{"id":32897,"date":"2025-11-07T18:33:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32897"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:25:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:25:16","slug":"ioptron-hae69ec-mount-imate","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-hae69ec-montering-imate\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron HAE69EC Mounting iMate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>iOptron HAE69EC - Mounting with iMate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iOptron HAE69EC brings together power and precision. Perfect for those who want a lightweight but sturdy mount for both visual use and astrophotography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-HAE69EC-Montering-iMate-1.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron HAE69EC side of mount with red encoder marking and mounted iMate computer\" class=\"wp-image-32924\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Powerful and lightweight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The HAE69EC weighs only 8.6 kg, but can carry telescopes up to 31 kg. No bulky counterweights required. You set up quickly and have a stable platform even with larger telescopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Solid and accurate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CNC-milled metal housing is robust and durable. Strainwave technology in the RA and DEC axes ensures smooth movements and high precision. The electronic friction brake and power-down memory protect your mount in case of power failure and automatically resume GoTo or tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-HAE69EC-Montering-iMate-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron HAE69EC front view of main housing with mounting and adjustment mechanism on base\" class=\"wp-image-32925\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smart control with iMate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The built-in 64-bit iMate computer has wifi and runs pre-installed KStars, Ekos and INDI software. This means you can connect virtually any accessory, from cameras to focusers and filter wheels. The system works with Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS and Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fully integrated<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The HAE69EC has internal USB ports for firmware updates and computer control. No more loose cables. The optional Go2Nova\u00ae OLED handset improves operation, especially in extreme temperatures. iPolar electronic polar finder provides fast and accurate alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why choose the HAE69EC?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carrying capacity of 31 kg at 8.6 kg dead weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dual Alt-AZ \/ EQ configuration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PE &lt; \u00b115 arc seconds for long exposures without guiding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strainwave technology for smooth movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic friction brake for safe stopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in iMate computer with wifi, KStars, Ekos and INDI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double saddle: Vixen &amp; Losmandy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ST-4 autoguide port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal USB ports for updates and computer control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes aluminum carrying case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Capacity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Max. load capacity<\/td><td>31 kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interfaces<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Connections<\/td><td>WiFi, USB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language<\/td><td>English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mounting saddle<\/td><td>Losmandy &amp; Vixen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mounting weight<\/td><td>9 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Input voltage<\/td><td>12 V<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current<\/td><td>6 A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cable Management<\/td><td>Internal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Encoder<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technical data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Material declination axis<\/td><td>Aluminum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Material straight climbing axis<\/td><td>Aluminum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engine type<\/td><td>Stepper motors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drive type<\/td><td>Harmonic \/ Strainwave<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Propulsion mechanism<\/td><td>Gear<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>GoTo system<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hand controller<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Level<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tripod<\/td><td>Without tripod<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pole finder<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transport bag<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Series<\/td><td>HAE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of mount<\/td><td>Mount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GoTo steering<\/td><td>GPS Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WLAN<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PEC correction<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Polar alignment<\/td><td>Easy Polar Alignment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GoTo language<\/td><td>English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Software<\/td><td>Go2Nova 8409<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Autoguiding<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interfaces<\/td><td>AutoGuider, Aux, RS232<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Database<\/td><td>212,000 objects<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iOptron HAE69EC comes with integrated iMate computer, high precision encoder, WiFi, USB 2.0 &amp; 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