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Software Bisque Paramount ME II Equatorial Mount Discount

Original price was: $17,595.00.Current price is: $97.00.

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Software Bisque Paramount ME II Equatorial Mount

The Software Bisque Paramount MEII Equatorial Mount has a 240 pound (109 kg) weight capacity, and only weighs 84 pounds. The MEII’s belt driven motors are nearly backlash-free. A maximum of 7 arc seconds of periodic error, before correction, provide remarkable slewing accuracy and clutch-less gears maintains T-Point’s pointing accuracy.

240 pound (109 kg) total instrument capacity, 480 pound (218 kg) total Capacity
New MKS 5000 control system featuring USB 2.0 computer to mount interface
Calibrated polar alignment adjustments make TPoint-assisted polar alignment a breeze
Belt-driven gears offer virtually zero backlash
Unibody mount design weighs 84 pounds (38 kg)
Maximum seven arcseconds peak-to-peak periodic error before PEC
Ample room to add through the mount cabling
Power supply and PC-to-mount cabling included
Versatile equipment mounting plate (aka the Versa-Plate) that can accept virtually any optic
All electronics and wiring are enclosed within the mount (power supply is external)
30 arcseconds or better all sky pointing accuracy with TPoing and Super Model
Clutchless design maintains TPoint assisted pointing accuracy
Two port USB 2.0 hub on the instrument panel
Track or slew up to three hours past the meridian

As expected with every Software Bisque mount, the ME II is strong and smart. Borrowing from the MX mount design, you can now run you equipment cables through the mount – with no disassembly required. The instrument panel also includes 2 USB ports so you’re sure to be able to connect your guiding accessories with ease.

Check out all the features of the ME II mount below:

See the difference the MEII will make, below is a comparison of the original ME to the MEII.

Compare:

Paramount ME II

Paramount ME

Control system electronics

MKS 5000

MKS 4000

Counterweight shaft diameter

1.875-inches (ME II can also accept the ME counterweight shaft)

1.5-inch

Counterweights

30-pound/each (14 kg), 2 included

20-pound/each (9 kg), 2 included

Declination bearing

8-inch (48 contact points)

6-inch (14 contact points)

Declination gear diameter

9.5-inch

7.5-inch

Declination housing

5 x 0.5-inch wall 6061 aluminum tubing

Rectangular aluminum box (6061)

Declination shaft diameter

3.0-inch

2.0-inch

Declination worm diameter

1.0-inch

0.75-inch

Degrees past meridian

45-degrees

7-degrees

Motor diameter

2.3-inch

1.7-inch

Motor torque

30 inches/ ounce

11 inches/ ounce

On axis encoder (optional)

Available mid 2013

Physical hard stop position

Configurable

Fixed

Power supply

200 W

Right ascension bearing

8-inch (48 contact points)

8.6-inch (18 contact points)

Right ascension gear diameter

11.4-inch

Right ascension housing

7 x 0.5-inch wall 6061 aluminum tubing

Rectangular aluminum box (6061)

Right ascension shaft diameter

3.0-inch

2.5-inch

Right ascension worm diameter

1.0-inch

Software included

TheSkyX Professional Edition

TPoint Add On

Camera Add On

Multi-OS and Six License Add On for Mac and Windows

Bisque Observatory Software Suite

Through the mount cabling

Large diameter cable conduits (no mount disassembly required)

Smaller diameter cable conduits (some mount disassembly required)

USB ports on Instrument Panel

Two (2)

Weight (mount)

84-pounds (38 kg)

69-pounds (31 kg)

Weight capacity (total payload without counterweights)

240-pound (109 kg)

150-pound (68 kg)

On-Axis Encoder Options: This mount is available with either single or dual on-axis encoders. Unique from the servo encoders that control the input of mount movement, on-axis encoders will read the output of actual, rather than calculated, mount movement. This additional readout will vastly improve pointing and tracking accuracy as well as make up for the majority of any backlash or periodic error that are a natural part of mechanical movement. The axis will also always know it’s position which means the need for homing is eliminated.

Cost to upgrade each axis is $4000. Please indicate in the comments section of your order or email [email protected] if you would like the RA axis or both axis upgraded and your order will be adjusted accordingly. This is a factory installed option and it is strongly suggested that you request the upgrade at the time of your mount order to avoid any additional shipping fees in sending the mount back to Software Bisque.

Delivery times are extended for orders with on-axis encoders. Customers waiting on encoders will be updated as Software Bisque releases information.

220 pound weight capacity
Belt-driven gears offer virtually zero backlash
Unibody mount design weighs 84 pounds
30 arcseconds or better all sky pointing accuracy with TPoing and Super Model
Clutchless design maintains TPoint assisted pointing accuracy
Note: Tripod Sold Separately

Software Bisque Paramount ME II Equatorial Mount
220W Power Supply
Two 30 lb Counterweights
Shipping lock bolts
MEII Altitude adjust wrench
Delrin Washers
Velvet accessory bag that contains (4) 3/8 shoulder bolts plugs
Counterweight Safety knob
Hand paddle
USB to USB min cable
hex key set
pier lock knobs
QuickStart guide
Paramount User Guide
USB thumb Drive (loaded with the SkyX Pro for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Raspberry Pi for easy download)