PlaneWave Series-5 Focuser (Stackable with Series-5 Rotator)

Starting Price: $3,000.00
Price as Configured: $3,000.00
Brand: PlaneWave Instruments / SKU: PW-6011001
The Series-5 focuser is a large capacity focuser for use with Alt/Az, or equatorially mounted systems.
The focuser is capable of lifting 40 lbs (18 kg) with a travel range of 0.6-inches (15,200 microns).
The Series-5 focuser can be stacked with the Series-5 rotator for a complete focusing rotator solution (combined 2.78″ of occupied backfocus).
Occupies only 1.675” of backfocus.
464.4283 encoder counts per micron
Controlled via PWI4 software for autofocusing and optional field de-rotation (if using an Alt/Az mounted system).
Requires the Series-5 Controller.
Compatible with the DeltaRho 350 and RC700 telescopes.
Recommended Add-ons and Accessories
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PW-600199 - PlaneWave Series-5 Controller
PW-600199 - PlaneWave Series-5 Controller
About This Product
PlaneWave has designed a new 5-wire bus communication box that controls the Series-5 Focuser and Rotator, which includes M12 circular 5-wire threaded connector heads for environmental sealing.

The Series -5 Controller has been designed for:
  • Operating the Series-5 Focuser and Rotator
  • Powering the fans for temperature control on DeltaRho Astrographs, as well as CDK12.5 to CDK24 telescopes
  • Powering and controlling the telescope’s built-in anti-dew heating pads.
  • Includes M12 circular 5-wire threaded connector heads for environmental sealing.
  • Controlled via PlaneWave Interface 4 software with ASCOM support.
$800.00 each
PW-6021001 - PlaneWave Series-5 Rotator (Stackable with Series-5 Focuser)
PW-6021001 - PlaneWave Series-5 Rotator (Stackable with Series-5 Focuser)
About This Product
The Series-5 rotator is a large-capacity rotator for use with Alt/Az, or equatorially mounted systems.
The rotator is capable of lifting 40 lbs (18 kg) with a travel range of 680 degrees between mechanical hardstops.
The Series-5 rotator can be stacked with the Series-5 focuser for a complete focusing rotator solution (combined 2.78″ of occupied back focus).
Occupies only 1.105” of back focus.
Controlled via PWI4 software for autofocusing and optional field de-rotation (if using an Alt/Az mounted system).
Requires the Series-5 Controller.
Compatible with DeltaRho and RC700 telescopes.
3,637,531 encoder counts per rotation (10104.25 counts per degree, 2.806 counts per arcsecond).
*Series-5 rotator shown stacked with the focuser is sold separately.
$3,000.00 each
PW-6003148 - PlaneWave Adapter, Series-5 Focuser or Rotator to SecureFit Spacers
PW-6003148 - PlaneWave Adapter, Series-5 Focuser or Rotator to SecureFit Spacers
About This Product
This adapter bolts to PlaneWave 7.125″ flanges and presents SecureFit bolt pattern.
Works with CDK14, CDK17, CDK20, CDK24, CDK700, and RC700 telescopes.
Also works with DeltaRho 350 optical tubes that have the Series-5 Focuser, or Rotator installed.
Occupies 0.25″ of backfocus.
$173.00 each
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Price as Configured: $3,000.00

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