{"product_id":"efa-kit-electronic-focuser-assembly","title":"PlaneWave EFA Kit - Electronical Focuser Assembly","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"130\"\u003ePlaneWave EFA Kit – Electronic Focuser \u0026amp; Accessory Control System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eThe PlaneWave Electronic Focuser Accessory (EFA) Kit is designed to automate critical telescope functions, enhancing performance, consistency, and thermal stability during imaging sessions. Compatible with the Hedrick Focuser and IRF90 rotating focuser, the EFA system also provides vital environmental control of your CDK, IRDK, or RC telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e- 125901-Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e For all 12.5″ OTAs (CDK \/ IRDK)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"594\"\u003e- 240901-Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e For 14–24″ OTAs (CDK \/ IRDK \/ RC) and CDK700 systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eFunctionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003eAutomates focusing on optional Hedrick or IRF90 focusers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003eMonitors temperature of primary mirror and OTA backplate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003eControls internal fans in CDK telescopes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003eIntegrates with PWI Software for remote automation and control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"933\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e Enables hands-free focusing for improved precision and repeatability\u003cbr data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains optimal thermal conditions to reduce mirror distortion\u003cbr data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential for full automation of imaging sessions, particularly in remote or robotic observatories\u003cbr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows seamless environmental management, even when third-party focusers are used\u003cbr data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e Protects imaging integrity by responding in real time to ambient temperature changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eWithout the EFA Kit, automated temperature regulation for the primary mirror is not possible. This is especially critical when operating with third-party focusers or in robotic observatories where full automation is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlaneWave Instruments","offers":[{"title":"CDK12.5","offer_id":50149047796000,"sku":"125901-KIT","price":920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CDK14\/17\/20\/24\/700","offer_id":50149047828768,"sku":"240901-KIT","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/2135\/2480\/files\/EFA-KIT_12.5_24_box-3.png?v=1746223787","url":"https:\/\/firstlightastro.com\/products\/efa-kit-electronic-focuser-assembly","provider":"First Light Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}