{"product_id":"t-600-gimbal","title":"PlaneWave T-600 Direct-Drive Gimbal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex_box_50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex_box_padding_20\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"201\"\u003ePlaneWave T-600 Gimbal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eVersatile, high-capacity direct-drive gimbal engineered for demanding environments and multi-instrument payloads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eThe PlaneWave \u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eT-600 Gimbal\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to meet the rigorous demands of scientific, aerospace, and observatory applications. This robust system supports payloads on both sides of the altitude axis, ideal for dual-instrument configurations. 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The system is \u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eASCOM compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e and offers flexible mounting geometries including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eAlt\/Az, Alt\/Alt\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eequatorial\u003c\/strong\u003e configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alt\/Az, Alt\/Alt, or Equatorial\u003cbr data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003ePayload Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 lbs (272 kg)\u003cbr data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eDrive Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-drive motors on each axis\u003cbr data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eEncoder Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-resolution encoders\u003cbr data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eAcceleration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 70°\/s²\u003cbr data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eMax Slew Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 150°\/s\u003cbr data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eBacklash \u0026amp; Periodic Error:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero backlash, zero periodic error\u003cbr data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1451\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enclosed electronics with optional ruggedization (rubberized seals)\u003cbr data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eCable Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Through-the-mount cabling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003eDual payload support along the altitude axis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003eCompact Alt\/Az design for smaller enclosures and reduced cost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003eNo meridian flips, no protruding counterweights – safer for public observatories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003eNo polar alignment required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003eCompatible with PlaneWave \u003cstrong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003ePointXP\u003c\/strong\u003e mount modeling software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003eOptimized for intuitive operation and long-term reliability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performance specs are conservative and based on the current capabilities of PlaneWave’s L-Series gimbals. The T-600 features higher bandwidth drives, higher torque motors, and a more rigid frame, enabling superior performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PlaneWave Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49937789419808,"sku":"T6001001","price":81000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/2135\/2480\/files\/t-6000-gimbal.jpg?v=1747430945","url":"https:\/\/firstlightastro.com\/products\/t-600-gimbal","provider":"First Light Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}