iOptron HEM44 Hybrid Harmonic Drive Equatorial GoTo Mount with iPolar
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iOptron HEM44 Hybrid Harmonic Drive Equatorial GoTo Mount with iPolariOptron HEM44 Hybrid Harmonic Drive Equatorial GoTo Mount with iPolariOptron HEM44 Hybrid Harmonic Drive Equatorial GoTo Mount with iPolar
iOptron HEM44 Hybrid Harmonic Drive Equatorial GoTo Mount with iPolariOptron HEM44 Hybrid Harmonic Drive Equatorial GoTo Mount with iPolar

iOptron HEM44 Hybrid Harmonic Drive Equatorial GoTo Mount with iPolar

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About this product

Model:  iop_hem44_h442a
Part Number:  H442a

iOptron HEM44 Hybrid Strain Wave Drive Equatorial Mount with iPolar.

iOptron’s latest revolutionary hybrid strain wave drive mount. 

These lightweight, compact, medium payload titans deliver an astronomy experience like never before. Imagine a mount head weighing in at 13.65 lbs with a payload capability of 44 lbs, without needing a cumbersome counterweight or shaft. Applying iOptron’s multi-decade experience creating precision mounts, the HEM44 makes this vision possible.

Utilising state-of-the-art strain wave drive technology for the RA movement with a backlash-free DEC worm/belt drive design, the HEM44s deliver unparalleled weight to payload efficiency. 

The black anodised, metal CNC machined body is a rugged platform that will perform at the highest level for many years. 

Unique features such as an electronic friction break 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 again from the beginning).

A HEM44 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 HEM44EC features a high-precision RA axis encoder that delivers incredible tracking accuracy, enough that many will choose to image “sans” guiding.

The HEM44 mount with a low latitude range (0~22 degrees) is available via special order.

This version includes an iOptron iPolar electronic polarscope that enables quick, easy and accurate polar alignments, even when you cannot see the pole star! 

 

FEATURES

  • Advanced harmonic drive technology
  • Payload capacity of 20 kg (44 lbs) with a mount weight of 6.2 kg (13.65 lbs)
  • CNC machined and cast metal body
  • Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
  • 270-second gear period
  • Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
  • Cable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts
  • Dual saddle (Vixen and Losmandy-D styles)
  • 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
  • Two-year warranty

 

What's in the box

  • Telescope mount
  • Hand controller (HC) – Go2Nova® 8409 
  • iPolar
  • Controller cable
  • AC adapter – 100‐240V 
  • Soft carry case

Specifications

Mount Hybrid Equatorial Mount
RA Gear system StrainWave (RA)/worm gear (DEC)
DEC Gear system Backlash-free worm/belt system
RA reduction ratio 160
Payload  44 lbs (20 kg) - 55lbs (25kg) with C/W
Mount weight 13lbs (5.9kg) w/o dovetail saddle
13.65lbs (6.2kg) with dovetail saddle
Payload/Mount weight 3.23
Period 270 second
Drive motor Stepper motor
Structure Material All metal, CNC machined
Exterior finish Anodised black
PEC Yes, Permanent PEC
Latitude adjustment range 15º ~ 65º
Azimuth adjustment range ± 6º
Polar Scope No
Level indicator Level bubble
Control system GOTONOVA/Commander
Hand Controller Go2Nova® 8409 with ~212,000 objects database
Tracking Automatic
Maximum slew speed 4.5º/sec
Power consumption 0.6A(Tracking), 1.2A(GOTO)
Power Requirement 12V DC, 5A
AC adapter 100V ~ 240V (included, indoor use only)
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
Tripod Optional
Operation temperature -20ºC ~ 50ºC (hand controller -10ºC ~ 40ºC)
Warranty Two year limited

 

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

 

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