Product description

This set consists of:

    ZWO Mount AM5N Harmonic Equatorial
    ZWO Tripod TC40 for AM5 / AM3


ZWO AM5 N - the latest generation of the proven AM5 Harmonic Equatorial Mount
The new "N" version of the ZWO AM5 carries telescopes up to 15 kg without counterweights and even up to 20 kg with counterweights (counterweights and counterweight bar are available as optional extras). The compact and very lightweight mount, weighing only 5.5 kg, can be used in parallactic mode for astrophotography and in azimuth mode for observation.

A handcontroller and the app for control are included in the scope of delivery – thanks to the built-in WiFi, no cables are necessary.

New in this version 2: The app now also supports Bluetooth and the dual prism clamp has a DC connection and a USB-C port. This means that the cables no longer get tangled so easily. The AM5 N has a 3/8" internal thread on the flat underside, so it can be placed directly on suitable photo tripods. GoTo, Live Preview and much more can now be controlled via your Smartphone or tablet. This makes the AM5 N ideal in combination with the ZWO ASI Air!

ZWO AM5 Equatorial Mount with Harmonic Drive Gears
With the Harmonic Equatorial Mount AM5, ZWO offers a transportable mount for astrophotography. The mount weighs less than 5 kg and carries telescopes up to 13 kg without counterweight. With counterweight and the counterweight rod (not included) the mount can even carry telescopes up to 20 kg. Several years of development and various patents have gone into this exciting mount.

Many functions and easy operation
The AM5 can be operated in equatorial or azimuth mode. For astrophotography, the equatorial mode is used. The mount must be aligned as accurately as possible with the celestial pole. For visual observing or lunar and planetary photography, the altazimuth mode is sufficient. The mount is then ready for use in a few minutes. The status indicator always shows in which mode the mount is: Red represents equatorial mode and green represents altazimuth mode.

No more counterweights needed
Normally, German equatorial mounts need counterweights to balance the telescope weight. This is the only way to ensure proper operation. The AM5 uses a harmonic drive from the robotics industry, it does not require counterweights up to a telescope weight of 13 kg. This makes the AM5 lighter, more compact and easier to operate. Only for heavier telescopes we recommend counterweights to keep mount and tripod in balance.

Smooth tracking is guaranteed
ZWO checks and measures every AM5 mount before delivery and guarantees a periodic error ("PE") of less than +/-20 arc seconds. The periodic error occurs very slowly, so that the autoguider has enough time to correct it. Of course, the mount has an ST-4 autoguiding interface. Via ASIAir or other software the PE can also be reduced electronically.

Useable anywhere on Earth
As you would expect from a true travel mount, the AM5 can be used anywhere on Earth, from the equator to the poles. The mount has room in any flight baggage.

No more cables thanks to WiFi
All functions of the mount can be controlled via smartphone. Of course, the AM5 works especially well with ASIAir from ZWO. With ASIAIR, everything from the camera to autoguiding to the mount can be controlled via app using a smartphone or tablet. The mount can also be operated with the handbox without a smartphone. The handbox also works wirelessly, of course.


Specifications
Capacity


Max. additional load capacity (kg)


15 (without counterweight)
Input voltage
12
Mounting saddle
Losmandy & Vixen
Polar elevation setting (°)
0-90
Cable-guide
internal
Drive type
Harmonic / Strainwave
Pre-drive
Gear
Counterweight(s) (piece)


0 (Optional)
Special features
Handcontroller
yes
Polar axis scale


yes
Autoguider interface
yes
GoTo system


yes
Equipment
Pole finder
no
Tripod
Tripod
Tripod
Load capacity (kg)
50
Tripod material
Carbon
Tripod weight (kg)
2,3
Tripod bag
no
Max. tripod height (cm)
80
Min. tripod height (cm)
47
Carrying length (cm)
50
General
Total weight (kg)
5,5
Type
Mount
Type of build
Equatorial
GoTo control
Autoguiding
yes
Interfaces
USB 2.0
WIFI
yes

Product safety
Manufacturer: Suzhou ZWO Co., Ltd., Moon bay road 6, SuZhou Industrial Park, 215123 SuZhou, CN, www.zwoastro.com
Responsible person: NIMAX GmbH, Otto-Lilienthal-Str. 9, 86899 Landsberg am Lech, DE, info@nimax.de