10Micron AZ 2000 HPS Combi Mount incl. ColdTemp Upgrade

10Micron AZ 2000 HPS Combi Mount incl. ColdTemp Upgrade

Description
The AZ 2000 HPS Combi is the latest version of the AZ2000 series, based on GM2000 mechanics. It is a highly versatile altazimuth mount for scientific applications such as satellite tracking, photometric and astrometric measurements, LiDaR and more. Due to its alt-az configuration, astrophotography requires a field de-rotator (we recommend PlaneWave IR90 or Optec Gemini) to avoid field rotation and maintain 10Micron tracking precision.

The standard version supports single-optic mounting on one side and includes a short counterweight bar. Full counterbalance is not needed: using counterweights equal to ~50 % of your payload provides a stable setup. Dual telescope upgrade kit (#1452905) is available as an option.

The original AZ2000 was also produced in an “Antarctica” version for Koldewey Station (Ny-Ålesund, Spitsbergen), operating down to −84 °C, with highly specialized materials, wiring, connectors and sealed housings.

ColdTemp Upgrade (included)
This non-retrofittable factory-only upgrade extends the operating range to −30 °C (components to −40 °C). It includes:
• Ultra-low-temp grease (down to −60 °C) for worm and bearings
• Thermally compensated pre-tensioned springs
• Integrated Linux PC with survival pack (−40 °C certified)
• Rewired internals with silicone-clad low-temp copper alloy cables
• Modified absolute encoders for −40 °C continuous operation
• Several days of cold chamber testing
Note: Wi-Fi is not available with ColdTemp package.

Technical specifications:
• Name: AZ 2000 HPS
• Mount type: Altazimuth
• Weight: 30 kg
• Payload: 50 kg (single optic), 50 + 35 kg (optional dual)
• Counterweight shaft: Ø 40 mm, stainless steel
• Axes: Ø 50 mm, alloy steel
• Bearings: Preloaded tapered roller
• Worm wheels: 215 teeth (Ø 172 mm), B14 bronze
• Worm screw: Ø 24 mm, hardened, ground and lapped
• Drive: Backlash-free timing belt, auto-compensated
• Motors: 2-axis brushless servos
• Power: 24 V DC
• Consumption: ~0.7 A tracking, ~3 A full speed, ~5 A peak
• Slew speed: 2°/s to 20°/s
• Pointing accuracy: < 20" (multi-star model)
• Tracking accuracy: < ±1" over 15 min (< 0.7" RMS)
• Software stops: ±150° AZ, ±95° ALT
• Mechanical stops: ±155° AZ, ±100° ALT
• Temp (standard): −15 °C to +35 °C
• Temp (ColdTemp): −35 °C to +35 °C
• Storage: −40 °C to +50 °C
• Ports: RS-232, GPS (PS2), ST-4 autoguide, Ethernet

Database and features:
• User park position
• 2-/3-star alignment, up to 100 stars
• Polar/orthogonality error compensation
• Atmospheric refraction correction
• Multiple model storage
• Sidereal, solar, lunar tracking
• Time via GPS or manual
• Meridian flip config
• Horizon limit
• Assisted balancing
• Dome control via RS-232
• Comet/asteroid filters
• Multilingual interface
• Remote assist via Internet

Additional info:
• Fully CNC machined, no cast parts
• Internal cabling
• Standalone operation without PC
• Remote via RS-232 or Ethernet
• ASCOM and Meade protocol support
• Firmware/orbit updates via RS-232 or Ethernet
• Wi-Fi not available with ColdTemp
• Supplied with: AZ2000 HPS Combi mount, absolute encoders, Linux control box, heated handpad, cables, counterweight bar
• Power supply and counterweights not included
• Packed in rugged foam-lined cardboard box
• Use only approved 10Micron power supplies – others void warranty