Brand: iOptron

iOptron HEM44 Hybrid EQ Mounts (w/ iPolar / High Precision Encoder)

Brand: iOptron

iOptron HEM44 Hybrid EQ Mounts (w/ iPolar / High Precision Encoder)

  • Advanced strain wave drive technology
  • Payload capacity of 20 kg (44 lbs) with the mount weight of 6.2 kg (13.65 lbs)
  • CNC machined
  • Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
  • 270 second gear period
  • High precision encoder with realtime PEC (RPEC) **HEM44EC Only**
  • Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
  • iPolar electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment **HEM44 w/ iPolar & HEM44EC Only**
  • Cable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts
  • Dual saddle (Vixen and Losmandy-D styles)
  • Built in zero position search and locator
  • Power down position and location memory
  • Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
  • Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
  • USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
  • Aluminum carrying case
  • Two year warranty
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HEM44 Hybrid EQ (H442) HEM44 Hybrid EQ w/ iPolar (H442A) HEM44EC Hybrid EQ w/ iPolar & High Precision Encoder (H444A)

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Product Description

Freedom from cumbersome counterweights and shaft is here!

Introducing the HEM44 and the HEM44EC, iOptron’s latest revolutionary hybrid strain wave gear mounts. These light weight, compact, medium payload titans will deliver an astronomy experience like never before. Imagine a mount head weighing in at 13.65lbs with a payload capability 44lbs, without needing a cumbersome counterweight or shaft. Applying iOptron’s multi-decade experience creating precision mounts, the HEM44 brings this vision to reality.

Utilizing state of the art strain wave gear technology for the RA movement in tandem with backlash-free DEC worm/belt drive design, the HEM44s deliver 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 HEM44 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.

The HEM44EC features a high precision RA axis encoder that delivers incredible tracking accuracy, enough that many will choose to image “sans” guiding.

Specifications

Mount Hybrid Strain Wave Equatorial Mount
RA gear system StrainWave
DEC gear system Backlash-free worm/belt system
RA reduction ratio 640:1
Payload w/o CW * 44 lbs (20 kg)
Mount weight 13lbs (5.9kg) w/o dovetail saddle
13.65lbs (6.2kg) with dovetail saddle
Payload/Mount weight 3.23
Payload with CW* 55 lbs (25kg)
Period 270 second
Drive motor Stepper motor
Structure Material All metal, CNC machined
Exterior finish Anodized black
High precision encoder Yes (RA) (HEM44EC Only)
PEC Yes, Realtime PEC (HEM44EC Only)
Latitude adjustment range 15° ~ 65°
Azimuth adjustment range ± 6°
Polar Scope iPolar electronic polar scope (HEM44 w/ iPolar & HEM44EC Only)
Level indicator Level bubble
Control system GOTONOVA/Commander
Hand Controller Go2Nova® 8409 with ~212,000 objects database
Tracking Automatic
Maximum slew speed 4.5°/sec
Power consumption 0.6A (Tracking), 1.2A (GOTO)
Power DC12V-5A (5.5/2.5mm DC plug)
AC adapter 100V ~ 240V (included, indoor use only)
Cable No moving/wrapping
Cable management 2X12V (4A max.), 1X USB2.0
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 -20°C ~ 40°C (hand controller -10°C ~ 40°C)
Warranty Two year limited

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

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