PlaneWave L-350 Direct Drive Mount The L-350 is PlaneWave's smallest L-Series direct-drive mount, carrying up to 45 kg. Direct-drive motors on both axes give zero backlash and zero periodic error with near-silent motion and slews of up to 50° per second, quick enough to track satellites. It installs in alt-azimuth or equatorial orientation and suits the…
Manufacturer model: PlaneWave L-350 (600549) · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
The L-350 is PlaneWave's smallest L-Series direct-drive mount, carrying up to 45 kg. Direct-drive motors on both axes give zero backlash and zero periodic error with near-silent motion and slews of up to 50° per second, quick enough to track satellites. It installs in alt-azimuth or equatorial orientation and suits the DeltaRho 350, CDK12.5, CDK14, IRDK12.5 and IRDK14.
High-resolution encoders on each axis, home sensors and enclosed electronics are standard, with equipment cables routed through the mount. Control uses PlaneWave's PWI4 with integrated PointXP mount modelling, fully ASCOM compatible.
| Type | Alt-azimuth / equatorial direct-drive |
|---|---|
| Mount weight | 50 kg (110 lb) |
| Maximum load | 45 kg (100 lb) |
| Latitude range | 0–90°, both hemispheres |
| Swing-through length | 571.5 mm (22.5") from altitude axis |
| Motors | Direct-drive 3-phase axial-flux torque motors |
| Motor torque | About 20 ft-lb continuous; 50 ft-lb peak |
| Encoders | 152 mm stainless steel ring, 18,880,000 counts/rev (0.069") |
| Slew rate | 20°/s standard; 50°/s maximum |
| Power | 100–240 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Pointing accuracy | <10" RMS with PointXP model |
|---|---|
| Pointing precision | 2" at sidereal rate |
| Tracking accuracy | 0.3" over 5 minutes at sidereal rate |
| Natural frequency | 10 Hz or greater |
| Software | PWI4 with PointXP; ASCOM |
Pier, EQ wedge (latitude-specific) and RA balance accessory sold separately. Supplied power adapter is 120 VAC IEC Type B.
| Load (kg) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 0-90 both hemispheres |
| Swing through (mm) | 571.5 |
| Torque | 20 ft-lb cont; 50 peak |
| Pointing | <10 arcsec RMS PointXP |
| Precision | 2 arcsec |
| Tracking | 0.3 arcsec / 5 min |
| Natural freq | >=10 Hz |
Data sheet
PlaneWave L-350 Direct Drive Mount The L-350 is PlaneWave's smallest L-Series direct-drive mount, carrying up to 45 kg. Direct-drive motors on both axes give zero backlash and zero periodic error with near-silent motion and slews of up to 50° per second, quick enough to track satellites. It installs in alt-azimuth or equatorial orientation and suits the…
Manufacturer model: PlaneWave L-350 (600549) · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
