Specifications

Physical

  • Depth Rating: 2,000 m (6,560 ft)
  • Oil compensated
  • Direct drive brushless motor
  • Integrated brushless controller built into the thruster housing
  • 5 pin male / female stackable connector (allowing connection to the same bus)
  • 90 mm (3.5 inches), 3 blade propeller with collet (smooth shaft)
  • Propellers available in right hand or left hand pitch
  • Several mounting options
  • Can be used as a general purpose motor
  • Weight:
    • In Air Weight: 0.581 kg (1.27 pounds) - [Without Nozzle: 0.461 kg (1.02 pounds)]
    • In Fresh Water Weight: 0.241 kg (0.530 pounds) - [Without Nozzle: 0.262 kg (0.576 pounds)]

Electrical

  • 48 VDC @ 570 Watt maximum input
  • All digital RS-485
  • Galvanically isolated control communications

Software

  • Addressable for operation of multiple thrusters connected to the same bus
  • Outputs: Input Voltage, Input Current, Internal Temperature and RPM
  • Open protocol, published so any control software can be used
  • Designed to work with ROS

Performance

  • Forward optimized propeller and nozzle (equal thrust version is in development)
  • Smooth start at 120 RPM minimum (can operate lower)
  • Instant reverse
  • No cogging

M5 Thruster Module features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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M5 Thruster Module Operator's Manual, Version: 1.01.00
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