The GM 4000 HPS reaches a Satellite tracking and positioning speed from 5 degrees / sek. with an average positioning accuracy <20" and a tracking accuracy of approx. 1"/15min (peak to peak).
€31,000.00
Available Upon Request
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HPSstands forHighPrecision andSpeed and the mount is an advancement of the known GM 2000 QCI of 10Micron with the same proven mechanics, however, less load-carrying capacity than this - and with it highly transportable
The GM 4000 HPS reaches a Satellite tracking and positioning speed from 5 degrees / sek. with an average positioning accuracy <20" and a tracking accuracy of approx. 1"/15min (peak to peak).
The GM 4000 HPS disposes, in addition, of high-precision Absolut-Encoders on both axes which opens absolutely new possibilities. The mount never loses its orientation, even if one axis is shifted by hand. Also after a power failure no new Alignment is necessary. In the mobile company the mount is quicker and easier to instal and to align than any conventional equatorial mount.
10Micron has modernized the well proven parallactic / equatorial mount. By "Dual Axis Tracking", small errors in the polar axis and other disturbing parameters, such as deflection of the telescope tube, are compensated fully automatically during tracking.
The following image shows a direct size comparison between the GM 2000 HPS and the GM 4000 HPS.
Maximum payload: 150 kg of pure instrument weight (counterweights are to be attached in required number, in addition) Optimum payload: 125 kg of instrument weight (counterweights are to be attached in required number, in addition)
Standard configuration of all HPS Mounts
4-Lines Stand-Alone Keypad with metal housing and heated screen (#1452059)
embedded Computer-Controller with Linux Managment System for complete remote use of the mount incl. all functions such as satellite tracking, moon feature and more
Interface: RS232, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Connectors for: GPS, Autoguider, Keypad, Mount, Aux and Remote Switch
Connection cables, counterweight bar
PC Software: Virtual Keypad, Clock Sync Tool, Multi Mount, ASCOM Driver
Instruction manual
HPS Features
HPS stands for High Precision and Speed and the mount is a further development of the known GM2000 QCI of 10micron with the same proven mechanics but less capacity than this – and thus easier to transport.
MECHANICS
Premium materials and processing for high quality and durability.
No casting parts, all pieces are CNC-milled.
High-precision traditional worm-wheel drives and clutches for thebest reliability.
Internal wiring – no external mount cables.
High torque brushless servo motors, maintanence free, allowing a pointing speed of up to 20°/s (GM 2000).
Proprietary motor drive electronic board for easy servicing.
ELECTRONICS
Closed loop system with on-axis encoders feedback.
Absolute encoders directly mounted on both RA & Dec axes, featuring < 0.1 arcsec readout error, fully encapsulated and factory calibrated.
Extremely low power consumption and micro format (20 x 15 x 8cm) electronics.
Control box and keypad can be easily detached and safely stored after your observations – for a better protection of the electronic components or for servicing, no need to return your mount!
Premium quality electric and electronic components for use in a wide range of operational temperatures.
Virtual Keypad tool on PC available for remote control.
Professional Graphic Display Included
Stand alone control unit – no PC required – includes all necessary functions for field use
Rugged keypad with metal body and reliable industrial grade micro switches
Large graphic display with up to five text lines and status icon, heated for low temperature operation, dimmable display and keyboard with LED backlit keys
FIRMWARE
Powerful firmware featuring advanced mount modeling, with several parameters computation (refraction, optical/mechanical flexures, leap second, mount orientation, object motion, clock synchronization, temperature etc.) and special functions (dual tracking, assisted polar alignment procedure etc.): the only way for perfect unguided tracking during long exposures (up to 0.6" RMS accuracy).
Intuitively operated system, proprietary motor controller with temperature compensated clock, onboard industrial grade Linux computer – intelligence built-in.
No external PC or laptop mandatory in the field – all functions in the onboard computer can be operated via stand-alone hand control unit (Keypad).
Precise multistar pointing model, suitable for applications such as high precision spectroscopy, TLE manager for satellite tracking, orbital parameters management for minor planets and comets, individual observing sessions management and much more.
Stable pointing models for safe East/West load reversal – recordable models database for different telescope setups and accessories configuration.
Precise and fast polar alignment procedure, managed by the internal software and executable in minutes.
