AZ 3000 HPS Mount incl. ColdTemp Upgrade

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)
• Please note: When purchasing a 10Micron AZ 3000 mount, the mandory shipping kit with pier adapter and wooden pallet box #1453199 is mandatory.

Modification package for ext. temperature range to -30°C

Not available for retrofitting existing mounts

Standard cables and greases become brittle and cause severe premature aging when subjected to deep freeze temperatures over longer periods of time. We strongly advise to choose this upgrade package for either AZ3000 or AZ4000 mounts, in case the mechanics and electronics of the mount have to work flawlessly under hard environmental conditions. Please note that this can only be integrated into the mount during master assembly and cannot be upgraded. This treatment would cost many times as much, if it were to be performed on an existing mount that would need to be fully disassembled to the core.

The ColdTemp-package includes:

• Highest cost low temperature grease for bearings and worm gear (suitable viscosity stretched down to - 60°C)
• Pre-tension springs on axes and shafts for thermal compensation
• Integrated Linux PC w. extended XT range survival pack (up to -40°C/specified by the manufacturer)
• All internal cabling replaced w. high endurance silicon flex cables (internal cable strands are being replaced by low temp copper alloy w. individual high strength silicone mantling)
• Absolute encoders modified for -40°C continuous operation
• Heavy duty test in cold chamber for several days

WiFi adaptation is not available in conjunction with the ColdTemp package!