Bigger, Stronger: The Paramount ME II

 

More robust in every way, the Paramount ME II has a remarkable weight capacity of 240 pounds while weighing in at a moderate and manageable 84 pounds. Increased bearing size, a larger counterweight shaft diameter and, of course, a far greater weight capacity make the ME II a more heavy duty follow up to the legendary Paramount ME.

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.

Always striving for perfection, the Paramount 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.

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

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

	Paramount ME II	Paramount ME
Control system electronics	MKS 5000	MKS 4000
Counterweight shaft diameter	1.875" (ME II can also accept the ME counterweight shaft)	1.5"
Counterweights	30 lb (14 kg), 2 included	20 lb (9 kg), 2 included
Declination bearing	8" (48 contact points)	6" (14 contact points)
Declination gear diameter	9.5"	7.5"
Declination housing	5" x 0.5" wall 6061 aluminum tubing	Rectangular aluminum box (6061)
Declination shaft diameter	3.0"	2.0"
Declination worm diameter	1.0"	0.75"
Degrees past meridian	45	7
Motor diameter	2.3"	1.7"
Motor torque	30 in-oz	11 in-oz
On axis encoder (optional)	Available mid 2013	None
Physical hard stop position	Configurable	Fixed
Power supply	200 W	80 W
Right ascension bearing	8" (48 contact points)	8.6” (18 contact points)
Right ascension gear diameter	11.4"	11.4"
Right ascension housing	7" x 0.5" wall 6061 aluminum tubing	Rectangular aluminum box (6061)
Right ascension shaft diameter	3.0"	2.5"
Right ascension worm diameter	1.0"	1.0"
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)	None
Weight (mount)	84 lb (38 kg)	69 lb (31 kg)
Weight capacity (total payloadwithout counterweights)	240 lb (109 kg)	150 lb (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 internetsales@optcorp.com 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.

技术参数：

SKU	SO-MEII
Head Design	Equatorial
Tripod Included?	No
GPS Included?	No
Electronics Included	Computerized - GoTo
Manufacturer	Software Bisque
Warranty	2 Year Warranty
Legs Include Quick Release?	No
Accessory Tray Included?	No

 

装箱清单：

• Software Bisque Paramount ME II German equatorial mount
• TheSkyX Professional Edition
• TPoint Add On
• Camera Add On
• Multi-OS and Six License Add On for Mac and Windows
• (2) 30 lb. Counterweights
• AC Power Supply
• PC Mount to Computer Cabling

配件
[产品品牌]	派拉蒙
[产品型号]	Paramount ME II
[产品产地]	美国