PlaneWave L-600 Direct Drive Mount The L-600 is PlaneWave's largest L-Series direct-drive mount, rated for 136 kg (300 lb) and with the longest swing-through of the range, made for the CDK24. Direct-drive motors give zero backlash and zero periodic error with slews of up to 50° per second, in alt-azimuth or equatorial orientation.
Manufacturer model: PlaneWave L-600 · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
The L-600 is PlaneWave's largest L-Series direct-drive mount, rated for 136 kg (300 lb) and with the longest swing-through of the range, made for the CDK24. Direct-drive motors give zero backlash and zero periodic error with slews of up to 50° per second, in alt-azimuth or equatorial orientation.
| Type | Alt-azimuth / equatorial direct-drive |
|---|---|
| Mount weight | 153 kg (338 lb) |
| Maximum load | 136 kg (300 lb) |
| Latitude range | 0–90°, both hemispheres |
| Swing-through length | 891.54 mm (35.1") 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 |
Pointing/tracking figures not shown on L-600 page. Uses L-500/L-600 wedge (145 lb) and piers.
| Load (kg) | 136 |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 0-90 both hemispheres |
| Swing through (mm) | 891.54 |
| Torque | 20 ft-lb cont; 50 peak |
| Included ra weight | L500204 included |
Data sheet
PlaneWave L-600 Direct Drive Mount The L-600 is PlaneWave's largest L-Series direct-drive mount, rated for 136 kg (300 lb) and with the longest swing-through of the range, made for the CDK24. Direct-drive motors give zero backlash and zero periodic error with slews of up to 50° per second, in alt-azimuth or equatorial orientation.
Manufacturer model: PlaneWave L-600 · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
