“HEM27 Hybrid Equatorial Mount with iPolar“

Product description

“H272A Includes Only:HEM27 MountSoft carrying caseiPolarFeatures:Advanced strain wave drive technologyPayload capacity of 13.5 kg (29.7 lbs) with the mount weight of 3.7 kg (8.15 lbs)CNC machinedUnique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption360 second gear periodPermanent periodic error correction (PPEC)Go2Nova® hand controller with ˜212,000 object databaseCable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving partsDual saddle (Vixen and Losmandy-D styles)Built in zero position search and locatorPower down position and location memoryIntegrated ST-4 autoguiding portBuilt-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)USB port for firmware upgrade and computer controlSoft carrying caseIntroducing the HEM27 and the HEM27EC, iOptron's revolutionary hybrid strain wave drive mounts. These light weight, high payload tiny titans will deliver an astronomy experience like never before. Imagine a mount head weighing in at 8.15lbs with a payload capability 29.74lbs, without needing a cumbersome counterweight or shaft. Applying iOptron's multi decade experience creating precision mounts, the HEM27 brings this vision to reality.Utilizing state of the art strain wave drive technology for the RA movement in tandem with backlash-free DEC worm/belt drive design, the HEM27s 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 break and power down memory allow the mount 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).A HEM27 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 HEM27EC features a high precision RA axis encoder that delivers incredible tracking accuracy, enough that many will choose to image "sans" guiding.“