Product Description
This product is discontinued, for the new 5V EAF please click here.
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:
- Highly integrated design
- Support ASCOM platform and various ASCOM-compatible third-party software
- Support INDI
- Support original software such as ASIAIR and ASIStudio
- Support automatic focusing
- Support handle controller and manual focusing
- Support temperature sensor
- USB HID device and drive-free
- 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:
Shipping & Delivery
Fast Shipping: we will choose DHL, UPS, FedEx etc to deliver it. Usually you will get your package within 15-20 days.
- Fast Shipping(amount ≧ 199USD) for free
- Fast Shipping(amount < 199USD) : $30.00 (We do not provide free shipping from now on.)
Introduction
- 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. If you can’t get the air mail package after 2months, please let us know ASAP: info@zwoptical.com
- Customers from Brazil and Chile should leave a message to provide your CPF or CNPJ as your custom needs it.
- 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 from local dealers.
Warranty & Return
1. ZWO hereby declares that it will provide customers with a warranty period of 2 years for ZWO branded products (excluding APO), as per this policy. APO products will be covered by a 1-year free warranty service, starting from the day following the receipt of the product by the customer. For ASIAIR Plus users, the warranty period will commence from the day of device activation.
2. If a User encounters the following Dead on Arrival (DOA) and contacts ZWO within the corresponding time limit to issue the Product purchase invoice and relevant evidence, ZWO will provide door-to-door pick-up service and, as appropriate, after-sale replacement (or partial replacement), repair or return (or partial return) service for the following Products:
1) Product quality problem
Provided that a User detects a quality problem and contacts ZWO within 30 days after receipt of the Products, and ZWO support team confirms that the Products indeed have a quality problem or defect after their inspection, ZWO will provide free replacement service towards such Products;
2) Product transportation problem
Provided that a User finds obvious signs of bubbling, serious overstocking, or deformation on the outer package of the Products upon receipt of the Products, and provides ZWO with pictures of the outer package and proof of receipt within 3 days after receipt of such Products, ZWO support team will verify the actual shipper and determine the responsible party for such transportation problem. In the event that ZWO is the actual shipper, ZWO will be responsible for providing the relevant return or replacement service, however, if the Products are directly sold or transported to the User by an agent of ZWO, the agent will be responsible for providing the relevant return or replacement service.
3. If the Products are under the following circumstances, they are not within the scope of warranty service, ZWO may provide maintenance services to the Users:
1) The Warranty Period of the Products has expired; or
2) The Products are injected into liquid or affected by moisture or corrosion; or
3) The Products are damaged by an external force (such as the broken of the camera protection window glass, the deformation of the product shell, the broken of the USB port, etc.); or
4) Disassembling, repairing by a third party, refurbishment of the Products (such as downloading erroneous firmware) without the written authorization of ZWO; or
5) The product system is modified, or the maintenance notice is lost or changed; or
6) Product quality problem caused by installation not following the requirements or instructions for the Products; or
7) Physical damage or failure of the Products caused by the force majeure (such as strong vibration or extrusion such as flood, fire, earthquake, or thunder stroke); or
8)Damage caused by the improper User operation during the period of shooting or use, such as using without the equipment protection or direct shooting of the sun; or
9) No valid purchase invoice or warranty certificate; or
10) The Products are second-hand products.
Any quality problem with the accessories or other parts of the Products is not a condition for the return or change of the Products, and the User may solely request to replace the accessories with new ones, which shall be handled after verification by ZWO support team.
If the issue with your ZWO product was caused by certain damage (such as severe damage not covered by the 2-year warranty), you might have to pay the replacement value.
4. For the normal repair or replacement of the Products during the Warranty Period, the User will bear the return cost. When returning the Products, Users shall specify the actual reasons for the damage to the Products, and shall provide the corresponding valid certificates, such as pictures or videos, etc.
For the Products that need to be replaced after being confirmed by ZWO in writing, the User shall return the Products with the complete package, together with all accessories, manuals, etc., to the address designated by ZWO.
By sending back the product to ZWO, the User agrees to pay out-of-warranty fees that may arise during the repair process of the product. ZWO will send back the product after charging.
5. If a User encounters any problem during the use of ZWO Products, you may at any time contact ZWO for technical support via ZWO Support.
For the Products that need to be returned for after-sales service, ZWO will provide the corresponding RMA code for reference.
ZWO will not accept any products having no RMA code that have been returned privately without ZWO written confirmation.
6. If a User purchases the ZWO Products from a ZWO agent, the User may contact the ZWO agent directly for the relevant after-sales service.
