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Tomorrow’s next
generation 8”, 9.25”, and 11” computerized GPS SCT’s are here now!
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New alignment technology,
advanced engineering, and bold new design at a lower price that
is out of this world!
Our new Celestron Professional
Computerized (CPC) Series with revolutionary
SkyAlign Alignment
Technology redefines everything that amateur astronomers are
looking for — quick and simple alignment, GPS, unsurpassed
optical quality, ease of set-up and use, ergonomics, enhanced
computerization and, most important, affordability.
Features:
- Available with optional
Starbright® XLT High
Performance Optical System — Celestron’s finest optical
coatings provide sharp, bright clear views.
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SkyAlign Alignment Technology — Fast, easy
alignment. Simply choose three bright stars. The
telescope does the rest.
- 8”, 9.25”, and 11”models.
- Convenient remote hand control holder — Allows you
to view information hands-free while using the scope.
- 40,000+ object database.
- Ergonomic design — Comfortably lift and move the
telescope from location to location.
- Re-designed drive base and drive mechanics — Quiet
operation; large drive gears, quick release clutch;
Auxiliary ports for AutoGuider, PC; easily mounts to
tripod.NexRemote™- compatible.
- Permanent PEC
- Newly - designed heavy-duty tripod.
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8" Telescope Specifications
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Technical
Specs |
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Optical
Design |
8"
Schmidt-Cassegrain |
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Focal Length |
2032mm
F/10 |
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Finderscope |
50mm
Finderscope w/ quick release bracket |
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Mount |
Dual Fork
Arm |
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Optical Tube
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Aluminum |
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Eyepiece |
40mm
Plossl (51x) |
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Star Diagonal |
1.25" |
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Accessory
tray |
Leg Brace
/ Eyepiece holder |
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Tripod |
Heavy
Duty Steel Adjustable |
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Power Supply |
Car
battery adapter |
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Telescope
Control System |
NexStar
Computer Control System |
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Hand Control
Ports |
RS-232
communication port on hand control |
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Motor Ports |
Aux Port,
Autoguide Ports |
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Database |
40,000
Object Database |
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GPS |
Internal
16 channel |
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Software
Specs |
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Motor: Type |
DC Servo
motors with encoders, both axes |
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Resolution |
.1406
arcsecond |
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Slew Speeds |
Nine slew
speeds: 3º /sec, 2º /sec, .5º/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x
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Software
Precision |
24bit,
0.08 arcsec calculations |
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Tracking
Rates |
Sidereal,
Solar and Lunar |
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Tracking
Modes |
Altazimuth, EQ North & EQ South |
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Alignment
Procedures |
SkyAlign, Auto Two Star Align, One-Star Align, EQ Align,
Solar System Align |
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Periodic
Error Correction |
Permanently Programmable |
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Mechanical
Specs |
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Fork Arm |
Dual fork
arm, cast aluminum w/ detachable HC cradle |
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Gear
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5.625"
hard anodized gear in both axes, 180 tooth, brass worm |
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Bearings |
9.8"
azimuth bearing |
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Optical
Specifications |
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Highest
Useful Magnication |
480x |
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Lowest Useful
Magnification |
29x |
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Limiting
Stellar Magnitude |
14 |
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Resolution:
Rayleigh |
.68 arc
seconds |
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Dawes Limit |
.57 arc
seconds |
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Photographic
Resolution |
200
line/mm |
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Light
Gathering Power |
843x
unaided eye |
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Field of View
:standard eyepiece |
.8º |
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Linear FOV
(@1000 yds) |
42 ft. |
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Optical
Coatings |
Standard:
Starbright Coatings
Optional: Starbright XLT Coatings |
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Secondary
Mirror Obstruction |
2.7" |
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by Area |
11% |
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by Diameter |
34% |
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Optical tube
length |
17 inches |
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Telescope
Weight |
42 lbs |
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Tripod/Mount
Weight |
19 lbs |
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Electronic
Specifications |
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Power
Requirements |
12VDC
1.5A |
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Cord
Management |
Software |
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9 1/4 " Telescope Specifications
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Technical
Specs |
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Optical
Design |
9.25"
Schmidt-Cassegrain |
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Focal Length |
2350mm
F/10 |
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Finderscope |
50mm
Finderscope w/ quick release bracket |
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Mount |
Dual Fork
Arm |
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Optical Tube
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Aluminum |
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Eyepiece |
40mm
Plossl (59x) |
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Star Diagonal |
1.25" |
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Accessory
tray |
Leg Brace
/ Eyepiece holder |
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Tripod |
Heavy
Duty Steel Adjustable |
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Power Supply |
Car
battery adapter |
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Telescope
Control System |
NexStar
Computer Control System |
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Hand Control
Ports |
RS-232
communication port on hand control |
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Motor Ports |
Aux Port,
Autoguide Ports |
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Database |
40,000
Object Database |
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GPS |
Internal
16 channel |
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Software
Specs |
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Motor: Type |
DC Servo
motors with encoders, both axes |
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Resolution |
.1406
arcsecond |
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Slew Speeds |
Nine slew
