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PRICE LIST for UK and EUROPE

Our products may not be the cheapest but we aim to provide rugged units that last .. and last. We do not have mass produced items and so we can tailor specific products to meet your needs. We also provide escellent after sales service to solve any problems you may have. Some systems are extremely complex but we endeavour to leave you a competent user. Continuing support on Intelligent Drive Systems includes firmware upgrades.

COMPLIANCE: All our products have been tested and comply with European Directives for CE marking (EMC and Safety), RoHS and WEEE. The EMC and safety tests are more stringent than FCC regulations (USA) so we are happy to supply units throughout the world.
RoHS, WEEE. Our products are classified as 'Measurement and Control' and as such are exempt from the RoHS directive. From 1st July 2006 all electrical and electronic equipment for sale in Europe must comply with these directives.
If you wish to dispose of your product contact AWR Technology for re-use of the items.

PAYMENT. We can accept cheque, credit / debit cards or direct to our bank account (from Europe) using our IBAN code.

ALL PRICES ARE IN UK POUND STERLING AND INCLUDE 17.5% UK VAT.
For EXPORT prices (outside Europe) goto our EXPORT price list.
If you are a European company with a VAT number we can ship VAT free. (We require your VAT number).

CHOOSING: A DRIVE SYSTEM for a telescope needs MOTORS, a DRIVE BOX and a HANDSET. Select as desired from the range listed here. Next supply the information requested and send to AWR TECHNOLOGY. A sheet on installing drive systems is sent with the Drive System.

ALL DRIVE BOXES ARE OF ANODISED ALUMINIUM HEATSINK CONSTRUCTION FOR
RUGGED (MIS)USE
If there is something you need but not listed, give us a call, we may be able to help.
SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM These units are low power mains inverters and comprise a DRIVE BOX and HANDSET for driving RA axis with Synchronous motor (230V or 110V). The units have a VFO section with 5% rate adjust knob and SLOW FAST fine adjust buttons on the handset. Options are available for DEC drive (Synchronous or DC motors) and AUTOGUIDER input. Sidereal rate is quartz crystal derived. 
SYSTEM 3  RA drive for Synchronous motor 240V 50Hz 9W                £215.00
OPT 7     Dec axis drive for Reversible Synchronous motor         ADD £40.00
OPT 13    Dec axis drive for 12V DC motor                         ADD £40.00
        AUTOGUIDER remote control interface can be fitted to all handsets.
HIGH PERFORMANCE STEPPER MOTOR SYSTEM (QUARTZ) To provide high torque across the whole range of motor speeds, for use with STEP3,4,5 motors. 50x sidereal rate is achieved on some telescopes with accelerating high speed. 3 speed adjust rate. Low consumption from battery. The LED on the handset indicates the status of options 3 and 12 if fitted. Sidereal rate is also Quartz locked. SYSTEM 5 can power very powerful STEP3 motors for telescopes up to 20 inch aperture. 
