- Description
- Specifications
ZWO AM5N Mount
- New USB-C & DC 12v output ports on the mount saddle for improved cable management
- New Bluetooth compatibility for improved connectivity
- New base design eliminates azimuth locking knobs
- Improved tracking with higher load angles & heavier payloads
- Periodic error reduced from ±20 down to ±10 arcseconds













Features

ZWO AM5N Specifications:
- Mount type: Strain wave gear equatorial mount
- Operating modes: Equatorial mode & Alt-azimuth
- Load capacity: 32 lbs (15 kg) without counterweight, 44 lbs (20 kg) with counterweight
- Counterweight limit: 11 lbs (5kg) maximum, excluding counterweight shaft
- Mount Head Weight: 12 lbs (5.5 kg)
- Latitude adjustment range: Full 0° to 90°
- Azimuth angle adjustment range: ±6°
- Periodic error: Less than ±10 arcseconds
- Periodic error duration: 288 seconds
- Autoguiding accuracy: 0.5 to 0.8 arcseconds
- Drive: Strain wave gear + Synchronous belt (Reduction ratio: 300:1)
- Drive (RA): Stepper motor + Model No. 17 (Reduction ratio: 100:1) + Brake
- Drive (DEC): Stepper motor + Model No. 17 (Reduction ratio: 100:1)
- Stepper motor resolution: 0.17"
- Dovetail: Losmandy & Vixen
- Tripod Connection: Standard 3/8" thread
- Interface thread of counterweight shaft: M12 x 1.75 coarse
- Max slew speed: 6° per second
- Slew rates: 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 20x, 60x, 720x, 1440x
- Power consumption: 12V / 0.386a (Standby), 12V / 0.58a (Tracking), 12V / 1.5a (Slewing)
- Guide port: ST-4
- Communication interface: USB/WiFi
- Software Support: ASCOM/INDI/SkySafari
- Zero position: Mechanical
- Operating temperature: -20°C to 40°C
- Power failure protection: Yes, built in gear brake
- Power input port: 12v DC 5.5x2.1mm (12V-3A)
- Power consumption: 12V / 0.386a (Standby), 12V / 0.58a (Tracking), 12V / 1.5a (Slewing)
- Power requirements: 12v (11v - 15v), 3 amp power supply
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