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Software Bisque Robotic Mount Paramount ME II - Telescopes up to 109 kg

Name: Software Bisque Robotic Mount Paramount ME II - Telescopes up to 109 kg
Brand: Software Bisque
SKU: SB10252
Price: 23084 EUR

240 lb (109 kg) total instrument capacity, 480 lb (218 kg) total capacity

MKS 5000 control system featuring USB 2.0 computer to mount interface

TPoint-assisted Accurate Polar Alignment makes polar alignment a breeze

Belt-driven gears offer virtually zero backlash

Unibody mount design weighs 84 lb (38 kg)

Maximum seven (7) arcseconds peak-to-peak periodic error before PEC

Versatile equipment mounting plate (a.k.a. the Versa-Plate) that can accept virtually any optic

All electronics and wiring are enclosed within the mount (power supply is external)

30 arcsecond or better all sky pointing accuracy with TPoint and Super Model™

Clutchless design maintains TPoint assisted pointing accuracy

Two port USB 2.0 hub on the Instrument Panel, right where it is needed most

Track or slew up to three hours past the meridian

Extensive Paramount Software Suite

Manufacturer: Software Bisque

Product number: SB10252

EUR 23.084,00

incl. 19 % VAT (DE)

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Software Bisque Robotic Mount Paramount ME II - Telescopes up to 109 kg

The Paramount ME II delivers superior performance made possible through its artful integration of precision mechanics, advanced control system electronics, and the uniquely capable Paramount Software Suite.

240 lb (109 kg) total instrument capacity, 480 lb (218 kg) total capacity

MKS 5000 control system featuring USB 2.0 computer to mount interface

TPoint-assisted Accurate Polar Alignment makes polar alignment a breeze

Belt-driven gears offer virtually zero backlash

Unibody mount design weighs 84 lb (38 kg)

Maximum seven (7) arcseconds peak-to-peak periodic error before PEC

Versatile equipment mounting plate (a.k.a. the Versa-Plate) that can accept virtually any optic

All electronics and wiring are enclosed within the mount (power supply is external)

30 arcsecond or better all sky pointing accuracy with TPoint and Super Model™

Clutchless design maintains TPoint assisted pointing accuracy

Two port USB 2.0 hub on the Instrument Panel, right where it is needed most

Track or slew up to three hours past the meridian

Extensive Paramount Software Suite

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Software Bisque Robotic Mount Paramount ME II - Telescopes up to 109 kg

The Paramount ME II delivers superior performance made possible through its artful integration of precision mechanics, advanced control system electronics, and the uniquely capable Paramount Software Suite (included).

Skillfully carrying up to 240 lb/109 kg total instrument capacity of telescopes, cameras, and accessories (480 lb/218 kg total capacity), the Paramount ME II can help you create your next photographic masterpiece in your permanent observatory.

Legendary Paramount system performance is within reach. Grab yours today.

[{Everything you expect from a Paramount, and more:]

240 lb (109 kg) total instrument capacity, 480 lb (218 kg) total capacity

MKS 5000 control system featuring USB 2.0 computer to mount interface

TPoint-assisted Accurate Polar Alignment makes polar alignment a breeze

Belt-driven gears offer virtually zero backlash

Unibody mount design weighs 84 lb (38 kg)

Maximum seven (7) arcseconds peak-to-peak periodic error before PEC

Ample room to add through the mount cabling

Power supply and PC-to-mount cabling included

Versatile equipment mounting plate (a.k.a. the Versa-Plate) that can accept virtually any optic

All electronics and wiring are enclosed within the mount (power supply is external)

30 arcsecond or better all sky pointing accuracy with TPoint and Super Model™

Clutchless design maintains TPoint assisted pointing accuracy

Two port USB 2.0 hub on the Instrument Panel, right where it is needed most

Track or slew up to three hours past the meridian

Extensive Paramount Software Suite feature set including ProTrack™, Direct Guide™ (guider-cable free autoguiding), accurate polar alignment, automated pointing calibration, Super Model™, Image Link™, All Sky Image Link™, Closed Loop Slew, @Focus2™ and @Focus3™ automated focus, periodic error curve fitting, permanent periodic error correction, live image stacking, and more

Type:	German Equatorial Mount
Body material:	Aluminum alloy
Instrument capacity:	109 kg (240 lb.)
Total capacity:	218 kg (480 lb.)
Mount weight without counterweights or counterweight shaft:	38 kg (84 lb.)
Counterweight shaft:	Stainless steel, diameter 4.7625 cm (1.875 inch), length 47 cm (18.5 inch), carries up to six counterweights
Counterweights included:	2x 14 kg (30 lb.) stainless steel for 27-32 kg (60-70 lb.) of payload
Equatorial wedge latitude range:	14° to 62°
Polar alignment:	Calibrated Vernier-scales in altitude and azimuth
Bearings:	20 cm (8 in.) 48-point contact ball bearings in both right ascension and declination axes
Gears:	Research-grade 29 cm (11.4 in.) 320 tooth brass right ascension gears and 24 cm (9.5 in.) declination gears
Maximum slew rates:	4 degrees per second in RA and Dec
Tracking past meridian:	3 hours
OTA mounting:	Versa-Plate Mounting Plate (Losmandy style)
Wiring:	Internal
Control system electronics:	MKS 5000 dual-axis motion control system
Computer interface:	USB 2.0
USB hub:	Two port USB hub on instrument panel
Hand controller:	Yes, with mini joystick and red flashlight
Autoguider port:	ST-4
Firmware upgradable:	Yes
Motors:	Brushless DC servo motors
Backlash:	Low, due to spring-loaded worm-to-ger interface
Pointing accuracy:	Better than 30 arcseconds
Periodic error:	Maximum 7 arcseconds peak-to-peak before correction
PEC:	Programmable periodic error correction
Power supply included:	Input 100 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz, output 48 V 4.6 A 221 W
Control software:	TheSky Professional Edition, Camera Add On, Dome Add On and the TPoint Add On for Mac, Windows, Linux (Ubuntu) and Raspbian OS