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PlaneWave L-550 Direct Drive Mount

PlaneWave L-550 Direct Drive Mount

Starting Price: $34,500.00
Price as Configured: $34,500.00
Brand: PlaneWave Instruments / SKU: PW-600552
he PlaneWave L-550 Direct Drive Mount exemplifies advanced engineering, tailored to exceed the expectations of astrophotography enthusiasts and astronomy researchers. As a robust member of our L-Series, the L-550 integrates superior technology to deliver an exceptional observational platform.

Its impressive specifications and features that distinguish the L-550:
  • 300 lbs load capacity
  • Direct drive motors for zero backlash, zero periodic error, and fast 50-degree-per-second slew speeds
  • High-resolution encoders for precise positioning
  • Enclosed electronics
  • Through the mount cabling
  • Alt/Az or equatorial installation orientations
  • Ideal for the DeltaRho 500, CDK17, CDK20 f/6.8, CDK20 f/7.7, IRDK17, and IRDK20 optical tube assemblies
NOTE: Shipping cost will be determined after the order is made and must be paid for before the mount will ship. A shipping quote can be obtained on request.

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Mount System
Type Alt-Azimuth / Equatorial Direct Drive Mount
Weight 338 lbs (153 kg)
Max. Load Capacity 300 lbs (136 kg)
Latitude Range 0 to 90 degrees, Northern and Southern hemispheres
Cable Management Equipment cables can be wired through mount
Swing-Through Length (From Altitude Axis) 650.748 mm (25.62")
Control System
Control Electronics PlaneWave Interface dual axis telescope control
Homing Sensors Home position sensors are included allowing the mount can find its home position on power up.
Slew Rate 20 degrees per second (standard); 50 degrees per second (maximum), both axes
Power Requirement Accepts 100-240 VAC 50/60HZ. Supplied with 120 VAC 15A IEC Type B Regulated Power Adapter
Motion Control
Motor Control Industrial grade brushless motor control system and built in electronics
Motor – Azimuth and Altitude Direct Drive 3 Phase Axial-Flux Torque Motors
Encoder – Azimuth and Altitude 152mm stainless steel encoder ring with reader built into the azimuth and altitude axes. 18,880,000 counts per revolution (0.069 arcsecond resolution).
Motor Torque Approximately 20 ft-lbs continuous; 50 ft-lbs peak
Drive Electronics Industrial grade, off-the-shelf brushless motor drives for each axis with custom designed interface card
Telescope Control Software Uses PWI4. Incorporates PointXP mount modeling software by Dave Rowe. All ASCOM compatible.
System Performance
Pointing Accuracy <10 arcsecond RMS with PointXP Model
Pointing Precision 2 arcseconds at sidereal velocity
Tracking Accuracy 0.3 arcseconds over a 5-minute period at sidereal velocity
System Natural Frequency 10 Hz or greater