SYSTEM 5  Handset and drive box for DUAL axis with crystal          £285.00
SYS5/VIX Handset/control for VIXEN SP,GP motors DUAL axis, crystal. £195.00
          (VFO switch and knob for Lunar/Solar rates INCLUDED in both of these).
METEOR    Rotating Meteor Shutter drive box and motor complete.     £160.00
        AUTOGUIDER remote control interface can be fitted to all handsets.
MOTOR ASSEMBLIES for ABOVE SYSTEMS (Motor, gearbox, electrical connector). MOTOR DRAWINGS 
STEP2  Stepper motor etc. Up to 80Ncm output torque, max 240 step/s    £65.00
STEP3  Stepper motor etc. Up to 400Ncm output torque, max 600 step/s  £120.00
STEP4  Super Polaris / GP motor assembly, housing, clutch (RA or DEC)  CALL
STEP5  Stepper motor etc for SYSTEM 5 DRIVE SYSTEM ONLY                £65.00
STEP6  Synchronous motor etc 50Ncm output torque (not reversible)      £65.00
STEP7  Synchronous motor etc 200Ncm output torque (not reversible)    £115.00
STEP8  Reversible synchronous motor 50Ncm torque                       £75.00
ADAP240 Connector adapter box, synchronous motor assy to mains plug     £7.00
COUPLING Oldham type connects gearbox output shaft to slow motion axis £16.00
BALANCE  Spring balance for measuring motor torques photo               £7.00
REMOTE CONTROL OPTIONS (For ALL SYSTEMS) We have an adapter that can be fitted to all DRIVE SYSTEMS with handsets which allows remote devices to press the buttons. This is used by CCD AUTOGUIDERS and other guiding equipment. The 6 pin input is a standard configuration used by SBIG ST7/8, MEADE PICTOR and requires ACTIVE LOW signals from the CCD. Further details. 
OPT 2    SBIG ST4 autoguider input connector
          9 pin D connector on a short lead wired into the handset         £25.00
OPT 14   SBIG, PICTOR: 6 pin RJ11 interface wired into handset             £35.00
REMOTE   Autoguider interface relay box for CCD remote guiding             £70.00
        (6 pin TTL RJ11 INPUT, OPTOCOUPLED and wired into handset)
SEEKER   Spiralling controller device to fit in AUTOGUIDER socket          £59.00
CCDTEST  AUTOGUIDER input TESTER and CCD Simulator (For DRIVE and CAMERA)  £45.00
INTELLIGENT HANDSET & MICROSTEP DRIVE SYSTEM
New Generation Drive allows direct mechanical connection of Stepper Motor to any slow motion drive including retrofits. The MICROSTEP features extremely smooth acceleration between drive speeds with fully programmable rates at all speeds. Step size of the order of 0.3 arcsec using microstepping of the stepper motor. (MOTOR DRAWINGS). Slew up to 2 degrees per second depending on motor type and telescope torque requirements. At least 0.5 degree per second achievable on the large telescopes. Motor power ramge on slow motion shaft from 80Ncm to 200Ncm with a range of motors. The complete system needs 12V DC from 2.5 Amps for 32Ncm motors to 8.5 Amps required for larger motors. More power and torque using 24V supply (mains power supply available) can be provided at extra cost.

