ZWO EFW 5 × 2-inch Electronic Filter Wheel The ZWO EFW 5 × 2-inch is a motorised 5-position electronic filter wheel for automated filter changes during imaging. This entry uses the current USB-C EFW generation and its model-specific dimensions.
Manufacturer model: ZWO EFW 5 × 2-inch Electronic Filter Wheel · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
The ZWO EFW 5 × 2-inch is a motorised 5-position electronic filter wheel for automated filter changes during imaging. This entry uses the current USB-C EFW generation and its model-specific dimensions.
Filters and optical spacing
Supported filters: 2-inch mounted (M48 × 0.75; filter area ≤7 mm); unmounted compatibility per exact manual. The effective optical-path occupancy is 20 mm; the external casing dimensions of 177.5 × 167 × 30 mm include the full mechanical housing. Net weight is 540 g.
Drive and light sealing
A high-precision stepper motor provides bidirectional indexed rotation. The CNC-machined aluminium housing, 6061 aluminium carousel, slot-fit covers, connection pads and enclosed motor compartment are designed to reduce stray-light entry.
Power and software
One USB 2.0 Type-C connection supplies 5 V power and control; ZWO lists 120 mA consumption, with no separate power adapter required. The wheel supports ASIAIR, ASIStudio, ASCOM and the ZWO SDK.
Installation
Use the exact model manual for filter retaining screws, camera-side connections and thickness clearances. For third-party mounted filters, ZWO recommends standard 2.5 mm cells and gives additional restrictions for cells wider than the wheel counterbore. Keep all filter fasteners below the specified clearance to prevent carousel obstruction.
Use the exact named-model manufacturer connection and operating instructions linked with this product. Optional parts and adapters require their specified spacing and power limits.
Additional specifications
Carousel diameter (mm)
150.8
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Scheda tecnica
Materiale del corpo
CNC-machined aluminium alloy
Materiale del carosello
6061 aluminium alloy
Apertura libera (mm)
51
Trasmissione
High-precision stepper motor
Posizioni filtro
5
Interfaccia
USB 2.0 Type-C
Tenuta alla luce
Slot-fit chassis; connection light-blocking pads; enclosed motor compartment
Misura nominale del filtro
2-inch
Temperatura di esercizio
−20 to 40 °C
Cammino ottico occupato (mm)
20
Dimensioni complessive (mm)
177.5 × 167 × 30
Alimentazione
5 V USB; no separate supply
Rotazione
Motorised bidirectional
Software
ASIAIR; ASIStudio; ASCOM; ZWO SDK
Filtri supportati
2-inch mounted (M48 × 0.75; filter area ≤7 mm); unmounted compatibility per exact manual
ZWO EFW 5 × 2-inch Electronic Filter Wheel The ZWO EFW 5 × 2-inch is a motorised 5-position electronic filter wheel for automated filter changes during imaging. This entry uses the current USB-C EFW generation and its model-specific dimensions.
Manufacturer model: ZWO EFW 5 × 2-inch Electronic Filter Wheel · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
