ATLAS ICU (Initiation Control Unit)
SPACERACE s.r.o.
PC-controlled current-pulse generator and control electronics for synchronized initiation of release actuators in ground testing.
Technical specifications
- Actuation steps
- Activation, arming, fire
- Power source
- 50 A / 12 V / 600 W
- Number of actuators
- Up to 5 actuators (10 power lines)
- Arming current
- 0.125 A
- Status monitoring
- LED and software
- Pulse accuracy
- < 10 ms
- Cleanliness
- Closed design, cleanroom compatible
- Actuation safety
- Triple security, activation from internal memory
- Data interface
- USB, connected to Windows PC
- Temperature range
- 0 C to 40 C
- Dimensions
- 250 x 270 x 100 mm
- Mass
- 2.9 kg without cables
- Power supply
- 230 VAC
About
The ATLAS ICU is a control electronics unit for easy, synchronized initiation of hold-down and release actuators during ground test campaigns of space mechanisms. Configuration of release scenarios takes seconds via intuitive PC software, ensuring synchronized activation of up to 5 actuators (10 independent power lines) via current pulse with millisecond precision. Compatible with any fuse-based non-explosive release actuator, fully enclosed and cleanroom-friendly, with safety features including activation from internal memory and a tripled safety barrier. The package includes the unit, a control laptop, and a dedicated transport box.
Documentation
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