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Steeldrive II Motor Unit

Product No.: 2957265
Can be controlled either with the powerful SteelGo II software or through the ASCOM driver. Needs Steeldrive II Controller (#29572609)
will be ordered for you:
CHF 289.00
  • High-precision focusing motor for heavy loads (up to 8 kg), incl. temperature sensor, supports temperature compensation.
  • Works with every Baader Steeltrack® focuser (Classic and Diamond)
  • Please note: The motor unit requires the
  • Metal Magnet Ring for Homing Sensor (Steeldrive II)(#2957260) . You always need one controller to operate one motor unit. But you can use one controller with several motor units, one at a time – you only need to plug it into the motor unit which you want to use.
  • Can also be used with other focusers, e.g., FeatherTouch. Adapters for other focusers are in development, but not included in the scope of delivery.
  • Contactless Homing Sensor enables precise homing and repeatable approach of saved absolute positions – perfect for remote observatories.
  • Can be controlled either with the powerful SteelGo II software or through the ASCOM driver. Needs Steeldrive II Controller (#2957260)
  • Made in Germany: The housing is CNC-milled from Aluminium in our factory. The electronic boards are made by a German company according to our specifications.
  • Manufacturer
    Baader Planetarium
  • Material
    Aluminium
  • Net weight (kg)
    0.35
  • Payload Capacity (kg)
    up to 8 kg
  • Power consumption
    ca. 0,7 Watt
  • Power Output
    12V/1A PWM
  • Resolution
    appr. 2,7 micrometer per step
  • Software
    SteelGo Software (Download)