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Type 2 Side-Drive Solar Array Drive MechanismÌý

The Side-Drive Solar Array Drive MechanismÌý(SADM) consists of a slip ring assembly and anÌýactuator coupled by a spur gear set, which,Ìýwhen driven by suitable drive electronics, willÌýposition the Solar Array toward the sun forÌýmaximum power and transfer the collectedÌýenergy to the spacecraft power bus. TheÌýSADM unit is an integrated assembly ofÌýactuator, slip ring with integral positionÌýfeedback potentiometer, and the output spur gear set. The gearbox, which containsÌýthe output spur gear set, is configured with the spacecraft-mounting interface, andÌýalso serves as the member, which integrates the other components of the SADM.

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Overview:

The slip ring assembly is of the proven metal-on-metal construction, with a multi-ringÌýrotor and multi-wire brush-type contactors. The slip ring assembly is located on theÌýrear face of the output gearbox, and the rotating cable bundle exits on the centerlineÌýof the slip ring assembly.

Solar array drives are a long-established product at Moog. Áõ«hÊ״δóÕ½ºÚÈËhas experience with solar array drives, for both Earth orbitÌýand planetary missions, stretching back to 1980. The solar power application is one of the most mature for Áõ«hÊ״δóÕ½ºÚÈËactuatorsÌýand biaxial gimbals. Solar array drives have traditionally been very mission-specific in their configuration. As with all MoogÌýmechanisms, a variety of design options are available. Custom power transfer requirements are easily accommodated upon request.ÌýThe design represented on this data sheet is qualified and provides an option that has cost and schedule benefits. The Type 2 Side-ÌýDrive SADM easily interfaces with the Áõ«hÊ״δóÕ½ºÚÈË2 or 4 channel Electronic Control Unit for a complete system solution. Contact MoogÌýSales & Marketing for assistance with your application.

Specifications

Description Value

Motor Winding Resistance

31 Ohms +/– 10%
Potentiometer Resistance 10 Kohms =/– 10%
Output Step Size 0.0025 degrees
Output Torque 100 Nm (900 lb-in)
Unpowered Holding Torque > 50 Nm (450 lb-in)
Power Consumption < 12.0 Watts
Operating Temperature Range -25C to +60C
Mass 8.0 Kg
Slip Ring Complement

Medium: 24 Power @ 3A plus 19 Signal @ 1A

High: 32 Power @ 3A plus 19 Signal @ 1AÌý

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