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[APM M.Ludes]

APM Fork Mount with AMT Encoder ans Nexus Controller for large Binoculars

 

new better prices due price reduction on nexus and large serial production of the mount , being now not longer made 1 by one, but in serial production by big machine shop

 

US $ 1,295.00 plus shipping from germany. We stock in Germany

 

 

https://www.apm-tele...tml?info=361688

 

APM Fork Mount with AMT Encoder and Nexus Controller for large Binoculars

The APM fork mount is the result of user feed back. Optimal tracking coupled with nearly no vibrations and at the same time a high load capacity are unsurpassed. Modern mounting with integrated encoders.

Therefore, the APM fork mount is the first choice for your binocular.

Fields of application

    solid azimuth mount for Astronomy - suitable for our new APM ED 100mm and 120 mm Binocular

Features

    Alt/azimuth Fork mount
    Weight 12.3 lb
    Tripod connection with 3/8"  photo tripod thread
    Panning area 360°, tilting from horizon to zenith
    Accessory interface with a long  hole and 3/8" screw
    Adjustable friction in Altitude and Azimuth
    integrated encoder
    Nexus Controller

Tilting up to Zenith

Through the special fork design this mount enables you to tilt up to the zenith. So you can use it for astronomy and nature observing.

Technical details

The Pivot bearing (base) is made as ball bearing.
The distance of the fork-arms is 28 cm inside, and 36 cm outside. This fork-mount is suitable for our 100mm and 120 mm binoculars, and the 28x110 binocular. The fork mount is equipped with two capacitive AMT encoders. A digital readout unit and a suitable connection cable are required optional.

Delivery contents

    Fork mount
    3/8" Mounting screw
    AMT Encoder
    Cover for both Encoder
    Nexus Controller
    Cable (for example Nexus Hand controller)
    Mounting plate for Nexus

[starzonesteve]

I have had nothing but great experiences/views using this set up for my 120mm Apo APMs. Thank you, Markus.

 

Steve

[wavelandscott]

Will there be an upgrade encoder kit to convert older units purchased before?

[APM M.Ludes]

Scott

 

we had 3 mount versions

 

one pure manual

one prepared to be upgraded

and the fully loaded

 

if you have the pure manual, than you cannot upgrade that, sorry

[teelgul]

What's the encoder resolution??

[wavelandscott]

Understood, thanks

[oldmanrick]

Nice price reduction Markus!

 

I noticed on the APM web page that the Big Binocular Fork Mount, for the 150mm bino, won't be available now for another 2-3 months.  Will this next batch have the encoders and Nexus DSC available for it too?

 

Rick

[APM M.Ludes]

Hi Rick

 

the big Mount is in stock. It does not have encoders or nexus, sorry

[Spacefreak1974]

Good competition for a DM6

 

Still hoping someone comes out with a great Alt AZ mount that'll track and and DSC or GOTO. The Evolution is what I have and its flaw is that the yoke is not on the side and rather it makes the scope swing through the mount. The iOptron AZ Mount Pro is basically the only Alt/Az one for refractor folks wanting a tracking mount with DSC's / goto and tracking

Edited by Spacefreak1974, 05 June 2019 - 03:18 PM.

[oldmanrick]

Hi Rick

 

the big Mount is in stock. It does not have encoders or nexus, sorry

Thanks for the reply, Markus.

 

I would even be happy with setting circles on Alt and Az movements.  Should be easy to do.  Just a pointer on the fixed parts, located towards the viewer, and a degree circle on the moveable parts.

 

Though not as good as a Nexus, but if accurate, these would be very helpful in locating/identifying/cataloging faint objects.

 

I may even try to do this myself if all else fails.

 

Rick

[vkhastro1]

Hi Markus,

 

Your original post mentioned the included Nexus Controller.

The enclosed photo shows the APM fork mount with encoders and Nexus DSC controller.

Could you clarify which Astro Systems controller is included - Nexus or Nexus DSC ?

 

Thx, Gary

[Greenflash1]

Markus
Does this fork actively drive and point the bino, or just passive indicate Alt/Az?
Thanks,
Geoff

[APM M.Ludes]

, no motors, just manual