10Micron AZ 4000 HPS with DT Set

10Micron AZ 4000 HPS with DT Set

Description
The 10Micron AZ 4000 HPS with DT Set is a high-precision altazimuth mount based on the GM4000 HPS II mechanics. Designed for heavy instrumentation and scientific research, it combines absolute encoders with high-speed servo motors using 10Micron’s exclusive HPS technology.

Built entirely from CNC-machined aluminum alloy for extreme rigidity and no flexure, the mount includes a dual telescope configuration allowing two optical tubes (150 kg + 100 kg). This setup is ideal for satellite tracking, photometry, astrometry, high-resolution spectroscopy, and LiDaR applications.

For long-exposure astrophotography, a field de-rotator (e.g. Planewave IR90 or Optec Gemini) is required due to the altazimuth geometry.

The included DT kit is compatible with GM4000 series plates, including Loduel and Maxidual systems, enabling up to four OTAs (two per side). The V3 control box includes a Linux-based ARM processor, industrial-grade connectors, precision GPS with PPS signal, and integrated Wi-Fi.

Technical specifications:

• Mount type: Altazimuth, GM4000-based

• Weight: 125 kg

• Payload capacity: 150 kg (single), 150 + 100 kg (dual with DT Set)

• Axis diameters: 85 mm (AZ), 80 mm (ALT), alloy steel

• Bearings: Preloaded tapered roller bearings

• Worm wheels: 430 teeth (AZ, Ø 330 mm), 315 teeth (ALT, Ø 244 mm), B14 bronze

• Worm screw: Ø 32 mm, tempered and ground

• Transmission: Backlash-free timing belt with automatic compensation

• Motors: Dual-axis brushless servo

• Power: 24 V DC

• Consumption: ~1.5 A tracking, ~5 A slewing, ~6 A peak

• Goto speed: 2°/s to 8°/s (6°/s RA limit)

• Pointing accuracy: < 20" with multi-star modeling

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

• Operating temp: -15 °C to +35 °C (option -35 °C)

• Storage temp: -40 °C to +50 °C

• Software stops: ±150° (AZ) / ±95° (ALT)

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

• Counterweight shaft: 60 mm stainless steel

• Ports: RS-232, Ethernet, ST-4, GPS

• Display: Heated 5-line graphical display with LED-backlit keypad

• Software features:

  • Up to 100 alignment stars

  • Multiple pointing models

  • Tracking beyond meridian

  • Automatic balance assistant

  • Atmospheric refraction compensation

  • Sidereal, solar, lunar tracking

  • Dome control (RS-232)

  • UT1-UTC leap second support

  • Internet-based remote diagnostics

  • Multilingual interface and comet/asteroid database

Additional information:

• 100 % CNC-machined, no cast parts

• Internal cabling

• Standalone operation via control box and keypad

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

• Firmware and orbital update support

• Included: AZ 4000 HPS mount, DT Set, V3 control box, hand controller, cables, Wi-Fi module, counterweight shaft

• Power supply and counterweights not included

• Mandatory shipping crate: ref. 1454199 (with pier adapter)

• Only approved power supplies are permitted (see 10Micron price list)