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iOptron HEM15 with iPolar

iOptron HEM15 with iPolar

$3,125.00 NZD
$3,125.00 NZD
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Introducing the HEM15, the latest addition to iOptron’s revolutionary hybrid strain wave drive mounts. This light weight tiny titan will deliver an astronomy experience like never before. With a mount head weighing 2.5 kg, it can carry an 8.2 kg payload without needing a counterweight. Applying iOptron’s multi-decade experience creating precision mounts, the HEM15 brings this vision to reality.

Utilizing state of the art strain wave drive technology for the RA movement in tandem with backlash-free DEC worm/belt drive design, the HEM15 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 allows the mount safely stop even after an abrupt power loss.

A HEM15 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 Pi device via INDI driver.

Features

  • Advanced strain wave gear technology
  • Payload capacity of 8.2 kg (18 lbs) with the mount weight of 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
  • CNC machined
  • Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
  • 360 second gear period
  • Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
  • iPolar electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment
  • No moving, no wrapping cable system
  • Vixen dovetail saddle
  • Built in zero position search and locator
  • Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
  • Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
    USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
  • 3/8"-16 mounting hole for your camera tripod
  • Soft carrying case
  • Optional counterweight shaft (#P-SGP-CWS) and counterweight (#3006-05)
  • Optional external iGuider for autoguiding (#3360-HEM)
  • Two year warranty

 

Tripod Option

add an iOptron Carbon Fibre Tripod with your mount.

 

Technical Specs

Mount Hybrid Equatorial Mount
RA gear system StrainWave 14
DEC gear system Backlash-free worm/belt system
RA reduction ratio 360
Payload w/o CW * 8.2kg (18 lbs)
Payload with CW 12kg (26.5 lbs)
Mount weight 2.5kg (5.5 lbs) with dovetail saddle
Period 360 second
Drive motor Stepper motor
Structure Material All metal, CNC machined
Exterior finish Anodized black
Latitude adjustment range 15º ~ 65º
Azimuth adjustment range ± 5º
Polar Scope iPolar electronic polar scope
Level indicator Level bubble
Control system GOTONOVA/Commander
Hand Controller Go2Nova® 8409V2 with ~212,000 objects database
Tracking Automatic
Maximum slew speed 6º/sec
Power consumption 0.5A(Tracking), 0.8A(GOTO)
Power requiremention DC12V-5A (5.5/2.5mm DC plug)
AC adapter 100V ~ 240V (included, indoor use only)
Cable No moving/wrapping
Power off brake Electronic friction brake
Wi-Fi Built-in
Communication port Yes (Wi-Fi and USB)
Autoguide port Yes (ST-4 compatible)
Firmware upgrade Yes
Dovetail saddle Vixen
Mount base 85mm diameter with a 3/8"-16 mounting hole
Tripod 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.

 

Optional Carbon Fire Tripod Specs

Max Payload 50 kg (110 lbs)
Self Weight 2.29 kg (5 lbs)
Plate Diameter 120mm (~4.7")
Adjustable Height 535 - 935 mm (21"- 36.8")
Tube Size Ø40mm (upper)/Ø36mm (lower) (Ø1.6"/Ø1.4")
Warranty One year limited
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