{"product_id":"rb-focus-replacement-panel-for-excalibur-v3-0","title":"RB Focus Replacement Panel for eXcalibur V3.0","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits RB Focus eXcalibur V3.0 motorized flat panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in sizes from 80 mm to 415 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard motor supports panels up to 245 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHD motor required for panels 270 mm and larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a new telescope mounting base for secure installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRB Focus Replacement Panel for eXcalibur V3.0\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis RB Focus Replacement Panel is designed exclusively for the eXcalibur V3.0 motorized flat field panel, offering a direct-fit solution in sizes from 80 mm to 415 mm. It allows you to replace a damaged component or adapt your existing V3.0 unit to a new telescope, with specific compatibility determined by your unit's motor: the standard motor supports panels up to 245 mm, while the HD motor is required for panels of 270 mm and larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Direct Replacement for the eXcalibur V3.0\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered by RB Focus as a first-party spare, this panel is designed specifically for the eXcalibur V3.0 for a precise fit and full compatibility with the system (within the motor limits below). Whether your original panel has been damaged or you've changed telescopes, this kit provides a straightforward path to restoring your flat field calibration workflow. The kit includes a new telescope mounting base, ensuring a secure and stable installation on your new optical tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotor Limits: 245mm Standard vs. 270mm+ HD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore selecting a new panel size, you must verify your eXcalibur V3.0's original motor configuration, as this determines the maximum compatible panel size. Units originally purchased with a panel up to 245 mm have the standard motor and cannot be upgraded to a larger size. To use a panel of 270 mm or greater, your unit must have been originally configured with the HD (Heavy Duty) motor, which only came with factory units of 270 mm or larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Motor Limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your current panel is 245 mm or smaller, you can only replace it with another panel within that same size range (up to 245 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHD Motor Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e An upgrade to a 270 mm, 300 mm, or larger panel is only possible if your V3.0 unit was originally purchased with a panel of that size class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this RB Focus panel fit my eXcalibur 4.0 or eXcalibur Lite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRB Focus makes it specifically for the eXcalibur V3.0 and does not list the eXcalibur 4.0 or Lite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I upgrade my 206mm eXcalibur V3.0 to a 300mm panel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this is not possible. Your 206mm unit was built with the \u003cstrong\u003estandard motor\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can only handle panels up to 245 mm. The 300 mm panel requires the \u003cstrong\u003eHD (Heavy Duty) motor\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is only present in units that were originally sold with a panel of 270 mm or larger. You would need to purchase a new, complete eXcalibur unit for the 300 mm size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I know if my eXcalibur V3.0 has a standard or HD motor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor type corresponds to the original panel size your unit was purchased with. If the original panel was 245 mm or smaller, you have the standard motor. If the original panel was 270 mm or larger, your unit has the HD motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the RB Focus replacement panel kit include mounting hardware?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The kit includes the essential \u003cstrong\u003etelescope mounting base\u003c\/strong\u003e required for a direct and secure installation onto your telescope's dew shield or optical tube opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI have a new refractor with a 130mm dew shield. Can I use this panel to adapt my old eXcalibur V3.0?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As long as your original eXcalibur V3.0 unit had a panel of 245 mm or smaller (and thus has the standard motor), you can purchase the 130 mm replacement panel to adapt it to your new telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy would I need a replacement panel for my eXcalibur V3.0?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two primary reasons. The first is to replace a panel that has been accidentally damaged. The second is to change the diameter of your flat field system to match a new telescope you've acquired, allowing you to continue using your existing eXcalibur V3.0 motor and control unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRB Focus eXcalibur V3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 to 415 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescope mounting base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanels up to 245 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHD (Heavy Duty) motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired for panels of 270 mm and larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eeXcalibur V3.0 replacement panel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eTelescope mounting base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/rb-focus-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRB Focus 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RB Focus","offers":[{"title":"80 mm","offer_id":67881970401565,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-80","price":99.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 mm","offer_id":67881970434333,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-100","price":116.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110 mm","offer_id":67881970467101,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-110","price":132.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 mm","offer_id":67881970499869,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-120","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"130 mm","offer_id":67881970532637,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-130","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"145 mm","offer_id":67881970565405,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-145","price":173.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"165 mm","offer_id":67881970598173,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-165","price":206.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"170 mm","offer_id":67881970630941,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-170","price":215.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175 mm","offer_id":67881970663709,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-175","price":223.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180 mm","offer_id":67881970696477,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-180","price":239.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"206 mm","offer_id":67881970729245,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-206","price":272.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"235 mm","offer_id":67881970762013,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-235","price":305.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"245 mm","offer_id":67881970794781,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-245","price":322.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"270 mm","offer_id":67881970827549,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-270","price":404.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 mm","offer_id":67881970860317,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-300","price":437.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"310 mm","offer_id":67881970893085,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-310","price":470.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330 mm","offer_id":67881970925853,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-330","price":503.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"355 mm","offer_id":67881970958621,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-355","price":536.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"415 mm","offer_id":67881970991389,"sku":"RB-EXCAL3-PANEL-415","price":569.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/78d234_00c85fc62e14422ba59981ae76f6af82_mv2.jpg?v=1793070902","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/rb-focus-replacement-panel-for-excalibur-v3-0","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}