HAE16C Ultra Compact Strain Wave Mount (HE162C)
HAE16C Ultra Compact Strain Wave Mount (HE162C)

iOptron

HAE16C Ultra Compact Strain Wave Mount (HE162C)

Regular price
$ 1,398.00
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$ 1,398.00
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Description

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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