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ZWO Counterweight Balance Bar for AM5 Mount

(10+ Available)
SKU: ZWO-BC230
$39.00

Add iOptron 10 lb Counterweight for iEQ30, MT, CEM25, & ZEQ25 Mounts to your order

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ZWO Counterweight Balance Bar for AM5 Mount

For payloads heavier than about 28 lbs. (13 kg), the ZWO AM5 Equatorial Mount requires a counterweight shaft like this 230 mm long ZWO Bar, as well as a separately available counterweight in order to achieve proper balance.

Made of solid metal resistant to oxidation, this counterweight bar contains M12x1.75 screw threads and will work with any mount that has these threads.

Compatible Counterweights

This counterweight bar measures 20 mm in diameter. The following counterweights are a good pairing for this bar's dimensions and recommended max counterweight capacity.

Installation Guide

  1. Loosen the screw located at the bottom of the mount by rotating it counterclockwise
  1. Connect the counterweight bar to the mount
  1. Connect the counterweight to the counterweight bar