ASA DDM100
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.
ASA DDM100ASA Direct Drive Technology with absolute encoders for high-end applications.

Main Facts
Type
Alt-Azimuth (separate addon) / Equatorial
Alt-Azimuth (separate addon) / Equatorial
Dual mounting (TWIN)
No
No
Motor
ASA Direct Drive
ASA Direct Drive
Latitude Range
0 to 90 degrees
0 to 90 degrees
Max. load capacity
100kg (220lbs)
100kg (220lbs)
Weight mount (without counterweight)
56kg (123lbs)
56kg (123lbs)
Power supply
Included 24 volts
Included 24 volts
Software
ASA API (application programming interface) available autumn 2023 ASA Software(Autoslew, Sequence-windows based) with ASCOM-Alpaca
ASA API (application programming interface) available autumn 2023 ASA Software(Autoslew, Sequence-windows based) with ASCOM-Alpaca
Max. slew speeds
Up to 50 degrees per second
Up to 50 degrees per second
Pointing Accuracy (20° to 85°)
<8” RMS with pointing model and ASA telescope
<8” RMS with pointing model and ASA telescope
Tracking Accuracy (20° to 85°)
<0,25” RMS within 5 minutes tracking time over 5 min 0,05” RMS/min
<0,25” RMS within 5 minutes tracking time over 5 min 0,05” RMS/min
System Natural Frequency
10 Hz or greater
10 Hz or greater
Technical Details
01 Electronics

ASA In-house production
The competent partner that provides you with the whole package – ASA, guarantees the highest standard! Interferometric metrology, CNC machining, meter class optics, light weight mirrors, telescope systems, ground stations, assembly, factory testing and commissioning, everything is done by ASA itself.