CHF 9'999
Available by special order — estimated delivery time: 4 to 8 weeks
The GM 1000 HPS is the most compact mount in the 10Micron catalog, while retaining the high-resolution absolute encoders placed directly on each axis, a backlash-free servo-brushless belt drive and an on-board Linux controller. It offers :
| Category | Features | Value / Details |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity & weight | Recommended photo load | 25 kg |
| Head weight | 19.5 kg | |
| Kinematics | Type | German equatorial frame |
| Worm gear | 250 teeth, Ø 125 mm, bronze B14 | |
| Lead screw | Ø 20 mm, ground / lapped steel | |
| Axes | Ø 30 mm, alloy steel | |
| Transmission | Backlash-free belts, automatic backlash adjustment | |
| Engine & movements | Motors | 2 brushless servos |
| GoTo speed | 2 - 15 °/s (configurable) | |
| Latitude range | 0 - 82° (90° optional) | |
| Fine azimuth adjustment | ± 7,5 ° | |
| Precision | RMS tally | < 20 ″ (with model) |
| Typical follow-up | < ±1 ″ p-p / 15 min | |
| Electronics & I/O | Power supply | 24 V DC 0.5 A (tracking) / 3 A (slew) / 4 A peak |
| Interfaces | RS-232, Ethernet, Wi-Fi | |
| Dedicated ports | GPS, ST-4, Keypad, AUX, Remote switch | |
| Embedded software | QCI v2.x - sidereal/solar/lunar tracking, satellite tracking, modeling of up to 100 stars, dome management, horizon limits, online updates | |
| Element | Comment |
|---|---|
| Stand-alone 4-line Keypad, metal housing, heated screen | Local control without PC |
| Embedded Linux controller | Satellite functions, lunar speed, etc. |
| RS-232 / Ethernet / Wi-Fi interfaces | |
| GPS, Autoguide, AUX, Remote switch connectors | |
| QCI v2.x software | |
| Connection cables & counterweight bar | |
| PC Suite: Virtual Keypad, Clock Sync, Multi-Mount, ASCOM driver | |
| User's manual | |
| Column/tripod adapter | |
| Standard flange for base | |
| High density foam transport box |
| Accessory | Usefulness |
|---|---|
| 3 kg & 6 kg stainless steel counterweights | Precise balancing |
| ARIES aluminum tripod (Cordura bag included) | Portability and rigidity |
| Laser pointer holder | Rapid alignment |
| TTX01® case set (x2) | Water, dust, shock protection |
| Outdoor power supply 230 V → 24 V / 4 A (90 W) | Field use |
| PERSEUS software | Planning and statistics |
Compact yet extremely rigid, the GM 1000 HPS is designed for astro-photographers on the move and small observatories alike, offering precision worthy of much heavier instruments. The standard package already covers the essentials; the "Professional" upgrade completes the package for a robust and perfectly protected itinerant workstation.
