Main features of PlaneWave L-600 mount
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Direct Drive technology on both axes: ultra-smooth, fast and silent movement with no backlash or periodic error.
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Slew rate up to 50° per second, ideal for tracking satellites and low orbit objects.
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Integratedhigh-resolution encoders for extremely accurate positioning and tracking.
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Tracking error of less than 0.3 arc seconds in 5 minutes.
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Pointing accuracy of up to 2 arcseconds and PointXP modeling.
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Compact Alt-Az design, allowing large telescopes to be installed in tight spaces without the need for polar alignment.
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No dangerous counterweights or meridian twists, ideal for public and private observatories.
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Robust construction and fully integrated electronics, with internal cable routing for clean and safe installation.
Why choose the PlaneWave L-600 mount?
Direct Drive technology completely eliminates gears, ensuring maintenance-free operation with no mechanical backlash and no periodic errors.
Three-stage direct torque motors provide smooth and precise tracking control, even with fast-moving targets.
The ASCOM-compatible PWI4 (PlaneWave Interface 4) system integrates PointXP modeling software, developed by Dave Rowe, for millimeter-accurate pointing.
Thanks to its latitude range of 0 to 90°, the L-600 is suitable for observatories located in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
Outstanding technical specifications
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Payload: 136 kg (300 lbs)
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Configuration: Alt-Azimuthal or Equatorial
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Slew rate: up to 50°/second
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Tracking error
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Encoder resolution: 0.069 arcsec
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Mount weight: 153 kg
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Power supply: 120 VAC / 12VDC adapter 15A regulated
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System natural frequency: ≥10 Hz
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Automatic reference and home position systems
Includes:
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5 m USB cable
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120 VAC power cable
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Allen key set
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Flash memory with PWI4 software and manuals
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Azimuthally adjustable balancing system and dual bracket for mounting CDK17, CDK20 or CDK24 tubes
Advantages of the Direct Drive PlaneWave system
The L-series PlaneWave mounts incorporate the technology developed for the 1-meter diameter systems used in international observatories.
Its backlash-free, maintenance-free tracking performance ensures years of continuous professional use with unsurpassed mechanical and electronic stability.
Telescopiomania: experts in PlaneWave mount installation and support
At Telescopiomania we are specialists in the supply, assembly and professional installation of PlaneWave mounts and telescopes, as well as in the complete integration of advanced astronomical observatories.
We offer personalized technical advice, field commissioning and specialized after-sales support, ensuring that each system - such as the PlaneWave L-600 Direct Drive -performs with maximum precision and reliability from day one.
Trust Telescopiomania, your official supplier of professional astronomical systems in Spain and Europe, for research projects , astrophotography or high-performance satellite tracking.
