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CubeSat Reaction Wheels Module SXC-FW4-02

SPUTNIX
CubeSat Reaction Wheels Module SXC-FW4-02

4-flywheel reaction wheel module for 3U+ CubeSats. DC brushless motors with vacuum-rated bearings, CAN interface per driver, ±5000 RPM, max torque 8.8/8.8/4.5 mNm (X/Y/Z), 580 g.

Typed specifications4 values

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Mass
580 g
as published, mode unspecified · vendor page (catalogue a
Envelope (L×W×H)
97.5 × 97.5 × 80 mm
product page
Max torque
8.8 mN·m
as published, mode unspecified · vendor page (catalogue a
Supply voltage
5–12 V
as published, mode unspecified · vendor page (catalogue a

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As published by the supplier7 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Dimensions
97.5 × 97.5 × 80 mm
Mass
580 g
Supply voltage
5–12 V
Speed range
±5000 RPM
Max torque x/y
8.8 mNm
Max torque z
4.5 mNm
Interface
CAN2.0B 1 Mbit/s

About

SPUTNIX SXC-FW4-02 is an autonomous actuators module of four flywheels with drivers and control electronics for 3U or larger nanosatellites. Uses a single PC/104 connector with power and CAN bus. Each flywheel driver has its own CAN ID. Designed for use with SPUTNIX SXC-MB-04-ADC ADCS controller. Supports in-flight firmware update via bootloader.

Parameter Value
Dimensions 97.5 × 97.5 × 80 mm
Mass 580 ± 20 g
Supply voltage 5–12 V (up to 15 V on demand)
Idle power (4 motors at 0 RPM) <0.8 W
Peak power (4 motors at 5000 RPM) <12 W
Peak current per motor up to 1.4 A
Speed range ±5000 RPM (extendable on demand)
Speed accuracy <10 RPM
Max torque X/Y ≥8.8 mNm (extendable to 22 mNm)
Max torque Z ≥4.5 mNm (extendable to 11.2 mNm)
Full momentum X/Y ±14.5 mNms (extendable to ±33.5)
Interface CAN2.0B 1 Mbit/s (UniCAN protocol)

Documentation

No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.

Source: sputnix.ru ↗

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