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Reation Wheel RWT150

EXA (Astro-und Feinwerktechnik)
Reation Wheel RWT150

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.

Typed specifications19 values

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Mass
1 500 g
max · datasheet p.1
Envelope (L×W×H)
150mm*150mm*60mm
datasheet p.1
Angular momentum storage
1 N·m·s
@6000rpm · datasheet p.1 1 N·m·s 6000rpm
Max torque
100 mN·m
nom. · datasheet p.1
Speed range
6 000 rpm
nom. · datasheet p.1 7 080 rpm max  |  7 080 rpm max · maximum rotation speed
Supply voltage
18–34 V
product page
Operating temperature
-20 °C
min · datasheet p.1 50 °C max  |  -20–50 °C
Design lifetime
7 years
datasheet p.1
Wheels in the unit
1
datasheet p.0
Survival temperature
-40 °C
product page
Satellite class
smallsat 100-500 kg
datasheet p.0
Continuous (nominal) torque
100 mN·m
printed 0.1 Nm · datasheet p.1
Nominal operating speed
6 000 rpm
datasheet p.1
Flywheel moment of inertia
0.002 kg·m²
datasheet p.1

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As published by the supplier15 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
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

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