SPX177 Series

Scalable motors/generators
The SPX177 Series currently has
two variants of differing lengths,
each delivering world leading power
and torque density while reliably
providing high constant continuous
power at high efficiency.
Leveraging Helix scalable core technology, the
SPX177 series uses a combination of advanced
electromagnetic design and a high-performance
thermal management system, cooling both stator
and rotor.
The SPX177 series of motors/generators is
powerful, durable, and optimised for use in
high-performance traction, propulsion, power
generation and other specialist applications
demanding high power, especially where space
and weight are at a premium.

Key features
• Extremely compact, robust and scalable structure
• Simple installation and integration
• Peak Power of up to 200kW per unit for the longest
derivative
• Up to 13.2kW/kg Peak & >10.5kW/kg Cont.
• Up to 10.5Nm/kg Peak & >7.1Nm/kg Cont.
• Peak efficiencies >95%
• Liquid cooled using water/glycol
• Low rotor inertia
• Compatible with various off the shelf transmissions
• Speed range of 0-23.5krpm
• Low mass, 13.7kg (SPX177-45)
• Manufactured in our volume facility
SPX177 Technical Data
Technical Data Unit SPX177-45 (800-600V) SPX177-80 (800-600V)

Part Number P/N 1AC04 1AC05

Motor/Generator Type - 3-Phase Radial Flux Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor/Generator
Motorsport, Automotive, Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle (class 1-8), Off-Highway, Aerospace,
Applications -
Rail, Marine, Power Generation, Motorcycle, Hybrid, FCEV, REEV and BEV applications
Physical Specifications
Casing Diameter ø mm 197.1 197.1
Package Length mm 173 197.2
Mass1 kg 13.7 19
Performance Specifications

Inverters Used: Also compatible with other 750 ARMS Capable Inverter 750 ARMS Capable Inverter
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Cascadia Motion/Sevcon/BorgWarner MCU’s Incl. Helix SiC CTI-4 (10kg) Incl. Helix SiC CTI-4 (10kg)

Maximum speed rpm 23,500

Peak Power2 kW 150 250
Continuous Power3 kW 120 200
Peak Torque 2
Nm 120 200
Continuous Torque3 Nm 77 135
Motor Only Power Density, Peak kW/kg 10.9 13.2
Motor Only Torque Density, Peak Nm/kg 8.8 10.5
Motor & MCU Power Density, Peak kW/kg 6.3 8.6
Motor & MCU Torque Density, Peak Nm/kg 5.1 6.9
Mechanical Specifications
Axial/Radial Shaft Load N 100 N axial | 200 N radial
Mounting - Motor intended for horizontal installation mounted via drive-end housing (8x M5x0.8 at 151.3mm PCD)
Drive Output - Internal involute female spline
Ingress Protection (Installed) IP IP67 Validated / IP6K9K Design intent
Motor Rotational Inertia kg.m² 0.008 0.0125
Cogging Torque Nm 2.9 5.5
Thermal Specifications
Cooling Medium - 50% Ethylene Glycol
Coolant Inlet Temperature °C -20 to +70
Typical Coolant Flowrate l/min 10-20
Coolant Volume (port to port) Litres TBC
Coolant Inlet Pressure bar (gauge) 0.5-3.0
Coolant Pressure drop across motor barG @ 10l/min 0.27 0.35
Maximum stator winding temperature °C 190
De-rate stator winding temperature °C 185
Temperature sensor - PT100
Minimum/Maximum ambient
°C -20 to +120
surrounding temperature
Electrical Specifications
Maximum DC Voltage (Motor) VDC 925
Maximum Phase Current (Motor) Arms 600 800
Peak Motor Efficiency % 94.7-96.2
Number of poles pairs - 6
Maximum Phase Cable diameter mm² 50
Rotor Position Sensor - Tamagawa TS2225 Resolver (3 pole-pair)
Line-Line Phase Voltage at Maximum Speed
Vpk 636 920
(at 20 °C)
Storage Specifications
Minimum/ Maximum Storage Temperature °C -20 to +60

NOTES:
1. Dry Mass: Excludes phase cables, cable housing and coolant. Phase cables + cable housing are not part of the standard motor package.
2 Peak Values (10 Seconds): Helix SiC CTI-4 tTaken at 750VDC, 50°C coolant inlet
Peak Current (Arms): Helix SiC CTI-4: 520 Arms (SPX177-45) and 562Arms (SPX177-80)
3. Continuous Values: Taken at 50°C coolant inlet and 10l/min (SPX177-45) & 12l/min (SPX177-80) with DC supply of 750 VDC for Helix SiC CTI-4

Not quite the specifications you need? No problem – the SPX platform leverages Helix’s Scalable Core Technology architecture. This flexible approach offers
a wide range of motor combinations to exactly meet your desired specifications (i.e. winding configuration, material grade and motor length) whilst minimising
engineering investment required from our customers. Please contact us to learn more about our standardised configurations; our team will be glad to assist
you in finding the motor suited to your exact requirements. For projects that demand mass production volumes, there is significant scope for reducing the bill of
material cost and improving power and torque density in your application by using our Core Technology Bespoke approach. Please contact us to discuss how we
can provide class-leading power and torque density motor/generators at a competitive cost for your volume application.
 SPX177 Torque Curves
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SPX177 Power Curves

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Efficiency Map SPX177-45 (800V) Efficiency Map SPX177-80 (800V)

Efficiency Map 1AC05 - SPC177-80: 800 V
Efficiency Map 1AC - SPX177-45: 800 V
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Motor Speed [rpm] 104 Motor Speed [rpm] 104

Note: The performance ratings and graphs are based on typical operating conditions and typical test-validated values as noted (rather than minimum limits).
There are several variables that may change the motor performance, including coolant flow rate, operating temperature, inverter settings and parameters, etc.
For actual performance, the motor must be evaluated in its final system and application.

All data subject to change without notice.

 CTI-4 Silicon Carbide Inverter

Our High Performance Inverter is suitable for hybrid and electric vehicles
in automotive, motorsport and aerospace applications. The current
platform of Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET Inverters are a combination of
technologies which have been developed and validated through R&D so
that they can be applied with high confidence to new projects.

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