Series 1580 Test Stand
Brushless Motor and Propeller Testing for Drone Propulsion Systems
Measure up to 5 kgf of thrust and 2 Nm of torque as well as voltage, current, power, motor rotation speed, vibration, and efficiency.
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Measure key performance data
Our measurement unit features a monoblock design for accurate measurements.
| Parameter | Series 1580 |
|---|---|
| Max. Thrust | 5 kgf |
| Max. Torque | 2 Nm |
| Max. Voltage | 50 V |
| Max. Current (continuous) | 55 A |
| Max. Measurement Rate | 8 Hz |
Test All Kinds of Electric Vehicles
Drones, Helicopters, RC Cars and More
Quadcopters
Increase flight time, payload, and reliability.
Helicopters
Test flight modes: control the swash plate with built in servo outputs.
Cars and Robots
Increase the range of small vehicles with motors generating up to 1.5 Nm.
Fixed-Wing
Optimize flight time, payload and climb rate.
Software for Data Acquisition & Control
Control your stand manually or automatically
The Series 1580 test stand comes with quality open-source software. You can control the stand manually or write scripts for custom automatic testing.
Features
Measured Data
Derived Data
| Manual control | Thrust | Mechanical power |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time plotting | Torque | Electrical power |
| Automated testing | RPM | Propeller efficiency |
| UDP connection option | Current | Motor efficiency |
| Data output into .CSV file | Voltage | System efficiency |
| Pre-built scripts | Temperature | |
| Adjustable cut-off values | Airspeed |
All-Inclusive Drone Testing Solution
Hardware, calibration equipment and DAQ software included
Series 1580 bundle includes:
- Data-acquisition circuit
- Custom made load cells
- Holding structure
- Motor mounting plate
- Testing software
- Torque and thrust calibration kit
Accessories for Greater Characterization
Simplify your tests and obtain more data
The stand has a built-in precision ohmmeter and expansion ports to connect additional sensors.
No-Solder Board
The no-solder board lets you quickly swap motors without soldering bullet connectors.
Temperature Probe
The Series 1580 supports up to three probes to measure temperature from -10°C to +120°C.
Airspeed Probe
A differential pressure sensor fully integrated with our software to facilitate wind tunnel testing.
Optical RPM Probe
Use the optical RPM probe for low Kv motors (<700) or high rotation speed tests (>200,000 eRPM).
