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PlaneWave L600 Direct Drive Alt Azimuth Mount

SKU 600551
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Original price $72,599.00 - Original price $72,599.00
Original price
$72,599.00
$72,599.00 - $72,599.00
Current price $72,599.00
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The PlaneWave L600 Direct Drive Mount is ideal for the CDK24 and capable of holding up to 136kgs (300 lbs). Slewing at up to 50 degrees per second with pointing accuracy <10 arc seconds with Point XP and tracking accuracy of <.3 arc seconds over 5 minutes. This precision mount is a work of art.

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 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. Besides, it is the way the pros do it!

PlaneWave L600 Direct Drive Mount Features:

  • 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
  • Payload Capacity up to 136kg
  • PointXP mount modeling software
  • Enclosed electronics
  • Weight is 153kg.

FEATURES:

Direct drive motors and encoders Direct Drive motors and on-axis encoders eliminate the need for gears, thereby eliminating backlash and periodic error. With high-resolution encoders providing the feedback for the direct drive motors, not only will the telescope track without periodic error and backlash, the mount will also counter wind gusts with precise servo feedback.
Incredible Slew Speed The direct drive motors can move the telescope at speeds up to 50 degrees per second for tracking satellites or just to minimize target acquisition time. PlaneWave L350 Direct Drive Alt Azimuth Mount
Dual mounting bracket PlaneWave style mounting bracket to hold CDK17/20 onto inside of fork arm with additional option of mounting a scope on the outside of the fork arm. Optional dovetail clamp required. PlaneWave L500
Azimuth dovetail balance system For precise center of gravity balance whether in Alt-Az or Equatorial configuration PlaneWave L350 Direct Drive Alt Azimuth Mount
Through the mount cabling Access panels in the fork arm and azimuth axis allow for camera equipment cabling through the inside of the mount. PlaneWave L350 Direct Drive Alt Azimuth Mount

MOUNT SYSTEM

Type Alt-Azimuth / Equatorial Direct Drive Mount
Weight 338 lbs (153 kg)
Max. 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 VAC. Supplied with 12VDC 15A 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 disk built into the azimuth and altitude axes with stainless steel encoder on the circumference with reader yields 18,880,000 counts per revolution of the telescope. This translates to about 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 All ASCOM compatible.

SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

Pointing Accuracy <10 arcsecond RMS with PointXP Model
Pointing Precision 2 arcsecond
Tracking Accuracy < .3 arcsecond error over 5 minute period
System Natural Frequency 10 Hz or greater

PlaneWave L600 Direct Drive Schematics

NOTE: This product has a lengthy leadtime for more information email: education@bintel.com.au