PlaneWave PW1000 OBSERVATORY TELESCOPE (1-METER OBSERVATORY SYSTEM)

PlaneWave PW1000 OBSERVATORY TELESCOPE (1-METER OBSERVATORY SYSTEM)

Equatorial Wedge, L500/600 Mount

Equatorial Wedge, L500/600 Mount

Planewave L600 Direct Drive Mount 600551

$35,000.00

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PlaneWave Instruments is proud to introduce its new L-Series direct drive mount system. Offered in Alt-Az or Equatorial configuration. The L-Series comes in three models; the L-350 capable of holding 100 lbs; the L-500 designed for the CDK17/20 that can hold payload of over 200 lbs. The L-600 is ideal for the CDK24 and can hold up to 300 lbs. All mounts are designed and manufactured by PlaneWave Instruments with zero backlash and zero periodic error, virtually silent motion and slew speeds of up to 50 degrees per second!

 

Call us for Extended Warranty- L-Series Mounts Extended Warranties for PlaneWave Mounts allow the two-year mechanics and electronics coverage of the Standard Warranty to be extended in one-year increments, up to 5 years from the covered product’s date of purchase. Extended warranties cover all parts and labor costs necessary to repair and return the covered product to manufacturer’s original specifications. As an additional benefit, Extended Warranty for PlaneWave Mount owners receive an annual clean-and-check of the covered product for no cost other than round-trip shipping.* This service covers cleaning, lubrication, adjustment of mechanical alignment, and checking of electronic components.

 

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SKU
600551

Price Range: $35,000 to $38,500

CDK600 with optional wedge

 

The L-Series combines versatility, simplicity and affordability by combining all the technology of our Observatory class telescopes into a compact stand-alone mount.   In its Alt/Az configuration it is considerably more compact than its equatorial counterpart, allowing a larger telescope to fit in a smaller enclosure.  Unlike German Equatorial mounts, there are no meridian flips to deal with, and no  large protruding counterweights to create a dangerous hazard in a public observatory. Alt/Az is more intuitive to use and no polar alignment is needed. Besides, it is the way the pros do it!

L-Series Mounts Features:

  • Direct-drive motors on each axis for smooth, fast, and virtually silent movement of the telescope
  • Slew speeds up to 50 degrees per second
  • High resolution encoders on each axis for precise positioning
  • Zero backlash
  • Zero periodic error
  • PointXP mount modeling software
  • Enclosed electronics
  • Through the mount cabling

 

FEATURES:

Direct drive motors and encoders Direct Drive motors and on-axis encoders eliminate the need for  gears, thereby eliminating backlash and periodic error. With high-resolution encoders providing the feedback for the direct drive motors, not only will the telescope track without periodic error and backlash, the mount will also counter wind gusts with precise servo feedback.  
Incredible Slew Speed The direct drive motors can move the telescope at speeds up to 50 degrees per second for tracking satellites or just to minimize target acquisition time.  
Dual mounting bracket PlaneWave style mounting bracket to hold CDK17/20 onto inside of fork arm with additional option of mounting a scope on the outside of the fork arm. Optional dovetail clamp required.  
Azimuth dovetail balance system For precise center of gravity balance whether in Alt-Az or Equatorial configuration  
Through the mount cabling Access panels in the fork arm and azimuth axis allow for camera equipment cabling through the inside of the mount.  
Proven CDK700/PW1000 Technology The L-Series uses the same proven technology as the CDK700 and 1-Meter PW1000 which are being used in Universities round the world.  
 
 

Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A 

 
 

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MOUNT SYSTEM

Type Alt-Azimuth / Equatorial Direct Drive Mount
Weight 338 lbs (153 kg)
Max. Load Capacity 300 lbs (136 kg)
Latitude Range 0 to 90 degrees, Northern and Southern hemispheres
Cable Management Equipment cables can be wired through mount

 

 

CONTROL SYSTEM

Control Electronics PlaneWave Interface dual axis telescope control
User Interface PlaneWave Interface 4 (PWI4) Control Software with integrated PointXP mount modeling software
Homing Sensors Home position sensors are included allowing the mount can find its home position on power up.
Slew Rate 20 degrees per second (standard); 50 degrees per second (maximum), both axes
Power Requirement Accepts 120 VAC. Supplied with 12VDC 15A Regulated Power Adapter

 

 

 

 

 

MOTION CONTROL

Motor Control Industrial grade brushless motor control system and built in electronics
Motor - Azimuth and Altitude Direct Drive 3 Phase Axial-Flux Torque Motors
Encoder - Azimuth and Altitude 152mm disk built into the azimuth and altitude axes with stainless steel encoder on the circumference with reader yields 18,880,000 counts per revolution of the telescope. This translates to about 0.069 arcsecond resolution
Motor Torque Approximately 20 ft-lbs continuous; 50 ft-lbs peak
Drive Electronics Industrial grade, off-the-shelf brushless motor drives for each axis with custom designed interface card
Telescope Control Software PlaneWave Interface (PWI4). Incorporates PointXP mount modeling software by Dave Rowe All ASCOM compatible.

 

SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

Pointing Accuracy <10 arcsecond RMS with PointXP Model
Pointing Precision 2 arcsecond
Tracking Accuracy < .3 arcsecond error over 5 minute period
System Natural Frequency 10 Hz or greater

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