PlaneWave L-600 Direct-Drive Mount

PlaneWave L-600 Direct Drive Mount

A flagship-grade mount built for serious research and professional-grade astrophotography.

The PlaneWave L-600 is a premier direct-drive mount engineered to deliver elite-level performance for observatory-class systems. As a core offering in PlaneWave’s L-Series, the L-600 features direct-drive motors, high-resolution encoders, and zero mechanical backlash, making it a powerful and precise solution for demanding scientific and imaging applications.

Designed with a 300 lb (136 kg) load capacity, the L-600 provides smooth, silent, and accurate tracking even under heavy payloads, and supports both Alt/Az and equatorial installations for maximum flexibility in observatory setups.

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

- CDK24

- IRDK17

- IRDK20

- IRDK24

- RC20

• RC24