Spacemag-Lite®
Bartington Instruments
A highly capable three-axis fluxgate magnetometer designed for spaceflight applications, particularly suitable for low Earth orbit (LEO) missions where cost is critical.
Typed specifications33 values
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- Mass
- 67 g SpaceMag-Lite · datasheet p.4 94 g SpaceMag-Lite (harness variant) | 94 g Spacemag-Lite harness variant | 42 g SpaceMag-Lite Probe
- Measurement range
- 60 µT full-scale measuring range ±60µT · datasheet p.3 60 µT max · Full-scale measuring range
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 20 mm x 20 mm x 20 mm product page 90.2mm x 95.9mm electronics (CubeSat 810-00253 rev A5, PC-104) | 20mm x 20mm x 20mm probe | 90.2 mm x 95.9 mm
- Noise density
- 0.01–0.05 nT/√Hz measurement noise floor, at 1Hz · datasheet p.3
- Supply voltage
- 5 V nom. · datasheet p.5 3.3 V nom. · voltage input 3.3V | 5 V nom. · voltage input 5V | 3.3 V nom.
- Operating temperature
- -40 °C min · continuous · datasheet p.4 -40 °C min · intermittent | 65 °C max · continuous | 85 °C max · intermittent | -40–65 °C continuous +1
- Sensor type
- fluxgate datasheet p.2
- Axes
- 3 three (right hand XYZ coordinate system) · datasheet p.3
- Output type
- analog ±3V balanced differential output, each output 0.15V to 3.15V · datasheet p.5
- Survival temperature
- -40 °C min · datasheet p.4 85 °C max | -40–85 °C storage
- Satellite class
- CubeSat standard sensor designed for CubeSat integration · datasheet p.2
- Configuration
- separate sensor head harnessed probe, harness length up to 2 metres · datasheet p.4 integrated (sensor + electronics) un-packaged PCB with PCB-mounted probe
- Zero offset
- 100 nT max · offset error ±100nT (max) at 25°C · datasheet p.3
- Axis orthogonality error
- 0.5 ° max · orthogonality error <0.5° · datasheet p.3
- Bandwidth
- 1 Hz min · frequency range to -3dB: DC-1kHz minimum · datasheet p.3
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As published by the supplier23 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Probe Width
- 20 mm
- Thermal Vacuum Testing
- <10^-5 mbar
- Operating Temperature (Thermal Vacuum)
- -30°C to +60°C
- Operating Temperature (EMC Approved)
- -40°C to +65°C (up to +85°C)
- EMC Approvals
- BS EN61326
- Number of axes
- Three
- Full-scale measuring range
- ±60µT
- Measurement noise floor
- >10 to ≤50pTrms/√Hz at 1 Hz
- Offset error
- ±100nT (max) at 25°C
- Scaling temperature coefficient
- ±100ppm/°C
- Calibration error
- ±0.5%
- Orthogonality error
- <0.5°
- Frequency response
- <5% amplitude error DC to 100 Hz
- Frequency range to -3dB
- DC-1 kHz minimum within -3 dB level
- Hysteresis
- <0.1% range
- Excitation breakthrough
- <20 mV pk-pk at 16 kHz
- Start-up/settling time
- 99% of final value in 0.5 s
- Operating temperature
- -40°C to +65°C
- Storage temperature
- -40°C to +85°C
- Dimensions - probe
- 20 mm x 20 mm x 20 mm
- Dimensions - electronics
- 90.2 mm x 95.9 mm
- Mass
- 67 g
- Supply voltage
- 5 V and 3.3 V
About
The Spacemag-Lite® is a three-axis fluxgate magnetometer specifically engineered for spaceflight applications. It is designed to meet the requirements of various low Earth orbit (LEO) missions, encompassing both commercial and scientific endeavors, with a particular focus on cost-effectiveness. The standard sensor configuration is optimized for seamless integration into CubeSat platforms. However, Bartington Instruments also offers other configurations to accommodate diverse mission requirements. Key features of the Spacemag-Lite® include a compact probe, measuring just 20mm wide, and robust performance under thermal vacuum conditions, tested at <10^-5 mbar across a temperature range of -30°C to +60°C. It also boasts EMC Approvals BS EN61326 and operates effectively within a temperature range of -40°C to +65°C, with an extended capability up to +85°C. Its primary applications include CubeSat integration and other general spaceflight applications, making it a versatile instrument for various orbital missions.
Documentation
- DS2714.pdf PDF source: www.bartingtondownloads.com ↗
- OM3777.pdf PDF source: www.bartingtondownloads.com ↗
- DR3777.pdf PDF source: www.bartingtondownloads.com ↗
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