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DELIVERY COST IS NOT INCLUDED
THE DDM500, THE LARGEST STANDARD MOUNT WITH DIRECT DRIVE AND ABSOLUTE ENCODERS AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE.
Over 15 years of experience went into the design of the DDM500. Ready to carry large aperture telescopes with the highest level of pointing and tracking accuracy. Load capacity is 500kg/1100lbs on a custom-built pier. The ASA DDM500 is the perfect workhorse for all areas of research ranging from astronomical observations to laser communication and satellite tracking.
Type Alt-Azimuth (separate addon) / Equatorial
Dual Mounting (TWIN) Yes, 2x 500kg
Motor ASA Direct Drive
Latitude Range 0 to 90 degrees
Max Load Capacity 500kg (1102lbs)
Weight 281kg (620lbs)
Power Supply Included 24 volts
Software ASA Control ONE, fully integrated Mount, Telescope and Observatory automation software, ASCOM
Max Slew Speed Up to 50 degrees per second
Pointing Accuracy (20° to 85°) <8” RMS with pointing model and ASA telescope
Tracking Accuracy (20° to 85°) <0,25” RMS within 5 minutes tracking time over 5 min 0,05” RMS/min
System Natural Frequency 10 Hz or greater
The DDM500 requires an Equatorial Pier. This is made to order for the location’s latitude. Use of such a pier removes the need for a meridian flip and prevents any pier collision.
The DDM500 is supplied to order and requires a 20% deposit.
