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  • Page 1 ® iOptron Strain Wave Alt-Az GoTo Mount Instruction Manual Product HAZ31 and HAZ46...
  • Page 2 Read the Quick Setup Guide (QSG) BEFORE setting up and operating the mount! Read the full online Instruction Manual for details. If you have any questions please contact us at support@ioptron.com WARNING! NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN WITHOUT A PROPER FILTER! Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Table of Content ..............................3 1. HAZ Overview ............................... 6 2. HAZ Terms ..............................7 2.1. Parts List ..............................7 2.2. Identification of Parts ..........................8 2.3. HAZ Mount Port ............................8 ® 2.4. Go2Nova 8409 Hand Controller ......................9 2.4.1.
  • Page 4 Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade ............................33 Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade ........................34 Appendix D. Computer Control an Strain Wave Gear Mount ................. 35 ® Appendix E. Go2Nova Star List ........................36 IOPTRON TWO YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY ......45...
  • Page 5 Ver. 1.0 2023.1 iOptron reserves the rights to revise this instruction without notice. Actual color/contents/design/function may differ from those described in this instruction.

  • Page 6: Haz Overview

    The multi position saddle (can be placed on top or to the side) uniquely setting up the HAZ31 to accommodate binoculars. Just turn the mount on, it will calibrate itself and GoTo the first target utilizing our time tested "Lever and Go" technology.

  • Page 7: Haz Terms

     Carrying case OPTIONAL PARTS  Carbon fiber tripod Version A (#8061A)  Leveling MiniPier for HAZ (#8042) ONLINE RESOURCES (click on the “Support” menu at www.iOptron.com)  Quick Start Guide  Instructional manual  Tips for set up ...

  • Page 8: Identification Of Parts

    2.2. Identification of Parts Dovetail Saddle HAZ mount Leveling minipier Carbon fiber tripod Figure 1. HAZ mount with optional MiniPier and carbon fiber tripod 2.3. HAZ Mount Port Figure 2. Ports on an HAZ mount  DC 12V IN: DC power socket to power the mount (5.5mmX2.5mm/5525, center positive) ...

  • Page 9: Go2Nova 8409 Hand Controller

    ® 2.4. Go2Nova 8409 Hand Controller ® The Go2Nova 8409 hand controller (HC) shown in Figure 3 is the standard controller used on the HAZ mount. It has a large LCD screen, function, direction, and number keys on the front; and an HBX (6- pin) and a USB port at the bottom.

  • Page 10: The Lcd Screen

    2.4.2. The LCD Screen The 8409 HC has a large 4-line, 21-character per line LCD screen. The user interface is simple and easy to learn. When the mount first turned on, an initial information screen will be displayed as shown in Figure 4, after company logo displayed.

  • Page 11: Install And Check The Hand Controller Battery

     GoTo: mount is slewing to a celestial object using “Select and Slew”; 8. Slew speed: It has 9 speeds: 1X, 2X, 8X, 16X, 64X, 128X, 256X, 512X, MAX(1440X, or 6°/sec). 9. Current Time: display local time in a format of HH:MM:SS. It uses 24 hour format. 2.5.

  • Page 12: Bench Testing The Mount

    2.6. Bench Testing the Mount Plug in the power and hand controller and turn the power on. Now you can bench test the mount manually.

  • Page 13: Haz Mount Assembly

    3. HAZ Mount Assembly HAZ is operated under unbalanced condition and could be tipped over if tripod is not secured. Step 1. Set up tripod The mount can be attached to a tripod with a 3/8”-16 threaded post. Shown below is a carbon fiber tripod #8061A which can be used for multiple mounts.
  • Page 14 If an optional Leveling MiniPier #8042 is used, please follow these procedures. Currently, only iOptron Carbon Fiber Tripod Version A will work with the MiniPier. (1) Check the stainless steel adapting screw and make sure it is tightened to the base.
  • Page 15 Leveling screws Figure 12. Attach Leveling MiniPier onto tripod (4) Attach the mount onto the MiniPier. Secure it by tightening the mount locking screw on MiniPier; Figure 13. Attach HAZ mount (5) Adjust the leveling screws with a screw driver or an Allen wrench; Figure 14.
  • Page 16 To convert a dovetail saddle from Vixen-type to Losmandy-type. (1) Remove two socket screws (in red circles), flip and move the saddle fixed block outward. (2) Remove locking knobs and flip the sliding blocks (in blue squares). Figure 15. Change dovetail saddle from Vixen (right) to Loasmandy-D (right) To convert a dovetail saddle for binocular mounting There are two parts in an HAZ mount dovetail saddle system.
  • Page 17 (2) Attach the saddle onto the top of the adapting plate and secure the saddle using two screws. Figure 18. . Change dovetail saddle position for binocular mounting Step 4. Attach telescope There are two arrows on the dovetail saddle. One is for telescope mounting (dovetail saddle side- mounted) and the other is for binocular (dovetail saddle up-mounted).
  • Page 18 Tighten dovetail saddle locking screw to secure the telescope Figure 20. A telescope and a binocular on an HAZ mount with MiniPier and Tripod Step 5. Connect cables ® Connect the Go2Nova 8409 Hand Controller to the HBX port on the mount back. Plug in a 12V DC power supply to the DC12V IN socket.

