10Micron Europe

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 GM 4000 mount, the mandory shipping kit with pier adapter and wooden pallet box #1454199 is mandatory.

AZ 4000 HPS Mount

This mount is based on the mechanics of the GM4000 HPS II and offers a very stable altazimuthal configuration: the AZ4000 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. Due to its altazimuthal design, astrophotography requires a field rotator. With an image field rotator (we recommend the IR90 from Planewave and the Gemini from Optec), "classic" astrophotography with the usual 10 micron precision is also possible.

The standard version allows to assembly the optics to only a side of the mount and is supplied with a counterweight bar. Optional the double telescope version allows the use of two or more optics in a side by side setup, optimizing the load of the Mount and taking advantage of the altazimuth configuration.

Designed to offer a great sturdiness with no flexures, is all made from machined aluminized alloy. You can order the AZ4000 HPS Mount already configured with the Double Telescope option, or buy it after as an accessory.

Altazimuth mount, professional grade
10Micron HPS technology with absolute axis-encoders and high performances motor drives
Ooptional system to use two optical tubes (payload 150kg + 100kg) as shown on the pictures AZ4000 DT (#1454905).
Due to its altazimuthal design, astrophotography requires a field rotator.
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: AZ4000 HPS II incl. ColdTemp Upgrade
Please note: When purchasing a 10Micron AZ 4000 mount, the mandory shipping kit with pier adapter and wooden pallet box #1454199 is mandatory.

Name

AZ 4000 HPS

Mount type

Altazimuth German Mount

Weight

125 kg – 246 lbs

Instrument payload capacity

150 kg (330lbs) for standard single telescope configuration 150+ 100kg (330+220lbs) for optional dual telescope configuration

Counterweight shaft

60mm diameter, stainless steel

Axes

85/80 mm diameter, alloy steel

Bearings

Pre-loaded tapered roller bearing

Worm wheels

Azimuth. 430 teeth, 330 mm diameter, B14 bronze Alt.. 315 teeth, 244 mm diameter, B14 bronze

Worms screw

diameter 32mm, 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

~ 1,5 A while tracking ~ 5 A at maximum speed ~ 6 A peak

Goto speed

Adjustable from 2°/s to 8°/s (6°/s in R.A.)

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.