iOptron HEM15 Hybrid Equatorial Mount w/ iPolar

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• Introducing the HEM15, the latest addition to iOptron’s revolutionary hybrid strain wave drive mounts. This light weight tiny titans will deliver an astronomy experience like never before. With a mount head weighing 5.5lbs, it can carry a 15 lbs payload without needing a counterweight. Applying iOptron’s multi decade experience creating precision mounts, the HEM15 brings this vision to reality.

  Utilizing state of the art strain wave drive technology for the RA movement in tandem with backlash-free DEC worm/belt drive design, the HEM15 delivers 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 HEM15 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.

  Features:

  • Advanced strain wave gear technology
  • Payload capacity of 7 kg (15.4 lbs) with the mount weight of 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
  • CNC machined
  • Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
  • 360 second gear period
  • Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
  • iPolar electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment
  • No moving, no wrapping cable system
  • Vixen dovetail saddle
  • 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
  • Soft carrying case
  • Two year warranty

• specifications

  Computerized	Computerized
  Database	212000 Objects
  Drive Type	StrainWave 14
  Encoders	No
  Free Shipping	Yes
  Head Design	Hybrid
  Instrument Capacity	15.4 lb
  Latitude Range	15 to 65 Degrees
  Mount Head Weight	5.5 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

  • HEM15 mount head
  • iPolar
  • Go2Nova® hand controller
  • Soft carrying case
  • AC power adapter