iOptron HEM15 Hybrid SWG Equatorial Mount - H152

iOptron HEM15 SWG Equatorial Mount Features

The HEM15 is a member of the SWG Strain Wave Gear line of hybrid equatorial mounts from iOptron!  With the mount head weighing in at an amazingly light 5.5 lb., it can carry an 18 pound payload without requiring a counterweight. iPolar is not included with this version of the HEM15.

Utilizing state of the art strain wave drive technology for the RA movement in tandem with backlash-free DEC worm/belt drive design, the iOptron 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.

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 optional 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 * 200mm, with payload center of gravity to the RA rotation axis. Or an OTA size of ~220mm.