  • Page 19: Haz Mount Operation

    4. HAZ Mount Operation 4.1. Turn the Mount Power On and GO Assemble your HAZ mount according to Section 3. Attach an OTA and accessories. An HAZ is operated under unbalanced condition and could be tipped off if tripod is not secured. Make sure the mount is leveled.

  • Page 20: Manual Operation Of The Mount

    4. Turn on the mount. Press BACK button to skip the Assist Alignment Wizard when the HC asks; 5. Press number 9 button to change the slew speed to MAX; 6. Slew the mount in azimuth to double check the leveling; 7.

  • Page 21: Complete Functions Of Go2Nova 8409 Hand Controller

    ® 5. Complete Functions of Go2Nova 8409 Hand Controller NOTE: Some functions may not be available depending on mount operation mode. 5.1. Slew to an Object Press MENU => “Select and Slew.” Select an object that you would like to observe and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 22: User Objects

    5.1.7. User Objects It can store up to 60 used entered objects, including comets. 5.1.8. Enter R.A. DEC Here you can go to a target by entering its R.A. and DEC numbers. 5.2. Sync to Target This operation will match the telescope's current coordinates to Target Right Ascension and Declination.
  • Page 23 Enter Time and Site Info by Sync with your SmartPhone When iOptron Commander Lite is in action (WiFi version ASCOM, or iOS/Android App), one may easily import the GPS info from a smartphone into the mount/hand controller. There is no worry about...

  • Page 24: Set Beep

    WiFi, or cell phone signals in rural areas; Commander Lite can always get GPS info from a smartphone to the HAZ mount/hand controller, no dead corner. Please refer to iOptron Commander Lite for more details (https://www.ioptron.com/v/ASCOM/iOptronCommanderLiteAppNote.pdf). Figure 22. Sync Time and Site info from iOptron Commander Lite to the HAZ mount Select N/S Hemisphere The northern/southern hemisphere will be determined by your latitude coordinate.

  • Page 25: Set Display

    5.3.3. Set Display Press MENU => “Settings” => “Set Display,” Set Up Time and Site Set Beep Set Display Set Guiding Rate Use the arrow keys to adjust LCD display contrast (LCD contrast), LCD backlight intensity (LCD light), and keypad’s backlight intensity (Key light). 5.3.4.

  • Page 26: Gps Status

    5.3.9. GPS Status Display GPS status. OK indicates a GPS is connected to the satellites. ON indicates a GPS is working but not connected to the satellites. OFF indicates a GPS module is not installed or malfunctioning. Please do not leaving the hand controller on this submenu while GPS is trying to connect to the satellites.

