Freedom from cumbersome counterweights /*C*and*C*/ shaft is here!

Introducing the HEM44 /*C*and*C*/ the HEM44EC, iOptron’s latest revolutionary hybrid strain wave gear mounts. These light weight, compact, medium payload titans will deliver an astronomy experience /*C*like*C*/ never before. Imagine a mount head weighing in at 13.65lbs with a payload capability 44lbs, without needing a cumbersome counterweight /*C*or*C*/ shaft. Applying iOptron’s multi-decade experience creating precision mounts, the HEM44 brings this vision to reality.

Utilizing state of the art strain wave gear technology for the RA movement in tandem with backlash-free DEC worm/belt drive design, the HEM44s deliver unparalleled weight to payload efficiency. Its black anodized all metal CNC machined body is /*C*not*C*/ 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 /*C*break*C*/ /*C*and*C*/ power down memory allow the mount safely stop /*C*and*C*/ resume a GoTo slew /*C*or*C*/ continue tracking even after an abrupt power loss (No need to realign /*C*and*C*/ start from the beginning).

A HEM44 mount can be controlled by a computer, either via ASCOM/Commander for a Windows PC /*C*or*C*/ a third party INDI driver for a MacOS software; a SmartPhone/Tablet via iOptron Commander Lite /*C*or*C*/ an App /*C*like*C*/ SkySafari; /*C*or*C*/ 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.

HEM44 mounts with low latitude range (0~22 degree) are available via special order.

Features 

• Advanced strain wave drive technology
• Payload capacity of 20 kg (44 lbs) with the mount weight of 6.2 kg (13.65 lbs)
• CNC machined
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned /*C*or*C*/ unplanned power interruption
• 270 second gear period
• Go2Nova? hand controller with ~212,000 object database
• iPolar electronic polar scope for easy /*C*and*C*/ accurate polar alignment
• Cable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts
• Dual saddle (Vixen /*C*and*C*/ Losmandy-D styles)
• Built in zero position search /*C*and*C*/ locator
• Power down position /*C*and*C*/ location memory
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
• USB port for firmware upgrade /*C*and*C*/ computer control
• Aluminum carrying case
• Two year warranty