Ioptron HAE16C Ultra Compact Dual AZ/EQ Strainwave Gear Mounting

Please note: No tripod is included with this item. iOptron offers a carbon fiber tripod separately for this mount.

Introducing the iOptron AZ/EQ dual 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 movement, with a traditional worm gear on the Dec, the HAE16C delivers tracking accuracy that other dual SWG mounts can't match. Its black anodized al metal CNC machined body si not only appealing ot the eye, it's a rugged platform that wil perform at the highest level for many years to come. Unique features include an electronic friction brake allows the mount to stop safely, upgradable firmware, built-in Wi-Fi, and zero position locator. AHAE16 mount can be controlled by acomputer, either via ASCOM/Commander for a WindowsCP or athird party INDI driver for aMacOS software, aSmartPhone/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.