New: Rowan AZ100 Goto Motor System

Rowan is already known for its excellent azimuthal mounts. As an option, the mounts can be delivered with high quality encoders and the Nexus DSC.

Now we can offer a complete GoTo system with motors for the AZ100 mount. The setup can communicate directly with Sky-Safari via WiFi.

AZ100 Goto Motor Specifications

• WiFi connection to SkySafari and built-in motor configuration.
• Built-in mini planetarium for 1 or 2 star alignments.
• This upgrade requires AZ100 with encoders already installed.

Please contact us if encoders still need to be installed on your mount.

Power requirements. 12V DC @ 2.5 amps to 5.5mm DC jack with 2.5mm center pin.

Operating Modes

• Quick start. Push-to and track.
• 1 or 2 star alignment. Full goto pan.
• Nexus DSC connection.
• No position loss due to shaft mounted encoders.

Scope of delivery:

• AZ100 Goto Motor System.
• 2x motor assemblies.
• 2x 32-tooth pulleys and belts.
• 1x motor controller.
• 4x Encoder and motor cable.

Working tonight on AZ100 motor testing with SkySafari. Video of a GoTo from Neptune to Markab. The motors are almost silent at full slew speed and completely silent when tracking.