iOptron HAE69 Mounting iMate

iOptron HAE69 Mount iMate: heavy strain wave with onboard computer

The iOptron HAE69 is an AZ/EQ mount with a strain wave drive (harmonic drive) on both axes. Without a counterweight, it carries 31.3 kg (69 lbs). Use it in alt-azimuth mode for quick visual observing or in equatorial mode for long-exposure astrophotography.

The HAE69 is the heavy hitter in the HAE series: 31.3 kg payload capacity without counterweight, in a head that can still be lifted by one person. The built-in iMate computer autonomously controls the entire photo session.

USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports and a switched-mode power supply on the head connect camera, focuser, and filter wheel without loose cables.

iMate: complete onboard minicomputer

The built-in iMate is a 64-bit ARM computer with 32GB of storage and a micro-SD slot, pre-loaded with KStars, Ekos, and INDI drivers. You connect the camera, focuser, and filter wheel directly to the mount, and the entire photo session runs autonomously on board.

You can monitor and adjust settings via WiFi from Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android. Switched 12V outputs on the cap power your peripherals without loose cables.

Strain wave: power without counterbalance

The strain wave gears deliver a high torque without backlash, making a counterweight unnecessary in most setups. That saves kilograms of heavy lifting and minutes of setup time.

The electronic friction brake on both axes safely stops the mount in case of a power failure, and the power-down memory saves the alignment, so you can continue without re-aligning.

From equator to pole

The latitude range is switchable in two steps and covers from the equator to 90 degrees, including a pure alt-azimuth mode. This allows the mount to operate worldwide, both visually and photographically.

The dual Vixen/Losmandy-D saddle accommodates virtually any tube in this weight class.

Included

• HAE69 mounting head with built-in iMate
• Transport case
• 12 V power supply and USB cable

Featured accessories

Add the 20 cm MiniPier for the HAE69 for clearance around the zenith, and the counterweight clamp for unbalanced hanging setups.

For whom yes and for whom no

• ✓ Astrophotographers with heavy tubes up to 31.3 kg who want to work autonomously
• ✓ How to find observatory capacity in a portable head
• ✗ If you want a physical manual control: choose the version with handset

Specifications

You can find more mounts and accessories for this merk at the iOptron merk page.