Appendix A – Advanced VX Mount Technical Specifications
Payload Capacity (excluding counterweight)
Optical Tube Mounting System
Computerized Hand Control
Database
Slew Speeds
Tracking Modes
Tracking Rates
Alignment Procedures
Motor Type
Power Requirements
Latitude Range
PEC
GPS
Backlash Compensation
Internal Real-Time Clock
Available Ports
Setting Circles
Polar Axis Scope
Counterweight Shaft Length
Counterweight Shaft Diameter
Tripod
Tripod Leg Diameter
Height Range of Mount
Weight of Tripod
Weight of EQ Head
Weight of Counterweight
Total Telescope Kit Weight
ENGLISH
30 I
30 lb
Dual Saddle Plate
NexStar+ hand control with LCD display, 19 fiber-optic
backlit LED buttons
40,000+ objects, 100 user-defined programmable objects
Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Nine slew speeds, 4 deg/sec maximum
EQ North, EQ South, Off
Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment,
Solar System Align
Low cog DC servo motors with encoders on both axes
12V DC 3 5A (tip positive)
7 degrees to 77 degrees
Yes, Permanently Programmable
Optional SkySync GPS Accessory
Yes
Yes
2x AUX ports, Autoguider port, RS-232 port
(on hand control)
No
Optional
12"
0 75"
Adjustable, Stainless Steel
2 0"
44" to 64"
18 lb
17 lb
1x 12 lb
47 lb