AZ100 Go-To motorized mount with encoders and Rowan DSC100 controller
This is one of the very best CNC machined, alt-azimuth mounts on the market. It is machined in the United Kingdom by Rowan. It has a black anodized finished and is fitted with stainless steel hardware. This motorized version with the DSC controller is what Vic Maris uses when he visits National Parks and other star parties with various telescopes including his SVX180T.
Specifications include an 80.0 mm diameter 7075 aluminum wheel gear and brass worm gear in adjustable worm block.
32mm diameter 7075 aluminum axis shafts supported in high quality ball and taper bearings.
Included are adjustable friction clutches on both axes. The long slow motion cables are not included as this unit is motorized. instead hand knobs are provided to avoid having the cables hit something as the mount moves.
Load capacity is 15-20 kg (about 44 pounds) on each side depending on scope length.
Mount weight: 8kg (about 17 1/2 pounds).
Mount weight with 2 x DV saddles 9.8kg (about 22 pounds)
Mount base has M12 tapped hole to attach to tripods.
Pre-installed Renishaw 152,000 step encoders.
If you are using your existing Nexus DSC, please check your encoder lead is compatible with the AZ100 encoder pin out.
The encoder cables move with the mount and don't wrap or tangle in the AZ-axis as the mount is moved.
Options:
1. Dual Losmandy / Vixen section saddle: 200m long with 2 clamps. Work with either the D-rail (Losmandy design) or V-rail (Vixen style) for complete flexibility. 200m long, lightweighted back side with 2 clamps. 16mm central thread for counter-weight shaft. AZ100 Dual Saddle Plate. 200mm long. DV Profile.
2. Pan Tilt Handle: This fits to the inside face of the saddle with 2 x M6 bolts and can be mounted on the left or right side of the mount. The handle is 14" long and is compatible with both the 'D' or 'DV' saddles.The included threaded block insert provides an angled mounting position.Altitude adjusting plate - When using a 2-scope setup, both scopes can be set to the same pointing position. AZ100 Pan Tilt Handle. Black Anodized.
3. Counterweight Shaft for the 3.75 KG weight. For balancing the mount. 125mm diameter. 25mm hole. If using dual saddles, this shaft without mounting flange will thread into one of the saddles. AZ100 Counterweight Shaft - For 3.75 KG Counterweight - without mounting flange. If using only one saddle, and mounting the counterweight on the other side, get the counterweight shaft with mounting flange. AZ100 25mm Counterweight Shaft with mounting flange.
4. 3.75 KG Counterweight for #3 above counterweight shafts: AZ100 3.75 KG Counterweight.
5. 8 KG counterweight and shaft: This is an economical combination 8 KG counterweight and shaft that fits it.
- If using dual saddles, this shaft without mounting flange will thread into one of the saddles. /product/CW8S
- If using only one saddle, and mounting the counterweight on the other side, get the counterweight, shaft and mounting flange. /product/CW8SF
6. Stainless tripod. The AZ100 with standard M12 bushing attaches directly to this tripod with or without the pier riser below. This solid stainless tripod will provide great stability for all our telescopes up to the SVX140T.
7. Losmandy Heavy Duty Tripod and Rowan mount adapter: For heavier telescopes (SVX140T - SVX180T) we recommend this heavy duty tripod for the ultimate stability. This tripod and the Rowan AZ100 Motorized mount is the system Vic Maris uses when he takes his SVX180T to various star parties and events.
8. Pier Riser: To avoid having certain telescopes strike the tripod legs, you may need this pier riser. Pier Riser 200 mm long. If you are using the heavy duty Losmandy tripod and Rowan adapter on an SVX152T or SVX180T we recommend using the Losmandy extension if you need it. /product/losmandy-12-tripod-extension-column
9. Pier Riser Hand Knob Set: Makes it easier to set it up. Pier Riser Hand Knob set of 3 (M8)
10. Y-Axis balance plate: This allows good balancing when using a bino-viewer or heavy eyepieces. AZ100 Y-Axis Balance Plate including 24mm Alt-Axis spacer & 16.0mm shaft.
11. Knob set for Y-Axis Balance Plate: M6 Knob Set for Y-Axis Balance Plate.
12. Nexus DSC Pro with WiFi
13. Nexus DSC Pro Shelf - (mounts to the mount column).Available accessories
