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Software Bisque Paramount MEII Versa-Plate

Software Bisque Paramount MEII Versa-Plate

by Software Bisque
SKU SB10295
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$1,280.00 - $1,280.00
$1,280.00
$1,280.00 - $1,280.00
$1,280.00
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  • Weight: 7 lbs
  • Dimensions: 12 in × 12 in × 24 in
  • Compatibility: Paramount ME & ME II Mounts
  • Interface: Built-in Female Dovetail
  • Mounting: Pre-drilled for multiple OTA configurations
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  • Software Bisque Paramount MEII Versa-Plate

    The Software Bisque Paramount MEII Versa-Plate is the standard mounting interface for the Paramount ME II, engineered to connect virtually any optical tube assembly to this professional-grade mount. Weighing a solid 7 lbs, this robust plate features a built-in female dovetail and a pattern of pre-drilled holes within its 12 × 12 × 24-inch frame to ensure broad compatibility right out of the box.

    A Universal Mounting Interface for Paramount ME & ME II Mounts

    This plate serves as the critical connection point between your telescope and your mount. While it ships as a standard component with the Paramount ME II, it is also fully backward-compatible with the previous generation Paramount ME, making it an essential replacement or upgrade part for owners of the original mount.

    Pre-Drilled for Multiple OTA Configurations at 7 lbs

    The Versa-Plate is designed to eliminate the need for custom machining by providing a wide array of preset mounting holes. This versatile pattern, combined with a built-in female dovetail, accepts most common telescope mounting rings and dovetail bars. At 7 lbs, the plate is a substantial piece of hardware that provides a rigid, flexure-free foundation without consuming an excessive portion of the mount's total payload capacity.

    Upgrading from the Original Paramount ME Versa-Plate

    For users of the original Paramount ME, the ME II Versa-Plate is a direct, drop-in replacement. It includes the necessary mounting holes to attach seamlessly to the older mount head. This makes it the ideal solution for replacing a lost plate or for gaining access to the mounting patterns required by modern optical tubes and accessories, including the optional Large Dovetail accessory from Software Bisque.

  • Will the Paramount MEII Versa-Plate fit my original Paramount ME mount?

    Yes. The Paramount MEII Versa-Plate is fully backward-compatible with the original Paramount ME mount. It includes the correct hole pattern to serve as a direct replacement or upgrade for the older plate.

    How much does the Paramount MEII Versa-Plate weigh?

    The plate weighs 7 lbs. This weight must be factored into your total payload calculation (optical tube, accessories, and the plate itself) to ensure you remain within the capacity limits of your Paramount mount.

    What is the purpose of the Paramount MEII Versa-Plate's built-in dovetail?

    The built-in female dovetail provides a quick and secure way to mount optical tubes that are equipped with a corresponding male dovetail bar. This is a common mounting standard that avoids the need for separate tube rings for some telescope setups.

    I'm mounting a large 14" SCT onto my Paramount ME II. Is the standard MEII Versa-Plate sufficient?

    Yes, the Paramount MEII Versa-Plate is designed to securely carry large instruments like a 14" SCT. Its pre-drilled hole pattern is intended to accommodate the mounting hole spacing on large OTA dovetail bars. For maximum rigidity with very heavy setups, it also accepts the optional Large Dovetail accessory from Software Bisque.

    I bought a used Paramount ME that is missing its top plate. Is the Paramount MEII Versa-Plate the correct part to order?

    Yes, this is the correct and current replacement part. The Paramount MEII Versa-Plate will bolt directly to your Paramount ME mount head, allowing you to attach your telescope and begin observing.

    Does the Paramount MEII Versa-Plate include mounting hardware?

    Please check the "In the Box" tab for a complete list of included components. Typically, mounting hardware for attaching the plate to the mount is included with the mount itself, while hardware for attaching your telescope is included with your telescope's rings or dovetail bar.

  • Weight 7 lbs
    Dimensions 12 × 12 × 24 in
    Compatibility Paramount ME II, Paramount ME

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