Vixen Optics SXD2-WL Equatorial Mount Head Only
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Vixen Telescope SXD2 Equatorial Mount WL
Deluxe type of the equatorial mount with wireless unit
The SXD2 is the deluxe type of the SX2 equatorial mount in response to higher precision tracking and mounting larger optical tube and photographic equipment. A polar alignment scope comes as standard for serious astrophotographers.
Control equatorial mount with smartphone
This is a high precision equatorial mount by improving performance in every details from raw materials, number of bearings and cutting and processing every parts on the entire process.
The equatorial mount is supplied with the wireless unit which allows you to make your smartphone or tablet as controller for celestial navigation as high precision tracking.
Wireless celestial navigation
Upon installing the free app STAR BOOK Wireless on the wireless unit provided with the equatorial mount, you can enjoy not only control the mount, but also various functions of celestial navigation wirelessly.
App STAR BOOK Wireless inheriting the DNA of STAR BOOK TEN Controller
If you tap the celestial object you want to see on the star chart, it will be automatically slew into the field of view and tracking will start.
Following the display of the STAR BOOK TEN controller, which has been highly evaluated for its comfortable operability, even existing STAR BOOK TEN users can use it without any discomfort.
Increased loading capacity from 12kg (SX2 equatorial mount) to 15kg
Rigidity and precision have been improved by changing the right ascension and declination rotation axis from aluminum alloy to thick steel, and changing the gear that is the key to the drive from aluminum to brass. Consequently the loading weight has also increased from 12kg of the SX2 equatorial mount to 15kg, making it possible to replace with a larger optical tube and add a SLR camera, CMOS camera, etc.
The employed pulse motor improves stability and response of motions
Precision pulse motor (stepping motor) with micro-step motion control that drives at 250 pulses/second is used instead of the conventional DC motor offering very smooth control from low speed to high speed, and response to operation improved.
Easy-to-use polar alignment scope
It is a device that allows high-precision installation of equatorial mount with easy operation (for the northern and southern hemispheres). Built-in scale that shows the starry sky near the north celestial pole (south celestial pole).
By introducing the polaris and two nearby stars (three in total) into the designated positions on the scale, you can easily measure the polar axis with an accuracy of within 3 arc minutes. (for the northern hemisphere). Built-in dark field illumination (red LED) that turns on with a single button.
The scale itself glows red, so dark stars don't get lost in the background. All adjustments can be made while looking through the polar alignment scope, making it very convenient in dark places. The brightness of the scale is adjustable in 8 steps, so you can use it at your preferred brightness. In addition, it will automatically turn off in 1 to 2 minutes (gradual dimming), and you can prevent forgetting to turn it off after use.
Specification
SXD2 Equatorial Mount
- R.A. slow motion: Worm and wheel gears with 180-tooth whole circle micro movement, dia. 72mm, brass
- DEC slow motion: Worm and wheel gears with 180-tooth whole circle micro movement, dia. 72mm, brass
- Worm shaft: Dia. 9mm, made of brass
- R.A. axis: Dia. 40mm, carbon steel
- DEC axis: Dia. 30mm, carbon steel
- Number of bearings: 9 pieces
- Counterweight bar: Dia. 20mm stainless steel, retractable
- Polar alignment scope: Built-in 5x20mm, 10°field of view, 3-star alignment system, variable intensity illuminated reticle with auto turn-off, brightness adjustable in 8 steps, dark field illumination, setting accuracy within 3-arc minutes.
- Azimuth adjustment: Fine adjustments by double screws with knob, about 1.2 degrees per rotation, adjustable range ±7 degrees.
- Altitude adjustment: Latitude adjustable between 0 degree and 70 degrees (divided into high, middle and low altitude zones) with 2 degree increments, and adjustable ±15 degrees per zone, fine adjustment by tangent screw with knob, about 0.8 degrees per location.
- Motor drive: Pulse motors with micro-step motion control (250pps)
- Slewing / Tracking: Automatic slewing by wireless unit via smartphone (free app), 1000x of sidereal rate at max slewing speed, high-precision tracking
- Loading capacity: 15kg (375kg-cm torque load at 25cm from the cross point of the RA and DEC axes.
