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.
Control
High-resolution encoders, home sensors, enclosed electronics and through-the-mount cabling are standard. Control is through PWI4 with PointXP modelling, ASCOM compatible.
Mount
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")
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.
Additional specifications
Load (kg)
91
Latitude
0-90 both hemispheres
Swing through (mm)
650.748
Torque
20 ft-lb cont; 50 peak
1321100
Fiche technique
Codeurs
18,880,000 cpr, 0.069 arcsec
Moteurs
3-phase axial-flux torque
Alimentation
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Selle
Wide Saddle 200919
Pointage
20 deg/s std; 50 max
Type
Alt-az / EQ direct drive
Poids
257 lb (100 kg) as published
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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
