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

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.

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.

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.