Appendix VII: SAM Product Specifications
Product Type
Ultra compact equatorial tracking platform
Regions
For Northern and Southern hemispheres
Functions
Astronomical Tracking, Camera Control and Time-Lapse Video Creation
Tracking Modes
Sidereal Rate, 1/2 Sidereal Rate, Solar, Lunar and Manual
Payload
Up to 3 kg
Wheel Gear
36 mm dia. 72 teeth aluminum alloy
Worm Gear
11 mm dia. High tension brass
Motor drive
Precision DC Servo
Built-in accessory
WiFi with selectable modes
Free App
Free control App for Android and iOS phones
Polar scope (optional}
Approximately 10
°
field for precision polar alignment to NCP and SCP
Power
Internal: 2 x AA batteries; External via micro USB
Duration of operation
Up to 24 hour with 2 x AA batteries
Temperature Range
-10 ° ~ 40
°
C
Dimensions
76mm x70mm x 103 mm
Weight
0.65 kg
Mounting Connections
Dual 3/8" threaded socket (or 1/4" with included adapter)
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Notice
Sky-Watcher reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this
manual at any time and without prior notice.
Sky-Watcher cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from the inappropriate use of this product.
While
every
effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate and complete,
any errors you might find should be reported to Sky-Watcher.
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