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Overview
*Mount pictured with optional Large Dovetail Versa-Plate
- 240 lb (109 kg) total instrument capacity; 480 lb (2180 kg) Total capacity
- New MKS 5000 Control system featuring USB 2.0 computer to mount interface
- Calibrated polar alignment adjustments make TPoint-assisted polar alignment a breeze
- Belt-driven gears offer virtually zero backlash
- Unibody mount design weighs 84 lb (38 kg)
- Maximum 7 arcseconds peak-to-peak periodic error before PEC
- Ample room to add through the mount cabling
- Power supply and PC-to-mount cabling included
- Versatile equipment mounting plate (a.k.a. the Versa-Plate) that accepts virtuall any optical tube assembly
- All electronics and wiring are enclosed within the mount (power supply is external)
- 30 arcsecond or better all sky pointing accuracy using TPoint telescope modeling software and Super Model™
- Clutchless design maintains the TPoint assisted pointing accuracy
- Two port USB 2.0 hub on the Instrument Panel
- Track or slew up to three hours past the meridian
Description
Component | Paramount ME II |
Control system electronics | MKS 5000 (Fifth generation) One board includes all ports and control system electronics |
Counterweight shaft |
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Counterweights | 14 kg (30 lb), two included |
Declination bearing | 8-in (48 contact points) |
Declination gear diameter | 9.5 in. |
Declination housing | 5 in. x 0.5 in. wall 6061 aluminum tubing |
Declination shaft diameter | 3.0 in. |
Declination worm diameter | 1.0 in. |
Hours past meridian (track and slew) | 2 |
Maximum slew speed* | 4 degrees per second in right ascension and declination* |
*Maximum Slew Speed Disclaimer | |
Motor diameter | 2.3 in. |
Motor torque | 30 in-oz |
Physical hard stop position | Configurable |
Power supply | 221 W (+48VDC, 4.6A max.) |
Right ascension bearing | 8 in. (48 contact points) |
Right ascension gear diameter | 11.4 in. |
Right ascension housing | 7 in. x 0.5 in. wall 6061 aluminum tubing |
Right ascension shaft diameter | 3.0 in. |
Right ascension worm diameter | 1.0 in. |
Software included |
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Through the mount cabling | Large diameter cable conduits. Cables can be run through the mount without altering polar alignment, removing the optical tube assembly, or altering the polar alignment and no mount disassembly is required.
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USB ports on Instrument Panel | Two (2) |
Weight (mount body with no payload) | 38 kg (84 lb) |
Weight capacity (total payload without counterweights) | 109 kg (240 lb) |
Note: Because of the size and value of these mounts, any additional shipping costs will be calculated and charged at time of shipping.
Please include a phone number and/or e-mail address when placing your order so that one of our equipment specialists can contact you about customization options for this mount.
Final shipping costs to be determined after checkout
Specifications
Photo showing Paramount ME II and Paramount MX Robotic Telescope Systems
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