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PlaneWave L-600 Direct Drive Mount

PlaneWave L-600 Direct Drive Mount

Starting Price: $35,000.00
Price as Configured: $35,000.00
Brand: PlaneWave Instruments / SKU: PW-600551
PlaneWave Instruments is proud to introduce its new L-Series direct drive mount system. Offered in Alt-Az or Equatorial configuration. The L-Series comes in three models; the L-350 capable of holding 100 lbs; the L-500 designed for the CDK17/20 that can hold payload of over 200 lbs. The L-600 is ideal for the CDK24 and can hold up to 300 lbs. All mounts are designed and manufactured by PlaneWave Instruments with zero backlash and zero periodic error, virtually silent motion and slew speeds of up to 50 degrees per second!

Complete your set up with a PlaneWave pier and wedge - see "RELATED PRODUCTS" at the bottom of the page.

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  • Hardware: Six 1/2-13 x 1 1/4″ socket head cap screws to bolt the mount to the pier, or wedge
  • Six 1/2-13 washers
  • One extended length shoulder bolt for RA axis to EQ wedge alignment
  • One 16′ USB cable: to connect the mount to the observatory control computer
  • One 120VAC power cable: to provide power to the mount
  • Standard Allen Key set: for tightening bolts used on the mount
  • Flashdrive: contains PWI4 software for mount control and instructions for installation
  • Saddle (PW-200919)
  • 3/8 Socket: used for operating the RA balance leadscrew on the mount
  • Gamepad: used for control of the mount tracking speeds for visual observing