GM1000 HPS EP

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The GM1000 HPS EP (Enhanced Performance) represents a sophisticated evolution in the 10Micron lineup, maintaining its iconic compact form factor while significantly advancing its mechanical core. This "Go-to" system integrates 10Micron’s exclusive HPS technology, featuring absolute on-axis encoders and high-performance brushless motors to deliver elite tracking and pointing accuracy. Our sky modeling eliminates the need for autoguiding, reducing setup complexity, weight, and costs while enabling tracking where guide stars are critical or unavailable. As a German Equatorial mount, it serves as a highly portable yet uncompromising platform for those who demand professional-grade performance in a manageable size.

Heritage and Vision

This product is the direct descendant of the GM1000 HPS, which was originally introduced in 2012 as 10Micron's third mount model. Conceived as a "miniature Ferrari" of observation, it was designed to offer the same technical capabilities and resistance of our larger mounts in a more accessible and portable package. The new "EP" version is the culmination of years of R&D and field-testing by a global community of users, pushing the original design to its absolute limits to create a successor that is stronger and more refined.

Applications and Targets

Engineered for dedicated amateur astronomers and educational institutions, the GM1000 HPS EP is a versatile tool for high-end deep-sky astrophotography, visual astronomy, and satellite tracking. Its extreme stability and precision make it an ideal choice for both mobile field use and permanent installation in small observatories or remotized observing sites.

Payload and Setup

Despite its compact weight, the mount delivers a substantial 30 kg (66 lb) instrument payload capacity, representing a 20% increase over its predecessor without a significant increase in its own weight. This allows for a wide range of sophisticated optical setups, typically including 150 mm refractors, 200 mm Newton reflectors, or Cassegrain systems up to 280 mm in diameter, along with heavy imaging trains.

Motion and Mechanical Engineering

The GM1000 HPS EP is driven by our exclusive HPS technology, which utilizes a traditional, high-precision worm-gear system paired with high-performance motor drives and absolute encoders mounted directly on the axes. This closed-loop system provide a resolution of 1/10 arcsecond, effectively compensating for mechanical errors in real-time.

To achieve its enhanced performance, the mount features reinforced RA and DEC axes with increased diameters and thicknesses. These are supported by new, larger pre-loaded tapered roller bearings that provide smoother movement and superior management of increased loads.

Advanced Control and Connectivity

The system is powered by the Control Box, featuring a new high-end processor and industrial-grade Binder connectors for extreme environmental resilience. It includes a specialized GPS interface with a PPS signal for ultra-precise timekeeping, essential for satellite work. Users can operate the mount via the ergonomic, heated keypad or through an integrated web interface that allows for comprehensive remote control and firmware updates via LAN or Wi-Fi.

The software ecosystem completes the package with advanced firmware capable of 100-star sky modeling, which corrects for mechanical flexure and atmospheric refraction. This allows for full remote control and automated workflows, ensuring the mount functions as a truly intelligent node in any research environment.

Explore our comprehensive range of included features and products in detail. Here, you will find a selection of dedicated articles covering different aspects of our mounts.

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

No additional options or variants are available for this mount at this time.

INCLUDED ITEMS

Note: This product does not include counterweights. You can find them sold separately in our pricelist.