iOptron HAE69B iMate GoTo Alt-Az/Equatorial Mount

The HAE69B iMate GoTo Alt-Az/Equatorial Mount from iOptron weighs just 19 pounds, yet has a payload of 69 lb without needing a cumbersome counterweight or shaft. Utilizing strain wave drive technology for right ascension and declination movement, the HAE69B iMate delivers impressive weight-to-payload efficiency, and its black anodized, all-metal CNC machined body constitutes a rugged platform. 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). The included Vixen/Losmandy dual saddle will hold your optical tube assembly securely.

The mount features a powerful, 64-bit, ARM-based on-board computer with Wi-Fi, preloaded KStars planetarium software, Ekos control and automation tool and INDI drivers. This hardware-software combination will support the use of most current and future devices (cameras, focusers, filter wheels, etc.) allowing the user choice of brand and model. With 32GB onboard storage and a slot for a micro SD card, the iMate has the ability to control and capture an entire automated imaging session. The iMate is cross-platform; use it with Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS and Android, etc.

• Advanced strain wave gear technology
• Payload capacity of 69 lb
• CNC-machined metal housing
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement if power is interrupted
• 270-second gear period
• Built-in, open source iMate computer with Wi-Fi, preloaded KStars/Ekos/INDI drivers and iPolarServer
• iMate with 3X 12V DC outputs, 2X USB2.0 and 1X USB3.0 ports
• No cable drags
• Go2Nova handset with OLED for better user experiences, especially at extreme temperatures
• Dual saddle (Vixen and Losmandy-D styles)
• Built-in zero position search and locator
• Power down position and location memory
• Integrated ST-4 auto-guiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control