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Technical Specifications:
General
Computerized control system based on stepper motor technology and
dual communication (USB and Bluetooth or Wi-Fi).
Operational Mode
Equatorial or Azimuth (for the appropriate mounts)
Pointing Model
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Single star
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Three star
(only in Alt Az axis mode)
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Multistar
(Up to 24 stars)
System Speeds:
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“Guide”
: From 0,05 to 0,95X in 0,05X increments.
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“Center”
: From 2 to 10X
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“Find”
: From 10 to 150X.
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“Slew”
: N. 4 speeds ranges (Low, Medium, Fast, Ultra)
depending on the mount “gear ratio” and, for the maximum
speed “Ultra”, on the power supply (requires at least 15 VDC).
Tracking Speeds
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Sidereal
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Solar
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Lunar
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Terrestrial
(No tracking)
RA – DEC Motor
Currents
Typical currents are 0.3 A for tracking and 1.5 A (adjustable) for
slewing.
Data Base
14000 Default objects. The database is easily editable by the user
using a simple text editor. This database is part of the StarGO software
and it may be accessed using a PC.
Input/Output Ports
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USB
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Bluetooth or WiFi
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ST4
Output Ports
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AUX0: (Baader Steeldrive only in Bluetooth version)
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AUX1: Hybrid Step Motor with a max current of 1 A.
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AUX2: Hybrid Step Motor with a max current of 1 A.
Electrical
Characteristics
Power Supply: 12 – 18 VDC stabilized
Current: from 0.3 to 1.5 A (adjustable) in all operating
conditions
Control Operations
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Goto and Sync to celestial objects
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Automatic Meridian Flip
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User definable parking and homing functions
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Programmable Custom Gear Ratio.
User updatable
firmware
Via USB connection
Operating
Temperature Range
-20 ≈ +40 °C
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