- Controller cable port: D-SUB 9 PIN male
- Power port: DC12V EIAJ RC5320A Class4 Center-plus
- Working voltage / electrical consumption: SXD2WL+Wireless unit : DC12V / 0.3～2.0A（loading 10kg), 0.4～2.2A（loading 15kg：max load）
- Size: 343×360×128mm
- Weight: Approx. 9.2kg（excl. counterweights）
- Counterweight:
- 1.9 kg
- 3.7 kg
- Optional accessories:
- ASG-CB90 tripod
- SXG-HAL130 tripod
- SXG half pillar
- SXG-P85DX pillar
- Power supply
WiFi Controller Unit
- CPU: 32bit CISC Processor 120MHz
- Controller power port: D-SUB 9PIN male
- Autoguider port: 6-pole 6-core modular jack (for external autoguider)
- WiFi function: Using smartphone as a user interface with the app STAR BOOK Wireless
- App operating environment: Supported OS: Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher*・Wireless LAN standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n・Data encryption method: WPA2-PSK*Even if you meet the conditions, you may not be able to use it. Please be sure to check the operation of the application in advance when using it.
- Power supply: Supplied from the mount
- Operating voltage / consumption: DC12V 0.1A(max)
- Operating temperature: 0～40℃
- Others: Version-up with wireless LAN
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
Vixen Telescope SXD2 Equatorial Mount WL
Deluxe type of the equatorial mount with wireless unit
The SXD2 is the deluxe type of the SX2 equatorial mount in response to higher precision tracking and mounting larger optical tube and photographic equipment. A polar alignment scope comes as standard for serious astrophotographers.
Control equatorial mount with smartphone
This is a high precision equatorial mount by improving performance in every details from raw materials, number of bearings and cutting and processing every parts on the entire process.
The equatorial mount is supplied with the wireless unit which allows you to make your smartphone or tablet as controller for celestial navigation as high precision tracking.
Wireless celestial navigation
Upon installing the free app STAR BOOK Wireless on the wireless unit provided with the equatorial mount, you can enjoy not only control the mount, but also various functions of celestial navigation wirelessly.
App STAR BOOK Wireless inheriting the DNA of STAR BOOK TEN Controller
If you tap the celestial object you want to see on the star chart, it will be automatically slew into the field of view and tracking will start.
Following the display of the STAR BOOK TEN controller, which has been highly evaluated for its comfortable operability, even existing STAR BOOK TEN users can use it without any discomfort.
Increased loading capacity from 12kg (SX2 equatorial mount) to 15kg
Rigidity and precision have been improved by changing the right ascension and declination rotation axis from aluminum alloy to thick steel, and changing the gear that is the key to the drive from aluminum to brass. Consequently the loading weight has also increased from 12kg of the SX2 equatorial mount to 15kg, making it possible to replace with a larger optical tube and add a SLR camera, CMOS camera, etc.
The employed pulse motor improves stability and response of motions
Precision pulse motor (stepping motor) with micro-step motion control that drives at 250 pulses/second is used instead of the conventional DC motor offering very smooth control from low speed to high speed, and response to operation improved.
Easy-to-use polar alignment scope
It is a device that allows high-precision installation of equatorial mount with easy operation (for the northern and southern hemispheres). Built-in scale that shows the starry sky near the north celestial pole (south celestial pole).
By introducing the polaris and two nearby stars (three in total) into the designated positions on the scale, you can easily measure the polar axis with an accuracy of within 3 arc minutes. (for the northern hemisphere). Built-in dark field illumination (red LED) that turns on with a single button.
The scale itself glows red, so dark stars don't get lost in the background. All adjustments can be made while looking through the polar alignment scope, making it very convenient in dark places. The brightness of the scale is adjustable in 8 steps, so you can use it at your preferred brightness. In addition, it will automatically turn off in 1 to 2 minutes (gradual dimming), and you can prevent forgetting to turn it off after use.
