iOptron HAE29CEC Strain Wave AZ/EQ Mount with HP Encoder, Internal Main Board & WiFi, Dual Saddle, Case - HE294C

iOptron HAE29CEC Strain Wave AZ/EQ Mount
with Internal Main Board, WiFi & HP Encoder
Includes Dual Saddle & Case - No iPolar or Hand Controller

The C versions of the HAE29 SWG Mounts include an internal main board, allowing the user to forego using the hand controller when operating the mount via a computer or other electronic device.  The addition of an internal main board moves the connection ports from the hand controller to the mount itself.  Other than that change, the body design and specifications are the same as other HAE29 mounts. 

Imagine the versatility of an astronomy mount that works in both alt-azimuth and equatorial mode without the need for cumbersome counterweights or a counterweight shaft!  The iOptron SWG, or Strain Wave Gear HAE mounts do just that, and at a mount to payload efficiency that is astounding! 

This iOptron HAE29C model has a weight capacity of 29.7 pounds yet weighs only 8 pounds.  Strain wave gear technology for both RA and DEC movements will offer great performance for many years.  The mount head is CNC machined from all metal and has been black anodized to create a smooth, beautifully finished surface.  The HAE29C AZ/EQ mounts include an electronic friction brake that will stop the mount safely during any power interruption.

The HAE29CEC features a high precision RA axis encoder that delivers incredible tracking accuracy, enough that many will choose to image “sans” guiding.

Control your HAE SWG strainwave mount directly from the mount with your computer via ASCOM/Commander for a PC or a third party INDI driver for Mac.  You can also choose to use a smartphone or tablet with Commander Lite from iOptron or the popular SkySafari.  Finally, a Raspberry device via an INDI driver will work as well!

Features of the iOptron HE292CEC SWG AZ/EQ Mount...

• Advanced strain wave gear system technology
• Payload capacity of 13.5 kg (29.7 lbs) with the mount weight of 3.7 kg (8.15 lbs, include dovetail saddle)
• CNC machined
• High precision encoder with realtime PEC (RPEC)
• Unique friction brake on both RA and DEC to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
• 360 second gear period
• Internal Main Board for direct connection with computers
• iPolar Optional
• Go2Nova Hand Controller optional
• Dual saddle (Vixen and Losmandy-D styles)
• Built in zero position search and locator
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi 
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Carrying case
• Two year warranty

• Specifications

  Mount Strain Wave Altazimuth/Equatorial Mount RA gear system Strain Wave Gear DEC gear system Strain Wave Gear Reduction ratio RA 480:1, DEC 360:1 Payload w/o CW * 29.7 lbs (13.5 kg) Mount weight 8.15 lbs (3.7 kg) with dovetail saddle Payload/Mount weight 3.65 Payload with CW* 40 lbs (18kg) High precision encoder Yes (RA) PEC Realtime PEC (RPEC) Period 360 second Drive motor Stepper motor Structure Material All metal, CNC machined Exterior finish Anodized black Polar Scope iPolar sold separately Level indicator Level bubble Control system Computer, etc. Hand Controller Go2Nova® optional Tracking Automatic Maximum slew speed 6º/sec Power consumption 0.6A(Tracking), 1A(GOTO) Power DC12V-5A (5.5/2.5mm DC plug) AC adapter 100V ~ 240V (included, indoor use only) 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 & Losmandy Tripod Optional Counterweight Shaft SS Φ20X200mm, 3/8"-16 thread (Optional) Counterweight 10 lbs (4.5kg)(Optional) Operation temperature -20ºC ~ 40ºC Warranty Two year limited * 200mm, with payload center of gravity to the RA rotation axis. Or an OTA size of ~220mm.