10Micron GM 1000 HPS EP GoTo Mount with 30 kg payload

10Micron GM1000 HPS EP GoTo Mount (Head)

With the new HPS mounts, 10Micron introduces solutions for dedicated astrophotographers who demand the highest tracking accuracy and state-of-the-art electronics. HPS stands for High Precision and Speed. EP stands for Enhanced Performance.

Thanks to targeted mechanical reinforcements, such as the reinforced RA and DEC axes and the improved bearings, the GM1000 HPS EP can now carry 30 kg of instrument weight with almost the same dead weight. This makes this mount the first choice for astrophotographers looking for maximum stability and accuracy in the compact mount class.

The GM 1000 HPS EP achieves a positioning speed of 15° per second! That´s enough to follow even very fast satellites. The positioning accuracy is less than 20" and the tracking accuracy is about one arc second at 15 min exposure time! These are excellent values for astrophotography, making guiding superfluous in some cases.

Absolute encoders on both axes:
The GM1000 HPS EP has absolute encoders in both axes. The mount never loses its orientation, even if the axes are adjusted manually. In mobile operation, the mount is faster and simpler to set up and polar aligned. Even after a power failure, no new alignment is necessary. With a fixed installation, you can be sure in remote operation that the alignment is not lost.

Important further advantages:

Quick set-up and precise leveling in mobile operation

Increased load capacity to 30 kg pure instrument weight

Reinforced RA and DEC axes and larger bearings

New V3 control box with industrial EU connectors and state-of-the-art electronics

Also ideally suited for remote operation

Fully automatic correction of atmospheric refraction (configurable) in both axes - the only way for perfect long exposures without guiding

Precise GOTO - thanks to multistar alignment method and pointing models. Read-in of satellite and comet orbits from web directories possible.

Detailed instructions in German and English

Electronic balancing - without opening the axes (pointing model is retained) - ideal when changing instruments

Fast and extremely precise polar alignment thanks to state-of-the-art software alignment procedures

Up to 0.6" RMS tracking accuracy - for long exposures without guiding!

The electronics (box and hand controller) can be easily removed after each use. This prevents damage caused by premature ageing and moisture. A virtual hand controller is available on the PC for remote control.

General data:

Backlash-free system with toothed belt and automatic backlash correction

Pointing accuracy: < 20" with internal 25-star software mapping - max. 100 stars; additional Model Maker software can be used for automatic alignment.

Safety stop: +/- 30° behind meridian in Ra. (software) +/- 45° behind meridian in Ra. (mechanical)

Built-in absolute encoders on both RA and DEC axes with < 0.1" reading error, fully encapsulated and factory calibrated, V3 control box with on-board intelligence and V3 firmware, stand-alone system (no PC required), robust keypad with metal housing and reliable industrial microswitches; large graphic display with up to five lines of text and status symbol, heated for operation at low temperatures, dimmable display and keypad with LED backlighting

Interfaces: Ethernet port; RS-232 port; GPS port with PPS signal; ST-4 standard autoguider port; AUX port (remote on/off)

Database: Stars: via common names, Bayer, Flamsteed, Bright Star Catalog, SAO, HIP, HD, PPM, ADS, GCVS. Deepsky: M, NGC, IC, PGC, UGC up to mv = 16. Solar system: Sun, Moon, planets, asteroids, comets, artificial satellites. Equatorial and altazimuthal coordinates. User-defined objects. Quickly retrievable slewing positions for frequent focusing or other applications.

Firmware functions: User-definable parking positions, 2-star and 3-star alignment function, up to 100 alignment stars for modeling, correction of polar and angular errors, estimation of mean pointing error, storage of multiple pointing models, star, sun and moon tracking speed adjustable in both axes, declination-dependent adjustment of autoguiding speed, adjustable horizon altitude limit, pointing and tracking to beyond the meridian, assisted balance setting, manual or GPS-based time and coordinate setting, dome control via RS-232, configurable atmospheric refraction, comet and asteroid filters, multilingual interface. Remote support via Internet connection.

PC control: Remote control via RS-232 or Ethernet, proprietary ASCOM driver or Meade compatible protocol. Firmware updates and orbit data of comets, asteroids and artificial satellites via RS-232 or Ethernet. Virtual PC keypad via RS-232 or Ethernet. Built-in WiFi for connection to smartphones, tablets and any wireless network.

Web interface: Direct access to user manuals and command logs, download of TLE data as well as comet and asteroid data, automatic firmware check and easy updates, virtual hand controller with all functions of the physical keypad, Compatible with any browser and any device (PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones) and all operating systems.

Mount GM 1000 HPS EP with high-precision absolute encoders

Motor control box with Linux computer for stand-alone use

Latest QCI Software (Version 2.x)

Cables

Counterweight bar

#1452059 | Professional 4-line stand-alone hand control
#1451090 | Tripod / column flange
#1451092 | Standard top plate for GM1000
#1451066 | Shipping carton with molded foam inlay

You can download the brochure as a PDF file: gm1000hps.pdf

Safety informations: PDF Download