mgm as a part of New era of aviation?

The aim of this project is clear – development of technologies for highly effective electric engines  that would enable a great breakthrough in the aviation. This should be done in a 5-year program, which is mainly focused on smaller planes. Initial stage of the project is dedicated to testing of wing carrying 18 propellers, where the system of energy distribution is the main object of the research.

Ground testing has revealed very satisfactory results, which means that we can expect first in the air tests in following months. For sure we will inform you about them.

We are very proud that MGM COMPRO takes an important part in such a demanding project. We are also convinced that well mutual cooperation with our American colleagues will lead to new findings, which help this complex research to come up with better results. You can check out our propulsion systems on our dedicated part of website.

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Our partner is a very well-established player on the market (since 1976) specialized in non-standardized lightweight construction projects and products mainly in the fields of aircraft manufacturing, vehicle construction and medical technology.

Ruppert composite technology

MGM COMPRO and Ruppert Composite achieved a great success in the mutual collaboration in the development of complex electric propulsion system (industrial speed controllers HBC, electric motors Rotex Electric, Accupacks, special airborne BMS, industrial chargers) for the Ruppert Composite’s own lightweight aircraft called Archaeopteryx. MGM COMPRO became a sole proprietor of the whole system.

This legendary aircraft is one of the lightest on the market enabling the pilot to maneuver in unbelievable angles and change the direction of the plane with incredible precision.

The electric conversion of the plane is called Archaeopteryx Electeryx. This version enables the aircraft to launch even in the flat areas and makes it really versatile – you can take off almost everywhere.

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MGM COMPRO technology in action: Archaeopteryx Electeryx

Archaeopteryx Electric “Electeryx” from Ruppert Composite on Vimeo.

If there is a team of young people with a lot of innovative ideas and decent technical background, very interesting projects a rise. We would like to present you a newly developed electric powered wakeboard, which is nothing easy in terms of technology.

Electric wakeboard, brought by Radinn

The team of engineers had to face a lot of great challenges during the development process such as scale reduction of the jet engine and finding an appropriate ESC, batteries and their management system (BMS). Briefly said the power plant and brain of the whole system.

The latter accomplished guys from Radinn in a close cooperation with MGM COMPRO. We are very proud that we provided our partner in a short time with a very complex solution, which enables the electric wakeboard to bring plenty of fun to people all around the world.

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The project of the fully electric airplane of the Czech design engineer and pilot Martin Stepanek started in 2011. There were 3 years of intensive development and modifications, which resulted in a worldwide success. At the final stage of this process MGM COMPRO was asked to play a very important role in the field of electric drive to help the project to speed up the start of its first long-distance flight.

Industrial controller HBC 280120 and electric motor Rotex Electric (REX series), which are set in the U-15 Phoenix as a matter of fact finalizes the whole project. Therefore were Martin and his team ready to realize their 6-day flight around the Czech Republic.

The batteries provide the aircraft with approx. 1 hour flight at the cruise speed of 120 kph. The same time is needed to recharge them so the plane has to regularly stop along its journey.

U-15 Phoenix basic technical data:

• Length 6,5m
• Wingspan 14,5m
• Weight 300 kg (batteries 34 kg)
• Cruise speed 120 kph

PHOENIX AIR ACHIEVEMENTS

Martin Stepanek is not a freshman in the field of construction of ultra light aircrafts. His company Phoenix Air won the third place in the competition called Green Flight Challenge organized by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) three years ago! This was really an impressive success!

We wish Martin and his team all the best for the future! MGM COMPRO is always keen on being part of such a project, which moves forward with electric driven aviation.

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Higher performance, smaller dimensions and new capabilities of controllers

The HBC 50063 series (rated for continuous operation at up to 500A and 63V) is the successor to the HBC 40063 model. The new design represents a significant reduction in dimensions and weight and a major increase in performance (31kW). The addition of new ports and functions include the ability to completely isolate equipment from traction power.

