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iOptron HAE16

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Product Overview

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 lbs 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 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 allows the mount to stop safely, upgradable firmware, built-in Wi-Fi, and zero position locator.

A HAE16 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, an App like Sky Safari or a Raspberry Pi device via INDI driver.

Features:

  • 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 iGuiderTM autoguiding system #3360
  • Optional counterweight shaft (#P-SGP-CWS) and counterweight (#3006-05)
  • Optional MiniPier extension #8041

 

 

Specifications

 

Mount

Hybrid EQ/AA Mount

RA gear system

StrainWave 14

DEC gear system

Backlash-free worm/belt system

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

Periodic

360 second

Drive motor

Stepper motor

Latitude adjustment range

0º ~ 90º

Azimuth adjustment range

± 6º

Polar Scope

External iPolarTM 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.

 

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