Paramount User Guide
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Paramount Model Comparison
The Paramount ME II, Paramount MX and Paramount MX+ are very similar in function and design. The
table below lists the “significant” differences between these models.
Feature or
Specification
Maximum payload
capacity (total
instrument
capacity not
including
counterweights)
109 kg/240 lb.
41 kg/90 lb.
45 kg/100 lb.
23 kg/50 lb.
Physical
dimensions
See technical
drawing
references on
page 174.
See technical
drawing
references on
page 174.
See technical
drawing
references on
page 174.
See technical
drawing
references on
page 174.
Structural design is extremely rigid,
even at maximum payload capacity.
Landing lights under the mount can
be turned on to illuminate dark
working areas during setup.
Two counterweights and one
counterweight shaft included
standard.
Oversized right ascension and
declination bearings provide
maximum stability.
20.3 cm
(8 in.)
15.2 cm
(6 in.)
15.2 cm
(6 in.)
11 cm
(4.3 in.)
Integrated equatorial wedge for
polar axis altitude adjustment.
14° – 68°
10° – 65°
10° – 65°
0° – 64°
High total instrument capacity to
mount weight ratio.
109 kg/38 kg
(240 lb./84
lb.)
41 kg/23 kg
(90 lb./50 lb.)
45 kg/23 kg
(100 lb./50
lb.)
23 kg/15.4 kg
(50 lb./34 lb.)
Power supply included with mount.
200W max
80W max
80W max
80W max
