Product Overview
The iOptron® CEM40EC mount is the next generation of center-balanced equatorial mounts. This mount is incredibly eye-pleasing, and its beauty is found in more than its appearance. The functionality of the mount is superb. Weighing in at only 15.8lbs., this mount can support a payload of up to 40lbs.! That's incredible!
This mount also has an integrated electronic polar finder scope known as the iPolar. This tool ensures the accurate alignment of a telescope, even when the pole star is obscured. There are large levers on the quick-lock drive engagement system; these large levers make it easy to snap the gears into place.
Innovative iOptron Technology
Make way for an innovative mount! This iOptron CEM40EC mount uses iOptron's patent-pending Universal Self-Centering Saddle (USCS). This saddle accommodates Losmandy and Vixen-style dovetail plates. The CEM40EC also uses iOptron's ultra-quiet, low-power consumption stepper motor drive system, aiding the mount in providing precise tracking.
Computerized Mount Features
The iOptron CEM40EC mount uses the Go2Nova® 8407 hand controller to navigate the night sky. This incredible technology helps observers find celestial objects with the aid of the mount's 212,000+ object database! For those looking for a telescope that has the capability of tracking and finding beautiful night sky objects, this mount is a must have tool.
With the included tripod, 10lbs. counterweight, and the mount's computerized technology, observers are just an OTA away from a spectacular viewing experience!
Features
- Unique design, Center-Balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload and minimum mount weight
- Idea for both visual observation and astrophotography
- Maximum payload of 40 lbs (18 kg) with the mount weight of only 15.8 lbs (7.2 kg)
- All metal, CNC machined with red/black anodized
- Easy to use quick-lock gear clutches
- Integrated iPolarTM electronic polar finder
- Low periodic error ( PE< 0.25 arc seconds RMS)
- Real-time periodic error correction with high resolution encoder (RPEC)
- Precision stepper motor for precise GOTO and accurate tracking
- Go2Nova® 8407+ controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology with built-in heater
- Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
- 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
- USB communication port
- Cable management system
- New, patent-pending iOptron universal saddle
- Standard 2 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod (8kg)
- Hard case included
- Optional WiFi for mount control via SmartPhone/Tablet/Computer
Specifications
| Mount | Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount |
| Max payload* | 40 lb (18 kg), exclude counterweight |
| Mount weight | 15.8 lb (7.2 kg) |
| Payload/Mount weight | 2.5 |
| Structure Material | All metal, CNC machined |
| Exterior Finish | Anodized red/black |
| Latitude adjustment range | 0º ~ 60º(special CW shaft mounting if <10° ) |
| Azimuth adjustment range | ± 6º |
| Tracking accuracy (PE)** | <0.25 arcsec rms |
| PEC | Real-time PEC (RPEC) |
| Period | 400 sec |
| Worm diameter | F17mm, Brass |
| Right Ascension worm wheel | F110mm, 216 teeth, zero backlash |
| Declination worm wheel | F110mm, 216 teeth, zero backlash |
| Right Ascension axis shaft | F45mm steel |
| Declination axis shaft | F45mm steel |
| Right Ascension bearings | F68mm |
| Declination bearings | F68mm |
| Counterweight shaft | F20X410 mm, Stainless Steel (1 kg) |
| Counterweight | 10lbs (4.5kg)X1 |
| Motor | Precision stepper motor, 1.8º/128X micro-step |
| Motor resolution | 0.08 arcsec (200 PPS) |
| Transmission | Synchronous belt |
| Hand Controller | Go2Nova® 8407+, 8 line 21 character LCD |
| Star Database | 212,000+, star identification |
| Power | DC 12V, 5A |
| AC adapter | 100V ~ 240V (included) |
| Power consumption | 0.6A(Tracking), 0.9A(GOTO) |
| Power-down memory | Yes |
| Polar scope | Internal iPolar TM electronic polar scope |
| Meridian treatment | Stop (0-10° pass), flip |
| Zero position | Automatic zero search |
| Dovetail saddle | iOptron Universal Saddle, 5" |
| Max slew speed | 4.5°/sec (1080x) |
| Guiding port | ST-4 |
| Communication port | USB |
| GPS | Yes |
| WiFi | External (optional) |
| Cable Management | DC12V (3A), ST4,USB |
| Tripod | 2" Stainless Steel(8kg), optional tri-pier |
| Hard case | Included |
| Operation temperature | -10ºC ~ 40ºC |
| Warranty | Two year limited |
* OTA size and length dependent
** Measured with encoder, 400 seconds
