WARPASTRON WARPDRIVE WD-15E HARMONIC MOUNT

The WarpAstron WarpDrive WD-15E is a portable strain wave gear mount capable of handling 8kg payloads without counterweights and 13kg with counterweights.

Part of the new EC-series, the WD-15E features a high resolution absolute encoder on the RA axis, taming periodic error and improving guided performance. By combining fast input-side correction with true output-axis feedback, WD-15E reduces total periodic error while preserving the high response and efficiency inherent to servo direct drive. Each unit is individually calibrated using WarpAstron’s proprietary process to ensure consistent, verifiable low PE performance.

Utilizing WarpAstron's Servo Direct Drive technology, the WD-15E has far less backlash and greater tracking accuracy than typical strain wave mounts. This design features a single stage strain wave reducer directly coupled to the servo motor with no need for synchronous belts as found on most strain wave mounts on the market. This eliminates transmission errors caused by such systems or imperfect assembly.

Thanks to its beltless transmission, the WD-15E can work at temperatures as low as -25° C. Additionally, you don't need to worry about belts deteriorating or losing tension with age. The WD-15E also includes a built-in GPS which automatically obtains time and position info, which can then be read in popular astrophotography software such as NINA. The mount's coordinates and home position are stored in memory even after the mount is powered off.

WarpAstron EC-series mounts are powered by OnStepX and can be controlled via ASCOM/INDI with popular software and control units such as the ASIAIR. The newly developed colour OLED touchscreen controller gives you complete control over the mount's functions, including GPS connectivity and night vision mode.

The saddle features two ports for cable management - one USB-C 12V 5A output to power accessories such as mini PCs and cameras, plus a USB-C data port.

Note: Power supply not included. In order to power accessories through the saddle, you will need to power the mount with a 20V USB-C power supply, such as a common 20V 100W laptop charger (sold separately).

If you don't want to power accessories through the saddle, a standard 12V DC power supply or field battery can be used with the included 5.5 x 2.5mm to USB-C cable.

The WD-15E can be used with a counterweight shaft that has M12 threads such as the ZWO counterweight shaft for AM5 (sold separately).

Note: Tripod, telescope and other equipment shown above sold separately. WarpAstron mounts are compatible with the ZWO TC40 and PE200 pier extension. The PE200 allows you to use WarpAstron mounts with the Geoptik Hercules tripods and the SkyWatcher HEQ5 tripod.

Warpdrive WD-17 mounted on Geoptik Hercules 95 tripod using ZWO's PE200 pier extension.

Specifications

Items included

• WD-15E harmonic mount
• Advanced hand controller with OLED colour touch display
• USB Type-C to A Data Cable (for PC connection)
• USB Type-C to C 1m Cable (for hand controller connection or 100W PD)
• USB Type-C to C 2m Cable (Mount power cable)
• PD Type-C to DC 5.5*2.5mm 12V 5A 1m cable (to power accessories from the saddle or power the mount from a 12V source)
• Allen wrench
• Soft case

Downloads

WD-15E manual

WD-15E drivers