Curtiss-Wright has developed a high voltage turret drive stabilization system (HV TDSS) that is ideal for upgrading motion control systems intended for aiming and stabilizing turrets on mobile platforms and for rapid direct drive architectures on mobile weapons systems.
Key Features
- High voltage solution that works with existing continuous low voltage systems
- Field-proven, rugged and reliable
- Modular open standard architecture electronics
- Meets IEC 61508, IEC 61800, and ISO 6469 functional safety requirements
- Works with existing Curtiss-Wright gear drives, motor, gyroscopes and hand controllers
- UI for parameterization and software configuration
Applications
- Large caliber turrets and main battle tank turret drive and stabilization systems
- High-speed motion control systems, e.g., active protection systems, optical tracking systems, and directed energy weapons
- Naval weapon systems on war ships and submarines
- Mobile vehicle applications, such as mobile radar station, cranes, trucks, excavators, etc.
Taking the guesswork out of motion control system design, our pre-engineered Electrical Rotary Gear (ERG) Drives are designed for operation in the most demanding applications and under the harshest conditions.
Curtiss-Wright's linear gear drives are purpose-built for operation in the harshest locations and the most severe conditions. Responsible for linear motion, our linear gear drives are designed to provide the highest degree of precision in complex aiming and stabilization systems.
Curtiss-Wright's motor controllers have been developed for use on weapons stations or main battle tanks & are designed for the most demanding applications.
Curtiss-Wright ruggedized, field-proven hand controllers offer high reliability and optimal user comfort and are designed for a wide variety of applications.
Curtiss-Wright fiber optic gyroscopes are designed for high performance and demanding environmental requirements.
Curtiss-Wright aiming and stabilization software enables commissioning, error handling, parameter handling, analysis, and maintenance operation.
HV TDSS High Voltage Power Management for Turret Drive Stabilization System
Curtiss-Wright has developed a high voltage turret drive stabilization system (HV TDSS) that is ideal for upgrading motion control systems intended for aiming and stabilizing turrets on mobile platforms and for rapid direct drive architectures on mobile weapons systems.
High peak power is needed to accelerate a high-inertia load, such as a turret or a weapons system, to a precise position in the shortest possible time. Many vehicles can only provide this by risking damage to the electrical systems. A solution is to use a higher current system, which needs large banks of heavy batteries and wastefully produces a lot of heat.
One way to address the peak power requirements is with an intelligent management system that can convert 28V to a higher voltage, store it, and deliver it when needed. Such a system can be easily integrated into a vehicle’s power architecture without significantly impacting SWaP-C, creating additional heat, endangering personnel, or reducing the system's overall efficiency.
The Curtiss-Wright HV TDSS addresses this need. It leverages the continuous low-voltage power available on mobile platforms to enable the high-voltage energy buffering needed for the higher voltage, shortburst peak power. It also allows a controlled flow of regenerative power back into the power architecture (e.g., energy storage or power source).
The modular solution includes
- DC/DC converter: Converts 28V battery power up to 750V and vice versa
- Energy storage module: Stores the power until needed
- High voltage motion controller: Controls and delivers the electrical power to the drive systems
- Optional load dump protector module: Protects electrical components according to MIL-STD-1275 and DEF STAN 61-5 and includes an inrush current limitation and reverse polarity protection
Applications
Achieve the highest possible acceleration and speed while maintaining shot accuracy
Quickly and simultaneously control and stabilize all axes of missile launcher movement
Optimize direct-drive actuation with flexible solutions engineered for robust and reliable performance
