Mount Type: Equatorial/Altazimuth
Reduction Gear: RA: 17 Strain Wave Drive / DEC:14 Strain Wave Reducer
Drive: Direct-drive motor with SWR
Motor: BLDC Servo Motor
Weight: 4.3kg/9.4lb
Load Capacity¹: 26Nm (Standard) / 38Nm (Max allowed)
13.5kg/29lb (without counterweights)
20kg/44lb (with counterweights)
Material: AL6061, Stainless Steel, Brass, ABS
Brake: RA axis
Adjustment Range: ALT 0~90°, AZ +/- 8°
Time/Location: Built-in GPS
Dovetail: Losmandy/Vixen
System: OnStep
Protocol: ASCOM/INDI/LX200/INDIGO
PC Connection: USB Type-C³
Guide Connection: USB Type-C (ST4)⁴
Wireless: WIFI (Standard), BLE (Optional)
Power: 12V 5A 5.5x2.1/ 12.5mm DC
Environment: -20°C ~ 4° C
Counterweight Shaft: M12 Shaft (1.75mm Pitch)
Max Slew Rate: 3.5°/s
Operating Temp: -25°C ~ +50°C
Home Control²: Coordinates Memory (FRAM)
Notes:
- Standard: Recommend for better performance; Max Allowed: Load can be moved by mount; User should also consider the tripod stability and center of gravity to use counterweights properly.
- WD-17 can return to home position relying on coordinates memorized in FRAM Chip which can save data when powered off.
- Mounts support both USB Type-C to C and USB Type-C to A cables.
- ST4 port used for hand controller connection, and ST-4 guide which require an optional converter for connecting with RJ-12 port.