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T-600 Direct-Drive Gimbal

SKU# T6001001

Price: $65,000.00

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The PlaneWave T-600 gimbal is engineered to meet the needs of the most demanding applications. The T-600 is capable of carrying payloads on each side of the altitude axis for applications where multiple instruments are necessary. With rugged environments in mind, the T-600 comes standard with 2-layer non-contact sealing at each motion-surface to prevent water (light-to-moderate rain) and debris entry.

  • Load capacity of 600 lbs (272 kg)
  • Direct-drive motors on each axis for smooth, fast, and virtually silent movement of the telescope
  • Acceleration up to 70 degrees/second/second*
  • Velocity up to 150 degrees/second*
  • High resolution encoders on each axis for precise positioning
  • Zero backlash and zero periodic error
  • PointXP mount modeling software
  • Enclosed electronics with optional rubberized seals for ruggedization
  • Through the mount cabling
  • Alt/Az, Alt/Alt, or equatorial installation orientation

*T-600 performance specifications are highly conservative and currently based upon L-series gimbal performance.

 

 

Description

The PlaneWave T-600 gimbal is engineered to meet the needs of the most demanding applications. The T-600 is capable of carrying payloads on each side of the altitude axis for applications where multiple instruments are necessary. With rugged environments in mind, the T-600 comes standard with 2-layer non-contact sealing at each motion-surface to prevent water (light-to-moderate rain) and debris entry.

System Performance

System Performance

 Acceleration (Azimuth and Altitude)

70 degrees per second/second (depends upon installed payload induced moment of inertia)

Velocity

Up to 150 degrees per second

Pointing Accuracy

<10-arcsecond RMS with PointXP Model

Pointing Precision

2 arcseconds at sidereal velocity

Open Loop Tracking Accuracy

0.2 arcseconds RMS over 300 second exposure at siderial rate

Open Loop Axis Following Error

<0.15 arcseconds RMS at sidereal rate, <0.3 arcseconds RMS at 1 degree per second, <2 arcseconds RMS at 10 degrees per second

Internal Servo-Loop (Drive to Motor)

10 kHz cascaded velocity/position controller, PID + Filters

Software Command Round-Trip

5 – 25 msec (depending on application)

System Natural Frequency

20 Hz or greater

Mount System

Mount System

 Type

Alt-Azimuth / Equatorial Direct-Drive Mount

Weight

605 lbs

Max. Load Capacity 

600 lbs (with payload limited to 100 kg-m² moment per port with center of gravity ≤ 15 inches from mounting surface and an lowest eigenmode frequency of 20 Hz. i.e. dual mounted CDK24 telescopes are compatible)

Dimensions

34” x 20” x 23.5” (H/D/W)

Latitude Range

0 to 90 degrees, Northern and Southern hemispheres

Motor Torque (Azimuth and Altitude)

127 ft-lbs (peak)

Azimuth Axis Range of Motion

660 degrees (optional limitless range available)

Altitude Axis Range of Motion

Fully Adjustable (-45 to +225 degree default range)

Cable Management 

Through-the-mount cabling

Coudé Path 

Optional (limits elevation axis range of motion to 180 degrees)

Power Requirement

100 to 240 VAC (50-60 Hz)

Operating Temperature Range

-30 C to +50 C

Storage Temperature Range

-50 C to +70 C

Mechanical Structure

Mechanical Structure

Gimbal Assembly

Fully CNC machined construction (Surface finish treated with UV resistant coating on all exposed metal surfaces)

Default Weatherization

2-Layer non-contact labrynth sealing at each motion-surface to prevent water (light-to-moderate rain) and debris entry. *Optional rubber seals may be added for further ruggedization.

Azimuth Bearing

4-way loaded radial ball bearings

Altitude Bearing

4-way loaded radial ball bearings

Instrument Mounting

Breadboard plate on both mounting surfaces (see interface document for complete mounting information)

Lifting Points

Present for lifting in “any orientation”

Motion Control

Motion Control

Drive Electronics (Azimuth and Altitude)

Elmo Motion Control Systems industrial grade off-the-shelf brushless motor drives

Motors (Azimuth and Altitude)

Each axis includes a double stacked direct-drive 3 phase axial-flux torque motor

Encoders (Azimuth and Altitude)

Renishaw 255 mm diameter, 26-bit absolute encoder ring with readhead

User Interface

PlaneWave Interface 4 (PWI4) Control Software with integrated PointXP mount modeling software by Dave Rowe. Includes ASCOM driver.

Time Source Recommendation

GPS Time Card, or PTP Server

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