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Vixen Binocular (BTM80-A) Encoder Mount Hardware Bundled Special System

Background

In order to bring computerized pointing to your Vixen Binocular (BTM80-A), you will need to fit a pair of devices known as optical encoders to each axis of your mount. Part number pn-vix-b-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 Vixen Binocular Fork 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 Vixen Binocular Fork mount.
  • 2 x Optical Encoders.
  • An Encoder Cable for interfacing the Argo Navis™ to each of the supplied encoders.

Specifications

  • RA axis resolution : 10000 steps effective.
  • Dec axis resolution : 5000 steps effective. (Size restrictions on the encoder package limit resolution to lower than our standard resolution)
  • 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.
Click here for an image of the kit on a mount.

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.