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Important note:

The Price does not include the counterwights and the power supply unit, these must be ordered in addition (Accessories).
To avoid loss of warranty, only power supplies approved by us from our price list may be used.
Read more: Important Warranty Information regarding astronomical devices
When purchasing a 10Micron AZ 3000 mount, the mandory shipping kit with pier adapter and wooden pallet box #1453199 is mandatory.

AZ 3000 HPS Mount

The AZ3000 HPS is an altazimuth mount based on the mechanics of the GM3000. The AZ3000 HPS is a very versatile research mount, perfect for scientific activities such as satellite tracking, photometric and astrometric measurements, LiDaR laser applications and so on.

The standard version allows to assembly the optics to only a side of the mount and is supplied with a short counterweight bar. It’s not necessary to exactly counterbalance the weight of the telescope: using counterweigths for about 50% of your payload to get a sufficient stable configuration. An option is available for a dual telescope configuration (# 1453905 AZ 3000 DT Upgrade Kit)

Altazimuthal mount
exclusive 10Micron HPS technology with absolute axis-encoders and high performances motor drives
Due to its altazimuthal design, it’s necessary an optional field de-rotator (ASCOM compatible) in order to get long exposures without field rotation.
Payload capacity of 100 +65 Kg in dual telescope configuration optional (#1453905 AZ 3000 DT Upgrade Kit)
optional incl. ColdTemp upgrade, in case the mechanics and electronics of the mount have to work flawlessly under hard environmental conditions available. Please note that this can only be integrated into the mount during master assembly and can not be upgraded: AZ3000 HPS II incl. ColdTemp Upgrade
Please note: When purchasing a 10Micron AZ 3000 mount, the mandory shipping kit with pier adapter and wooden pallet box #1453199 is mandatory.

Name

AZ 3000 HPS

Mount type

Altazimuth German Mount

Weight

65 kg – 143 lbs

Instrument payload capacity

100 kg (220 lbs) for standard single telescope configuration 100 + 65 kg (220 +143 lbs) for optional dual telescope configuration

Counterweight shaft

50mm diameter, stainless steel

Axes

80/50 mm diameter, alloy steel

Bearings

Pre-loaded tapered roller bearing

Worm wheels

315 teeth, 247 mm diameter, B14 bronze / (AZ)255 teeth, 192 mm diameter, B14 bronze (Dec)

Worms screw

32mm and 24mm, tempered alloy steel, grinded and lapped

Transmission system

Backlash-free system with timing belt and automatic backlash recovery

Motors

2 axes servo brushless

Power supply

24 V DC

Power consumption

~ 1 A while tracking ~ 3,5 A at maximum speed ~ 5 A peak

Goto speed

Adjustable from 2°/s to 12°/s

Pointing accuracy

< 20" with internal multiple-stars software mapping

Average tracking accuracy

< +/− 1" typical for 15 minutes (< 0.7" RMS) with internal multiple-stars software mapping and compensation of flexure and polar alignment errors

Security stops

+/− 150° in AZ (software) +/− 155° in AZ (mechanical) +/− 95° in Alt (software) +/− 100° in Alt (mechanical)

Operational temperature range (standard)

- 15° C to + 35° C / + 05° F to + 95° F

Operational temperature range (optional)

- 35° C to + 35° C / - 31° F to + 95° F

Storage temperature range

- 40° C to + 50° C / - 40° F to +122° F

Communication ports

RS–232 port; GPS port; autoguide ST-4 standard port; Ethernet port

Database

User defined mount parking position, 2-stars and 3-stars alignment function, up to 100 alignment stars for modeling, correction of polar alignment and orthogonality errors, estimate of average pointing error, storage of multiple pointing models, sidereal, solar and lunar tracking speed adjustable on both axes, declination-based autoguide speed correction, adjustable horizon height limit, pointing and tracking past meridian,, assisted balance adjustment, manual or GPS based time and coordinates setting, dome control via RS-232, configurable atmospheric refraction, network settings, comets and asteroids filter, multi-language interface. Remote Assist via Internet connection.

PC control

Remote control via RS-232 or Ethernet; proprietary ASCOM driver or Meade compatible protocol; update of firmware and orbital elements of comets, asteroids and artificial satellites via RS-232 or Ethernet; virtual control panel via RS-232 or Ethernet. Wi-Fi included.

Scope of supply

AZ3000 HPS Mount with precision absolute axis-encoders,
Control box with onboard-intelligence (Linux-processor)
V. 2 – HPS version firmware
Stand alone system (no PC required)
Professional handcontrol unit with graphic display and temperature control
Cables
Counterweight bar
Strong transport carton-box with shaped foam

Downloads

AZ3000-DT-sizes.pdf (pdf / 144.9 KB)

AZ3000-sizes.pdf (pdf / 141.6 KB)

10Micron Image Brochure – Information on all Mounts (pdf / 10.9 MB)

Information provided without guarantee