Optec Perseus 4-Port Instrument Selector

Optec Perseus 4-Port Instrument Selector

The Perseus from Optec is basically a digital remote-controlled eyepiece turret that allows 4 different eyepiece-side accessories to be mounted on ONE focuser and the accessories to be changed remotely or manually as required. Three 2-inch and one 3-inch port are available. Perseus was developed for larger telescope systems that are mainly operated remotely.

Specifications and features
Overall Height: 7.00" (17.8 cm)
Main Body Diameter: 4.25" (10.8 cm)
Weight: approx. 5 lb. (2.25 kg)
Control Interface: Push-button selection
Communications Interface: RS-232 serial with DB9 connector
Software Interface: seriell
Telescope Adapter: OPTEC-3600 female dovetail mount
Instrument Ports: Three 2-inch & one 3-inch:

Primary Port #1 (3")

Mechanical Interface: OPTEC-3600 male dovetail

Clear Aperture: 3.0" (76 mm)

Back-focus usage: 4.5" (11.4 cm)

Secondary Ports #2, #3, #4 (each 2")

Mechanical Interface: OPTEC-2400 male dovetail

Clear Aperture: 2.1" (53 mm)

Back-focus usage: 4.3" (11.0 cm)

Additional Connectors for Secondary Ports #2, #3, #4

Mechanical Interface: Knurled Parfocal adjusting OPTEC-2300 receiver

Clear Aperture: 1.9" (48 mm)

Back-focus Usage: 5.0" to 5.5" (12.7 cm to 14 cm)

Total Parfocal Travel: 0.5" (12.7 mm)

Mounting Options: T-thread, SCT thread, C-mount, Pentax

- Perseus Instrument Selector
- One 3-inch Port 1 with cover
- Three 2-inch Ports 2-4 with parfocal rings and covers
- Optec USB/Serial communications cable, 6-ft. length
- CAT-5e/CAT-6 Ethernet cable, 6-ft. length
- 12 V DC 1.25 A power supply - 110-240 V AC input
- UL/CSA compliant wall plug cord
- Tool kits including 0.050", 3/32", and 7/64" ball-drivers
- Covers for OPTEC-3600 mounting interface
- Pelican shipping and storage case.

Safety informations: PDF Download