10Micron GoTo Mounts

True precision for your astronomical future

GM 1000 HPS: ~   25kg load capacity
GM 2000 HPS: ~   50kg load capacity
GM 3000 HPS: ~ 100kg load capacity
GM 4000 HPS: ~ 150kg load capacity

• Unguided imaging
• Satellite tracking
• high-precision spectroscopy
• Exoplanet search – even for field use!

DRIVE MECHANICS

• Self-locking, high-precision worm-wheeldrives with classic friction clutches
• Internal wiring – no external mount cables (GM 1000 HPS)
• High torque Servo DC motors eliminate imbalance motor stall
• GM 1000 HPS with ultra portable on-axis encoder mount for uncompromizing stand-alone field use

DRIVE ELECTRONICS

• Ultra-high-precision RA & Dec on axis encoders, featuring more than 10 million increments (interpolated), fully encapsulated and calibrated
• Up to 0.5" RMS tracking accuracy - for long duration unguided imaging
• Closed loop (encoder controlled) satellite tracking speed - up to 20°/s
• Extremely low power consumption and miniature format (20 x 15 x 8cm) electronics
• After an observing session, the entire electronics box (motor electronics with Linux computer) and HC can be easily detached and protected from premature aging and moisture damage
• Service friendly design - electronics box and HC can be easily exchanged for service, without returning the precisely adjusted HPS mount

FIRMWARE

• Automatic refraction correction function implemented – the only way for perfect unguided tracking during long exposures
• Intuitively operated V2.x software and QSI motor control system, integrated into an onboard Linux computer – intelligence built-in
• No external PC or laptop mandatory in the field – all functions in the onboard computer can be accessed via stand-alone hand control unit (HC)
• Precise multistar pointing models, entering satellite and comet trajectories, programming individual observing sessions and much more
• Well documented firmware and drivers, working autonomously w/o additional planetarium software, without need for external RS-232 converters/USB ports
• Excellent documentation in English and German
• Electronic balance - requiring one time balancing only
• Ultra stable pointing model for safe East/West load reversal – no change of pointing model necessary when changing accessories
• Precise polar alignment – software aided and accomplished within minutes
• Fully remote controlled via your observatory PC with 10/100 LAN included, perfectly prepared for your future Internet observatory

The Company COMEC Technology in Italy

For over 35 years COMEC guarantees the highest quality in precision engineering for racing and engineering. Modern CNC machines ensure quality and accuracy. The first prototype for an astronomical mount was manufactured more than 15 years and constantly improved. All parts are made of solid aluminum material, which guarantees maximum stiffness and minimum vibration susceptibility.

The challenge is to provide our customers with a product that solves all known issues of a typical astronomical mount, is reliable, lightweight and yet stable. To meet these demands the worm drives were developed which enable a highly precise, uniform tracking of astronomical objects. To the latest manufacturing technology have been combined with traditional mechanical design.

Was also developed by a completely new electronic control system. It allows the user many functions in "stand alone" operation without a PC. For example the detection (mapping) from any number of star positions (T-point method) for the highest positioning accuracy, satellite tracking (ISS), tracking comets and more.