iOptron
HAE16C Ultra Compact Strain Wave Mount (HE162C)
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- $ 1,499.00
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- $ 1,499.00
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Introducing the iOptron AZ/EQ dual hybrid SWG mount HAE16C. This lightweight, compact, mini titan will deliver a portable astronomy experience like never before. Imagine a mount head weighing just 5.7 lbs with a payload capability of 18lbs, without needing a cumbersome counterweight or shaft. iOptron's multi-decade experience creating compact precision mounts with unheard-of payload to weight ratios led to HAE16C becoming the choice for astronomers on the go. Utilizing state of the art strain wave gear technology on the RA movement with a traditional worm gear on the DEC, the body is not only appealing to the eye, it's a rugged platform that will perform at the highest level for many years to come. Unique features include an electronic friction brake that allows the mount to stop safely, upgrade-able firmware, built-inn Wi-Fi, and zero position locator. A HAE16 mount can be controlled by a computer, either via ASCOM/Commander for a Windows PC or a third party INDI driver for a MacOS software, a Smartphoe/Tablet via iOptron Commander Lite, an app like Sky Safari, or a Raspberry Pi device via INDI driver.
Features
- Advanced strain wave drive technology
- Payload capacity of 18lbs (~8.2kg) with the mount weight of 5.7lbs (2.6kg). Maximum payload of 26.5lbs with an optional CW shaft and CW
- CNC machined
- Unique friction brake on RA axis to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
- 360 second gear period
- Vixen dovetail saddle
- Built-in zero position search and locator
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- USB-C type ports for formware upgrade and computer control (one on base and one on dovetail saddle)
- Support iOptron Commander, ASCOM, and INDI
- Optional Go2Nova 8411 handset with OLED display
- iPolar electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment (optional)
- Soft carrying case
- Two year warranty
- Optional carbon fiber tripod #8061A
- Optional iGuider autoguiding system #3360
- Optional counterweight shaft (#P-SGP-CWS) and counterweight (#3006-5)
- Optional MiniPier extension #8041
Specifications
| Mount |
Hybrid EQ/AA Mount |
| RA gear system |
StrainWave 14 |
| DEC gear system |
Backlash-free worm/belt system |
| Payload w/o CW* |
18 lbs (8.2kg) |
| Mount weight |
5.7 lbs (2.6kg) |
| Payload/mount weight |
3.17 |
| Payload with CW |
26.5 lbs (12kg) |
| Structure material |
All metal, casting + CNC machined |
| Periodic |
360 second |
| Drive motor |
stepper motor |
| Latitude adjustment range |
0º ~ 90º |
| Azimuth adjustment range |
± 6º |
| Polar scope |
external iPolar electronic polar scope (optional) |
| Level indicator |
level bubble |
| Hand controller |
Go2Nova 8411 with OLED display (optional) |
| Tracking |
automatic |
| Speed |
1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 128x, 256x, 512x, MAX (6º/sec) |
| Power consumption |
0.6A (tracking), 1A (GoTo) |
| Power requirement |
DC 12V, 5A |
| AC adapter |
100V ~240V (included, indoor use only) |
| Power off break |
Electronic friction brake on RA |
| Zero position sensor |
Yes on both RA and DEC |
| Wi-Fi |
Built-in on main board |
| Communication port |
Yes (2x USB and Wi-Fi on main board) |
| Autoguider |
Optional external iGuider |
| Firmware upgrade |
Yes |
| Computer control |
iOptron Commander, ASCOM, and INDI |
| Dovetail saddle |
Vixen-type |
| Counterweight shaft |
SS Φ20mmX200mm, 3/8”-16 threaded (optional, #P-SGP-CWS) |
| Counterweight |
4.5 lbs (2.5kg) (optional, #3006-05) |
| Mounting |
3/8"-16 |
| Tripod |
Optional carbon fiber tripod 8061A |
| Operation temperature |
-20ºC ~ 40ºC (hand controller -10ºC ~ 40ºC) |
| Warranty |
Two year limited |
* Payload calculated with payload center of gravity to the RA rotation axis is 200mm.
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