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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