Features:
- Advanced strain wave drive technology
- Payload capacity of 18 lbs (~8.2 kg) with the mount weight of 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg). Maximum payload of 26.5lbs with an optional CW shaft and CW
- CNC machined
- Unique friction brake on RA axis to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
- 360 second gear period
- Vixen dovetail saddle
- Built in zero position search and locator
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- USB-C type ports for firmware upgrade and computer control (one on base and one on dovetail saddle)
- Support iOptron Commander, ASCOM and INDI
- Optional Go2Nova® 8411 handset with OLED display
- iPolar electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment (optional)
- Soft carrying case
- Two year warranty
- Optional carbon fiber tripod #8061A
- Optional iGuiderTM autoguiding system #3360
- Optional counterweight shaft (#P-SGP-CWS) and counterweight (#3006-05)
- Optional MiniPier extension #8041
Specifications
|
Mount |
Hybrid EQ/AA Mount |
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RA gear system |
StrainWave 14 |
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DEC gear system |
Backlash-free worm/belt system |
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RA reduction ratio |
360:1 |
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Payload w/o CW* |
18 lbs (8.2kg) |
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Mount weight |
5.7lbs (2.6kg) |
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Payload/Mount weight |
3.17 |
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Payload with CW |
26.5 lbs (12kg) |
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Structure Material |
All metal, Casting + CNC machined |
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Periodic |
360 second |
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Drive motor |
Stepper motor |
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Latitude adjustment range |
0º ~ 90º |
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Azimuth adjustment range |
± 6º |
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Polar Scope |
External iPolarTM electronic polar scope (optional) |
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Level indicator |
Level bubble |
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Hand Controller |
Go2Nova® 8411 with OLED display (optional) |
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Tracking |
Automatic |
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Speed |
1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(6°/sec) |
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Power consumption |
0.6A(Tracking), 1A(GOTO) |
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Power requirement |
DC 12V, 5A |
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AC adapter |
100V ~ 240V (included, indoor use only) |
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Power off brake |
Electronic friction brake on RA |
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Zero position sensor |
Yes on both RA and DEC |
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Wi-Fi |
Built-in on main board |
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Communication port |
Yes (2XUSB and Wi-Fi on main board ) |
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Autoguider |
Optional external iGuider |
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Firmware upgrade |
Yes |
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Computer control |
iOptron Commander, ASCOM and INDI |
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Dovetail saddle |
Vixen-type |
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Counterweight shaft |
SS Φ20mmX200mm, 3/8”-16 threaded (optional, #P-SGP-CWS) |
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Counterweight |
4.5 lbs (2.5kg) (optional #3006-05) |
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Mounting |
3/8”-16 |
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Tripod |
Optional carbon fiber tripod 8061A |
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Operation temperature |
-20ºC ~ 40ºC (hand controller -10ºC ~ 40ºC) |
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Warranty |
Two year limited |
* Payload calculated with payload center of gravity to the RA rotation axis is 200mm.