ASA Direct Drive Technology with absolute encoders for high-end applications.
New design based on 15 years of experience with /Direct Drive/ mounts. Ready for the most demanding applications in pointing and tracking accuracy. /Satellite tracking/ with optional /software/ package. Load capacity of 100kg/220lbs on a polar wedge.
Main Facts
Type: Alt-Azimuth (separate addon) / Equatorial
Dual mounting (TWIN): No
Motor: ASA Direct Drive
Latitude Range: 0 to 90 degrees
Max. load capacity: 100kg (220lbs)
Weight mount (without counterweight): 56kg (123lbs)
Power supply: Included 24 volts
Software
ASA Software package with a platform-independent Ascom Alpaca API (via TCP/IP), compatibility with numerous programs, and many additional API features for:
• Creating and optimizing pointing files
• MLPT (e.g., usable with a N.I.N.A plugin)
• Uploading and tracking TLE and CPF satellite orbits
• Orbit corrections when satellite tracking (autoguiding with external CCD cameras)
• Focus control also via Ascom Alpaca API
• Covers (if installed) via Ascom Alpaca API
Max. slew speeds: Up to 50 degrees per second
Pointing Accuracy (20° to 85°): <8” RMS with pointing model and ASA telescope
Tracking Accuracy (20° to 85° – unguided, with current pointingfile): <0,25” RMS within 5 minutes
System Natural Frequency: 10 Hz or greater