HBC 280120 (rated for continuous operation at up to 280A and 120V) is a completely new type of controller designed for higher voltages and moderate levels of performance (33kW). Just like HBC 50063, this one has new ports and functions, including the ability to completely isolate equipment from traction power.

The wide range of advantages, options and configurations offered by the HBS SERIES have been carried forward in the new model types. When combined with the ability to customize both hardware and software, the options for using these controllers are practically limitless.

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Expansion of the HBC SERIES to include 120V controller versions has brought a number of new features and options.

Identical performance of controller at lower currents

120V HBC SERIES industrial speed controllers are represented by the following types: HBC 100120 (continuous up to 100A, and up to 120V), HBC 140120 (continuous up to 140A, and up to 120V) and last but not least the completely new HBC 280120 for continuous performance up to 33kW (continuous up to 280A, and up to 120V).

Two compact types: HBC 100120 and HBC 140120 are clones of the HBC 18063 and HBC 25063 types, but rated for higher voltage. This allows them to achieve identical performance at lower currents.

It goes without saying that all of the advantages and wide range of options that you have grown accustomed to with HBC SERIES have been carried forward to the current generation.

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The company Evektor in cooperation with its partners presented a fully electric airplane suitable for sports flying. Original solution of a propulsion system was developed to meet all necessary certifications.

Technical data, which are worth noticing

• Top speed 260km/h”’ (travelling speed 160km/h)
• Take-off weight 600kg”’ (weight of airplane without batteries is 285kg)
• Liquid-cooled Motor Rotex Electric, RE REB 90-5 with 75 kW (102 HP)
• Propeller diameter 1,625m, 3-blade composite
• Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) MGM COMPRO HBC 400400, max. current peaks 300A
• Special airborne BMS by MGM COMPRO
• Battery Accu-Pack Kokam 80Ah, 90S
• Unique 6kW balance charger by MGM COMPRO

Evektor EPOS airplane proudly represents these advantages

• Low operational costs – 75% lower than with combustion engine
• Compact propulsion system reduces number of motor components by 90%. That’s why it’s almost maintenance-free and very reliable.
• Intuitive and simple control of propulsion system. It is not necessary to check the temperature of cylinders and richness of fuel mixture.
• Electric motors are environment friendly. The airplane itself does not produce any pollution.
• The airplane EPOS makes very low noise, which allows using it even on urban airports. This advantage increases the comfort for passengers as well.

Propulsion system of the airplane EPOS is an electric, almost maintenance-free, high-performance equivalent of the engine Rotax 912, which is the most common combustion engine for this airplane. The electric unit developed by Evektor and built on components by MGM COMPRO may soon become a standard electric propulsion system for LSA airplanes.

To learn more, checkout the official Evektor website.

MGM COMPRO plays a very important role in the development of electronic technology for the company PARACELL. The main support is provided in the field of ESCs and BMS (battery management system). Let’s have a look what it’s all about!

The engine gives a power of decent 24,5 HP, weighing only 5,3 kg! The provided thrust enables the pilot with the weight up to 85 kg to take off from the totally flat areas. These engines allow you to enjoy the flight of amazing 60 minutes thanks to 63 Ah Li-Po batteries and 130 cm propeller.

Brushless engine, batteries and controller are free of maintenance and thanks to the top-of-the-range MGM COMPRO ESCs you can configure power to get the best out of your setting.

Paragliding with PARACELL

And now “the icing on the cake” – PARACELL in cooperation with MGM COMPRO gives you the possibility to enjoy your flight with reduction of more than 60% of noise and thanks to the electric technology you won’t feel any vibration. It’s a new way of paragliding!

We wish PARACELL a lot of success in the future and we believe that the close cooperation with MGM COMRO will continue!

This is PARACELL in brief

Check out the paraglide in action!

Paracell Tandem V20.7 from Javier Hernández on Vimeo.