INTELLIGENT HANDSET with GOTO and computer connection. This provides coordinate calibration, programmable drive rates, position readout, GOTO facility, tube reversal procedure etc. Design aim of 20 arc seconds accuracy depending on telescope configuration. SIMPLE HANDSET has GUIDE, 2x and SLEW adjust rates in all directions. The Intelligent Handset is normally powered through Drive Box.

The DRIVEBOX is a SIMPLE version supplied as standard or an ADVANCED version with extra features which can be substituted when supplied with the KITS. The ADVANCED END includes extra connectors - AUXILLIARY to provide 3 relay outputs, an OVERRIDE STOP input, a connector for INDEX PULSE for worm wheel periodic error correction and remote control from autoguiders TTL 6 pin type or SBIG ST4 type. These advanced features need the Intelligent Handset to perform the functions.

A range of accessories and upgrades complete the lineup. We can also interface to HEIDENHAIN digital encoders (see link).

PLEASE DISCUSS YOUR ORDER WITH US to get the CORRECT CONFIGURATION 

SUPPORT   User Support Package                                        £50.00
           (FREE when purchasing an Intelligent Drive System from AWR)
HANDBOOK  Intelligent Drive System handbook 42pp
           (FREE when purchasing a system)              (incl post)    £3.00
MICROSTEP Drive box to control two motors in microstepping mode
           (This has AUTOGUIDER, IH and SIMPLE HANDSET sockets)      £290.00
USTEP/ADV ADVANCED MICROSTEP plus additional AUXILLIARY, INDEX,
           TTL or opto isolated autoguider input                     £355.00
HANDSET   Simple handset GUIDE,CENTRE,SLEW photo                      £45.00
IH        Intelligent Handset with coordinate readout, full
           calibrations and GOTO operation.                          £450.00
DATABASE  IH Database upgrade chip                                    £65.00
MOTOR/32  Stepper motor 32Ncm 1.2A/phase normally supplied with gears  CALL
MOTOR/120 Stepper motor 120Ncm for microstepping (max 80Ncm usable)  £100.00
MOTOR/210 Stepper motor 210Ncm for microstepping (max 140Ncm usable) £130.00
MOTOR/G   120Ncm stepper motor with 5:1 gearbox for microstepping
                                     (max useful torque 200Ncm)      £145.00
IH/BASE   IH Home Station with power supply and PC 9 pin connector    £70.00
            (includes ALL cables) Example picture
SERIAL/IH PC to IH (9 pin 'D' to 6 pin RJ12) converter lead (2 mtr)   £20.00
SERIAL/DR PC to Drivebox serial lead converter 2 metre                £20.00
USB/RS232 USB to serial converter, FTDI chips. This one works! photo  £22.00
          Works on Vista / XP / Win98 / Apple MAC. Drivers updateable.
PC-EXTEND Serial extender cable 2 metres to 20 metres available        CALL
RJ45      IH to Drivebox cable 3 metres to 50 metres available         CALL
INDEX     Index cable and 'Top Hat' pulse gen for periodic error      £40.00
PSU3      Power supply 85-240V ac input, 12V DC output 5 Amps         £55.00
PSU8      Power supply 85-240V ac input, 12V DC output 8.5 Amps      £115.00
PSU9      Power supply 85-240V ac input, 24V DC output 8.4 Amps      £200.00
RESBOX    Resistor box with fan cooling for use with 24V systems     £150.00
QUADBOX   Quadrature decoder box for external encoders          FROM £110.00

SEEKER    Spiralling controller device to fit in AUTOGUIDER socket    £59.00
AD100     ASTRO DISPLAY UNIT of parameter(fits in serial leads)      £160.00
LIGHTS    Lights Box to show VIRTUAL ENCODER information flowphoto    £45.00
RS232 SPM Serial Port Monitor 9 pin D leads photo                     £35.00
EQ5/BASE  For EQ5 with Simple Microstep, 2 motor assemblies and Simple 
            handset for user fitting to EQ5 
            (CG5, SP, GP, GP DX, GPE) mount                          £450.00
EQ5/KIT   EQ5 complete GOTO system                                   £750.00
          FOR OTHER KITS SEE INDIVIDUAL PAGES for each mount.
All purchasers will be kept up to date with software upgrade information. When an upgrade is available the information will be released to all purchasers stating what will be offered by the improvement. There may be nominal charges depending what is involved. Certain upgrades may involve extra hardware to fit on your telescope.

SIDEREAL CLOCKS

SC110mk3 DUAL TIME Sidereal / UT observatory clock LCD HHMMSS         £130.00
         powered from 12V. Metronome. RED Backlight. SERIAL PORT.
SC110   The older version clock as above without the serial port      £106.00
        (Subject to availability)
Options:-
  OPT 1 Internal NiCad rechargeable battery instead of PP3      ADD £20.00
  OPT 2 Electrical output of 1 sec pulses                       ADD £20.00
  OPT 3 Variable backlight brightness                           ADD £10.00
  OPT 4 Mains supply  - (product PSU1)                          ADD £18.00
  OPT 5 Improved temperature performance, 5ppm crystal          ADD £20.00
  OPT 6 Tape recorder output of metronome pulses                ADD £10.00
  OPT 7 CRYSTAL OVEN, (less than 5s error in 6 months)          ADD £70.00
  OPT 8 Frequency generator output                              ADD £25.00
     also
SERIAL/IH PC to IH (9 pin 'D' to 6 pin RJ12) converter lead (2 mtr)    £20.00
SER/MEADE PC to MEADE (9 pin 'D' to 6 pin RJ12) converter lead (2 mtr) £20.00
PCEXTEND  PC extender cable (2 mtr)                                     £5.00
PC/XOVER  PC - PC crossover lead (2 mtr) Connects CLOCK to PC           £5.00