speeds: 3º /sec, 2º /sec, .5º/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x
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Software
Precision |
24bit,
0.08 arcsec calculations |
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Tracking
Rates |
Sidereal,
Solar and Lunar |
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Tracking
Modes |
Altazimuth, EQ North & EQ South |
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Alignment
Procedures |
SkyAlign, Auto Two Star Align, One-Star Align, EQ Align,
Solar System Align |
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Periodic
Error Correction |
Permanently Programmable |
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Mechanical
Specs |
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Fork Arm |
Dual fork
arm, cast aluminum w/ detachable HC cradle |
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Gear
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5.625"
hard anodized gear in both axes, 180 tooth, brass worm |
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Bearings |
9.8"
azimuth bearing |
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Optical
Specifications |
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Highest
Useful Magnication |
555x |
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Lowest Useful
Magnification |
34x |
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Limiting
Stellar Magnitude |
14.4 |
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Resolution:
Rayleigh |
.59 arc
seconds |
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Dawes Limit |
.49 arc
seconds |
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Photographic
Resolution |
200
line/mm |
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Light
Gathering Power |
1127x
unaided eye |
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Field of View
:standard eyepiece |
.7º |
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Linear FOV
(@1000 yds) |
38 ft. |
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Optical
Coatings |
Standard:
Starbright Coatings
Optional: Starbright XLT Coatings |
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Secondary
Mirror Obstruction |
3.35" |
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by Area |
13% |
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by Diameter |
36% |
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Optical tube
length |
22 inches |
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Telescope
Weight |
58 lbs |
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Tripod/Mount
Weight |
19 lbs |
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Electronic
Specifications |
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Power
Requirements |
12VDC
1.5A |
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Idle Current |
340mA |
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Slew one axis |
640mA |
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Slew both
axes |
900mA
(with 1A spikes) |
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Cord
Management |
Software |
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11" Telescope Specifications
TOP |
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Technical
Specs |
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Optical
Design |
11"
Schmidt-Cassegrain |
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Focal Length |
2800mm
F/10 |
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Finderscope |
50mm
Finderscope w/ quick release bracket |
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Mount |
Dual Fork
Arm |
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Optical Tube
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Aluminum |
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Eyepiece |
40mm
Plossl (70x) |
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Star Diagonal |
1.25" |
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Accessory
tray |
Leg Brace
/ Eyepiece holder |
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Tripod |
Heavy
Duty Steel Adjustable |
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Power Supply |
Car
battery adapter |
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Telescope
Control System |
NexStar Computer Control System |
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Hand Control
Ports |
RS-232
communication port on hand control |
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Motor Ports |
Aux Port,
Autoguide Ports |
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Database |
40,000
Object Database |
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GPS |
Internal
16 channel |
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Software
Specs |
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Motor: Type |
DC Servo
motors with encoders, both axes |
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Resolution |
.1406
arcsecond |
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Slew Speeds |
Nine slew
speeds: 3º /sec, 2º /sec, .5º/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x
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Software
Precision |
24bit,
0.08 arcsec calculations |
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Tracking
Rates |
Sidereal,
Solar and Lunar |
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Tracking
Modes |
Altazimuth, EQ North & EQ South |
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Alignment
Procedures |
SkyAlign, Auto Two Star Align, One-Star Align, EQ Align,
Solar System Align |
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Periodic
Error Correction |
Permanently Programmable |
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Mechanical
Specs |
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Fork Arm |
Dual fork
arm, cast aluminum w/ detachable HC cradle |
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Gear
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5.625"
hard anodized gear in both axes, 180 tooth, brass worm |
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Bearings |
9.8"
azimuth bearing |
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Optical
Specifications |
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Highest
Useful Magnication |
660x |
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Lowest Useful
Magnification |
40x |
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Limiting
Stellar Magnitude |
14.7 |
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Resolution:
Rayleigh |
.50 arc
seconds |
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Dawes Limit |
.42 arc
seconds |
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Photographic
Resolution |
200
line/mm |
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Light
Gathering Power |
1593x
unaided eye |
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Field of View
:standard eyepiece |
.6º |
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Linear FOV
(@1000 yds) |
32 ft. |
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Optical
Coatings |
Standard:
Starbright Coatings
Optional: Starbright XLT Coatings |
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Secondary
Mirror Obstruction |
3.75" |
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by Area |
12% |
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by Diameter |
34% |
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Optical tube
length |
23 inches |
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Telescope
Weight |
65 lbs |
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Tripod/Mount
Weight |
19 lbs |
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Electronic
Specifications |
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Power
Requirements |
12VDC
1.5A |
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Idle Current |
340mA |
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Slew one axis |
640mA |
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Slew both
axes |
900mA
(with 1A spikes) |
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Cord
Management |
Software |
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