Mount |
Strain Wave Altazimuth/Equatorial Mount |
RA gear system |
Strain Wave Gear |
DEC gear system |
Strain Wave Gear |
Reduction ratio |
RA 640:1, DEC 480:1 |
Payload w/o CW * |
44 lbs (20 kg) |
Mount weight |
12.8lbs (5.8kg) with dovetail saddle |
Payload/Mount weight |
3.45 |
Payload with CW* |
55 lbs (25kg) |
Period |
270 second |
Drive motor |
Stepper motor |
Structure Material |
All metal, CNC machined |
Exterior finish |
Anodized black |
Polar Scope |
iPolar electronic polar scope (external) (optional) |
Level indicator |
Level bubble |
Control system |
GOTONOVA/Commander |
Hand Controller |
Go2Nova® 8409 with ~212,000 objects database |
Tracking |
Automatic |
Maximum slew speed |
6º/sec |
Power consumption |
0.7A(Tracking), 1.2A(GOTO) |
Power |
DC12V-5A (5.5/2.5mm DC plug) |
AC adapter |
100V ~ 240V (included, indoor use only) |
Power off brake |
Electronic friction brake |
Power-down memory |
Yes |
Wi-Fi |
Built-in |
Communication port |
Yes (Wi-Fi and USB, via HC) |
Autoguide port |
Yes (ST-4 compatible) |
Firmware upgrade |
Yes |
Dovetail saddle |
Vixen & Losmandy |
Tripod |
Optional |
Counterweight Shaft |
SS Φ20X200mm, 3/8"-16 thread (Optional) |
Counterweight |
10 lbs (4.5kg)(Optional) |
Operation temperature |
-20ºC ~ 40ºC (hand controller -10ºC ~ 40ºC) |
Warranty |
Two year limited |