iOptron Hybrid AZ/EQ Mount HAE43C dual SWG with iPolar (Ref. HE432C)

iOptron Hybrid AZ/EQ Mount HAE43C dual SWG with iPolar (Ref. HE432C)

Description:
The iOptron HAE43C AZ/EQ dual SWG with iPolar is a lightweight, high-precision hybrid mount featuring strain wave gear on both RA and DEC axes. Designed for both equatorial and alt-azimuth operation, it supports up to 20 kg of payload without counterweights, or 25 kg with counterweights.

Weighing only 5.7 kg, the mount includes a built-in iPolar electronic polar scope for precise polar alignment. No hand controller is required: the mount is controlled via USB-C or Wi-Fi using iOptron Commander, INDI drivers, or compatible mobile apps. The Go2Nova® 8411 OLED hand controller is available as an option.

Technical specifications:

• Mount type: hybrid AZ/EQ

• RA drive: strain wave gear (SWG)

• DEC drive: strain wave gear (SWG)

• RA gear ratio: 640:1

• DEC gear ratio: 480:1

• Payload (no counterweight): 20 kg (44 lbs)

• Payload (with counterweight): 25 kg (55 lbs)

• Mount head weight: 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs)

• Material: precision-machined aluminum

• Finish: black anodized

• PE (typical): < 18 arcsec peak-to-peak

• Worm period: 270 seconds

• Power input: 12 V DC, 5 A (5.5 x 2.5 mm plug)

• Power usage: 0.7 A (tracking), 1.2 A (GoTo)

• Operating temperature: -20°C to +45°C

• Interfaces: USB-C and Wi-Fi

• Autoguide port: ST-4

• Firmware update: via USB

• Polar scope: integrated iPolar

• Zero position: automatic detection

• Power-down memory: yes

• Hand controller: optional (Go2Nova® 8411 OLED)

• Tripod: not included

• Carrying case: included

• Warranty: 2 years

Additional information:
The HAE43C with iPolar includes the integrated iPolar polar scope for precise alignment. The mount can also perform polar alignment using the built-in Polar Align function available through iOptron Commander or the optional Go2Nova® 8411 hand controller. It is compatible with iOptron Tri-Pier, LiteRoc, and MiniPier tripods.