·cm² max · coupled, Version 2, printed < 15 g.mm2
Bearing type
ball
ABEC 7 · datasheet p.2 ball ABEC 7 bearings
Random vibration
14.14 g RMS
GEVS · datasheet p.1
Control modes
current
datasheet p.1 speed  |  torque

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As published by the supplier12 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Angular momentum
1.0 Nms @28.5 V
Torque
±39 mNm (±74 mNm)*
Control modes
Current, Speed and Torque Control
Rate (Speed, Torque)
10 Hz
Speed range
±10 000 RPM
Interface
CAN / RS485
Supply voltage
12–36 V
Power @ 0.1 nms
~ 1.2 W
Peak power
108 W
Operating temperature
-20 °C to +60 °C
Dimensions
102.8 × 100 × 50 mm*
Mass
1.0 kg

About

The RW-1Nms is a reaction wheel specifically engineered for imaging satellites that demand exceptional platform stability and precise control while minimizing disturbance torques. This reaction wheel features a high reliability and efficient design, exhibiting minimal momentum error during torque control. It delivers high torque output for swift slew maneuvers and achieves high maximum momentum, all within a compact form factor. Additionally, the RW-1Nms includes a comprehensive set of protection features, ensuring robust and reliable operation in demanding space environments. It is ITAR-Free and has a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 9.

Documentation

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Source: dragonflyaerospace.com ↗

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