Unguided imaging Satellite tracking high-precision spectroscopy Exoplanet search – even for field use!
DRIVE MECHANICS• Self-locking,high-precisionworm-wheel-driveswith
classicfrictionclutches• Internalwiring–noexternalmountcables• High torque Servo DC motors eliminate
imbalancemotorstall• Proprietarymotor-electronicsforeasyservicing
DRIVE ELECTRONICS• Absolute on-axis encoders inRA&Dec, featuring
more than 10 million increments (interpolated),fullyencapsulatedandcalibrated
• Up to 0.5“ RMS tracking accuracy - for longdurationunguidedimaging
• Closedloop(encodercontrolled)satellitetracking• speed-upto20°/s• Extremely low power consumption and miniature
format(20x15x8cm)electronics• Afteranobservingsession,theentireelectronicsbox
(motorelectronicswithLinuxcomputer)andHCcanbe easily detached and protected from prematureagingandmoisturedamage
• Servicefriendlydesign-electronicsboxandHCcanbe easily exchanged for service,without returningthepreciselyadjustedHPSmount
FIRMWARE• Automaticrefractionandflexurecorrectionfunctions
implemented–theonlywayforperfectunguidedtra-ckingduringlongexposures
• IntuitivelyoperatedV2softwareandQCImotorcon-trolsystem,integratedintoanonboardLinuxcom-puter–intelligencebuilt-in
• NoexternalPCor laptopmandatory in the field –all functions in the onboard computer can beaccessedviastand-alonehandcontrolunit(HC)
• Precisemultistarpointingmodels,enteringsatelliteandcomettrajectories,programmingindividualob-servingsessionsandmuchmore
• Welldocumentedfirmwareanddrivers,workingautonomouslyw/oadditionalpla-netariumsoftware,withoutneedforexternalRS-232converters/USBports
• ExcellentdocumentationinEnglishandGerman• Electronicbalance-requiringonetimebalancingonly• UltrastablepointingmodelsforsafeEast/Westloadreversal–nochangeofpoin-
tingmodelnecessarywhenchangingaccessories• Precisepolaralignment–softwareaidedandaccomplishedwithinminutes• FullyremotecontrolledviayourobservatoryPCwith10/100LANincluded,per-
fectlypreparedforyourfutureInternetobservatory• RemotediagnosticsassistoptionviaInternet
„Quality exists - when the price is long forgotten“ Sir Henry Royce - founder of RollsRoyce
NGC 2264: © Rolf GeissingerAPOD 2012 : GM 2000 HPS and TEC 110 FL
TRUE PRECISION FOR YOUR ASTRONOMICAL FUTURE
3600 sec tracking error log HPS 1000 (R.A.axis) –verified by external absolute encoder:
GM 1000 25kg (55 lbs) load capacity
GM 2000 50kg (110 lbs) load capacity
GM 3000 100kg (220 lbs) load capacity
GM 4000 150kg (330 lbs) load capacity
Autorisierter 10Micron Händler:
Mount Type GermanEquatorialMount
Weight (mount w/o acc.) ~19.5 kg–43 lbs ~29 kg–64 lbs ~60kg–132 lbs ~120 kg–264 lbs
Weight, Ultraportable version (mount) ----------- ~14 kg–31 lbs+~15 kg–
33 lbs(withoutaccessories) ----------- -----------
Instrument payload capacity
25 kg–55 lbs 50 kg–110 lbs 100 kg–220 lbs 150 kg–330 lbs
Latitude range 0°–82°(90°optional) 20°–70° 20°–70° 23°–70°
Azimuth fine adjustment range
+/−7.5° +/−10° +/−10° +/−10°
Counterweight shaft 30 mmdiameter,stainlesssteel,weight1.7 kg–3.7 lbs
40 mmdiameter,stainlesssteel,weight4 kg–9 lbs
