Wave 150i mount head The Wave 150i is a portable strain-wave mount for equatorial or alt-azimuth operation. Sky-Watcher lists a 15 kg payload without counterweight and 25 kg with the optional 5 kg counterweight kit. The manual gives a 5.8 kg head weight.
Manufacturer model: Wave 150i mount head · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
The Wave 150i is a portable strain-wave mount for equatorial or alt-azimuth operation. Sky-Watcher lists a 15 kg payload without counterweight and 25 kg with the optional 5 kg counterweight kit. The manual gives a 5.8 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 150i adds through-mount cabling and saddle-side USB/auxiliary power connections. Auxiliary power connectors are 5.5 × 2.5 mm and limited to 5 A; do not confuse them with a different power-input socket.
Power and package
This is the head-only configuration; tripod, pier extension and counterweight kit are separate. The 150i manual specifies 12–16 V DC and a supply above 35 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
Maximum balanced torque kgf (m)
5
Maximum unbalanced ra torque kgf (m)
3
Maximum unbalanced dec torque kgf (m)
0.75
Auxiliary power connector
5.5 mm OD / 2.5 mm ID; maximum 5 A
SW0487
Technische Daten
Kabelführung
Through-mount USB and auxiliary power routing
Steuerung
SynScan Pro app; optional SynScan hand controller
Antrieb
Belt-driven stepper motors with strain-wave reduction
Wave 150i mount head The Wave 150i is a portable strain-wave mount for equatorial or alt-azimuth operation. Sky-Watcher lists a 15 kg payload without counterweight and 25 kg with the optional 5 kg counterweight kit. The manual gives a 5.8 kg head weight.
Manufacturer model: Wave 150i mount head · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
