10Micron AZ 3000 HPS

10Micron AZ 3000 HPS

Description
The 10Micron AZ 3000 HPS is a professional-grade robotic altazimuth mount based on the proven mechanics of the GM3000. It is equipped with 10Micron’s exclusive HPS technology (High Precision and Speed), combining high-speed servo motors and absolute axis encoders for top-tier performance in demanding environments.

This mount is particularly suited for advanced scientific fields including LEO satellite tracking, debris monitoring, laser communications, photometric and astrometric analysis, and high-resolution spectroscopy.

In its standard version, it supports a single OTA with a counterweight shaft. The included DT Set (#1453905) enables dual telescope mounting, offering a total payload capacity of 165 kg. Due to the altazimuth design, a field derotator (ASCOM compatible) is required for long-exposure astrophotography.

The V3 Control Box includes an ARM processor, industrial Binder connectors, precision GPS (with PPS signal), and expanded AUX control. The mount can operate fully stand-alone or be remotely controlled via RS-232, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi.

Technical specifications:

• Mount type: Altazimuth (GM3000-derived)

• Weight: 65 kg

• Payload capacity: 100 kg (single) / 100 + 65 kg (dual with DT Set)

• Axis diameters: 80 mm (AZ), 50 mm (ALT), alloy steel

• Bearings: Preloaded tapered roller

• Worm wheels: 315 teeth (Ø 247 mm AZ), 255 teeth (Ø 192 mm ALT), B14 bronze

• Worm screws: Ø 32 mm and 24 mm, tempered, lapped, and ground

• Transmission: Timing belt with automatic backlash compensation

• Motors: Dual-axis servo brushless

• Power: 24 V DC

• Power consumption: ~1 A (tracking), ~3.5 A (slew), ~5 A (peak)

• Goto speed: Adjustable 2°/s to 12°/s

• Pointing accuracy: < 20" with internal modeling

• Tracking accuracy: < ±1" over 15 min (< 0.7" RMS) with flexure compensation

• Operating temperature: Standard -15 °C to +35 °C; Optional -35 °C to +35 °C

• Storage temperature: -40 °C to +50 °C

• Software stops: ±150° AZ / ±95° ALT

• Mechanical stops: ±155° AZ / ±100° ALT

• Counterweight shaft: 50 mm stainless steel

• Ports: RS-232, GPS, ST-4 autoguide, Ethernet

• Display: Heated dimmable 5-line graphical interface with LED-backlit keys

• Database & features:

  • Up to 100 alignment stars

  • Multiple model storage

  • Sidereal/solar/lunar tracking

  • Refraction and flexure correction

  • Assisted balancing

  • Dome control via RS-232

  • Time/location via GPS

  • Leap second support

  • Wide object database (stars, deep sky, comets, asteroids, satellites)

Additional information:

• Autonomous operation via keypad (no PC required)

• Remote control via Ethernet/RS-232/Wi-Fi

• Virtual panel replicates keypad interface

• Fully CNC-machined components (no casting)

• ASCOM compatible (native and LX200)

• Firmware/orbit updates via Ethernet or RS-232

• Included: AZ 3000 HPS mount, control box V3, professional hand controller, cables, counterweight shaft, custom foam shipping case

• Power supply and counterweights not included

• Mandatory shipping kit: ref. 1453199 (pier adapter + wood pallet box)

• Only approved power supplies (see 10Micron price list) maintain warranty