10Micron GM 2000 HPS II COMBI GoTo Mount - only Mount Head

10Micron GM 2000 HPS II COMBI GoTo Mount

The new GM 2000 HPS II COMBI combines the solid stability of the GM2000 HPS II Monolith with the portability of the GM 2000 HPS II Ultraport. These two mounts are no longer produced and will be replaced by this successor model.

The new "COMBI" is basically an "Ultraport" ("splittable" in two parts) with an additional locking system; next to the quick locking system, which is very useful to carry and assemble the mount in the field, 10Micron added a further locking system. This is meant for customers who have the mount permanently installed in an observatory. It will ensure a great long-term stability, comparable to a GM2000 HPS II Monolith.

You can easily revert the mount into a portable ("splittable") version simply by removing the locking screws. This way the new GM2000 HPS II COMBI combines both advantages of the previous models in one single mount!

The technical specifications, sizes and weight of the new GM 2000 HPS II Combi are exactly the same as of the GM 2000 HPS II Ultraport.

HPS mounts

With the HPS mounts, 10Micron has introduced solutions for dedicated astrophotographers who demand the highest tracking accuracy and state-of-the-art electronics. HPS stands for High Precision and Speed. Ultraport stands for "transport". The RA and declination axes can be separated from each other. The mount is therefore ideally suited for mobile use. The accuracy and stability is as high as the "Monolith" version.

The GM 2000 HPS achieves a positioning speed of 20° 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, some of which make guiding superfluous.

The GM 2000 HPS is additionally equipped with high-precision absolute encoders on both axes, which opens up completely new possibilities. The mount never loses orientation, even if the axes are adjusted manually. Even after a power failure, no new alignment is necessary. In mobile operation, the mount is faster and easier to set up and arrange than any conventional equatorial mount.

Firmware

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

Intuitively operable V.2 software, proprietary motor control with temperature compensated clock, integrated on a Linux based onboard computer system - built-in intelligence.

Autonomous working without laptop or PC - all functions stand-alone with hand controller operable

Precise GOTO - thanks to Multistar alignment procedures and pointing models. Import of satellite and comet orbits from web directories possible.

Individual programmability of individual observation sessions and much more.

Very well documented firmware, autonomous operation without additional planetarium programs or RS232 and USB converters.

Detailed instructions in German and English language

Electronic balancing - without opening the axes (pointing model remains unchanged)

Ultra-stable pointing models - no problems with east-west load changes, no new pointing model necessary with accessory changes - different models for different telescope configurations can be saved

Quick and extremely precise polar alignment thanks to state-of-the-art software alignment methods

Fully remote controllable via PC via 10/100/1000 LAN and WiFi option - the perfect preparation for remote control via Internet

Manual, automatic (via own clock-sync software) or GPS-based time setting, support of leap seconds for UT1 and UTC time

Option for remote diagnosis via the Internet

Electronics

Absolute encoders on RA and DEC axis with more than 10 million increments (interpolated), fully encapsulated and calibrated

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

Position encoders in "Closed Loop" arrangement - suitable for satellite tracking

Tracking speed up to 20°/s (GM 2000)!

Extremely low energy consumption, small electronics box (20x15x8 cm)

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 for remote control is available on the PC.

Service-friendly design - electronics box and hand controller can be easily replaced in case of service without unintentionally adjusting the precisely positioned mount.