SmartGyro 106OM405, Operation Manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
SG60 Operation Manual
Description of SG60 Gyro Unit
The control unit monitors the system components and displays the information obtained on the
control display.
The following components are monitored by the control unit.
Name of component Description
Flywheel The flywheel rotates inside the gyro sphere.
It takes the flywheel about 45 minutes to accelerate from a stand-
still and reach top speed. It also takes about 120 minutes to decel-
erate from top speed to a complete halt.
Upper and lower bearings Because the upper and lower bearings support the flywheel rotat-
ing at high speed, they are subjected to heavy loads and high tem-
peratures. Therefore, the glycol pump circulates coolant to reduce
the temperature of these bearings.
Vacuum pump The vacuum pump creates a specific grade of vacuum state inside
the gyro sphere to minimize air resistance generated when the fly-
wheel rotates.
Hydraulic cylinders Two hydraulic cylinders are used to brake and control the preces-
sion movement of the sphere.
When the user wants to lock precession, the system applies a brake
to the gyro sphere by blocking oil flow within the cylinders. In this
condition no antiroll torque is generated by the gyro.