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HEM15 EQ SWG hybrid
tripod and scope not included
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Introductory Price
$
1,348.00
Availability:
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Product Code:
H152
Extended Warranty:
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One Year [Add $79.00]
Two Year [Add $149.00]
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Description
Technical Specs
Support Documents
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 feature such as an electronic friction break allow 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.
Recent review on the HEM15 SWG Mount by Jerry Lodriguss on Astro Pix
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
Internal iPolar electronic polar scope (optional)
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.
Manual:
Quick Start Guide
Instruction Manual
iPolar Operation Manual
Firmware and Software:
Download Latest Firmware (May 14,2024)
iPolar Software
HEM15 Computer Control:
Install ASCOM Driver and Commander
iOptron Commander Lite
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
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 internal iPolar (#3339-HEM)
Optional external iGuider for autoguiding (#3360-HEM)
Two year warranty
Accessories
Counterweight shaft for SGP and HAE
Price:
$35.00
Tripod for SkyHunter/iPANO/SkyGuider Pro/SkyTracker/SmartEQ/Cube
Price:
$108.00
2kg CW for 26/27/28, AZ mount Pro and others
Price:
$45.00
iGuider
TM
Autoguider System
Price:
$233.00
SkyHunter Extention Pier
Price:
$68.00
Carbon Fiber Tripod 40mm
Price:
$298.00
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