50 mmdiameter,stainlesssteel,weight8 kg–18 lbs
60 mmdiameter,stainlesssteel,weight13 kg–29 lbs
Axes 30 mmdiameter,alloysteel
50 mmdiameter,alloysteel
a.r. 80mm/dec. 50mmdiameter,alloysteel
a.r. 85mm/dec. 80mmdiameter,alloysteel
Bearings Pre-loadedtaperedrollerbearings
Pre-loadedtaperedrollerbearing
Pre-loadedtaperedrollerbearing
Pre-loadedtaperedrollerbearing
Worm wheels 250teeth,125mmdiame-ter,B14bronze
215teeth,172mmdiame-ter,B14bronze
a.r. 315teeth,244mmdiameter,B14bronzedec.250teeth,192mmdiameter,B14bronze
a.r. 430teeth,330mmdiameter,B14bronzedec.315teeth,244mmdiameter,B14bronze
Worms 20mmdiameter,temperedalloysteel,grindedandlapped
24mmdiameter,temperedalloysteel,grindedandlapped
32mm/24mmdiameter,temperedalloysteel,grin-dedandlapped
32mmdiameter,temperedalloysteel,grindedandlapped
Motors 2axesACservobrushless
Power supply 24VDC
Power consumption ~0,5Awhiletracking~3Aatmaximumspeed~4Apeak
~0,7Awhiletracking~3Aatmaximumspeed~5Apeak
~1Awhiletracking~3Aatmaximumspeed~5Apeak
~1.5Awhiletracking~5Aatmaximumspeed~6Apeak
Go-to speed Adjustablefrom2°/sto15°/s Adjustablefrom2°/sto20°/s Adjustablefrom2°/sto12°/s Adjustablefrom2°/sto5°/s
Specifications GM1000 GM2000 GM3000 GM4000
General SpecificationsTransmission system Backlash-freesystemwithtimingbeltandautomaticbacklashrecovery
Pointing accuracy <20"withinternal25-starssoftwaremapping-max.100stars;possibilitytousetheModelMakersoftwareforautomatedalignmentoperation.
Average tracking accuracy
~1"typicalfor15minutes~0,6"RMSwithinternal25-starssoftwaremappingandcompensationofsystemflexuresandpolaralignmenterrors
Security stop +/−30°pastmeridianinr.a.(software)+/−45°pastmeridianinr.a.(mechanical)
Communication ports RS–232port;GPSport;autoguideST-4standardport;Ethernet10/100port
Database Stars:byCommonNames,Bayerdesignation,Flamsteeddesignation,BrightStarCatalogue,SAO,HIP,HD,PPM,ADS,GCVS.Deep-sky:M,NGC,IC,PGC,UGClimiteduptomV = 16.Solarsystem:Sun,Moon,planets,asteroids,comets,artificialsatellites.Equatorialandaltazimuthcoordinates.Userdefinedobjects.Quickslewingpositionsrecallsforfrequentfocusingorusefuloperation.
Firmware features Userdefinedmountparkingpositions,2starsand3starsalignmentfunction,upto100alignmentstarsformode-ling,correctionofpolaralignmentandorthogonalityerrors,estimateofaveragepointingerror,storageofmultiplepointingmodels,sidereal,solarandlunartrackingspeedadjustableonbothaxes,declination-basedautoguidespeedcorrection,adjustablehorizonheightlimit,pointingandtrackingpastmeridian,assistedelectronicbalanceadjustment,manual,automaticorGPSbasedtimeandcoordinatessetting,domecontrolviaRS-232,configurableatmosphericrefraction,networksettings,cometsandasteroidsfilter,multi-languageinterface.RemoteAssistviaInternetconnection.
PC control RemotecontrolviaRS-232,Ethernet;proprietary10MicronASCOMdriver,LX200compatibleprotocol;updateoffirm-wareandorbitalelementsofcomets,asteroidsandartificialsatellitesviaRS-232orEthernet;PCvirtualKeyPadcontrolpanelviaRS-232orEthernet.Optional:IntegratedWi-FimoduleforconnectionwithSmartPhones,IpadsandTablets.
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