Description

iOptron  HEM15

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
• Soft carrying case
• Optional counterweight shaft (#P-SGP-CWS) and counterweight (#3006-05)
• Optional external iGuider for autoguiding (#3360-HEM)
• Two year warranty

• Technical Specifications

  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
  PEC		Yes, Permanent PEC
  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
  Tripod		Optional
  Operation temperature		-20ºC ~ 40ºC (hand controller -10ºC ~ 40ºC)
  Warranty		Two year limited

   

  In the Box

  • HEM15 Mount
  • Soft Carrying Case
  • Optional Tripod
  • Optional iPolar

  • Warranty & Manuals
    

    iOptron 2-Year Warranty

  Model	HEM15, HEM15 with iPolar