iOptron HAE43 Harmonic Drive Equatorial GoTo Mount

Please note: No tripod is included with this item. iOptron offers a carbon fiber tripod separately for this mount. Tri-Pier #8034 and MiniPier 8031 compatible.

Introducing a new member of the iOptron strain wave gear mount family - AZ/EQ dual mount HAE43! This light weight, compact, medium payload titan will deliver an astronomy experience like never before. Imagine a mount head weighing in at less than 13lbs with a payload capability 44lbs, 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 HAE43 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 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.

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Specifications:

• Mount: Strain Wave Altazimuth/Equatorial Mount
• RA gear system: Strain Wave Gear
• DEC gear system: Strain Wave Gear
• RA reduction ratio: 640:1 (SWG 160:1, Sync belt 4:1)
• Payload w/o CW*: 44 lbs (20 kg)
• Mount weight: 12.8lbs (5.8kg) with dovetail saddle
• Payload/Mount weight: 3.45
• Payload with CW*: 55 lbs (25kg)
• Period: 270 second
• Drive motor: Stepper motor
• Structure Material: All metal, CNC machined
• Exterior finish: Anodized black
• Polar Scope: iPolar electronic polar scope (external)
• Level indicator: Level bubble
• Control system: GOTONOVA/Commander
• Hand Controller: Go2Nova® 8409 with ~212,000 objects database
• Tracking: Automatic
• Maximum slew speed: 6º/sec
• Power consumption: 0.7A(Tracking), 1.2A(GOTO)
• Power: DC12V-5A (5.5/2.5mm DC plug)
• AC adapter: 100V ~ 240V (included, indoor use only)
• Cable management: Ready for DIY
• Power off brake: Electronic friction brake
• Power-down memory: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Built-in
• Communication port: Yes (Wi-Fi and USB, via HC)
• Autoguide port: Yes (ST-4 compatible)
• Firmware upgrade: Yes
• Dovetail saddle: Vixen & Losmandy
• Tripod: Optional
• Counterweight Shaft: SS Φ20X200mm, M16 thread (Optional)
• Counterweight: 10 lbs (4.5kg)(Optional)
• Operation temperature: -20ºC ~ 40ºC (hand controller -10ºC ~ 40ºC)
• Warranty: Two year limited

* 200mm, with payload center of gravity to the RA rotation axis. Or an OTA size of ~220mm.