PlaneWave L-550 Direct-Drive Mount

PlaneWave L-550 Direct Drive Mount

High-performance mount engineered for precision tracking and heavy payloads.

The PlaneWave L-550 is a premium direct-drive mount built to meet the rigorous demands of astrophotographers and astronomy researchers. As a powerful member of the L-Series, the L-550 delivers zero backlash, zero periodic error, and lightning-fast slew speeds, making it an ideal foundation for advanced observational platforms.

With support for up to 300 lbs of payload, the L-550 integrates seamlessly with PlaneWave’s top-tier optical systems, offering flexible mounting configurations and professional-grade tracking performance.

Key Specifications

Mount Type: Alt/Az or Equatorial
Payload Capacity: 300 lbs (136 kg)
Drive Type: Direct-drive motors on each axis
Encoder Type: High-resolution encoders
Max Slew Speed: Up to 50°/s
Backlash & Periodic Error: Zero backlash, zero periodic error
Electronics: Enclosed electronics
Cable Management: Through-the-mount cabling

Compatibility

Optimized for use with:

- DeltaRho 500

- CDK17

- CDK20 f/6.8

- CDK20 f/7.7

- IRDK17

- IRDK20