Hardware

Electronics Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)

Description

The primary function of the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is to collect telemetry and control the bi-propellant liquid rocket safely using a standardized, reliable electrical enclosure.

Enclosure and connectors: The enclosure houses all critical hardware. It is IP65-rated for dust and water protection appropriate for launch pad conditions and employs IP67-rated connectors to ensure sealed, reliable interconnects.

Instrumentation and control: A LabJack T7-Pro provides high‑resolution analog acquisition (thermocouples, pressure transducers, and load cells), while the CLICK PLUS C2-01CPU PLC delivers deterministic control of relays and PWM‑driven servos for valve actuation.

Networking and software: All devices are routed through a hardened Gigabit Ethernet switch enabling remote software operation with manual override and integrated fail‑safes for mission‑critical functions.

Additional capabilities: The system incorporates mechanical and solid‑state relays, fused power distribution, and organized terminal blocks to simplify maintenance and ensure electrical protection.

Top Row

• Mean Well NDR-240-24 240W 24VDC 10A AC/DC
• MEAN WELL MDR-60-5 AC to DC DIN-Rail Power Supply 5V 10 Amp 50W
• C2-01CPU CLICK PLUS PLC
• C2-14D2
• Steloproad Mini Industrial 5 Ports Gigabit Switch Hardened 5 Port RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Switch
• LabJack T7-Pro

Middle Row

• Random fuse box (VHB taped to din rail lol)
• Random terminals, ground and 24V
• Labjack breakout

Bottom Row

• Relays
• Load Cell Amps
• 13x 3 layer terminal blocks