Reaction Wheel RW6000 for Satellites
RW6000:
- Currently under development
- Largest wheel by ASTROFEIN so far
RW6000
| Parameter | RW 6000 | Remark |
| Angular momentum | 100.0 Nms | @ nominal speed |
| Nominal rotation speed | 4200 rpm | |
| Nomial reaction torque | 0.2 Nm | Max. commandable reaction torque |
| Power interface | ||
| Supply voltage | 23 to 34 V | |
| Power consumption | ≤ 2.5 W ≤ 30.0 W ≤ 75 W ≤ 150 W | Stand by (motor off) @ nominal speed 0.1 Nm/max. speed Maximum (0.2 Nm/max. speed) |
| Mechanical interface | ||
| Mass | ≤ 12.0 kg | |
| Moment of inertia | 2.274e-1 kg m2 | Rotating mass |
| Dimension | 460 x 460 x 150 mm3 | |
| Temperatures | ||
| Operation | -10 °C to +60 °C | |
| Start-up | -25 °C to +60 °C | |
| Survival temperature | -30 °C to +65 °C | |
| Data interface | CAN/RS485 | |
| Design lifetime | > 15.5 years | |
| Storage time | > 6 years | including 1500h of ground operation |