Lampuga is a producer of totally amazing water toy – electric powered jet surfboard. You can enjoy loads of fun with this rarity! Lampuga almost seems like ordinary surfboard at the first sight but closer look makes a huge difference.

Lampuga’s thrust

You can’t overlook the jet engine, which delivers unbelievable 15 HP! This astonishing power is transformed into a forward thrust giving max. speed of 32 mph. Crazy, isn’t it? But the parade continues! You can use a very decent range of 12.5 miles, which is provided by lithium batteries with duration of 35 minutes. You can recharge them in 60 minutes by using common 230V plug and continue in having pure fun on the water.

The control over is provided by a steering belt which carries the accelerator throttle. It is attached to the bow of the board, providing a secure connection. Riding this jet board is so smooth and agile that everybody can enjoy it!

We are glad that MGM COMPRO ESCs play a very important role in providing such a great fun. We also wish a lot of success to the Lampuga project!

Check out the pure enjoyment on the water in the video below!

For more information visit Lampuga’s website

The thruster is kind of a very powerful electric motor driving a fan giving decent 30 000 rpm which need to be tamed by our MGM COMPRO industrial controllers. This technology can be used for various sports which you can see on the videos below. It’s kinda crazy technology, but we really do like it. 

To learn more, you can checkout the official website.

These speed controllers are also at home in electric motorbikes, ships, boats and other electric vehicles. Speed controllers can also be found in oil pumps, winches and cranes, robots and a full range of other industrial applications.

Rated performance up to 80kW (400A, 400V)

These industrial speed controllers apply the most advanced IGBT modules in order to achieve maximum efficiency (98% – 99%). They are an intelligent solution with high-performance 32-bit ARM Cortex processors used for control. Advanced algorithms are used to control the motor and secure safe operations. The design is based on a many years of experience with BLDC (or PMSM), both with and without Hall sensors, in extreme duty applications and very difficult operating conditions. Impressive performance, small dimensions and low weight are characteristic.

These speed controllers also offer a range of innovative functions, control and configuration options and PC communication capabilities. Real-time monitoring and logging of operating data are givens. Excellent motor control is complimented by unique battery management and protection. Active safety components, expanded to include the Emergency Stop function, make operation even safer. This is a completely unique feature and particularly invaluable for electric vehicles, allowing traction batteries to be disconnected when the motor is running.

Hardware and software customization is possible using customer specifications and needs to transform these speed controllers into extremely efficient components for a wide spectrum of uses. Firmware and software updates available on the internet are a given for all MGM COMPRO controllers. The latest information and expertise are always and conveniently available to our customers online.

Outstanding technical features of these speed controllers

• working range High Voltage 120 – 400V, up to 400A continuous, continuous power up to 80 kW
• very high efficiency 98 – 99%
• very high rpm limit 250.000rpm
• motor PWM in range 8 – 32 kHz
• suitable for motors with all poles count
• suitable for sensor and also sensorless electric motors
• automatic settings and optimization of sensor position
• very smooth step of throttle 2048 value
•  comfortable and easy setting via PC (also reading data out, etc.)
• data transfer to PC (or other device)
• displaying data in real time on PC or other display device
• data logging (voltage, rpm, currents, temperatures,etc.), almost unlimited time period
• support regenerative braking and battery charging under braking
• Cruise Control function
• possibility of controlling by PWM, voltage, potentiometer, data (CAN, RS-485, RS-232 TTL), logic signal
• various working modes (PWM, constant rpm, constant torque / car mode, boat mode, plain mode, etc.)
• monitoring all phases and bus
• possibility of cooperation with BMS (Battery Management System MGM COMPRO for lithium batteries)
• measuring (monitoring) of each battery cell
• conversion (recalculation) to internal battery voltage (independence of the processes of internal resistance and currents)
• cooperate with all types of the battery (NiCd, NiMH, A123, Lipol, Li-Ion, LiFePo4, Pb, etc.) and also power supply
• safety disconnection of battery (during the run) Emergency STOP
• monitoring of controller temperature, motor temperature, battery temperature monitoring of internal voltages and temperatures
• dropout of driving signal protection (cut-off potentiometer, etc.)
• voltage, current and temperature fuses
• possibility of the power limiting for forward as well as for backward run
• brake configurable in main control channel or in auxiliary control channel
• cooperation with external display units (display current, rpm, voltage, temperature, energy (fuel meter), etc.)
• current multiplication: take less current from battery, output more current to motor
• cooling possibilities by airflow, by fan or by water
• support of customer modification of FW and HW
• support of customer configuration of HW

