10 Micron AZ3000 HPS Alt-Azimuth Mount

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1453900

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10 Micron

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Description

10Micron AZ3000 HPS Alt-azimuth mount

Ideal for high precision satellite tracking and photometric and astrometric work
100kg + 65kg (in dual scope configuration) instrument payload capacity
Go-to speed Adjustable from 2°/s to 12°/s
Pointing accuracy < 20” with internal multiple-stars software mapping
Average tracking accuracy < +/− 1″ typical for 15 minutes (< 0.7″ RMS) with internal multiple-stars software mapping and compensation of flexure and polar alignment errors

The AZ3000 HPS is an altazimuth mount based on the mechanics of the GM3000. The AZ3000 HPS is a very versatile research mount, perfect for scientific activities such as satellite tracking, photometric and astrometric measurements, LiDaR laser applications and so on. Due to its altazimuthal design, it’s necessary an optional field de-rotator (ASCOM compatible) in order to get long exposures without field rotation.
The standard version allows to assembly the optics to only a side of the mount and is supplied with a short counterweight bar (counterweights not included). It’s not necessary to exactly counterbalance the weight of the telescope: using counterweigths for about 50% of your payload to get a sufficient stable configuration. An option is available for a dual telescope configuration, as shown on the pictures (see options for further details).

Specifications

Specifications: 10 Micron AZ3000 HPS Alt-Azimuth Mount

Type	Altazimuth German Mount
Weight (mount)	65 kg – 143 lbs, without accessories
Instrument payload capacity	100 kg (220 lbs) for standard single telescope configuration 100 + 65 kg (220 +143 lbs) for optional dual telescope configuration
Azimuth fine adjustment range (for initial orientation)	+/− 10°
Counterweight shaft	50 mm diameter, stainless steel
Axes	80/50 mm diameter, alloy steel
Bearings	Pre-loaded tapered roller bearing
Worm wheels	315 teeth, 247 mm diameter, B14 bronze (AZ) 255 teeth, 192 mm diameter, B14 bronze (Dec)
Worm screw	32mm and 24mm, tempered alloy steel, grinded and lapped
Transmission system	Backlash-free system with timing belt and automatic backlash recov
Motors	2 axes servo brushless
Power supply	24 V DC
Power consumption	~ 1 A while tracking ~ 3.5 A at maximum speed ~ 5 A peak
Go-to speed	Adjustable from 2°/s to 12°/s.
Pointing accuracy	< 20” with internal multiple-stars software mapping
Average tracking accuracy	< +/− 1″ typical for 15 minutes (< 0.7″ RMS) with internal multiple-stars software mapping and compensation of flexure and polar alignment errors
Security stops	+/− 150° in AZ (software) +/− 155° in AZ (mechanical) +/− 95° in Alt (software) +/− 100° in Alt (mechanical)
Operational temperature range (standard)	– 15° C to + 35° C + 05° F to + 95° F
Storage temperature range	– 40° C to + 50° C – 40° F to +122° F
Special operational temperature range	Optional, for very low temperature operations: contact us for more details
Communication ports	RS–232 port; GPS port; autoguide ST-4 protocol port; Ethernet port
Database	Stars: by name, Bayer designation, Flamsteed designation, Bright Star Catalogue, SAO, HIP, HD, PPM, ADS, GCVS. Deep-sky: M, NGC, IC, PGC ,UGC limited up to mV = 16. Solar system: Sun, Moon, planets, asteroids, comets, artificial satellites. Equatorial and altazimuth coordinates. User defined objects, fast slewing positions.
Firmware features	User defined mount parking position, 2-stars and 3-stars alignment function, up to 100 alignment stars for modeling, correction of polar alignment and orthogonality errors, estimate of average pointing error, storage of multiple pointing models, sidereal, solar and lunar tracking speed adjustable on both axes, declination-based autoguide speed correction, adjustable horizon height limit, pointing and tracking past meridian,, assisted balance adjustment, manual or GPS based time and coordinates setting, dome control via RS-232, configurable atmospheric refraction, network settings, comets and asteroids filter, multi-language interface. Remote Assist via Internet connection.
PC control	Remote control via RS-232 or Ethernet; proprietary ASCOM driver or Meade compatible protocol; update of firmware and orbital elements of comets, asteroids and artificial satellites via RS-232 or Ethernet; virtual control panel via RS-232 or Ethernet. Wi-Fi included.

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What's in the Box: 10 Micron AZ3000 HPS Alt-Azimuth Mount

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