Introducing the HEM15, the latest addition to iOptron’s revolutionary hybrid strain wave drive mounts. This light weight tiny titans will deliver an astronomy experience like never before. With a mount head weighing 5.5lbs, it can carry an 18 lbs 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 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 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 Raspberry Pi device via INDI driver.Features
- Advanced strain wave gear technology
- Payload capacity of 18 lbs (~8.2 kg) with the mount weight of 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- One year warranty
i-Optron HEM15 Hybrid SWG Mount w/ iPolar
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 * 18 lbs (8.17 kg) Payload with CW 26.5 lbs (12 kg) Mount weight 5.5 lbs (2.5kg) 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® 8409 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 Power-down memory Yes 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 One year limited * 200mm, with payload center of gravity to the RA rotation axis. Or an OTA size of ~220mm.