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Introducing the new iOptron strain wave gear (SWG) HAE69 and HAE69EC AZ/EQ dual SWG mount! These light weight, compact, medium payload titans will deliver an astronomy experience like never before. Imagine a mount head weighing in at 19 lbs with a payload capability 69 lbs, without needing a cumbersome counterweight or shaft. Applying iOptron’s multi-decade experience creating precision mounts, the HAE69 makes this vision possible.
Utilizing state-of-the-art strain wave gear technology for both RA and DEC movement, the HAE69s deliver unparalleled weight to payload efficiency. Its black anodized, all metal CNC machined body not only is appealing to the eye but also is a rugged platform that will perform at the highest level for many years to come. Unique features such as an electronic friction brake 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).
An HAE69 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 HAE69EC features a high precision RA axis encoder that delivers incredible tracking accuracy, enough that many will choose to image “sans” guiding.
Features
- Advanced strain wave gear system technology
- Payload capacity of 31 kg (69 lbs) with the mount weight of 8.6 kg (19 lbs, include dovetail saddle)
- PE< ± 15 arcsec
- CNC machined
- Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
- 270 second gear period
- Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
- iPolar electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment
- Cable passthrough ready for customer cable management
- 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
| Mount | Strain Wave Altazimuth/Equatorial Mount |
| RA gear system | Strain Wave Gear |
| DEC gear system | Strain Wave Gear |
| Reduction ratio | RA 800:1, DEC 800:1 |
| Payload w/o CW * | 69 lbs (31 kg) |
| Mount weight | 19 lbs (8.6 kg) with dovetail saddle |
| Payload/Mount weight | 3.6 |
| Payload with CW* | 79 lbs ( 36kg) |
| Period | 270 second |
| PE (by encoder)** | < ± 15 arcsec |
| Azimuth adjustment range | 0°~ 90° |
| Latitude adjustment range | ± 8° |
| Drive motor | Stepper motor |
| Structure Material | All metal, CNC machined |
| Exterior finish | Anodized black |
| Polar Scope | iPolar electronic polar scope (external) |
| Level indicator | Level bubble |
| Control system | GOTONOVA/Commander |
| Hand Controller | Go2Nova® 8409 with ~212,000 objects database |
| Tracking | Automatic |
| Maximum slew speed | 4.5º/sec |
| Power consumption | 0.6A(Tracking), 1.6A(GOTO) |
| Power | DC12V-5A (5.5/2.5mm DC plug) |
| AC adapter | 100V ~ 240V (included, indoor use only) |
| Cable management | Ready for DIY |
| 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 dual saddle |
| Mounting base diameter | 152mm |
| Tripod | Optional |
| Counterweight Shaft | SS Φ20X200mm, 3/8"-16 thread (Optional) |
| Counterweight | 10 lbs (4.5kg)(Optional) |
| Operation temperature | -20ºC ~ 40ºC (hand controller -10ºC ~ 40ºC) |
| Warranty | Two year limited |
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** Measured with encoder on the bench, 270 seconds