Fully remote controlled via your observatory PC through 10/100/1000 LAN or WiFi, thanks to a well documented command protocol and drivers, via custom software or standard planetarium software.
Manual-, Automatic- (ClockSync proprietary software) or GPSbased time; leap second support and full computation of the UT1/ UTC timescales.
Electronic balance feature.
Remote diagnostics web assist option with. dedicated server.
Important note:
The Price does not include the counterwights and the power supply unit, these must be ordered in addition. To avoid loss of warranty, only power supplies approved by us from our price list may be used.
When purchasing a 10Micron mount, the heavy transport box #1453100 is mandatory.
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Mount GM 4000 with precision on-axis Absolute-Encoders
Motor control box with onboard-intelligence (Linux-processor)
#1452061 Stand-Alone hand control unit
Cables
Counter weight shaft
Mount Type
German Equatorial Mount
Weight (mount w/o acc.)
~ 125 kg – 276 lbs
Instrument Payload Capacity (kg)
150 kg – 330 lbs
Latitude Range
20° – 70°
Azimuth fine adjustment range
+/− 10°
Counterweight shaft
60 mm diameter, stainless steel, weight 13 kg – 29 lbs
Axes
a.r. 85mm / dec. 80mm diameter, alloy steel
Bearings
Pre-loaded tapered roller bearings
Worm wheels
a.r. 430 teeth, 330 mm diameter, B14 bronze dec. 315 teeth, 244 mm diameter, B14 bronze
Worms
32mm diameter, tempered alloy steel, grinded and lapped
Motors
2 axes AC servo brushless
Power supply
24 V DC
Power consumption
~ 1.5 A while tracking ~ 5 A at maximum speed ~ 6 A peak
Go-to speed
Adjustable from 2°/s to 8°/s
Transmission system
Backlash-free system with timing belt and automatic backlash recovery
Pointing accuracy
< 20" with internal 25-stars software mapping - max.100stars; possibility to use the Model Maker software for automated alignment operation.
Average tracking accuracy
~ 1" typical for 15 minutes ~ 0,6" RMS with internal 25-stars software mapping and compensation of system flexures and polar alignment errors
Security stop
+/− 30° past meridian in r.a. (software) +/− 45° past meridian in r.a. (mechanical)
Communication ports
RS–232 port; GPS port; autoguide ST-4 standard port; Ethernet 10/100/1000 port
Database
Stars: by Common Names, Bayer designation, Flamsteed designation, Bright Star Catalogue, SAO, HIP, HD, PPM, ADS, GCVS. Deep-sky: M, NGC, IC, PGC ,UGC limited up to mV = 16. Solar system: Sun, Moon, planets, asteroids, comets, artificial satellites. Equatorial and altazimuth coordinates. User defined objects. Quick slewing positions recalls for frequent focusing or useful operation.
Firmware features
User defined mount parking positions, 2stars and 3stars alignment function, up to 100 alignment stars for modeling, correction of polar alignment and orthogonality errors, estimate of average pointing error, storage of multiple pointing models, sidereal, solar and lunar tracking speed adjustable on both axes, declination-based autoguide speed correction, adjustable horizon height limit, pointing and tracking past meridian, assisted electronic balance adjustment, automatic (ClockSync proprietary software) manual or GPS time & site coordinates synchronization, leap seconds support and full accounting for the UT1-UTC timescale, configurable atmospheric refraction, direct Baader dome control via RS-232, network settings, comets and asteroids filter, multi-language interface. Remote Assist via Internet connection with dedicated server.
Keypad control
Rugged keypad with metal housing and reliable professional micro switches, Large graphic display – heated for operation under lowest temperatures, dimmable display and keyboard with back-lit keys, five information menu lines for coordinates, object information and symbols showing mount status and active external connections and accessories. All the functionality of the mount is available through the keypad without requiring an external PC
PC control
Remote control via RS-232, Ethernet, proprietary 10Micron ASCOM driver, LX200 compatible protocol, update of firmware and orbital elements of comets, asteroids and artificial satellites via RS-232 or Ethernet, PC virtual KeyPad control panel via RS-232 or Ethernet, Integrated Wi-Fi for connection with smartphones and tablets and any wireless network