| Takahashi EM-400 Temma2M | |
|---|---|
| Type | German Equatorial Mount |
| R.A. & DEC. Slow-Motion | Motor driven |
| Azimuth Adjustments | ± 10° with rotary base plate |
| Elevation Adjustments | with ML altitude wedge: 0° to 50° |
| Polar Finder / Accuracy | Built-in 11x (to 2030) |
| R.A. and DEC. axis diameter (material) | 40 mm (steel) |
| R.A. and DEC. worm gear shaft diameter (material) | 20 mm (steel) |
| R.A. and DEC. gear diameter (material) | 150 mm/180 teeth (bronze) |
| Encoders | Supplied |
| Weight (without counterweight) | Main block : 22.5 kg Altitude wedge : 5.2 kg Total weight (with counterweight shaft) : 29.5 kg |
| Counterweights | 2 x 8 kg |
| Maximal / Optimal Loading Capacity | 35kg / 20kg (without counterweight) |
| Stepper Motors Accuracy | 50 pps |
| Slow Motion Speeds | R.A. : 0.1x to 1.9x sidereal rate DEC. : ± 1.5' to 13.5' (by increment of 1.5'/sec) |
| High Speed Mode | 12V. : 250x sidereal rate (R.A.), ± 1°/sec (DEC.) 24V. : 500x sidereal rate (R.A.), ±2°/sec (DEC.) |
| Worm gear shaft cycle | 8 minutes |
| Tracking Accuracy | ± 5" |
| Power consumption | @12VDC : 0.5/0.7A (NS, sidereal rate and tracking speed) ; 1.6A (HS, pointing speed) @24VDC : 0.4/0.9A (NS, sidereal rate and tracking speed) ; 1.4A (HS, pointing speed) Standby mode : 0.1A |
| Tube moutings | Flat base with 4 x M10 et 2 x M8 screws |
| Autoguiding | SBIG compatible (mini-DIN PS2 connector) |
| PC connectivity | RS-232C serial port (with S-VHS to DB-9 cable) |
| Mounting Capacities | Tube rings, plates and dovetail mounting plates |
| Option | Tripods, stand piers |