DDM500 - Datasheet

ASA DDM500


THE DDM500, THE LARGEST STANDARD MOUNT WITH DIRECT DRIVE AND ABSOLUTE ENCODERS AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE. Over 15 years of experience went into the design of the DDM500. Ready to carry large aperture telescopes with the highest level of pointing and tracking accuracy. Load capacity is 500kg/1100lbs on a custom-built pier. The ASA DDM500 is the perfect workhorse for all areas of research ranging from astronomical observations to laser communication and satellite tracking. Main Facts Type Alt-Azimuth (separate addon) / Equatorial Dual mounting (TWIN) Yes, 2x 500kg Motor ASA Direct Drive Latitude Range 0 to 90 degrees Max. load capacity 500kg (1102lbs) Weight mount (without counterweight) 281kg (620lbs) Power supply Included 48VDC and 24VDC switch cabinet 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

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