More about the series HPS...
Please note: High-quality products of this size will be shipped in their own purpose-built wooden box with special clasps. This rather expensive packaging is necessary for secure transportation and must be added to the invoice amount.
HPS stands for High Precision and Speed - this mount can achieve a satellite tracking and positioning speed of 12 degrees/sec, with an average positioning accuracy of <20" and a tracking accuracy of approx 1"/15min (peak to peak).
The mount is also equipped with high-precision absolute encoders on both axes - this opens up entirely new possibilities. The mount will never lose its orientation, even if you manually move the telescope - no new alignment is necessary, even after a power failure. In portable operation, the mount is faster and easier to set up and north-align than any conventional equatorial mount.
Scope of delivery:
- GM 3000 mount with high-precision absolute encoders
- Motor control box with Linux processor
- Latest QCI software (version 2.x)
- Stand-alone hand-controller
- Cable
- Counterweight shaft
The HPS series: True precision for your astronomical future Take photographs without autoguiding, track satellites, find exoplanets using high-precision spectroscopy - and all with portable equipment!
GM 1000 HPS: - 25kg load capacity
GM 2000 HPS: - 50kg load capacity
GM 3000 HPS: - 100kg load capacity
GM 4000 HPS: - 150kg load capacity
MECHANICS
- Self-locking, high-precision worm drive with classic sliding clutch
- DC high-powered servo motor - no stalling due to imbalance
- GM 1000 HPS with integrated high-precision encoders for portable stand-alone operation
- Internal wiring - no external motor cables
ELECTRONICS
- Absolute encoder installed in both RA and DEC axes with more than 10 million increments (interpolated), fully encapsulated and calibrated
- RMS tracking precision up to 0.5“ - for long exposures without guiding!
- Satellite tracking speed of up to 20 degrees per second!
- Extremely low energy consumption, small electronics box (20x15x8cm)
- The electronics (box and hand-held controls) can be simply removed after each use. This prevents damage due to premature ageing and moisture.
FIRMWARE
- Fully automatic correction of atmospheric refraction - the only way to get perfect long exposures without guiding
- Intuitive V 2 firmware and QSI controller, with Linux-based computer system incl. AMD microprocessor.
- Precise GoTo - thanks to the Multistar alignment system and pointing models. Possibility to import satellite and comet orbits from web directories. Multiple individually programmable observation sessions
- Very well documented firmware, German and English instructions
- Autonomous operation without planetarium software, stand-alone operation using the hand-controller
- Option to connect to all common planetarium software for remote operation (LAN, RS).
- Electronic balancing - without opening the axes (pointing model is preserved)
- Precise, fast and extremely accurate polar alignment thanks to the latest alignment software
INTERFACES
- RS232, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
- Connections for: GPS, autoguider, keypad, mount, AUX and remote switch
- PC software: Virtual Keypad, Clock Sync Tool, Multi Mount, ASCOM drivers
Upgrade: 10micron control box
10Micron has redesigned the hardware of the electronic control box. From now on, all 10Micron mounts will be delivered with the new control box version 3 as standard.
Important new features of the control box V3:
- Powerful motherboard – New ARM-based processor for higher performance and future-proofing.
- High-quality industrial connectors – All power and data connections are equipped with high-quality Binder plugs from Deutschland and offer improved protection against moisture, dust and environmental influences.
- Improved connectivity – A special connection for an external WiFi antenna optimises wireless communication.
- Optimised data interfaces – New RJ ports for LAN, autoguider and GPS ensure reliable signal transmission.
- Precise GPS integration – The GPS module is now connected via a PS2 interface (instead of RJ) and has an integrated PPS signal for high-precision time measurement, ideal for satellite tracking.
- Professional socket/plug for power supply – The previous connection has been replaced by a two-pin Binder plug for 24V DC. A new power cable is included in the scope of delivery.
- Extended AUX interface – 6-pin AUX connection (DIN EN 61076-2-106) – improves control of remote switches and feedback when switching on.
New web interface for all 10Micron mounts
The new control interface is accessible via any web browser – without any additional software. The mount is displayed directly in the local network under its device name.
Features of the new interface (from firmware 3.0):
- Direct access to user manual and command log
- Download of TLE data as well as comet and asteroid data
- Automatic firmware check and easy updates
- Virtual hand control box with all the functions of the physical keypad
- Compatible with any browser and any instrument (PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones) as well as all operating systems
