Optec
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€ 440.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 369.75
- Optec QuickSync FT digital motors for the Feathertouch family of manual focusers with an improved gear engagement system
- With built-in clutch mechanism and temperature sensor allows both manual and motorized control with a simple twist of the motor housing
- three versions are availble: Motorunit FT20, FT30, FT40
- Attention: (#1317500) Optec FocusLynx Controller Hub is necessary for operating and must be ordered separately (# 131 7500)
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# 1317210
€ 2,025.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 1,701.68- Extremely robust, temperature compensating Low Profile 3" focuser with minimum length of only 1.25" and 9 mm (0.35 inches) of travel.
- Very compact, with a radius of only 55mm
- Includes Optec FocusLynx Controller Hub (#1317500 , € 475,-) , power supply and temperature sensor.
- Can optional be extended with the Optec FocusLynx Hand Control (#1317510 , € 199,-) for a NON-software controlled focusing and a Optec WiFi 802.11b/g Wireless Network Option (#1317506 , € 305,-)
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From: € 1,250.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 1,050.42
- TCF - Lynx Series, temperature compensating 2" and 3" Crayford focuser including separate on-cable temperature sensor
- Ideal for applications which require exact focus such as CCD imaging of film astrophotography
- provides excellent resolution and ample focus travel for computer auto focusing
- incl. Optec FocusLynx Controller Hub, optional the Optec Handcontrol for NON-Software controlled focusing can be attached
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# 1317530
€ 440.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 369.75- DirectSync TEC system is an aftermarket add-on for TEC 3.5" focusers (doesn't fit 2,5" OAZ of the 110 FL)
- Includes the DirectSync digital motor with built-in temperature sensor, coupled with the Optec FocusLynx Controller Hub, DirectSync can be used in both manual and automatic focusing modes
- Can achieve greater positional repeatability and carry imaging camera packages in excess of 12kg (27-lbs)
- Attention: (#1317500) Optec FocusLynx Controller Hub is necessary for operating and must be ordered separately (# 131 7500)
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# 1317535
€ 440.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 369.75- QuickSync FSQ Motor for Takahashi FSQ Dual-Speed MEF Focusers with full compatiblity to Optec FocusLynx Controller Hub
- With built-in clutch mechanism and temperature sensor allows both manual and motorized control with a simple twist of the motor housing
- Compatible with Takahashi FS series with MEF focuser, Takahashi FSQ-85ED, FSQ-106ED, Takahashi TOA-130, TOA-150,0 and Takahashi TSA series with MEF focuser
- Attention: (#1317500) Optec FocusLynx Controller Hub is necessary for operating and must be ordered separately (# 131 7500)
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# 1317506
€ 305.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 256.30- WiFi Option can be added to any existing FocusLynx or Gemini system at any time
- With the WiFi Option in place, an Ad-Hoc network is created by the wireless module that allows easy communication and integration into any existing 802.11b/g wireless network.
- Apple iPhone and Android FocusLynx App for WiFi are availabe on www.optecinc.com
- incl. external antenna kit, two 4-40 x 0.25" pan head mounting screws and 3/32" allen key
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# 1317500
€ 475.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 399.16- Capable of operating two focusers simultaneously and full ASCOM compliance
- To operate a second focusing unit, the Optec Bipolar Stepper Driver Board (#1317505 , € 55,-) is required.
- using Optec's DirectSync, QuickSync or Starlight Instrument's Handy Stepper Motor, FocusLynx can control the TEC, Takahashi, FeatherTouch and other manual focusers with step counting circuitry
- Includes communication ports for Serial and USB (using Optec's USB/Serial cable) and wired Ethernet Network protocols as standard. An optional WiFi board and antenna can be added.
- Focuser 1 and Focuser 2 ports are available at the top of the FocusLynx hub with 12VDC Power and Network. Optional Hand Control available at the bottom
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# 1317516
€ 910.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 764.71- Complete Set including Optec FocusLynx Controller Hub and QuickSync FT motor Unit FT20
- Fitting for Celestron RASA Astrographs. The RASA motor unit can also be used on all Celestron SC telescopes, if they have been retrofitted with a 1:10 focus reduction by Feathertouch
- Temperature sensor is mounted ready-to-use inside of the motor housing
- incl. manual, standard Cat-5e or Cat-6 (6-ft. length included) and 12VDC 1.25A power supply
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# 1317510
€ 199.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 167.23- Hand Control with Digital Read-Outer
- Provides an easy, vibration-free method of focusing the telescope when using the Optec FocusLynx Controller Hub
- Includes an electronic Fine Focus Knob for greater control and tactile feedback while using eyepieces at the telescope
- Featuring IN, OUT and MODE buttons, a 2-line display and Quick Sync synchronization capability
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# 1317300
€ 5,050.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 4,243.70- Optec's 4-Port Instrument Manifold incl. 3x 2" Port and 1x 3" Port
- Allows the remote observatory user the ability to remotely select any of four instrument packages attached to their telescope.
