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PlaneWave Hedrick Focuser

PlaneWave Hedrick Focuser

Starting Price: $1,325.00
Price as Configured: $1,325.00
Brand: PlaneWave Instruments / SKU: PW-200340
The Hedrick focuser designed by PlaneWave is a heavy duty no-slip focuser capable of handling an imaging payload of up to 20lbs. When using the Hedrick focuser with the optional EFA kit (see Options below), you can remotely control the focuser using the included PWI control PC software. Using MaximDL in conjunction with the focuser, allows you to quickly and accurately find the best focus position in a matter of minutes.
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Occupies 3″ of backfocus with the focuser fully racked in, and 4.2″ when fully racked out.

The Hedrick Focuser travel range is 30mm (30000 microns/1.2″).

The focus tube runs on 5 bearings and is driven by a leadscrew so there is no chance of slipping.

Focus may be automated through a computer using PlaneWave’s EFA Kit and PWI3 software.

The focuser comes with pre-installed motor that can be controlled with the EFA hand controller or PWI3 software allowing you to quickly and accurately find the best focus position in a matter of minutes.