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GM 4000 HPS II GoTo
GM4000 HPS II
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GM 4000 HPS II GoTo
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GM 4000 HPS II GoTo
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Standard configuration of all HPS Mounts from 11/2015
- 4-Lines Stand-Alone Keypad with metal housing and heated screen (#1452059)
- embedded Computer-Controller with Linux Managment System for complete remote use of the mount incl. all functions such as satellite tracking, moon feature and more
- Interface: RS232, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
- Connectors for: GPS, Autoguider, Keypad, Mount, Aux and Remote Switch
- Latest QCI software (Version 2.x)
- Connection cables, counterweight bar
- PC Software: Virtual Keypad, Clock Sync Tool, Multi Mount, ASCOM Driver
- Instruction manual
The GM 4000 HPS reaches a Satellite tracking and positioning speed from 5 degrees / sek. with an average positioning accuracy <20" and a tracking accuracy of approx. 1"/15min (peak to peak).
The GM 4000 HPS disposes, in addition, of high-precision Absolut-Encoders on both axes which opens absolutely new possibilities. The mount never loses its orientation, even if one axis is shifted by hand. Also after a power failure no new Alignment is necessary. In the mobile company the mount is quicker and easier to instal and to align than any conventional equatorial mount.
The following image shows a direct size comparison between the GM 2000 HPS and the GM 4000 HPS.
Maximum payload: 150 kg of pure instrument weight (counterweights are to be attached in required number, in addition) Optimum payload: 125 kg of instrument weight (counterweights are to be attached in required number, in addition)
Technical Data:
| Name | GM 4000 HPS II |
| Mount type | German Equatorial Mount |
| Weight | ~ 125 kg – 276 lbs (mount w/o acc.) |
| Instrument payload capacity | 150 kg – 330 lbs |
| Latitude range | 20° – 70° |
| Azimuth fine adjustment range | +/− 10° |
| Counterweight shaft | 60 mm diameter, stainless steel, weight 13 kg – 29 lbs |
| Axes | a.r. 85mm / dec. 80mm diameter, alloy steel |
| Bearings | Pre-loaded tapered roller bearings |
| Worm wheels | a.r. 430teeth, 330 mm diameter, B14 bronze dec. 315 teeth, 244 mm diameter, B14 bronze |
| Worms | 32mm diameter, tempered alloy steel, grinded and lapped |
| Motors | 2 axes AC servo brushless |
| Power supply | 24 V DC |
| Power consumption | ~ 1.5 A while tracking ~ 3 A at maximum speed ~ 6 A peak |
| Goto speed | Adjustable from 2°/s to 8°/s |
| Operational temperature range (standard) | - 15° C to + 35° C + 05° F to + 95° F |
| Storage temperature range | - 40° C to + 50° C - 40° F to +122° F |
| ColdTemp Package | If the mount will be used longterm at colder temperatures than -15°C, you need the ColdTemp Package |
| Transmission system | Backlash-free system with timing belt and automatic backlash recovery |
| Pointing accuracy | < 20" with internal 25-stars software mapping - max.100stars; possibility to use the Model Maker software for automated alignment operation. |
| Average tracking accuracy | ~ 1" typical for 15 minutes ~ 0,6" RMS with internal 25-stars software mapping and compensation of system flexures and polar alignment errors |
| Security stop | +/− 30° past meridian in r.a. (software) +/− 45° past meridian in r.a. (mechanical) |
Communication ports RS–232 port; GPS port; autoguide ST-4 standard port; Ethernet 10/100/1000 port
DatabaseStars: by Common Names, Bayer designation, Flamsteed designation, Bright Star Catalogue, SAO, HIP, HD, PPM, ADS, GCVS. Deep-sky: M, NGC, IC, PGC ,UGC limited up to mV = 16. Solar system: Sun, Moon, planets, asteroids, comets, artificial satellites. Equatorial and altazimuth coordinates. User defined objects. Quick slewing positions recalls for frequent focusing or useful operation.
Firmware features User defined mount parking positions, 2stars and 3stars alignment function, up to 100 alignment stars for modeling, correction of polar alignment and orthogonality errors, estimate of average pointing error, storage of multiple pointing models, sidereal, solar and lunar tracking speed adjustable on both axes, declination-based autoguide speed correction, adjustable horizon height limit, pointing and tracking past meridian, assisted electronic balance adjustment, automatic (ClockSync proprietary software) manual or GPS time & site coordinates synchronization, leap seconds support and full accounting for the UT1-UTC timescale, configurable atmospheric refraction, direct Baader dome control via RS-232, network settings, comets and asteroids filter, multi-language interface. Remote Assist via Internet connection with dedicated server.
Keypad control Rugged keypad with metal housing and reliable professional micro switches, Large graphic display – heated for operation under lowest temperatures, dimmable display and keyboard with back-lit keys, five information menu lines for coordinates, object information and symbols showing mount status and active external connections and accessories. All the functionality of the mount is available through the keypad without requiring an external PC
PC control Remote control via RS-232, Ethernet, proprietary 10Micron ASCOM driver, LX200 compatible protocol, update of firmware and orbital elements of comets, asteroids and artificial satellites via RS-232 or Ethernet, PC virtual KeyPad control panel via RS-232 or Ethernet, Integrated Wi-Fi for connection with smartphones and tablets and any wireless network
Scope of supply:
- Montierung GM 4000 mit hochgenauen Absolut-Encodern
- Motor-Kontrollbox mit Linux-Prozessor
- Aktuellste QCI Software (Version 2.x)
- #1452061 | Stand-Alone hand control unit
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