The Pyxis 3" Rotator is a larger and more powerful counterpart to the Pyxis 2", designed to hold large instrument packages without any flex or wobble. With a resolution of 0.01875 degrees per step, rotation of the central tube or derotation of long-exposure Alt-Az images will pose no problem to this instrument.
The Pyxis 3-inch has a full 3 inches of clear aperture and is designed to hold large instrument packages without flexure or wobble. A 6-inch bronze worm gear and stainless worm rotate the center tube with a resolution of 0.01875 degree per step from the stepper motor. The Pyxis 3" is compatible with the Optec Alt-Az derotation server allowing for full derotation support. Power requirements and other operating conditions are similar to the 2-inch Pyxis model. The Pyxis 3-inch includes a built-in side-mounted serial port for remote operations – no external hand control is required. Includes 15VDC power supply with right angle power plug and cord and 6-ft. USB/Serial cable. A PC connection is required for operation of the Pyxis 3-inch. Only 50mm thick. [OPTEC-3600 female dovetail // AP2.7 female threaded receiver]
