Modular System Integration and Testing Enclosure

Project Description:

Modular System Integration and Testing Enclosure for testing the Electrical Power Systems of the USAF/USSF EXACT and NASA's IMPRESS cube satellites. This was built over the summer while I was the electrical power system lead. Its modularity allows for quick re-wiring of interconnections between PCBA's when a new revision is created. Additionally, the satellite can be run through a "day in the life" test. This ensures the electrical system and programming run correctly through deployment and flight closely simulating the satellite's operations in orbit.

Pictured: Burnished Back Panel

Burnished back panel for the enclosure, this is where the wire duct, and DIN rail will mount. Note the "University of Minnesota" logo in the upper right.
-Thanks Kelly and Bennett!

Pictured: Fitting the DIN rail and Wire Duct

Wire duct is used to maintain neat and orderly wiring, making debugging and changes easier later down the line.

Pictured: Test Fitting the Lid

Making sure the lid is square and seats parallel to the base of the enclosure.

Pictured: Installing PCBA's and Terminal blocks

Each PCB has two level terminal blocks to make it easy to rewire the interconnections between each board.

Pictured: Completed Enclosure

A completed Modular System Integration and Testing Enclosure. This allows us to move forwards with the testing and validation process of our printed circuits and electrical power systems.