  • Page 27: Firmware Information

    User Defined Comet Other Objects Select “Other Objects” to enter you own object: Add a New Object Browse Objects Delete an Object Clear All Objects Select “Add a New Object”. A screen will be displayed asking you to Enter R.A. and DEC coordinates: Enter R.A.
  • Page 28 Press the ENTER button after moving the mount to Zero Position either manually or with the hand controller.
  • Page 29 If your mount is not to be used for an extended period, dismount the OTAs and counterweight(s). Remove the HC battery as well. 6.2. iOptron Customer Service If you have any question concerning your mount, please contact the iOptron Customer Service Department. It is strongly suggested to send technical questions to support@ioptron.com for prompt response.
  • Page 30 Appendix A. Technical Specifications Model HAZ31 Mount Strain Wave Altazimuth Mount RA/DEC gear system StrainWave Reduction ratio RA/DEC 480:1 Payload w/o CW* 31 lbs (14kg) Mount weight 8.2lbs (3.7kg) with dovetail saddle Payload/Mount weight 3.78 Structure Material All metal, CNC machined, Anodized...
  • Page 31 Model HAZ46 Mount Strain Wave Altazimuth Mount RA/DEC gear system StrainWave Reduction ratio RA/DEC 640:1 Payload w/o CW* 44 lbs (20kg) Mount weight 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) with dovetail saddle Payload/Mount weight 3.57 Structure Material All metal, CNC machined, Anodized Drive motor Stepper motor Level indicator...
  • Page 32 ® Appendix B. Go2Nova 8409 HC MENU STRUCTURE MENU Select and Slew Solar System Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Moon Deep Sky Objects Named Object Messier Catalog Caldwell Catalog Abell Catalog Herschel Catalog Stars Named Stars Double/Multi Stars Hipparcors Catalog Comets Asteroids...
  • Page 33 Settings Set Time and Site Set Beep Set Display Set Maximum Slew Rate Set Parking Position Set Tracking Rate Automatic Rate User Defined Speed Set Altitude Limit Wi-Fi Option GPS Status Language Park Telescope Edit User Objects User Defined Comet Other Objects Firmware Information Zero Position...
  • Page 34 Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade The firmware in the 8409 hand controller and motor control boards can be upgraded by the customer. Please check iOptron’s website, www.iOptron.com, under the product page or Support Directory.
  • Page 35 1. Download and install the latest ASCOM Platform from http://www.ascom-standards.org/. Make sure your PC meets the software requirement. 2. Download and install the latest iOptron Commander/ASCOM drive for HAZ from iOptron website. The HAZ uses Commander V9.0 or later. 3. Planetarium software that supports ASCOM protocol. Follow software instructions to select the iOptron Telescope.
  • Page 36 ® Appendix E. Go2Nova Star List Named Deep Sky Object ID No. OBJECT ID No. OBJECT Andromeda Galaxy Hind's Variable Nebula Barnards Galaxy Hubble's Variable Nebula Beehive Cluster Integral Sign Galaxy Blackeye Galaxy Jewel Box Cluster Blinking Planetary Nebula Keyhole Nebula Blue Flash Nebula Lagoon Nebula Blue Planetary...
  • Page 37 Messier Catalog This table is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article List of Messier objects...
  • Page 38 Named Star Acamar Alrescha Deneb el Okab Lalande 21185 Achernar Alshain Deneb Kaitos Lesath Achird Altair Denebakrab Mahasim Acrab Altais Denebola Maia Acrux A Alterf Dschubba Marfik Acrux B Aludra Dubhe Marfikent Acubens Alula Australis Edasich Markab Adhafera Alula Borealis El Rehla Markeb Adhara...
  • Page 39 Proxima Centauri Sadalbari Sulafat Vindemiatrix Rasalas Sadalmelik Syrma Vrischika Rasalgethi Sadalsuud Talitha Wasat Rasalhague Sadr Tania Australis Wazn Rastaban Saiph Tania Borealis Regor Sargas Tarazed Wezen Regulus Scheat Taygeta Yed Posterior Rigel Schedar Tejat Posterior Yed Prior Rigel Kentaurus A Seginus Thuban Zaniah...
  • Page 40 Modern Constellations Constellation Abbreviation Constellation Abbreviation Andromeda Lacerta Antlia Apus Leo Minor Aquarius Lepus Aquila Libra Lupus Aries Lynx Auriga Lyra Boötes Mensa Caelum Microscopium Camelopardalis Monoceros Cancer Musca Canes Venatici Norma Canis Major Octans Canis Minor Ophiuchus Capricornus Orion Carina Pavo Cassiopeia...
  • Page 41 Double/Multi Stars HC Item Constellation Name Rigel Kentaurus A Alpha Centauri Centaurus 71683 14396-6050 252838 Rigel Beta Orionis Orion 24436 05145-0812 131907 Gacrux Gamma Crucis Crux 61084 12312-5707 240019 Sargas Theta Scorpii Scorpius 86228 17373-4300 228201 Castor A Alpha Geminorum Gemini 36850 07346+3153 60198...
  • Page 42 HC Item Constellation Name 53 HIP 95771 Alpha Vulpeculae Vulpecula Anser 19287+2440 87261 54 HIP 30867 Beta Monocerotis Monoceros 06288-0702 133316 55 HIP 35363 NV Puppis Puppis 07183-3644 197824 56 HIP 94761 Gliese 752 Aquila Wolf 1055, Ross 652 19169+0510 57 HIP 21683 Sigma2 Tauri Taurus...
  • Page 43 HC Item Constellation Name 105 HIP 40167 Zeta1 Cancri Cancer Tegmen 08122+1739 97645 106 HIP 40817 Kappa Volantis Volans 08198-7131 256497 107 HIP 81292 17 Draconis Draco 16362+5255 30013 108 HIP 80197 Nu1 Coronae Borealis Corona Borealis 16224+3348 65257 109 HIP 88060 HD 163756 Sagittarius 17591-3015...
  • Page 44 HC Item Constellation Name 157 HIP 28790 HD 41742 Puppis 06047-4505 217706 158 HIP 4675 HD 5788 Andromeda 01001+4443 36832 159 HIP 31676 8 Lyncis Lynx 06377+6129 13897 160 HIP 10176 59 Andromedae Andromeda 02109+3902 55330 161 HIP 25950 HD 36408 Taurus 05322+1703 94630...
  • Page 45 As a condition to the obligation of iOptron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to iOptron together with proof-of-purchase satisfactory to iOptron.

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