Altacimutal mount 10Micron AZ 2000 HPS

Altazimuth mount 10Micron AZ 2000 HPS

This mount is the latest version of the AZ2000, an altazimuth mount based on the GM2000 mechanics. The AZ2000 HPS is a very versatile research mount, perfect for scientific activities such as satellite tracking, photometric and astrometric measurements, LiDaR laser applications, etc. Due to its high-zimuth design, an optional field de-rotator (ASCOM compatible) is required to obtain long exposures without field rotation.
The standard version allows mounting the optics on only one side of the mount and is supplied with a short counterweight bar. It is not necessary to exactly counterbalance the weight of the telescope: use counterweights for about 50% of its payload to obtain a sufficiently stable configuration.
The original AZ2000 was also produced in the special "Antarctica" version, which could operate at extremely low temperatures of -84°C (-119F). ° C (-119F). Special mechanical and electronic considerations were necessary to design and produce this peculiar assembly: from the right choice of materials and sizes to the use of special and very expensive lubricants, wiring and connectors. A special housing was also designed to protect against temperature and ice crystal formation and needed different levels of seals depending on the effective operating temperature.

Technical specifications:

• Type: German Altacimutal mount
• Weight (mount): 30 kg without accessories
• Load capacity: 50 kg standard configuration 1 telescope /50 + 35 kg optional configuration double telescope
• Fine azimuth adjustment range (for initial orientation): +/- 10°
• Counterweight rod: 40mm diameter, stainless steel, weight 4 kg
• Shafts: 50 mm diameter, steel alloy
• Bearings: Preloaded bearings
• Crowns: 215 dients, 172 mm diameter, bronze B14
• Bismuth: 24mm, hardened steel alloy
• Drive system: Backlash-free system with timing belt and automatic backlash recovery system
• Motors: brushless servo on both axes
• Power supply: 24 V DC
• Consumption: ~ 0.7 A in tracking ~ 3 A at maximum speed with peaks of ~ 5 A
• GOTO speed: adjustable from 2°/s to 20°/s
• Aiming accuracy
• Average tracking accuracy: with internal multi-star mapping software and bending and polar alignment error compensation.
• Safety stops: +/- 150° at AZ (software) +/- 155° at AZ (mechanical) and +/- 95° at Alt (software) +/- 100° at Alt (mechanical)
• Operational temperature range (standard): - 15° C to + 35° C
• Storage temperature range: - 40° C to + 50° C
• Special operational temperature range: Optional, to work at very low temperatures. Contact Telescopiomania for more details.
• Communication ports: RS-232; GPS; ST-4 autoguider; Ethernet
• Database: Stars: by name, Bayer designation, Flamsteed designation, Bright Star Catalog, SAO, HIP, HD, PPM, ADS, GCVS. Deep sky: M, NGC, IC, PGC, UGC limited to mV = 16. Solar system: Sun, Moon, planets, asteroids, comets, artificial satellites. Equatorial and altazimuthal coordinates. User defined objects, fast slew positions.
• PC control: Remote control via RS-232 or Ethernet; own ASCOM driver or compatible with MEADE drivers; firmware update and orbital elements such as comets, asteroids and artificial stars and artificial satellites via RS-232 or Ethernet, virtual control panel via RS-232 or Ethernet. Wi-Fi included.

AZ2000 HPS mount - with absolute precision encoders on both axes, control box with on-board computer (Linux Processor), V. 2 - HPS firmware version, stand-alone system (no PC needed), professional control knob with graphic display and temperature control, cables, counterweight bar and custom cut high density foam carrying case.

Altacimutal mount 10Micron AZ 2000 HPS