ZWO EAF ( Electronic Automatic Focuser)

Product Description

EAF ( Electronic Automatic Focuser)

Introducing the new EAF, the latest innovation from the engineers at ZWO. This electronic focuser enables precise, dynamic focus control for planetary and deep-sky imaging.

Features:

1. Highly integrated design
2. Support ASCOM platform and various ASCOM-compatible third-party software
3. Support INDI
4. Support original software such as ASIAIR and ASIStudio
5. Support automatic focusing
6. Support handle controller and manual focusing
7. Support temperature sensor
8. USB HID device and drive-free
9. Stable and durable

Standard Version: EAF body, flexible coupling, motor bracket, USB2.0 cable.

Advanced Version: EAF body, flexible coupling, motor bracket, USB2.0 cable, hand controller, temperature sensor.

You could purchase the standard version first, and then buy other accessories to upgrade.

The casing of the hand controller uses environment-friendly APS material.  It has a 3.5mm female socket. You will have a very comfort grip when you touch its ergonomic design!
The hand controller provides an easy method of focusing the telescope, featuring IN and OUT buttons, a 2-line display, slow and fast speed rate control.
A “must-have” option for EAF users!

Support list:

SkyWatcher Astrophotography Reflectors, SkyWatcher Black Diamond, SkyWatcher Dobsonians, SkyWatcher Maksutov-Newtonians.
SharpStar telescopes,
SkyRover telescopes,
TS Optics,
Astro Tech,
Feather Touch,

Please be aware that not all modules from the brands above are supported.  You can read this instruction for the full supported list and the connection methods:

ZWO EAF Compatible Focuser List & Connecting Methods

https://www.yuque.com/zwopkb/hardware/eaf-support-list

More focuser will be supported in the further. Please stay tuned.

Parameters:

Size: 59mm x 52mm x 41mm

Moter: Step moter, 35mm diameter, 5760 steps to rotate a circle.

Power port: 12V DC 5.5mm x 2.1mm, center positive

Data port: USB2.0 port

Weight: 277g

Capacity: 5kg

Connecting diagram

Mechanical diagram

What’s in the box:

We are working on more brackets for focusers on market.

ZWO EAF bracket for Takahashi Scope

(this part is defined as optional accessories  for ZWO EAF)

Support List:

Takahashi TOA-150B

ZWO EAF Bracket for Celestron C8/C9.25/C11/C14

(this part is defined as optional accessories for ZWO EAF)

This bracket is designed to work with C8, C9, C11 and C14 the Celestron SCT scopes. You can directly connect it to the scopes without using the feather touch focusers.

It is CNC milled from an aircraft graded aluminum block. Quality reliable.

Mechanical Diagram

What’s in the box?

1. For Celestron C8 and C9.25

Flexible coupling x1

Motor bracket x1

M4-8mm x2

M3-14mm x3

2. For Celestron C11 and C14

Flexible coupling x1

Motor bracket x1

M4-8mm x2

M3-35mm x3

M4-35mm x3

Shipping

It will take around 60-90 days for shipment via ePacket/China Post Registered Air Mail/EMS, which can’t be guaranteed due to force majeure.

• Fast Shipping(amount ≧ 199USD) for free
• Fast Shipping(amount < 199USD) : $20.00 (We do not provide free shipping from now on.)

If you can’t get the air mail package after 2months, please let us know ASAP: info@zwoptical.com

Introduction

1. Fast Shipping: we will choose DHL, UPS, FedEx etc to deliver it. Usually you will get your package within 7-14 days.
2. Customers from Brazil and Chile should leave a message to provide your CPF or CNPJ as your custom needs it.
3. Customers from Russia need to provide the complete English name with three words as well as the English shipping address.

Tracking site

DGM: http://webtrack.dhlglobalmail.com/?locale=en-US

China air mail: http://www.17track.net/en

Tax

• The price list on our website is USD without tax.
• Please note that buyers are liable to pay tax involved, such as Import tax, VAT , customs handling fee, etc. The additional fees may be collected at time of delivery by courier.
• For best local service we advise customers buy our cameras form local dealers.

Warranty and Return Policy

• We provide 2-year warranty for our products, we will offer the repair service for free within warranty period. After the warranty period, we will continue to provide repair support and service on a charged basis. We do not provide any replacement unless ZWO confirmed the product is DOA (Dead On Arrival).
• This warranty does not apply to damage that occurred as a result of abuse or misuse, or caused by a fall or any other transportation failures after purchase.
• Customer must pay for shipping when shipping the camera back for repair or replacement. If we confirm you can get a replacement, goods must be returned with all accessories, instructions, etc and must be suitably packed.
• If you get a faulty camera, please contact us as soon as possible though email: support@zwoptical.com. Please describe the problem in detail and we will do our best to help you solve the problem. Most instances perceived problems are simply bad driver install or software configuration.
• We will provide you RMA number if your camera requires warranty repair. We refuse any return without RMA number!
• For customers who bought the camera from our dealer, dealer is responsible for the customer service for you.

Before first usage of this product read Manuals and install correct Drivers and Software.