2. Performance Parameters
AM3
Description
Mount type German Equatorial Mount
Mount mode Equatorial/Alt-Azimuth
Drive Strain Wave Gear + synchronous belt (300:1 reduction ratio)
Periodic error <±15''
PE duration 288s
Drive (RA)
Stepper motor + synchronous belt + 14 type 100 reduction ratio
harmonic + brake
Drive (DEC)
Stepper motor + synchronous belt + 14 type 100 reduction ratio
harmonic + brake
Load 8kg (w/o counterweight) / 13kg (with counterweight) @20cm
Mount weight 3.9 kg
Latitude adjustment range 0°-90°
Azimuth adjustment range ±6°
Dovetail Losmandy & Vixen
Interface thread for
counterweight bar
M12 *1.75 coarse teeth
Stepper motor resolution 0.17''
Max slew speed 6°/S
Slew speed 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 20x, 60x, 720x, 1400x
Power port DC5.5-2.1mm (12V, not less than 3A)
Power consumption
12V/0.4A (Standby)
12V/0.6A (Tracking)
12V/1.7A (GOTO)
Guide interface ST4
Communication Interface USB/BT
Zero position Mechanical
Operating temperature -15℃-40℃
Power-off brake Yes