GOMspace NanoStructure 6U Manual

6u structure for nano-satellites

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6U structure for nano-satellites

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  • Page 1 NanoStructure Manual 6U structure for nano-satellites...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Manual for NanoStructure 6U 2 November 2017 gs-man-nanostructure-6u-1.0 1 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................ 2 CHANGELOG ..........................3 INTRODUCTION ........................... 4 STRUCTURE PARTS ........................4 ......................4 TRUCTURE RAME ......................5 ORNER RACKETS ....................... 5 OUNTING INGS ........................5 WITCH HOLES AND SCREWS .........................
  • Page 3: Changelog

    Manual for NanoStructure 6U 2 November 2017 gs-man-nanostructure-6u-1.0 2 Changelog Date Revision Author Description 2-11-2017 First release © 2017 GomSpace A/S...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    This manual provides on overview of the use, properties and assembly of the GomSpace NanoStructure 6U. Each part of the structure is described in detail and it is shown how to assemble the structure around your satellite hardware. The structure arrives assembled.
  • Page 5: Corner Brackets

    Manual for NanoStructure 6U 2 November 2017 gs-man-nanostructure-6u-1.0 4.2 Corner Brackets Material: Aluminum alloy 7075-T7351 Size: 93.0 x 16.8 x 13.2 mm Mass: 14 g 4.3 Mounting Rings A and B (one ring) YA and YB (one ring) Material: Aluminum alloy 7075-T6 (SN)
  • Page 6: Holes And Screws

    Manual for NanoStructure 6U 2 November 2017 gs-man-nanostructure-6u-1.0 5 Holes and Screws All threaded holes have screw lock helicoils. They are used for grounding and for preventing the screws from getting loose. Do not use Loctite. side 3U side 2U side...
  • Page 7: Assembly

    Manual for NanoStructure 6U 2 November 2017 gs-man-nanostructure-6u-1.0 6 Assembly 6.1 Standard Tightening Torque for Screws Below is a table for suggested tightening torque for screws. Screw Diameter [mm] Torque [Nm] 0.315 0.65 1.14 6.2 PC104 Stack The PC104 Stack is assembled prior to installing it inside the structure.
  • Page 8: Step 2

    Manual for NanoStructure 6U 2 November 2017 gs-man-nanostructure-6u-1.0 6.2.2 Step 2 Start with a spacer and then alternate between a PCB and a spacer, and end with a spacer at the top. Make sure the stack connectors between the PCB have a connection.
  • Page 9: Step 3

    Manual for NanoStructure 6U 2 November 2017 gs-man-nanostructure-6u-1.0 6.2.3 Step 3 Place the A ring on top and fasten it with four slotted nuts. © 2017 GomSpace A/S...
  • Page 10: Step 4

    Manual for NanoStructure 6U 2 November 2017 gs-man-nanostructure-6u-1.0 6.2.4 Step 4 Tighten all eight slotted nuts with 1 Nm torque. Measure the height of each corner to make sure the rings are parallel and that the holes in the rings fit into the holes in the structure (multiples of 11.1 mm).
  • Page 11: Assembling The 6U Structure

    Manual for NanoStructure 6U 2 November 2017 gs-man-nanostructure-6u-1.0 6.3 Assembling the 6U Structure 6.3.1 Step 1 Place the mounting rings, PC104 stacks and other units on top the structure frame. Fasten them from the bottom using the correct screws. Do not tighten the screws yet.
  • Page 12: Step

    Manual for NanoStructure 6U 2 November 2017 gs-man-nanostructure-6u-1.0 6.4 Step 2 Place the remaining structure frame as shown below and fasten them with screws. Do not tighten them yet. Make sure the kill switches are in the same end. 6.4.1 Step 3 Now all the screws must be tightened.

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