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PlaneWave Electronic Focus Accessory (EFA) Kit for CDK14, CDK17, CDK20, & CDK24

PlaneWave Electronic Focus Accessory (EFA) Kit for CDK14, CDK17, CDK20, & CDK24

Starting Price: $1,150.00
Price as Configured: $1,150.00
Brand: PlaneWave Instruments / SKU: PW-240901-KIT
The EFA kit automates focusing on the optional Hedrick Focuser, or IRF90 rotating focuser.
Monitors temperature (primary-mirror and OTA back-plate).
Controls the fans built into CDK telescopes.
Ensure you have the proper EFA kit selected for your telescope below.
125901-Kit is for all 12.5″ OTAs (CDK/ IRDK).
240901-Kit is for all 14-24″ OTAs (CDK/ IRDK/ RC) and CDK700s

Hand Controller is not included

*If the EFA is not purchased, the ability to automate temperature regulation for the primary mirror will be lost. This is especially significant when using a third-party focuser, as the EFA is required for full automation.
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The EFA (Electronic Focusing Accessory) control box can be mounted to the back plate of any PlaneWave telescope OTA (12.5 through 24 inches). The EFA Kit reads the primary mirror and ambient temperature sensors. The EFA controls the fan systems that are built into each telescope.

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