29-01-03 / jn
The new azimut gears work very well. One problem left is
(in comparison with the old ones) a higher consumption of current,
especially
if the temperature is low (< ~10°C). In order not to damage some
of the motor components (carbons), we limited the absolute speed in
azimut
(which can be ~31 deg/min). It is now much higher than the years
before,
but not the highest possible. We are working on this.The operator
changes
this maximum speed due to the conditions.
The maximum
speed now
available in azimut
is ~28 degrees/min.
The limitations with strong winds we
improved:
The
operator must shut
down observations, if the velocity of the wind is
greater
than 16 m/s.