Our website is continuously updated with the most recent camera drivers as well as software for DSO and planetary imaging. Please make sure the most recent Driver and software have been installed before you start shooting:
It is also recommended to read the Manuals first before shooting.
Anders Lange – :
Is the EAF compatible with the William Optics Zenithstar 73?
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Katherine Tsai – :
Hi Anderson.,
We are not sure, can you take a picture to show us the bottom of the focuser so we can have a check?
Please send it to support@zwoptical.com
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Sean – :
Can I use this with my william optics gtf81
Thanks
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Katherine Tsai – :
Hi Sean,
We are not sure, can you take a picture to show us the bottom of the focuser so we can have a check?
Please send it to support@zwoptical.com
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Rez – :
Hi, is it possible to put a pulley on the shaft and a belt to use it as a lens AF system?
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Katherine Tsai – :
One of our customer did this before, you can have a try.
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Mark – :
I curious if this unit will work with the TPO RC8″ scope? Thanks
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Katherine Tsai – :
It does not.
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Patrick Arden – :
Hi , will this focuser work on William Optics refractors, such as the 132mm APO or the WO Star 71mm ? Thanks.
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Katherine Tsai – :
Can you send us the picture of bottom part of the focuser to support@zwoptical.com?
Or you can refer to the mecahnial drawing in details page to comfirm the size.
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Michael A Cerrato – :
Hello ZWO! Can this focuser be used on an 11 inch Celestron Rowe Ackerman Schmidt Astrograph (RASA)? It has a Feather Touch focuser now, but I would assume it would need a bracket.
Will ASIAIR support any other electronic focuser like the Celestron electronic focuser?
Regards,
MC
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Katherine Tsai – :
For SCT, it will need an extra focuser to compatible with EAF.
EAF supports Feather Touch focuser.
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Claus Tuxen (verified owner) – :
Dear Sirs….
Since you write the focuser supports Skywatcher reflectors etc, I was wondering if that includes Skywatcher Esprit series refractors. The focsuing system is basically the same as on their refractors as on the reflectors.
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Katherine Tsai – :
Yes
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Collin Skyers – :
Hello, will this be ok on an Explore Scientific ED102 ?
Regards.
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Katherine Tsai – :
No it is not OK.
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Saleh – :
Please add support for Explore Scientific ED80 APO (or higher aperture like ED102) telescopes. They are very popular telescopes. I have your whole wifi setup and I really wish I could add this last piece. Any plans for that in the near future? Thanks!
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Katherine Tsai – :
Thanks for your feedback!
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Almir – :
Hi Sam
Thinking on using it for motorizing the primary mirror collimation knobs, for a 500 mm D-K custom made telescope here, any comments on that? Is there some discount for buying three units? 😉
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Katherine Tsai – :
Hi Almir,
We recommend you refer to the mechanical drawing in the details page.
Sorry to tell you that we do not have discount recently.:(
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aaube – :
Second try;
Does it fit on a SkyWatcher Esprit 100 mm ?
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Katherine Tsai – :
Yes, it does.
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Donald Spencer – :
Do we know when the next shipment is due to come out?
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Katherine Tsai – :
Hopefully on Friday.
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Justin Voelker – :
Can this be powered over USB or will it require purchasing an external power supply?
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Katherine Tsai – :
It requires 12V 0.5A+ power supply.
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Kagaya – :
Hello, does it support WO Star-71?
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Katherine Tsai – :
yes it does
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Tony – :
Will it support the 2″ Hexafoc focuser from Bresser?
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Katherine Tsai – :
It should be supported. You can check the mechanical drawing on the detail page and measure the size of your focuser for confirmation.
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Raúl (verified owner) – :
Do you know when the adapter for Esprit 80 will be available? An approximate month? This year?
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Katherine Tsai – :
It should be supported. You can check the mechanical drawing on the detail page and measure the size of your focuser for confirmation.
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aaube – :
Can it be mounted on a Sky Watcher Esprit 100 ?
Thanks.
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Katherine Tsai – :
yes it can
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Collin Skyers – :
Hi, is this ok on the Explore Scientific ED102 ?
Thanks
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Katherine Tsai – :
it does not support yet
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Youngjoob – :
Will it work with tak epsilon-130d?
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Katherine Tsai – :
It does not support yet but more focuser will be supported in the future.
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Katherine Tsai – :
It does not yet, but more focuser will be supported in the further. such as TAKAHASHI telescopes, GSO telescopes.
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Raul – :
Hello, it would be nice if somewhere you said with what models it is compatible, because seeing the comments of the social networks it turns out that there are many models of telescopes that are not compatible with this focuser.
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Katherine Tsai – :
Thank you for the feedback, we will work on this.
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