iOptron HAE29, Instruction Manual

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1. HAE Overview
Introducing the new members of the iOptron strain wave gear mount family - AZ/EQ dual mount
HAE29, HAE43, HAE29EC and HAE43EC! These light weight, compact, medium payload titans will deliver
an astronomy experience like never befor
e. Applying iOptron’s multi-decade experience creating precision
mounts, the HAE brings this vision to reality.
Utilizing state of the art strain wave gear technology for both RA and DEC movement, the HAEs
deliver 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 brake and power down memory allow the mount to
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).
An HAE 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.
The HAE27EC or HAE43EC features a high precision RA axis encoder that delivers incredible
tracking accuracy, en
ough that many will choose to image “sans” guiding.
Features:
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Advanced strain wave drive technology
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Payload capacity:
o
13.5 kg (29.7 lbs) with the mount weight of 3.7 kg (8.15 lbs) for HAE29
o
20 kg (44 lbs) with the mount weight of 5.8 kg (12.9 lbs) for HAE43
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CNC machined
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Unique friction brake on both RA and DEC to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned
power interruption
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360 second (HAE29) or 270 second (HAE43) gear period
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High precision encoder with real time PEC (RPEC) for HAE29EC and HAE43EC
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Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
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iPolar electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment (for HAE29A, HAE29EC,
HAE43A and HAE43EC)
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Customer cable passthrough ready
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Accept Vixen or Losmandy-D style dovetail bar
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Built in zero position search and locator
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Power down position and location memory
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Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
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Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
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USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
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Carrying case
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Two year warranty
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Optional carbon fiber tripod #8061
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Optional iGuider
TM
autoguiding system #3360
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Optional counterweight shaft (#8456SL) and counterweight (#3006-10)
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Optional MiniPier extension #8031 (for HAE43) and #8040 (for HAE29)