Specification
SXD2 Equatorial Mount
- R.A. slow motion: Worm and wheel gears with 180-tooth whole circle micro movement, dia. 72mm, brass
- DEC slow motion: Worm and wheel gears with 180-tooth whole circle micro movement, dia. 72mm, brass
- Worm shaft: Dia. 9mm, made of brass
- R.A. axis: Dia. 40mm, carbon steel
- DEC axis: Dia. 30mm, carbon steel
- Number of bearings: 9 pieces
- Counterweight bar: Dia. 20mm stainless steel, retractable
- Polar alignment scope: Built-in 5x20mm, 10°field of view, 3-star alignment system, variable intensity illuminated reticle with auto turn-off, brightness adjustable in 8 steps, dark field illumination, setting accuracy within 3-arc minutes.
- Azimuth adjustment: Fine adjustments by double screws with knob, about 1.2 degrees per rotation, adjustable range ±7 degrees.
- Altitude adjustment: Latitude adjustable between 0 degree and 70 degrees (divided into high, middle and low altitude zones) with 2 degree increments, and adjustable ±15 degrees per zone, fine adjustment by tangent screw with knob, about 0.8 degrees per location.
- Motor drive: Pulse motors with micro-step motion control (250pps)
- Slewing / Tracking: Automatic slewing by wireless unit via smartphone (free app), 1000x of sidereal rate at max slewing speed, high-precision tracking
- Loading capacity: 15kg (375kg-cm torque load at 25cm from the cross point of the RA and DEC axes.
- Controller cable port: D-SUB 9 PIN male
- Power port: DC12V EIAJ RC5320A Class4 Center-plus
- Working voltage / electrical consumption: SXD2WL+Wireless unit : DC12V / 0.3～2.0A（loading 10kg), 0.4～2.2A（loading 15kg：max load）
- Size: 343×360×128mm
- Weight: Approx. 9.2kg（excl. counterweights）
- Counterweight:
- 1.9 kg
- 3.7 kg
- Optional accessories:
- ASG-CB90 tripod
- SXG-HAL130 tripod
- SXG half pillar
- SXG-P85DX pillar
- Power supply
WiFi Controller Unit
- CPU: 32bit CISC Processor 120MHz
- Controller power port: D-SUB 9PIN male
- Autoguider port: 6-pole 6-core modular jack (for external autoguider)
- WiFi function: Using smartphone as a user interface with the app STAR BOOK Wireless
- App operating environment: Supported OS: Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher*・Wireless LAN standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n・Data encryption method: WPA2-PSK*Even if you meet the conditions, you may not be able to use it. Please be sure to check the operation of the application in advance when using it.
- Power supply: Supplied from the mount
- Operating voltage / consumption: DC12V 0.1A(max)
- Operating temperature: 0～40℃
- Others: Version-up with wireless LAN
The Set
- 1x SXD2 Equatorial Mount
Wireless Unit
- 1x SX counterweight 1.9kg
- 1x SX counterweight 3.7kg
- 1x Allen wrench 5mm
- 1x Allen wrench1.27mm
- 1x Cigarette-lighter plug cord SX
- 1x Instruction manual
Vixen Telescope SXD2 Equatorial Mount WL
Deluxe type of the equatorial mount with wireless unit
The SXD2 is the deluxe type of the SX2 equatorial mount in response to higher precision tracking and mounting larger optical tube and photographic equipment. A polar alignment scope comes as standard for serious astrophotographers.
Control equatorial mount with smartphone
This is a high precision equatorial mount by improving performance in every details from raw materials, number of bearings and cutting and processing every parts on the entire process.
The equatorial mount is supplied with the wireless unit which allows you to make your smartphone or tablet as controller for celestial navigation as high precision tracking.
Wireless celestial navigation
Upon installing the free app STAR BOOK Wireless on the wireless unit provided with the equatorial mount, you can enjoy not only control the mount, but also various functions of celestial navigation wirelessly.
App STAR BOOK Wireless inheriting the DNA of STAR BOOK TEN Controller
If you tap the celestial object you want to see on the star chart, it will be automatically slew into the field of view and tracking will start.
Following the display of the STAR BOOK TEN controller, which has been highly evaluated for its comfortable operability, even existing STAR BOOK TEN users can use it without any discomfort.
Increased loading capacity from 12kg (SX2 equatorial mount) to 15kg
Rigidity and precision have been improved by changing the right ascension and declination rotation axis from aluminum alloy to thick steel, and changing the gear that is the key to the drive from aluminum to brass. Consequently the loading weight has also increased from 12kg of the SX2 equatorial mount to 15kg, making it possible to replace with a larger optical tube and add a SLR camera, CMOS camera, etc.
