Brand: ZWO

ZWO AM3 Harmonic Drive Mount (ZWO-AM3)

ZWO-AM3

Brand: ZWO

ZWO AM3 Harmonic Drive Mount (ZWO-AM3)

ZWO-AM3

Super-light fully featured mount for the ultimate grab-and-go setup. It builds on the enormous success and reliability of it's bigger brother, the AM5, to deliver a delightful little package.

Product Expected to be available August 2023 - Open for reservations.

  • Portable mount that weighs less than 4kg (9lbs)
  • Payload capacity: 8kg (17.7lbs) without counter weight and 13kg (28.7lbs) with counter weight
  • Multi-function mode: Equatorial and Altazimuth modes
  • Wifi control with APP
  • Rocker Style Hand controller
  • Lightweight Design: Counter weight is not required for most setups
  • High precision control and tracking using a strain wave gear reducer with synchronous belt
$1,999.95 CAD

Easy Payment Options with .

$1,999.95 CAD

Easy Payment Options with .

Free Expert Support
Stress Free, Secure Shopping
30 Day Return Policy
Price Match Promise

Recommended Accessories

Why We Love It Full Details What's in the Box? Specifications Reviews and Questions

Why we love the ZWO AM3 Harmonic Drive Mount (ZWO-AM3)

We think that weight is time. Or less ambiguously, the lighter your setup, the more often you'll get out under the stars. This is especially true when you start adding in travel to dark sites.

The new AM3 is an incredibly light mount without giving up any functionality. We think pairing this with a 3" refractor, and maybe the new integrated deep sky/guide camera from ZWO will give you a rig that you can carry in a backpack, opening up all kinds of new locations to image from.

Product Description

The traditional equatorial mount requires heavy counterweights. It can be very difficult to keep balance in RA and DEC directions, also inconvenient for transit and storage, which brings amateur astrophotographers a lot of pain when they are out for imaging.

Some of the strain wave geared drive mounts are relatively simple in functions, insufficient in load capacity, also not very stable in use.

zwo am3 payload details

To solve the above issues, ZWO developed the ASI Mount series. No need for a counterweight. With a self weight of 3.9kg, AM3 has a large load capacity from 8kg to 13kg. While portability is very important, stability is also essential in use. Instead of blindly pursuing the lightweight of the mount body, ZWO is more so along the lines of stability for entire use. The internal structure of the body is optimized with the strain wave gear reducer and synchronous belt, bringing more accurate control and an amazing reduction ratio of 300:1. It is also multi-functional that can be used as both an equatorial mount or an altazimuth mount. You can either control the mount via Wi-Fi and bluetooth, or a hand controller.

zwo am3

Portable and stable

The internal structure of the body is optimized with the strain wave gear reducer and synchronous belt, bringing more accurate control and an amazing reduction ratio of 300:1.

Customized Strain Wave Gear

ZWO developed the special strain wave gear based on the actual needs for astrophotography. It comes with very low periodic error and high torque. Each mount is tested and equipped with an exclusive PE curve before it leaves the factory so that the quality can be guaranteed.

 

zwo am3 strain wave gears
zwo am3

3.9kg Net Weight

zwo am3 total weight

Instead of blindly pursuing the lightweight of the mount body, ZWO is more so along the lines of stability for entire use.

8kg-13kg playload

The load capacity of AM3 without the counterweight is 8kg, and 13kg with counterweight.

* The counterweight should be secured on a counterweight bar of no more than 20cm in length.

zwo am3 payload

According to the engineering calculations, we can calculate the maximum load capacity of AM3 mount:

  • 8kg without the counterweight
  • 13kg with the counterweight.
  • Supported counterweight:≤5kg
  • The counterweight should be secured on a counterweight bar of no more than 25cm in length.

Equatorial Mode / Altazimuth Mode

Can be switched via ASI Mount App or hand controller

  • Equatorial Mode: Suitable for tracking and photographing objects
  • Altazimuth Mode: Suitable for visual astronomy
zwo am5 mode light indicator


All-round 0°-90° Pitch Angle

Gear 1: Allow you to adjust the pitch angle grip to achieve a degree between 0 and 60.

Gear 2: You can loosen the hex-head screw and then adjust the pitch angel grip to achieve a degree between 30 and 90.

zwo am3 pitch angle

Wireless Control

Tonight's Target, GOTO, Live Preview and so many great functions can all be achieved with your phones.

zwo am3 wireless control

Rocker-style Hand Controller

Comfortable touch and easy to use. Integrated with Wi-Fi network allowing for wireless control. You can easily upgrade the firmware of hand controller and mount on the webpage.

zwo am3 rocker style control

Seamless Linkage with ASIAIR

ASIAIR can control AM5 via wired or wireless connection. The ASI package gives customers the best astrophotography experience.


Accessibility tools

① Pier Extension

zwo am3 peir extension

With the pier extension, the telescope with a long focal length will be greatly avoided from hitting the tripod legs.

② Carbon Fiber Tripod

zwo am3 tc40 tripod
  1. Short and portable. Easy to transport inside your hand luggage.
  2. Carbon fiber material: High strength and high impact resistance.
  3. Adjustable height: 470-800mm. Dual-section legs provide a stable and rigid platform for telescopes and cameras.
  4. Spreader plate: Increase the stability of the tripod.
  5. Weight bag: Provides additional stability by filling it with suitable weight such as stones or your telescope battery pack.
  6. Fixed spread angle: Easy to use.

What's in the Box

  • Hard Case
  • AM3 Mount Body
  • 2m USB2.0 cable
  • Performance Sheet
  • Quick Guide Brochure
  • Hand Controller
  • 2m Hand Controller Cable
  • M6 Allen key
  • M4 Allen key

Specifications

Mount Type Equatorial mount
Mount Modes Equatorial mode / Altazimuth mode
Drive <+-20"
PE duration 288 S
Drive (RA) NEMA35 stepper motor
+Model No. 14 (Reduction ratio: 100:1) + Brake
Drive (DEC) NEM35 stepper motor
+Model No.14
Load capacity 8kg without counterweight
13kg with counterweight
Weight 3.9kg
Latitude Adjustment Range 0-90 degrees
Azimuth angle adjustment range +/-6 degrees
Dovetail Losmandy & Vixen (500g)
Interface thread of counterweight shaft M12
Stepper motor resolution 0.17"
Max slew speed 6 degrees per second
Slew Rates 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 20x, 60x, 720x, 1440x
Power Port DC5.5-2.1(12V-3A)
Power consumption 12V / 0.386A (Standby)
12V / 0.58A (Tracking)
12V / 1.7A (GOTO)
Guide Port ST4
Communication interface USB/WiFi/Bluetooth
Zero Position Mechanical
Operating Temperature -15C to 40C
Power failure protection Yes
zwo am3 specifications

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)

Why Should You Trust All Star Telescope?

We've Made All The Mistakes
So You Don't Have To

Learn More