PlaneWave L-500 Direct Drive Mount The L-500 is a direct-drive L-Series mount rated for 91 kg (200 lb). Direct-drive motors give zero backlash and zero periodic error and slew at up to 50° per second. It installs alt-azimuth or equatorial and suits the DeltaRho 350 and 500, CDK14, CDK17, CDK20 (f/6.8 and f/7.7), IRDK14/17/20 and RC20.
Manufacturer model: PlaneWave L-500 · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
The L-500 is a direct-drive L-Series mount rated for 91 kg (200 lb). Direct-drive motors give zero backlash and zero periodic error and slew at up to 50° per second. It installs alt-azimuth or equatorial and suits the DeltaRho 350 and 500, CDK14, CDK17, CDK20 (f/6.8 and f/7.7), IRDK14/17/20 and RC20.
High-resolution encoders, home sensors, enclosed electronics and through-the-mount cabling are standard. Control is through PWI4 with PointXP modelling, ASCOM compatible.
| Type | Alt-azimuth / equatorial direct-drive |
|---|---|
| Mount weight | Published as 257 lb (100 kg) |
| Maximum load | 91 kg (200 lb) |
| Latitude range | 0–90°, both hemispheres |
| Swing-through length | 650.748 mm (25.62") 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 |
| Software | PWI4 with PointXP; ASCOM |
PlaneWave's weight figures conflict (257 lb is ~117 kg, not 100 kg); shown as published. Pointing/tracking figures not shown on L-500 page. Wedge, pier, RA balance (L500204/L500206) optional.
| Load (kg) | 91 |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 0-90 both hemispheres |
| Swing through (mm) | 650.748 |
| Torque | 20 ft-lb cont; 50 peak |
Data sheet
PlaneWave L-500 Direct Drive Mount The L-500 is a direct-drive L-Series mount rated for 91 kg (200 lb). Direct-drive motors give zero backlash and zero periodic error and slew at up to 50° per second. It installs alt-azimuth or equatorial and suits the DeltaRho 350 and 500, CDK14, CDK17, CDK20 (f/6.8 and f/7.7), IRDK14/17/20 and RC20.
Manufacturer model: PlaneWave L-500 · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
