10Micron GM 4000 HPS II Equatorial Mount
Price as Configured: $30,892.00
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| WEIGHT | 264 lbs (120 kg) without accessories |
| INSTRUMENT PAYLOAD CAPACITY | 330 lbs (150 kg) |
| LATITUDE RANGE | 23° - 70° |
| AZIMUTH FINE ADJUSTMENT RANGE | +/- 10° |
| COUNTERWEIGHT SHAFT | 60mm diameter, stainless steel, weight 29 lbs (13 kg) |
| AXES | RA - 50mm diameter, alloy steel DEC - 80mm diameter, alloy steel |
| BEARINGS | Pre-loaded tapered roller bearings |
| WORM WHEELS | RA - 430 teeth, 330 mm diameter, B14 bronze DEC - 315 teeth, 244 mm diameter, B14 bronze |
| WORMS | Diameter 32mm, tempered allow steel, ground and lapped |
| TRANSMISSION SYSTEM | Backlash-free system with timing belt and automatic backlash recovery |
| MOTORS | AC servo brushless |
| POWER SUPPLY | 24 VDC |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | Approx. 1.5A at sidereal speed Approx. 5A at maximum speed |
| GOTO SPEED | Adjustable from 2°/sec. to 5°/sec. (4°/sec. in RA) |
| POINTING ACCURACY | < 15" with internal 25-star software mapping |
| AVERAGE TRACKING ACCURACY | Approx. 1" typical for 15 minutes Approx. 0.6" RMS with internal 25-star software mapping and compensation of flexure and polar alignment errors |
| SAFETY STOP | +/- 30° past meridian in RA (software) +/- 45° past meridian in RA (mechanical) +/- 170° interval in DEC (software) +/- 172.5° interval in DEC (mechanical) |
| COMMUNICATIONS PORTS | RS-232 port, GPS port, autoguide ST-4 protocol port, Ethernet port |
| DATABASE | Stars: by name, Bayer designation, Flamsteed designation, Bright Star Catalog, SAO, HIP, HD, PPM, ADS, GCVS. Deep-Sky: M, NGC, IC, PGC, UGC limited to mv = 16. Solar System: Sun, Moon, planets, asteroids, comets, artificial satellites. Equatorial and altazimuth coordinates User defined objects, fast slewing positions. |
| FIRMWARE FEATURES | User defined mount parking position, 2-stars, 3-stars alignment function, up to 25 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 assistance 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; optional Wi-Fi. |
additional features included:
- Satellite pointing and precise tracking with "learning function"
- Dual axis tracking (for simultaneous tracking both axes compensating for refraction, drift and flexure)
- Follow objects routine (for non-stellar object tracking)
- Automatic meridian flip / alternative meridian security lock
- Electronic balancing
- Up to 25 stars per alignment model - for precise modeling
- Up to 10 pointing model database recall
- GPS automatic data setting reader
- Software assist for precise polar alignment
- Refraction, humidity and air pressure correction
- Visible objects filter for Satellites, Comets and Asteroids
- Upgradeable database for Satellites, Comets and Asteroids
- Multi language database
- ASCOM compatible via LX200 or AP protocols
- Baader Domes control implemented
- Virtual Keypad by 10Micron for remote mount control via customer PC
- Remote diagnostics assist option - for remote assistance and remote readout of all mount parameters
Ordering
A payment in full or a 30% deposit is required to place an order for a GM4000HPS from 10Micron. The balance due on the order is required prior to shipment of the product to the customer. Shipping costs will also be quoted and must be paid prior to shipment of the product to the customer.
Availability
Typical delivery times range up to 6 months depending on availability, production schedules and pre-production sales. An anticipated delivery time will be quoted after the order is placed.
Order Cancellation
Orders that are canceled prior to shipment of the product from Italy to the US (if the item is not in stock in the US) are subject to a 5% cancellation fee to be withheld from the deposit. Orders cancelled after the product has left Italy (if the item(s) is not in stock in the US) are subject to a 25% cancellation fee to be withheld from the deposit. Cancellation of orders for products that are in stock in the US may be subject to a 5% cancellation fee at the discretion of Deep Space Products.
Deposits will be returned within 28 business days of the date 10 Micron was notified of the cancellation.
Warranty
10 Micron products are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship by the original manufacturer for a period of 2 years for electronic parts and 2 years for mechanical parts. The 10 Micron warranty covers only defects that result from normal use of the product. Damage to the mounting or accessories caused by modification, misuse, or rough handling are not covered under warranty. Furthermore, any damage to electronic components due to plugging or unplugging while powered on are also not covered.
