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Microsat Reaction Wheel

SSBV Aerospace & Technology
Microsat Reaction Wheel

The SSBV Microsat Reaction Wheel is a compact and high-performance attitude control device for small satellites, offering precise pointing and stabilization.

Typed specifications23 values

Discloses 6 of 10 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 5).

Mass
1 550 g
datasheet p.2
Envelope (L×W×H)
102 x 102 x 105 mm
datasheet p.2
Angular momentum storage
0.65 N·m·s
max · datasheet p.2 0.65 N·m·s max · max wheel momentum
Max torque
20 mN·m
max · datasheet p.2 20 mN·m max · max wheel torque
Speed range
-9 000–9 000 rpm
min · datasheet p.2 9 000 rpm max
Supply voltage
28 V
nom. · 28V unregulated · datasheet p.2 28 V unregulated  |  28 V nom. · unregulated
Data interface
RS-422
datasheet p.2 RS-422 RS422
Operating temperature
-30 °C
min · datasheet p.2 60 °C max
Static imbalance
5 g·cm
max · datasheet p.2 0.5 g·cm max · < 5 g.mm as printed
Flight heritage
SUNSAT and TUBSAT Satellites, Orbcomm 2nd Generation constellation
datasheet p.1
Drive electronics
integrated
built-in electronics · datasheet p.1
Flywheel moment of inertia
0.001 kg·m²
rotor moment of inertia · datasheet p.2
Control modes
current
datasheet p.1 speed  |  torque

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As published by the supplier15 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Max wheel torque
20 mNm
Max wheel momentum
0.65 Nms
Speed range
-9000 to +9000 rpm
Rotor moment of inertia
1.0 x 10-3 kg.m2
Speed control tracking error
<1 rpm
Current consumption
40 mA / mNm
Mass
1550 g
Dimensions
102 x 102 x 105 mm
Static unbalance
< 5 g. mm
Operating temperature
-30 to +60 °C
Current consumption At 0 rpm
45 mA
Current consumption At 100 rpm
65 mA
Current consumption At 4000 rpm
165 mA
Supply voltage
28 V unregulated
Interface
RS422

About

The SSBV Microsat Reaction Wheel is a compact and high-performance attitude control device designed for small satellites. It provides precise pointing and stabilization capabilities, essential for various satellite missions. The reaction wheel is a key component in a satellite’s Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS), enabling the spacecraft to maintain its orientation in space by exchanging angular momentum with the rotating wheel. This product is suitable for microsatellites and smallsats, offering a reliable solution for demanding attitude control requirements.

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