ARTICLES and TEST EQUIPMENT

BALANCE    Spring balance for measuring motor torques photo              £7.00
SEEKER     Spiralling controller device to fit in AUTOGUIDER socket     £59.00
CCDTEST    AUTOGUIDER input TESTER and CCD Simulator (For DRIVE and CAMERA)  £45.00
RONCHI/80  Ronchi grating 80 lines/inch (35mm slide)photo                £9.50
RONCHI/120 Ronchi grating 120 lines/inch (35mm slide)                    £9.50
RONCHI/LGE Grating 1.2cm square in 7cm square material                  £15.00
ILLUM      Polarscope ILLUMINATOR for external fitting                  £20.00
DEFECT     Article "IMAGE DEFECTS IN TELESCOPES" and cures.              £1.00
SIDEREAL   Article "UNDERSTANDING SIDEREAL TIME"                         £1.00
DRIVESYS   Article "UNDERSTANDING TELESCOPE DRIVE SYSTEMS"               £1.00
POSITION   Article "TESLESCOPE POINTING ERRRORS & CORRECTIONS"           £1.00
MATERIALS
              [Thicknesses are nominal] Further Information
PTFE           Low friction material 1.0mm thick             25p per square inch
PTFE           Low friction material 1.6mm thick             30p per square inch
PTFE           Low friction material 6mm thick photo         75p per square inch
PTFE           Low friction material 10mm thick            £1.00 per square inch
GRAB           Grab handle for M8 threads photo                            £3.00  
FOOT           Foot level adjuster screw M10 x 70mm photo                  £3.00
POWER SUPPLIES AND LEADS
BATPACK    Converter - 12V DC output up to 0.6Amp from 4 'D' cells    £47.00
BATTERY    Lead-acid sealed motor cycle battery 12V DC 7 amp-hour     £28.00
PSU1       UK Mains adapter 240V ac to 12V DC maximum 0.5 amp         £18.00
PSU5       Power supply 88-240V ac input, 12V DC output 5 Amps        £55.00
PSU8       Power supply 85-240V ac input, 12V DC output 8.5 Amps     £115.00
PSU9       Power supply 85-240V ac input, 24V DC output 8.4 Amps     £200.00
LEAD/5M    Car battery lead with croc clips length 5 metres           £12.00
LEAD/CIG   5 metre lead plugs into cigar lighter socket               £12.00

DELIVERY CHARGES TO UK

	Order value under £50.00 (sent 1st class post)            ADD  £1.00
	Order value £50.00 to £300.00 (sent Registerred post)     ADD  £8.00
	Over £300.00 Next day insured carrier delivery            ADD £12.00

MINIMUM ORDER VALUE £2.00
UNITS ARE MADE TO ORDER - Please allow 28 days for delivery.
Equipment supplied without batteries unless stated.
ALL PRICES IN UK POUNDS STERLING and include UK VAT at 17.5%, valid throughout the EEC.
EEC orders please enquire for delivery charges.
EXPORT orders please use our EXPORT price list.
Official orders accepted. All prices and specifications subject to revisions without notice.
One year guarantee against defective parts and assembly.

ORDERING INFORMATION:

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2) OR print out and fill in form below and FAX it to us.

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IF PURCHASING A DRIVE SYSTEM PLEASE FILL IN THE ESSENTIAL INFO BELOW
 (Technical help available at 01304-365918)

Qu 1. We need to work out the drive reduction ratio to get the correct oscillator 
frequency so that the motor will drive the slow motion shaft at the correct speed.
Contact technical if you have a sector plate or friction drive.

Number of teeth on RA drive wheel ________ or time for one rev of worm ________
RA drive reduction gear arrangement if not simple worm / wheel:



Qu 2. Similarly for declination. Number of teeth on DEC drive wheel _______
DEC drive reduction gear arrangement if not simple worm / wheel:



Qu 3. Lead lengths you require:
HANDSET to DR BOX: _____ DRIVE BOX to RA motor: _____ DRIVE BOX to DEC motor: _____

Slow motion shaft diameters for OLDHAM drive coupling  RA ______     DEC ______


Qu 4. Telescope size and type: _____________________________________________________

Approximate weight of tube assembly and counterweight: __________

How easy is it to turn the slow motions: ____________________________ (Torque: ____________)
(If it is 'heavy' then we need you to measure the torque required - contact technical).

Qu 5. For supplying to your existing SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR we need to know its details:

Voltage: _________ Frequency: _________ Power: ________ No of wires: _________

Markings on your synchronous motor: __________________________________________