Vixen SPHINX SXD2 WL Equatorial GoTo Mount

Vixen SPHINX SXD2 WL Equatorial GoTo Mount

Name: Vixen SPHINX SXD2 WL Equatorial GoTo Mount
Brand: Vixen
SKU: VE#25031
Price: 2799 EUR

Product.Nr.: VE#25031

Manufacturer: Vixen

2.799,00 EUR
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weight 17,7 kg

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product description

Deluxe type of the equatorial mount with wireless (=WL) unit
Loading capacity ca. 15kg

The Vixen Sphinx 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.

Vixen Telescope SXD2 Equatorial Mount WL Description

Control equatorial mount with smartphone

This is a high precision euatorial 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 whch 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 DSLR camera, CMOS camera, etc.

High precison for smoother motion.

A variety of parts of the mount have been improved such as by adding bearings to the right ascension, declination axes and worm screws, and reducing the ecentricity of the worm screw, and lapping (polishing) has been performed along with the entire circumference of the worm wheel to achieve extremely smooth motion.

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.

Rationality based on mechanics: weightless structure (reduction of moment load)

The weightless structure cultivated in the SX series was inherited. By concentrating the main weight-bearing parts such as the motor, worm shaft, and worm wheel on the weight side, and shortening the distance from the fixed point to the mounting block (the place where the equipment is mounted), advantageous structure in terms of dynamics is adopted.

You can balance the weight with the loading equipment with less counterweight. Depending on the weight of the loading equipment, counterweightless is also possible.

Retractable counterweight shaft convenient for setup and withdrawal of equipment

Stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance is used for the counterweight shaft. Retractable type that can be stored in the equatorial mount body allows speedy setup. You can use the counterweight common to the SX series of 20 mm in diameter.

Technical Data

Model	SXD2 Mount Unit
R.A. slow motion axis	Worm and wheel gears with 180-tooth whole circle micro movement, dia. 72mm, brass
DEC slow motion axis	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 stiainless steel, retractable
Polar alignment scope	Built-in 5x20mm, 10°field of view, 3-star alignment system, variable intensitiy 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 adjustmentby 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 (Body)	36cm (H) x 12.8cm (W) x 34.3cm (L)
Weight	9.2 kg (20.3 lb) (excl. counterweights)

Wireless unit

Type of devices	WiFi mount controller unit
CPU	32bit CISC Processor 120MHz
Controller cable port	D-SUB 9PIN male
Autoguider port	6-pole 6-core modular jack (for external autoguider) - ST4
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 before use.
Power supply	Supplied from the mount
Operating voltage / power consumption	DC12V / 0.1A (max)
Operating temperature	0～40℃
Others	Version-up with wireless LAN

Scope of Delivery

Vixen SPHINX SXD2 Equatorial Mount WL
Vixen Wireless unit
Vixen SX counterweight 1.9kg x 1, 3.7kg x 1
Allen wrench 5mm, 1.27mm (each 1 piece)
Vixen Cigarette-lighter plug cord SX
Instruction Manual

Vixen SPHINX SXD2 WL Equatorial GoTo Mount

Vixen Telescope SXD2 Equatorial Mount WL Description

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