- The embedded circuit has a single push button interface for use at the telescope and an RS232 DB9 interface for remote control
- LED indicators show the currently selected instrument
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# 1317100
€ 2,675.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 2,247.90- Optec's Pyxis Camera Field Rotator with 3" of clear aperature and Optec 3600 dovetail mount
- Designed to hold large instrument packages without any flex or wobble
- With a resolution of 0.01875 degrees per step, rotation of the central tube or derotation of long-exposure Alt-Az images will pose no problem
- Can be controlled by a PC computer running the Optec PYXIS.exe control software or third party compatible software. Manual control is not possible
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# 1317507
€ 75.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 63.03- Universal Mounting Bracket Kit allows an easy way to permanently mount your FocusLynx Controller Hub
- Is screwed directly to the back of the Optec FocusLynx Controller Hub and allows easy attachment to almost any mount
- Anodized black, weight 1.8 oz (50 g), Length 4.9" (124mm), Width: 4.7" (120mm), Thickness 0.1" (2.5mm)
- incl. mounting holes (clearance for 1/4-20) and four 4-40 flathead screws for connection to FocusLynx
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# 1317200
€ 4,850.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 4,075.63- Optec's heavy duty combination rotator and focuser for OTA's with limited backfocus incl. Gemini Controller Hub
- Can be controlled through serial, USB, wired Ethernet and 802.11b WiFi networks
- Can easily handle 10 kg (22 lbs) with Optec 4300 DM standard dovetail mounting system
- Features two stepper motors with rotation and focus in one compact device. At only 2-1/4" thickness and 1/2-inch of travel, the Gemini will fit telescopes and long camera packages that previously could not be supported
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# 1317505
€ 55.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 46.22- optional FocusLynx Second Stepper Board for Dual-Focus Control
- Converts the standard Optec FocusLynx Controller Hub into a Dual-Focus Controller
- Features an easy-to-install board with a double row connector
- Pushes directly into the main FocusLynx control board
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# 1317556
€ 135.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 113.45- The Celestron 3" mount screws directly onto the large 3" diameter rear cell thread of the Celestron C11 and C14 Schmidt Cassegrain Telescopes
- The adapter effectively provides additional back-focus by about 6.6mm
- presents the OPTEC-3600 dovetail for attachment of any device with an OPTEC-3600 receiver
- Telescope Side Connection: Celestron 3,3" female thread
- Camera Side Connection: OPTEC-3600 male dovetail
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# 1317551
€ 129.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 108.40- Celestron 3" thread to OPTEC-2400 Telescope Mount
- The Celestron 3" mount screws directly onto the larger 3" diameter male thread of the Celestron C11 and C14 Schmidt Cassegrain Telescopes
- Consumes 2,5 mm of back-focus
- Presents the OPTEC-2400 dovetail for attachment of any device with an OPTEC-2400 receiver
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# 1317205
€ 185.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 155.46- PlaneWave CDK to male OPTEC-4300 Dovetail Mount
- to mount onto Planewave Telescope CDK 14"-24"
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# 1317105
€ 135.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 113.45- to mount onto 3,5" Hedrick Focuser for attaching the Pyxis 3-inch camera field rotator
- bolts directly to the SecureFit mounts for the 14, 17, 20, and 24-inch CDK scopes
- consumes only 6 mm of back-focus
- presents the OPTEC-3600 dovetail for attachment of any device with an OPTEC-3600 receiver
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# 1317696
€ 37.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 31.09- Connector to attach Robo-Focus motor onto FocusLynx Controller Hub
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# 1317508
€ 169.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 142.02- Precision Temperature Probe with 6-pin DIN connector
- For users of the original Microtouch motors which do not include an on-board temperature, the External Temperature Probe Kit can provide the sensor for Temperature Compensation (TC) which would not otherwise be available.
- Includes Splitter box with internal electronic noise filter, Thermal foam pad for probe mounting to OTA,
- and Velcro cinch-strap for tripod leg mount of Splitter Box