iOptron HAE16C Ultra Compact Hybrid Strain Wave AZ/EQ Mount Head and Case
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- Advanced strain wave drive technology
- Payload capacity of 18 lbs (~8.2 kg) with the mount weight of 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg). 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 firmware 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 TM autoguiding system #3360
- Optional counterweight shaft (#P-SGP-CWS) and counterweight (#3006-05)
- Optional MiniPier extension #8041
Please note: No tripod is included with this item. iOptron offers a carbon fiber tripod separately for this mount.
Introducing the iOptron AZ/EQ hybrid SWG mount HAE16C. This light weight, compact, mini titan will deliver a portable astronomy experience like never before. Imagine a mount head weighing just 5.7 Ibs with a payload capability 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 the HAE16C becoming the choice for astronomers on the go. Utilizing state of the art strain wave gear technology on the RA axis, with a traditional worm gear on the DEC, the HAE16C delivers tracking accuracy that other SWG mounts can't match. 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 include an electronic friction brake which allows the mount to stop safely, upgradable firmware, built-in Wi-Fi, and zero position locator. The HAE16C mount can be controlled by a computer, either via ASCOM/Commander for Windows PC or a third party INDI driver for MacOS, a SmartPhone/Tablet via iOptron Commander Lite, an app like Sky Safari or a Raspberry Pi device via INDI driver.
Specifications:
- Mount: Hybrid EQ/AA Mount
- RA gear system: StrainWave 14
- DEC gear system: Worm gear
- RA reduction ratio: 360:1
- Payload w/o CW*: 18 lbs (8.2kg)
- Mount weight: 5.7lbs (2.6kg)
- Payload/Mount weight: 3.17
- Payload with CW: 26.5 lbs (12kg)
- Structure Material: All metal, Casting + CNC machined
- Period: 360 seconds
- Drive motor: Stepper motor
- Latitude adjustment range: 0º ~ 90º
- Azimuth adjustment range: ± 6º
- Polar Scope: External iPolar TM electronic polar scope (optional)
- Level indicator: Level bubble
- Hand Controller: Go2Nova ® 8411 with OLED display (optional)
- Tracking: Automatic
- Speed: 1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(6°/sec)
- Power consumption: 0.6A(Tracking), 1A(GOTO)
- Power requirement: DC 12V, 5A
- AC adapter: 100V ~ 240V (included, indoor use only)
- Power off brake: Electronic friction brake on RA
- Zero position sensor: Yes on both RA and DEC
- Wi-Fi: Built-in on main board
- Communication port: Yes (2XUSB 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.
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
Please note: No tripod is included with this item. iOptron offers a carbon fiber tripod separately for this mount.
Introducing the iOptron AZ/EQ hybrid SWG mount HAE16C. This light weight, compact, mini titan will deliver a portable astronomy experience like never before. Imagine a mount head weighing just 5.7 Ibs with a payload capability 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 the HAE16C becoming the choice for astronomers on the go. Utilizing state of the art strain wave gear technology on the RA axis, with a traditional worm gear on the DEC, the HAE16C delivers tracking accuracy that other SWG mounts can't match. 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 include an electronic friction brake which allows the mount to stop safely, upgradable firmware, built-in Wi-Fi, and zero position locator. The HAE16C mount can be controlled by a computer, either via ASCOM/Commander for Windows PC or a third party INDI driver for MacOS, a SmartPhone/Tablet via iOptron Commander Lite, an app like Sky Safari or a Raspberry Pi device via INDI driver.
Specifications:
- Mount: Hybrid EQ/AA Mount
- RA gear system: StrainWave 14
- DEC gear system: Worm gear
- RA reduction ratio: 360:1
- Payload w/o CW*: 18 lbs (8.2kg)
- Mount weight: 5.7lbs (2.6kg)
- Payload/Mount weight: 3.17
- Payload with CW: 26.5 lbs (12kg)
- Structure Material: All metal, Casting + CNC machined
- Period: 360 seconds
- Drive motor: Stepper motor
- Latitude adjustment range: 0º ~ 90º
- Azimuth adjustment range: ± 6º
- Polar Scope: External iPolar TM electronic polar scope (optional)
- Level indicator: Level bubble
- Hand Controller: Go2Nova ® 8411 with OLED display (optional)
- Tracking: Automatic
- Speed: 1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(6°/sec)
- Power consumption: 0.6A(Tracking), 1A(GOTO)
- Power requirement: DC 12V, 5A
- AC adapter: 100V ~ 240V (included, indoor use only)
- Power off brake: Electronic friction brake on RA
- Zero position sensor: Yes on both RA and DEC
- Wi-Fi: Built-in on main board
- Communication port: Yes (2XUSB 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.
- Advanced strain wave drive technology
- Payload capacity of 18 lbs (~8.2 kg) with the mount weight of 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg). 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 firmware 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 TM autoguiding system #3360
- Optional counterweight shaft (#P-SGP-CWS) and counterweight (#3006-05)
- Optional MiniPier extension #8041
Please note: No tripod is included with this item. iOptron offers a carbon fiber tripod separately for this mount.
Introducing the iOptron AZ/EQ hybrid SWG mount HAE16C. This light weight, compact, mini titan will deliver a portable astronomy experience like never before. Imagine a mount head weighing just 5.7 Ibs with a payload capability 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 the HAE16C becoming the choice for astronomers on the go. Utilizing state of the art strain wave gear technology on the RA axis, with a traditional worm gear on the DEC, the HAE16C delivers tracking accuracy that other SWG mounts can't match. 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 include an electronic friction brake which allows the mount to stop safely, upgradable firmware, built-in Wi-Fi, and zero position locator. The HAE16C mount can be controlled by a computer, either via ASCOM/Commander for Windows PC or a third party INDI driver for MacOS, a SmartPhone/Tablet via iOptron Commander Lite, an app like Sky Safari or a Raspberry Pi device via INDI driver.
Specifications:
- Mount: Hybrid EQ/AA Mount
- RA gear system: StrainWave 14
- DEC gear system: Worm gear
- RA reduction ratio: 360:1
- Payload w/o CW*: 18 lbs (8.2kg)
- Mount weight: 5.7lbs (2.6kg)
- Payload/Mount weight: 3.17
- Payload with CW: 26.5 lbs (12kg)
- Structure Material: All metal, Casting + CNC machined
- Period: 360 seconds
- Drive motor: Stepper motor
- Latitude adjustment range: 0º ~ 90º
- Azimuth adjustment range: ± 6º
- Polar Scope: External iPolar TM electronic polar scope (optional)
- Level indicator: Level bubble
- Hand Controller: Go2Nova ® 8411 with OLED display (optional)
- Tracking: Automatic
- Speed: 1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(6°/sec)
- Power consumption: 0.6A(Tracking), 1A(GOTO)
- Power requirement: DC 12V, 5A
- AC adapter: 100V ~ 240V (included, indoor use only)
- Power off brake: Electronic friction brake on RA
- Zero position sensor: Yes on both RA and DEC
- Wi-Fi: Built-in on main board
- Communication port: Yes (2XUSB 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.
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
iOptron HAE16C Ultra Compact Hybrid Strain Wave AZ/EQ Mount Head and Case