Wave 150i Sky-Watcher harmonic mount

Features of the Skywatcher Wave 150i Harmonic Mount

The Sky-Watcher 150i mount is based on the tension wave design, commonly known as harmonic.

Wave 150i weighs only 5.8 kg, but can support a native payload capacity of 15 kg and 25 kg, without and with counterweight respectively.

Transmission ratio of 300:1.

Maximum slew rate of 2400x (10° per second).

The Sky-Watcher Wave 100i has a working latitude range of 0° to 90°.

Compatible with sidereal, lunar and solar tracking.

12 V DC power supply.

Comes with a single mount Vixen and Losmandy.

Compatible with dual mode AZ/EQ.

Advantages of harmonic designs

The Sky-Watcher 150i mount is based on the voltage wave design, commonly known as harmonic. This type of mount mechanics comes with a number of advantages for astrophotography, including very accurate precision tracking that is pertinent for longer exposure imaging, low backlash and smooth motion for stable tracking, compact designs for ease of transport, and a relatively high payload-to-weight ratio to accommodate a much wider range of equipment.

15 kg payload capacity

The Sky-Watcher Wave 150i mount weighs only 5.8 kg, yet can support a native payload capacity of 15 kg without counterweights, but up to 25 kg with a counterweight.

The 300:1 gear ratio ensures smooth turning and tracking

The Wave 150i mount has a 300:1 gear ratio, which represents a relatively high level of tracking and slewing accuracy, as torque and rotation are split into smaller increments, lessening the impact of jerkiness between rotations that might be evident the longer the exposures. The maximum slew rate of the 150i is 2400x (10° per second).

Works at any latitude

The Sky-Watcher Wave 150i mount has a working latitude range of 0° to 90°, which means it can be successfully operated at any latitude and does not suffer from the limitations of more traditional geared mounts with counterweight obstruction and out-of-range zenith.

Supports multiple tracking

The Wave 150i mount supports sidereal, lunar and solar tracking. This means it can be reliably used for night astrophotography, lunar capture and stunning solar imaging.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Mount type: equatorial / azimuthal mount
• Load capacity: 15 kg without counterweights - 25 kg with optional counterweights
• Latitude Adjustment Range: 0 to 90
• Type of dovetail: Compatible with Losmandy and Vixen
• Initialization position: Mechanical stop
• Drive: Elliptical gearboxes + synchronous belts (gear ratio 300:1)
• AR drive: Stepper motor with elliptical gear unit + synchronous belt + brake
• Dec drive: Stepper motor with elliptical gearbox + synchronous belt + brake
• Maximum traverse speed: 7.5 degrees/second
• Power supply: 12V-2A (DC5.5-2.1 plug)
• Consumption: 12V/0.4A (off), 12V/1.8A (Goto on)
• Communication interface: Bluetooth / Wi-Fi
• Port: USB-B / USB-A
• Guidance: ST4 port
• Safety: Brake protection in case of accidental power off
• Weight: 5.8 kg
• Dimensions: 158 x 184 x 252mm
• Operating conditions: -10°C to +50°C (-10°F to +50°F)

what is supplied in the box?

1x Sky-Watcher Wave 150i mount

1x Hard carrying case

1x Spirit level (LED light)

1x Cigarette lighter cable

Sky-Watcher Wave 150i Sky-Watcher Harmonic Mount