iOptron HAE43EC Strain Wave AZ/EQ Mount w/ iPolar & High Precision Encoder

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• Introducing the new members of iOptron strain wave gear mount family - AZ/EQ dual mount HAE43 and HAE43EC! These light weight, compact, medium payload titans will deliver an astronomy experience like never before. Imagine a mount head weighing in at 12lbs with a payload capability 43lbs, without needing a cumbersome counterweight or shaft. Applying iOptron’s multi-decade experience creating precision mounts, the HAE43 brings this vision to reality.

  Utilizing state of the art strain wave gear technology for the both RA and DEC movement, the HAE43s deliver unparalleled weight to payload efficiency. Its black anodized all metal CNC machined 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 such as an electronic friction break and power down memory allow the mount safely stop and resume a GoTo slew or continue tracking even after an abrupt power loss (No need to realign and start from the beginning).

  A HAE43 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 SmartPhone/Tablet via iOptron Commander Lite or an App like SkySafari; or a Raspberry Pi device via INDI driver.

  The HAE43EC features a high precision RA axis encoder that delivers incredible tracking accuracy, enough that many will choose to image “sans” guiding.

  Features:

  • Advanced strain wave gear system technology
  • Payload capacity of 20 kg (44 lbs) with the mount weight of 5.5 kg (12 lbs, include dovetail saddle)
  • CNC machined
  • Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
  • 270 second gear period
  • High precision encoder with realtime PEC (RPEC)
  • Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
  • iPolar electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment
  • Customer cable management system ready
  • Dual saddle (Vixen and Losmandy-D styles)
  • Built in zero position search and locator
  • Power down position and location memory
  • Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
  • Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
  • USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
  • Aluminum carrying case
  • Two year warranty

• specifications

  Computerized	Computerized
  Database	212000 Objects
  Drive Type	Strain Wave
  Encoders	Yes
  Free Shipping	Yes
  Head Design	Equatorial & Altitude Azimuth
  Instrument Capacity	44 lb
  Latitude Range	0 to 90 Degrees
  Mount Head Weight	12 lb
  Periodic Error Correction (PEC)	Yes
  Ports	DC12V 5A
  Ports	ST4
  Ports	USB
  Power Supply	100 to 240V
  Telescope Connection	Dual Vixen & Losmandy
  Warranty	2 years

• included items

  • HAE43EC mount head
  • iPolar
  • Go2Nova® hand controller
  • Carrying case
  • AC power adapter