The employed pulse motor improves stability and response of motions
Precision pulse motor (stepping motor) with micro-step motion control that drives at 250 pulses/second is used instead of the conventional DC motor offering very smooth control from low speed to high speed, and response to operation improved.
Easy-to-use polar alignment scope
It is a device that allows high-precision installation of equatorial mount with easy operation (for the northern and southern hemispheres). Built-in scale that shows the starry sky near the north celestial pole (south celestial pole).
By introducing the polaris and two nearby stars (three in total) into the designated positions on the scale, you can easily measure the polar axis with an accuracy of within 3 arc minutes. (for the northern hemisphere). Built-in dark field illumination (red LED) that turns on with a single button.
The scale itself glows red, so dark stars don't get lost in the background. All adjustments can be made while looking through the polar alignment scope, making it very convenient in dark places. The brightness of the scale is adjustable in 8 steps, so you can use it at your preferred brightness. In addition, it will automatically turn off in 1 to 2 minutes (gradual dimming), and you can prevent forgetting to turn it off after use.
Specification
SXD2 Equatorial Mount
- R.A. slow motion: Worm and wheel gears with 180-tooth whole circle micro movement, dia. 72mm, brass
- DEC slow motion: Worm and wheel gears with 180-tooth whole circle micro movement, dia. 72mm, brass
- Worm shaft: Dia. 9mm, made of brass
- R.A. axis: Dia. 40mm, carbon steel
- DEC axis: Dia. 30mm, carbon steel
- Number of bearings: 9 pieces
- Counterweight bar: Dia. 20mm stainless steel, retractable
- Polar alignment scope: Built-in 5x20mm, 10°field of view, 3-star alignment system, variable intensity illuminated reticle with auto turn-off, brightness adjustable in 8 steps, dark field illumination, setting accuracy within 3-arc minutes.
- Azimuth adjustment: Fine adjustments by double screws with knob, about 1.2 degrees per rotation, adjustable range ±7 degrees.
- Altitude adjustment: Latitude adjustable between 0 degree and 70 degrees (divided into high, middle and low altitude zones) with 2 degree increments, and adjustable ±15 degrees per zone, fine adjustment by tangent screw with knob, about 0.8 degrees per location.
- Motor drive: Pulse motors with micro-step motion control (250pps)
- Slewing / Tracking: Automatic slewing by wireless unit via smartphone (free app), 1000x of sidereal rate at max slewing speed, high-precision tracking
- Loading capacity: 15kg (375kg-cm torque load at 25cm from the cross point of the RA and DEC axes.
- Controller cable port: D-SUB 9 PIN male
- Power port: DC12V EIAJ RC5320A Class4 Center-plus
- Working voltage / electrical consumption: SXD2WL+Wireless unit : DC12V / 0.3～2.0A（loading 10kg), 0.4～2.2A（loading 15kg：max load）
- Size: 343×360×128mm
- Weight: Approx. 9.2kg（excl. counterweights）
- Counterweight:
- 1.9 kg
- 3.7 kg
- Optional accessories:
- ASG-CB90 tripod
- SXG-HAL130 tripod
- SXG half pillar
- SXG-P85DX pillar
- Power supply
WiFi Controller Unit
- CPU: 32bit CISC Processor 120MHz
- Controller power port: D-SUB 9PIN male
- Autoguider port: 6-pole 6-core modular jack (for external autoguider)
- WiFi function: Using smartphone as a user interface with the app STAR BOOK Wireless
- App operating environment: Supported OS: Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher*・Wireless LAN standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n・Data encryption method: WPA2-PSK*Even if you meet the conditions, you may not be able to use it. Please be sure to check the operation of the application in advance when using it.
- Power supply: Supplied from the mount
- Operating voltage / consumption: DC12V 0.1A(max)
- Operating temperature: 0～40℃
- Others: Version-up with wireless LAN
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
The Set
- 1x SXD2 Equatorial Mount
Wireless Unit
- 1x SX counterweight 1.9kg
- 1x SX counterweight 3.7kg
- 1x Allen wrench 5mm
- 1x Allen wrench1.27mm
- 1x Cigarette-lighter plug cord SX
- 1x Instruction manual