{"id":32898,"date":"2025-11-07T18:33:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=32898"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:11:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:11:07","slug":"ioptron-hae69ec-strain-wave-mount-imate-with-handset-69mm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-hae69ec-strain-wave-montering-imate-met-handset-69mm\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron HAE69EC Strain Wave Mount with iMate and Handset"},"content":{"rendered":"

iOptron HAE69EC Strain Wave Mount with iMate and Handset: the most complete heavy-duty strain wave<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The iOptron HAE69EC is an AZ\/EQ mount with strain wave drive (harmonic drive) on both axes. Without a counterweight, it carries 31.3 kg (69 lbs). Use it azimuthally for quick visual observing or equatorially for long-exposure astrophotography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the top-of-the-line version of the HAE69: real-time error correction via the RA encoder, the iMate onboard computer for autonomous photo sessions, and a Go2Nova hand controller for visual evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything is included: from the inverted switching power supply to the transport case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Three ways of working<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Automate complete photo sessions via the iMate, control wirelessly via WiFi with SkySafari or Commander, or grab the handset for a quick visual evening. Meanwhile, the encoder keeps tracking tight, without a guidescope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For extreme focal lengths, ST-4 autoguiding remains available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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iMate: complete onboard minicomputer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Strain wave: power without counterbalance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Double saddle, ready for any tube<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The dual saddle accepts Vixen and Losmandy-D rails. For heavier or unbalanced setups, add the optional counterweight bar with counterweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The head comes with a transport case or bag and without a tripod; it fits on matching iOptron tripods and mounts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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