GeneratorStatus (UORB message)
TOPICS: generator_status
Fields
| Name | Type | Unit [Frame] | Range/Enum | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| timestamp | uint64 | time since system start (microseconds) | ||
| status | uint64 | Status flags | ||
| battery_current | float32 | A | Current into/out of battery. Positive for out. Negative for in. NaN: field not provided. | |
| load_current | float32 | A | Current going to the UAV. If battery current not available this is the DC current from the generator. Positive for out. Negative for in. NaN: field not provided | |
| power_generated | float32 | W | The power being generated. NaN: field not provided | |
| bus_voltage | float32 | V | Voltage of the bus seen at the generator, or battery bus if battery bus is controlled by generator and at a different voltage to main bus. | |
| bat_current_setpoint | float32 | A | The target battery current. Positive for out. Negative for in. NaN: field not provided | |
| runtime | uint32 | s | Seconds this generator has run since it was rebooted. UINT32_MAX: field not provided. | |
| time_until_maintenance | int32 | s | Seconds until this generator requires maintenance. A negative value indicates maintenance is past-due. INT32_MAX: field not provided. | |
| generator_speed | uint16 | rpm | Speed of electrical generator or alternator. UINT16_MAX: field not provided. | |
| rectifier_temperature | int16 | degC | The temperature of the rectifier or power converter. INT16_MAX: field not provided. | |
| generator_temperature | int16 | degC | The temperature of the mechanical motor, fuel cell core or generator. INT16_MAX: field not provided. |
Constants
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uint64 timestamp # time since system start (microseconds)
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_OFF = 1 # Generator is off.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_READY = 2 # Generator is ready to start generating power.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_GENERATING = 4 # Generator is generating power.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_CHARGING = 8 # Generator is charging the batteries (generating enough power to charge and provide the load).
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_REDUCED_POWER = 16 # Generator is operating at a reduced maximum power.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_MAXPOWER = 32 # Generator is providing the maximum output.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_OVERTEMP_WARNING = 64 # Generator is near the maximum operating temperature, cooling is insufficient.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_OVERTEMP_FAULT = 128 # Generator hit the maximum operating temperature and shutdown.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_ELECTRONICS_OVERTEMP_WARNING = 256 # Power electronics are near the maximum operating temperature, cooling is insufficient.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_ELECTRONICS_OVERTEMP_FAULT = 512 # Power electronics hit the maximum operating temperature and shutdown.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_ELECTRONICS_FAULT = 1024 # Power electronics experienced a fault and shutdown.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_POWERSOURCE_FAULT = 2048 # The power source supplying the generator failed e.g. mechanical generator stopped, tether is no longer providing power, solar cell is in shade, hydrogen reaction no longer happening.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_COMMUNICATION_WARNING = 4096 # Generator controller having communication problems.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_COOLING_WARNING = 8192 # Power electronic or generator cooling system error.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_POWER_RAIL_FAULT = 16384 # Generator controller power rail experienced a fault.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_OVERCURRENT_FAULT = 32768 # Generator controller exceeded the overcurrent threshold and shutdown to prevent damage.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_BATTERY_OVERCHARGE_CURRENT_FAULT = 65536 # Generator controller detected a high current going into the batteries and shutdown to prevent battery damage. |
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_OVERVOLTAGE_FAULT = 131072 # Generator controller exceeded it's overvoltage threshold and shutdown to prevent it exceeding the voltage rating.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_BATTERY_UNDERVOLT_FAULT = 262144 # Batteries are under voltage (generator will not start).
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_START_INHIBITED = 524288 # Generator start is inhibited by e.g. a safety switch.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_MAINTENANCE_REQUIRED = 1048576 # Generator requires maintenance.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_WARMING_UP = 2097152 # Generator is not ready to generate yet.
uint64 STATUS_FLAG_IDLE = 4194304 # Generator is idle.
uint64 status # Status flags
float32 battery_current # [A] Current into/out of battery. Positive for out. Negative for in. NaN: field not provided.
float32 load_current # [A] Current going to the UAV. If battery current not available this is the DC current from the generator. Positive for out. Negative for in. NaN: field not provided
float32 power_generated # [W] The power being generated. NaN: field not provided
float32 bus_voltage # [V] Voltage of the bus seen at the generator, or battery bus if battery bus is controlled by generator and at a different voltage to main bus.
float32 bat_current_setpoint # [A] The target battery current. Positive for out. Negative for in. NaN: field not provided
uint32 runtime # [s] Seconds this generator has run since it was rebooted. UINT32_MAX: field not provided.
int32 time_until_maintenance # [s] Seconds until this generator requires maintenance. A negative value indicates maintenance is past-due. INT32_MAX: field not provided.
uint16 generator_speed # [rpm] Speed of electrical generator or alternator. UINT16_MAX: field not provided.
int16 rectifier_temperature # [degC] The temperature of the rectifier or power converter. INT16_MAX: field not provided.
int16 generator_temperature # [degC] The temperature of the mechanical motor, fuel cell core or generator. INT16_MAX: field not provided.