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Planewave L-600 Direct Drive Mount 135kg Capacity - FREE SHIPPING

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£45,299.00
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The L-Series:

Combines versatility, simplicity and affordability by combining all the technology of our observatory class telescopes into a compact stand-alone mount. In its Alt/Az configuration it is considerably more compact than its equatorial counterpart, allowing a larger telescope to fit in a smaller enclosure. Unlike traditional German Equatorial mounts, there are no meridian flips to deal with, and no large protruding counterweights to create a dangerous hazard in a public observatory. Alt/Az is more intuitive to use and no polar alignment is needed. For added flexibility, the L-Series mounts can be installed in either Alt/Az, or equatorial mode with the optional wedge accessory.

L-600 Mount Features:

Load capacity of 300 lbs (135 kg)
Direct-drive motors on each axis for smooth, fast, and virtually silent movement of the telescope
Slew speeds up to 50 degrees per second
High resolution encoders on each axis for precise positioning
Zero backlash
Zero periodic error
PointXP mount modeling software
Enclosed electronics
Through the mount cabling
 
Specifications
 
Mount System
Type Alt-Azimuth / Equatorial Direct Drive Mount
Weight 338 lbs (153 kg)
Maximum Load Capacity 300 lbs (136 kg)
Latitude Range 0 to 90 degrees, Northern and Southern hemispheres
Cable Management Equipment cables can be wired through mount

Control System

Control Electronics PlaneWave Interface dual axis telescope control
User Interface PlaneWave Interface 4 (PWI4) Control Software with integrated PointXP mount modeling software
Homing Sensors Home position sensors are included allowing the mount can find its home position on power up.
Slew Rate 20 degrees per second (standard); 50 degrees per second (maximum), both axes
Power Requirement Accepts 120 to 240 VAC. Supplied with 120 VAC 15A IEC Type B Regulated Power Adapter.

Motion Control

Motor Control Industrial grade brushless motor control system and built in electronics
Motor - Azimuth and Altitude Direct Drive 3 Phase Axial-Flux Torque Motors
Encoder - Azimuth and Altitude 152mm stainless steel encoder ring with reader built into the azimuth and altitude axes. 18,880,000 counts per revolution (0.069 arcsecond resolution).
Motor Torque Approximately 20 ft-lbs continuous; 50 ft-lbs peak
Drive Electronics Industrial grade, off-the-shelf brushless motor drives for each axis with custom designed interface card
Telescope Control Software PlaneWave Interface (PWI4). Incorporates PointXP mount modeling software by Dave Rowe. Provides HTTP and ASCOM control interfaces.

System Performance

Pointing Accuracy <10 arcsecond RMS with PointXP Model
Pointing Precision 2 arcseconds at sidereal velocity
Tracking Accuracy <0.3 arcseconds over a 5 minute period at sidereal velocity
System Natural Frequency 10 Hz or greater

 

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Planewave L-600 Direct Drive Mount 135kg Capacity - FREE SHIPPING