{"product_id":"ioptron-hem44ec-eq-swg-hybrid-h444","title":"iOptron HEM44EC EQ SWG hybrid (H444)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHEM44EC EQ SWG hybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreedom from cumbersome counterweights and shaft is here!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroducing the HEM44 and the HEM44EC, iOptron’s latest revolutionary hybrid strain wave drive mounts. These light weight, compact, medium payload titans will deliver an astronomy experience like never before. Imagine a mount head weighing in at 13.65lbs with a payload capability 44lbs, without needing a cumbersome counterweight or shaft. Applying iOptron’s multi-decade experience creating precision mounts, the HEM44 brings this vision to reality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtilizing state of the art strain wave drive technology for the RA movement in tandem with backlash-free DEC worm\/belt drive design, the HEM44s 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).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA HEM44 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe HEM44EC features a high precision RA axis encoder that delivers incredible tracking accuracy, enough that many will choose to image “sans” guiding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHEM44 mounts with low latitude range (0~22 degree) are available via special order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced strain wave drive technology\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayload capacity of 20 kg (44 lbs) with the mount weight of 6.2 kg (13.65 lbs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC machined\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e270 second gear period\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual saddle (Vixen and Losmandy-D styles)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt in zero position search and locator\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower down position and location memory\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated ST-4 autoguiding port\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB port for firmware upgrade and computer control\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum carrying case\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo year warranty\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"font-size: 13px; list-style: inside; color: #585858; text-align: left; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #eeeeee; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eMount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eHybrid Strain Wave Equatorial Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eRA gear system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eStrainWave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eDEC gear system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eBacklash-free worm\/belt system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eRA reduction ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e800:1 (SWG 160:1, Sync belt 5:1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePayload w\/o CW *\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e44 lbs (20 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eMount weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e13lbs (5.9kg) w\/o dovetail saddle\u003cbr\u003e13.65lbs (6.2kg) with dovetail saddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePayload\/Mount weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e3.23\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePayload with CW*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e55 lbs (25kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e270 second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eDrive motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eStepper motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eStructure Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eAll metal, CNC machined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eExterior finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eAnodized black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eLatitude adjustment range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e15º ~ 65º\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eAzimuth adjustment range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e± 6º\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePolar scope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eLevel indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eLevel bubble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eControl system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eGOTONOVA\/Commander\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eHand controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eGo2Nova® 8409 with ~212,000 objects database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eTracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eMaximum slew speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e4.5º\/sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e0.6A(Tracking), 1.2A(GOTO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eDC12V-5A (5.5\/2.5mm DC plug)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eAC adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e100V ~ 240V (included, indoor use only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eCable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eNo moving\/wrapping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eCable management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e2X12V (4A max.), 1X USB2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePower off brake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eElectronic friction brake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePower-down memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eBuilt-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eCommunication port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eYes (Wi-Fi and USB, via HC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eAutoguide port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eYes (ST-4 compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eFirmware upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eDovetail saddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eVixen \u0026amp; Losmandy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eTripod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eCounterweight Shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eSS Φ20X200mm, M16 thread (Optional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eCounterweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e10 lbs (4.5kg)(Optional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eOperation temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e-20ºC ~ 40ºC (hand controller -10ºC ~ 40ºC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eTwo year limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHEM44EC EQ SWG hybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiPolar (optional)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo2Nova 8409 Hand Controller\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVixen\/Losmandy-style Dual Saddle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Manuals\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiOptron 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iOptron","offers":[{"title":"HEM44","offer_id":48263065501925,"sku":"IOP-H444","price":6159.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HEM44 with iPolar","offer_id":48263065534693,"sku":"IOP-H444A","price":6383.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/H444.webp?v=1768680986","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/ioptron-hem44ec-eq-swg-hybrid-h444","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}