WarpAstron WarpDrive WD-17 Strain Wave Harmonic Drive Mount
The new WarpAstron WD-17 is an extremely compact but strong harmonic drive mount that uses a direct drive connection to connect the strain wave reducer. This gives unmatched precision and response time as well as virtually eliminating backlash and noise.
The mount head weighs just 4.3kg including the dual Vixen + Losmandy mount head, and has a load capacity of 13.5kg without a counterweight, or even 20kg with a counterweight!
On top of this, the lack of belt or gears means almost zero maintenance required.
Direct Drive Connection
The servo motor connects directly to the Strain Wave Reducer. No backlash and belt aging issues.
Consistently Precise
High precision encoder for servo motor, rapid correction response time and high power density.
Lightweight
Weighs only 4.3kg supporting both Losmandy & Vixen dovetails.
Coordinates memory based homing
Coordinates and home position can be memorized even when powered off.
Cold-friendly
Reliable operation in extreme cold, even at -25°C.
Silent
No more noise from stepper motors and gears, neighbour-friendly.
Built in GPS
Automatic positioning to sync date / time / location for easy outdoor operation.
5-Axis machining
Main body integrally-formed by 5-axis CNC to ensure high strength.
Specifications: WarpAstron WD-17 Harmonic Drive Mount
- Mount type: Equatorial/Altazimuth
- Reduction gear:
- Ra: 17 Strain Wave Reducer
- Dec: 14 Strain Wave Reducer
- Drive: Direct-drive motor with SWR
- Motor: BLDC servo motor
- Weight: 4.3kg (9.4lb)
- Load capacity *1:
- 26Nm (standard) / 38Nm
- 13.5kg (29lb) without counterweights
- 20kg (44lb) with counterweights
- Material: AL6061, stainless steel, brass, ABS
- Brake: RA axis
- Dovetail: Vixen & Losmandy dual saddle
- Counterweight shaft: M12 (1.75mm pitch)
- Max slew rate: 3.5°/s
- Adjustment range: ALT 0 ~ 90°, AZ +/- 8°
- Operating temp: -25°C ~ 50°C
- System: OnStep
- Protocol: ASCOM / INDI / LX200 / INDIGO
- Home control *2: Coordinates memory (FRAM)
- PC connection: USB Type-C *3
- Guide connection: USB Type-C (ST4) *4
- Time and location: Built-in GPS
- Power: 12V 5A 5.5*2.1/2.5mm DC
- Wireless *5: WiFi 802.11g / Bluetooth
Note
1. Standard: Recommend for better performance; Max Allowed: Load can be moved by mount; User should also consider the tripod stability and centre of gravity to use counterweights properly.
2. WD-20 equipped with home sensors on both axis, it can return home even with error coordinates; WD-17 can return to home position relying on coordinates memorized in FRAM Chip, which can save data when power off.
3. Mounts support both USB Type-C to C and USB Type-C to A cables.
4. ST4 port used for hand controller connection, and ST-4 guide which require an optional converter for connecting with RJ-12 port.
5. Wireless functionality may vary by country and region.
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