SSTL Smallsat Wheels

The 200SP Smallsat wheels are designed for a 3-axis control system, in
momentum bias or zero bias mode. Smallsat wheels are configured to provide a
highly agile attitude control solution for Earth Observation missions in LEO or
GEO. Smallsat wheels have been baselined on SSTL missions since 2005. 16
Smallsat wheels are currently flying with a further 4 manufactured awaiting
launch and 16 planned for launch in 2014.

Flight proven
Small and lightweight
High momentum/mass ratio
Low cost
Short Delivery schedule

Features
Dry/Oil lubrication technology
Integrated electronics controller
Operate in speed or torque control mode.
7.5 or 15 year design life

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Benefits

SSTL Smallsat Wheels

200SP-M (LEO)

200SP-O (GEO)
In Development

7.5 years
12 N.m.s
5000 rpm
<0.6 rpm rms
0.240 N.m

15 years
12 N.m.s
5000 rpm
<0.6 rpm rms
0.240 N.m

-20 to +50C
-30 to +60C
5 krad
15 grms (all axes)
>300 Hz

-20 to +50C
-30 to +60C
30 krad
15 grms (all axes)
>300 Hz

5.2 kg
240x90 mm
0.023 kg.m
<4.5 gcm
<14.4 gcm
Dry
2 billion

~5.2 kg
240x90 mm
0.023 kg.m
<4.5 gcm
<14.4 gcm
Oil
>6 billion

Yes
Output Speed
~3.3 W
~ 16.3 W
~ 145 W
24-32V DC
RS485 Bus / optional RS422
Speed, Motor current
Electronics, Motor Temperature

Yes
Output Speed
~3.3 W
~ 16.3 W
~ 145 W
24-32V DC
RS485 Bus / optional RS422
Speed, Motor current
Electronics, Motor Temperature

Performance
Design Life
Angular Momentum
Max Speed (+/-)
Speed accuracy
Max Torque (peak)
Environmental Conditions
Operating temperature
Survival temperature
Radiation
Random vibration (qualification)
First mode
Mechanical
Mass
Volume
Moment of Inertia (wheel)
Static Unbalance
Dynamic Unbalance
Lubrication
Qualification (revolutions)
Electrical & Control
Integrated Electronics
Control mode (up to 5Hz)
Power (standby) : 20C
Power (5000rpm) : 20C
Power (maximum torque) : 20C
Supply Voltage(s)
Data interface
Telemetry data examples

The wheel can be run in torque mode but this is likely to be coarse and has not been characterised by SSTL
Product specification may be subject to change without notification.

Heritage/Customers
200SP-M
GIOVE-A (2005) ; NigeriaSAT-2 (2011); VNIIEM
(Canopus 1,2 & 3) (2012); DMC3 Constellation (2015),
Formosat-7 constellation (2016)

SSTL is ISO9001:2008 Certified

Manufacture to
ECSS Q-ST-70-08C
ECSS Q-ST-70-38C
All work overseen by ESA-trained assembly staff

A cluster of wheels can be delivered to meet

specific customer requirements
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
Tycho House, 20 Stephenson Road, Surrey Research Park, Guildford, Surrey, GU27YE, United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0)1483803803 | Fax:+44(0)1483803804 | Email: subsystems@sstl.co.uk | Web:www.sstl.co.uk