Reation Wheel RWT150
EXA (Astro-und Feinwerktechnik)
The RWT150 is an upscaled reaction wheel for small satellites, currently under development, designed to provide attitude control with a nominal angular momentum of 1.0 Nms.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 1.3 kg
- Power
- 2.5 W
- Largest dimension
- 150 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
- Angular momentum
- 1.0 Nms @ nominal speed
- Nominal rotation speed
- 6000 rpm
- Nomial reaction torque
- 0.1 Nm Max. commandable deliverable output torque over the whole speed range
- Supply voltage
- 18 to 34 V
- Power consumption
- ≤ 2.5 W Stand by (motor off)
- Power consumption (2)
- ≤ 7 W @ steady state
- Power consumption (max)
- < 60 W Maximum (max. torque/max. speed)
- Mass
- ≤ 1.3 kg
- Dimensions
- 150 mm x 150 mm x 60 mm
- Operation
- -20 °C to +50 °C
- Start-up
- -30 °C to +60 °C
- Survival temperature
- -40 °C to +70 °C
- Data interface
- RS485/RS422
- Design lifetime
- > 7 years In LEO
- Storage time
- > 3 years (incl. 240 h of ground operation)
About
The RWT150 is a reaction wheel specifically designed for small satellites, serving as an upscaled version of the RW150. It is currently under development. This component is crucial for attitude determination and control systems (ADCS) in spacecraft. Key features include a nominal angular momentum of 1.0 Nms at its nominal speed of 6000 rpm, and a nominal reaction torque of 0.1 Nm, which is the maximum commandable deliverable output torque across its entire speed range. The RWT150 operates with a supply voltage of 18 to 34 V, with power consumption varying from ≤ 2.5 W in standby (motor off) to ≤ 7 W at steady state, and a maximum of 7 years in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and a storage time of > 3 years, including 240 hours of ground operation.
Documentation
Need the full ICD, test reports or a specific revision? Ask the supplier directly.