Wave 100i mount head The Wave 100i is a portable strain-wave mount for equatorial or alt-azimuth operation. Sky-Watcher lists a 10 kg payload without counterweight and 15 kg with the optional 5 kg counterweight kit. The manual gives a 4.2 kg head weight.
Manufacturer model: Wave 100i mount head · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
The Wave 100i is a portable strain-wave mount for equatorial or alt-azimuth operation. Sky-Watcher lists a 10 kg payload without counterweight and 15 kg with the optional 5 kg counterweight kit. The manual gives a 4.2 kg head weight.
Drive, alignment and safety
The mount has a 0–90° latitude range, RA power-off braking and RA/DEC home functions. The manual specifies a 7.5°/s maximum slew speed. Strain-wave drives reduce the need for counterweights, but the tripod must remain stable and the manufacturer’s torque limits still apply.
Connections and control
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support app control; SynScan Pro or an optional SynScan handset can be used. The 100i includes a secondary D/V hybrid saddle for dual-telescope alt-azimuth use.
Power and package
This is the head-only configuration; tripod, pier extension and counterweight kit are separate. The 100i manual specifies 12–16 V DC and a supply above 55 W. The AC power supply is not included.
Manual technical table used: marketing table differs in supply rating, gearing and 10°/s speed. 100i manual weight is 4.2 kg versus web page 4.3 kg. Exact mount-only model verified.
Additional specifications
Optional counterweight (kg)
5
Azimuth adjustment total (°)
20
Ra brake
Power-off brake
Home position
RA and DEC home functions
Tripod bundle
Head only; tripod not included
Included power supply
No
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Technische Daten
Steuerung
SynScan Pro app; optional SynScan hand controller
Antrieb
Belt-driven stepper motors with strain-wave reduction
Übersetzung
81 × 4
Guiding-Geschwindigkeiten
0.125×; 0.25×; 0.5×; 0.75×; 1×
Gewicht Montierungskopf (kg)
4.2
Breitengradbereich
0–90°
Maximale Schwenkgeschwindigkeit (°/s)
7.5
Modell
Wave 100i mount head
Motor
1.8° stepper; 256 microsteps per step
Montierungstyp
Equatorial / alt-azimuth dual mode
Tragkraft mit Gegengewicht (kg)
15
Tragkraft ohne Gegengewicht (kg)
10
Stromeingang
12–16 V DC, greater than 55 W
Sattel
Dual D/V hybrid saddles, including secondary saddle
Wave 100i mount head The Wave 100i is a portable strain-wave mount for equatorial or alt-azimuth operation. Sky-Watcher lists a 10 kg payload without counterweight and 15 kg with the optional 5 kg counterweight kit. The manual gives a 4.2 kg head weight.
Manufacturer model: Wave 100i mount head · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