These speed controllers offer a full range of customizable parameters and options in order to meet the needs and demands for the most diverse range of applications possible.

This independent battery management system works with chargers. It is intended for balancing, managing and performing diagnostics on up to 16 battery cells with capacity capped at 40Ah.

Advanced care, compact dimensions

BMS-16 assures all of the functions necessary for precision battery management, which can significantly enhance and extend the lifespan of battery systems and significantly increase cost effectiveness overall.

A given in this system is independent care for every single cell, including critical diagnostics, PC-based configuration, data acquisition, real-time monitoring, logging and many other functions. The primary benefits of this system, which make it the ideal solution for a wide range of applications, include its compact dimensions and low system weight.

Potential uses of BMS-16

The system’s design and concept is suitable for use in systems where cell management must be secured during charging and discharging, as well as in systems that only require cell management during the charging cycle.

It can be hardwired in to a full range of applications (for example an electric scooter). In such cases, this system can manage batteries during charging and during use, i.e. the discharge cycle.

In other applications, such as electric paraglides, the motor’s speed controller (MGM COMPRO HBC SERIES controllers) handles battery management during discharging. In these cases this system can be deployed along with chargers purely to protect and manage batteries during the charging process.

For such applications, the BMS does not have to be hardwired in to the system; rather it can be used simply and easily when the chargers are used to charge the batteries.

Ideal complement to your applications

The best battery protection, the ability to easily integrate into a system, compact dimensions and a wide degree of universality in terms of application all make compact BMS-16 system ideal for any solution or application placing a premium on battery life, efficiency and cost effectiveness during use and operation.

The industrial charger BMC4530 represents a balanced yet high performance charger. It is intended for applications involving charging of banks of batteries which do not have a classic BMS system installed.

Professional solution

This solution is particularly suited for aircraft and applications where the total weight of the battery banks is critical. This means that balancers installed directly on the cells are not desirable, in this case. It saves on the weight of the battery banks themselves and eliminates issues of excess heat generated from balancing when charging these types of batteries.\\\\

In this concept, the installed BMS checks cell status during charging and performs monitoring. More precisely, it is a built-in component of the pack (battery banks). On the one hand it is a very small unit, with low weight that does not emit heat, but it also monitors and logs data on the condition of the entire bank of batteries and individual cells. It also communicates with supervisory and on-board systems.

Industrial charger with High performance, unique care

A charger has its own power charging components (inverter) with complete management of power balancing between individual cells. A clear given for this kind of system at the given technological level is microprocessor control of all components. This also secures communication with supervisory systems. When combined with highly sophisticated chargers and balancing algorithms, MGM COMPRO represents the most advanced technology for extending battery life and managing batteries.

This industrial charger offers a wide range of options for communicating with PCs. It enables the most basic of settings to the most detailed monitoring of the charging process and diagnostics for individual cells of a battery and the battery as a whole. A PC or notebook computer connection is all that is needed for such unprecedented access. Basic status information is shown on the indicator display and the large LEDs located directly on the charger as well.

The charging performance of the industrial charger in the attached photos is nearby 6kW. Performance can be significantly increased or decreased depending on customer requirements and the specific application for which the charger will be used.

Appropriate for a wide spectrum of uses

This complex charging system was designed so that subsequent configuration of the industrial charger could be as open as possible (number of cells, charging current, charging performance, etc.); it all depends on your needs.

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