Explore Scientific Losmandy Titan EQ GoTo Mount with PMC-Eight Motor System and Tripod

Explore Scientific Losmandy Titan EQ GoTo Mount with PMC-Eight Motor System and Tripod - The PMC-EIGHT Awarded a Sky & Telescope Hot Product for 2018

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Product Highlights

Motorized Equatorial Mount
100 lb Equipment Payload Capacity
Precision Dual-Axis Micro-Stepper Motor
ExploreStars GoTo App for Windows
70,000+ Object Database
Declination-Axis Backlash Compensation
Permanent Periodic Error Correction
Multiple Alignment Processes
Dual Losmandy/Vixen Dovetail Saddle
Anodized Aluminum Semi-Pier Tripod

Explore Scientific took the venerable Losmandy mount and modified it to their own specifications to produce their version of the Losmandy Titan EQ GoTo Mount to provide users with a powerful platform built to support and move larger optical tube assemblies easily and smoothly. Modifications include the use of the PMC-Eight motor drive system, upgraded micro-stepper motors with encoders, installing a belt drive between the motor and drive shafts, and replacing the wired control system with a wireless antenna for remote use from tablets and smartphones running Windows mobile operating systems. These modifications improve tracking precision while reducing system vibration, and provide users with a wireless open-source control system that can be customized to their specific needs and shared with Explore Scientific community.

The Titan lives up to its name with an instrument payload capacity of 100 lbs, with the capability to comfortably carry the two included 21 lb counterweights. All hardware is made of stainless steel to handle the weight as well as resist wear over years of use, while a split-design dovetail saddle accepts the larger Losmandy D-style plates. Its dual axis DC stepper motor is reversible for use in the Northern and Southern hemispheres and is powered by the included 12VDC car/vehicle power adapter. Supporting the head and OTA is an aluminum tripod with an adjustable height from 33-48" to accommodate a wide variety of users, while its semi-pier design adds stability vibration-resistance versus conventional tripods. The semi-pier also allows the legs to be removed for easier transport and storage.

The brains of this Titan system is Explore Scientific's ExploreStars app for smartphones and tablets running Windows mobile OS that connects to the mount via its integrated WiFi antenna. If the mount is located near a WiFi network that is connect to the Internet, it can be controlled from a remote location. The app has a 70,000+ object database with an intuitive user interface controlled with the device's touchscreen, and an Ethernet 10/100 port. It features Periodic Error Correction and backlash correction to provide accurate, precise, and smooth tracking over long periods of time. Multiple guide, slew, and tracking rates allows it to be easily aligned, manually controlled, and to accurately track near and deep-sky objects. A non-volatile memory and Real-Time clock preserves settings, including the backlash correction and PEC, when the system is turned off and power disconnected.

Mount

Machined aluminum and stainless steel
Scratch-resistant and reflection-limiting black anodized finish
All stainless steel hardware resists wear
100 lb payload capacity, excluding included couterweights
Head disassembles into two parts for easier handling, transport, and storage
Altitude adjustment range: 12-70° with locking tangent arm
Laser engraved latitude scale in 2° increments
Single bi-directional knob azimuth control, ±10° increments
Full 360° rotation in both R.A. and DEC axes
Dual bubble levels for accurate set up
Dovetail saddle accepts large Losmandy D-series plates
Removable 1.25" diameter stainless steel counterweight shaft with two 21 lb counterweights
Head weight: 75 lbs
12 VDC, 500mA power requirement

Electronics, Motors, and Gears

Electronics

Integrated WiFi antenna enables direct connection to smartphones, tablets, and networks for remote system control
PMC-Eight motor control system
Scalable 8-CPU multi-processor system allows control of multiple systems from single user interface
Non-volatile memory bank retains PEC and backlash settings as well as accurate time keeping when mount is turned off
Fully compatible with any computer platform using an ASCOM compliant software package
Serial and standard ST4 auto-guiding ports

Motors

High-resolution 0.9°, 400-count stepper motors
Micro stepping controller enables the motor to work at 12,800 steps per revolution
Belt-drive system reduces backlash and vibration for smoother and more accurate tracking, especially with heavy loads
Tracking accuracy: ±5 arc sec
Reversible for use in Northern and Southern hemispheres

Gears

All stainless steel hardware
Shafts: 1.968" diameter stainless steel tubing, 0.25" wall thickness
Worm gears: 7075 aluminum, 6.75" diameter/270 tooth, 3.1" diameter sealed ball-bearings
Worm wheels: heat treated and ground stainless steel
Single piece worm housing construction, double ended, ball bearing supported with adjustable pre-load
5.062" diameter needle thrust bearings
3.5" diameter sealed ball bearings
Variable 6" diameter slip clutches on both axes

ExploreStars

App available for Windows tablets and smartphones
70,000+ object database including 2,000+ stars, with a downloadable catalog of 68,000+ additional stars
Native catalogs include: Bayer, Flamstead, SAO, HD/Harvard, DM, BD/CD/CPD, GSC, and RNGC/IC
Open source code with available developer kit allows for customization and sharing
Four-button interface for guiding, centering, moving, and slewing using device touchscreen
Selectable and user-defined GoTo, Slewing, Centering, and Guiding rates
1-star, 2-star, and 3-star alignment processes
Sidereal, King, Lunar, Solar, and user defined tracking rates
Additional functions: Synchronize, Search, Coordinate input
Custom mount support using user-defined stepper count scaling

Tripod

Lightweight and durable machined aluminum alloy
Scratch-resistant and reflection limiting black anodized finish
Semi-Pier tripod design increases payload capacity and stability with reduced vibrations from external forces
Adjustable height from 33" to 48"
Removable leg design for easy transporting
Weight 35 lbs

Mount Type	Motorized German equatorial
Load Capacity	100.0 lb / 45.4 kg
Motor	Dual-axis micro stepper motors with belt-drive system
Counterweight	2 x 21 lb / 9.5 kg
Mount	Losmandy D-series split saddle 8.0 x 6.0 x 1.0" / 20.3 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
GO-TO Capability	Integrated WiFi antenna with ASCOM-compliant driver Use ExploreStars app for Windows mobile OS
Altitude / Latitude Adjustment	Altitude: 12 - 70° Latitude: 2° incremental scale
Polar Axis Scope	None Available separately
Includes Tripod/Pier	Black anodized aluminum tripod Adjustable height from 33.0 - 48.0" / 83.8 - 121.9 cm
Power Source	12 VDC, 500 mA power supply
Weight	Head: 75.0 lb / 34.0 kg Tripod: 35.0 lb / 15.9 kg

In the Box

Explore Scientific Losmandy Titan EQ GoTo Mount with PMC-Eight Motor System and Tripod

PMC-Eight GoTo System

12 VDC Power Supply

Adjustable Aluminum Tripod

Counterweight Shaft

2 x 21-lb Counterweight for GM-8, G-9, G-11 and Titan Mounts

Limited 1-Year USA/Canada Warranty, Extendable to Transferrable Lifetime Warranty with Registration

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