10Micron AZ4000 HPS Alt-Azimuth Mount
Starting Price: $32,314.00
Price as Configured: $32,314.00
Price as Configured: $32,314.00
Brand: 10Micron Astro Technologies / SKU: 10M-4000AZ
The 10Micron AZ4000HPS is the flagship of the AZ-HPS series — a professional-grade altazimuth research mount based on the mechanics of the GM4000HPS II, carrying up to 150 kg (330 lbs) of instrument payload with 10Micron's precision absolute encoders and sub-arcsecond tracking. Built for institutional observatories, research facilities, and demanding multi-telescope programs, the AZ4000HPS can be configured for simultaneous dual-telescope operation at 150 kg + 100 kg (330 + 220 lbs).
Deep Space Products is the exclusive certified 10Micron service and support provider in the United States. A 30% deposit is required at order placement; the balance and shipping are due before shipment. A DSP Remote hosting discount is available for mounts installed at our Bortle 1 facility in southwest New Mexico. Sales are limited to North and South America — please inquire about lead times before ordering.
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Altazimuth Mount |
| Mount Weight | 125 kg (276 lbs) without accessories |
| Instrument Payload — Single Telescope | 150 kg (330 lbs) |
| Instrument Payload — Dual Telescope (optional) | 150 + 100 kg (330 + 220 lbs) |
| Azimuth Fine Adjustment | +/− 10° |
| Counterweight Shaft | 60 mm diameter, stainless steel, 13 kg (29 lbs) |
| Axis Diameters | Azimuth: 85 mm / Altitude: 80 mm, alloy steel |
| Bearings | Pre-loaded tapered roller bearings |
| Worm Wheels | Azimuth: 430 teeth, 330 mm diameter, B14 bronze Altitude: 315 teeth, 244 mm diameter, B14 bronze |
| Worm Gears | 32 mm diameter, tempered alloy steel, ground and lapped |
| Transmission System | Backlash-free timing belt with automatic backlash recovery |
| Motors | 2-axis servo brushless |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC |
| Power Consumption | ~1.5 A at sidereal speed / ~5 A at maximum speed / ~6 A peak |
| Go-To Speed | Adjustable 2°/s – 8°/s (6°/s in AZ) |
| Pointing Accuracy | <20″ with internal multiple-stars software mapping |
| Tracking Accuracy | <±1″ typical for 15 minutes (<0.7″ RMS) with multiple-stars software mapping and compensation of flexure and polar alignment errors |
| Security Stops — Azimuth | ±150° (software) / ±155° (mechanical) |
| Security Stops — Altitude | ±95° (software) / ±100° (mechanical) |
| Operating Temperature (Standard) | −15°C to +35°C (+5°F to +95°F) |
| Storage Temperature | −40°C to +50°C (−40°F to +122°F) |
| Cold-Temperature Option | Available to −35°C (−31°F) — must be specified at order; cannot be added post-delivery. Contact DSP for details. |
| Communication Ports | Ethernet, RS-232, GPS port, Autoguide ST-4, Wi-Fi |
| Object Database | Stars: by name, Bayer designation, Flamsteed designation, Bright Star Catalogue, SAO, HIP, HD, PPM, ADS, GCVS. Deep-sky: M, NGC, IC, PGC, UGC 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 parking position; 2- and 3-star alignment; up to 100 alignment stars for modeling; correction of polar alignment and orthogonality errors; average pointing error estimate; multiple pointing model storage; sidereal, solar, and lunar tracking on both axes; declination-based autoguide speed correction; adjustable horizon height limit; tracking past meridian; assisted balance adjustment; manual or GPS-based time and coordinates; 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; 10Micron ASCOM driver or Meade LX200-compatible protocol; firmware and orbital element updates via RS-232 or Ethernet; virtual control panel via RS-232 or Ethernet; Wi-Fi for tablet and smartphone control; web interface (all browsers and operating systems) |
| Control Box | V3 — ARM processor, Binder industrial connectors (Germany), standalone Linux-based, Wi-Fi included |
| Field De-Rotator Required for Long Exposures? | Yes (ASCOM-compatible; PlaneWave IR90 and Optec Gemini recommended) |
| Saddle Plates / Counterweights Included? | No — ordered separately; contact DSP for configuration guidance |
| Order Deposit Required | 30% at order; balance + shipping due before shipment |
| U.S. Service & Support | Deep Space Products — exclusive certified 10Micron service center in the United States |
| Sales Territory | North and South America only |
