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APM Giro III ((aka Giro 3)) Encoder Mount Hardware Bundled Special System

Background

In order to bring computerized pointing to your APM Giro III ((aka Giro 3)), you will need to fit a pair of devices known as optical encoders to each axis of your mount. Part number pn-gr3-bspec is a specially priced bundled solution that provides an Argo Navis™ Digital Telescope Computer, the optical encoders and all the necessary mounting hardware specific to your APM Giro III Alt/Az along with the encoder cable that is used to connect between each of the optical encoders and the Argo Navis™ Digital Telescope Computer itself.

Bundled Special System contents

• Argo Navis™ Digital Telescope Computer.
• Encoder mount hardware designed specifically for the APM Giro III Alt/Az mount.
• 2 x Optical Encoders.
• An Encoder Cable for interfacing the Argo Navis™ to each of the supplied encoders.

Specifications

• Az axis resolution : 10000 steps effective.
• Alt axis resolution : 10000 steps effective.
• Highest quality machined components.
• One year limited warranty.

Installation

The encoder kit is easy to install and comes with simple installation instructions including diagrams.
Click here for a scanned image of the installation diagram.

Lead-time

Please note that most mount kits are built on demand once we receive your order. Sometimes we have kits in stock, otherwise a typical lead-time is 1 to 6 weeks from order. Please email us at sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au for a lead-time estimate on this kit.

Pricing

Current pricing for this bundled product can be found by using the Bundled Special System including Argo Navis encoders, encoder mount hardware & encoder cable pull-down menu on our purchasing page.

* Additional important information required from you about your mount
Please inform us of the diameter of your Az axis shaft (normally 35mm) and your Alt axis shaft (normally 77.5mm to 78mm).
Please email us at sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au with this information or to seek additional advice.