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  • Page 1 ® iOptron HAE69B iMate Strain Wave GoTo AZ/EQ Mount Instruction Manual Product HAE69B and HAE69B EC iMate...
  • 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

    5.8.5. Edit User Objects ..........................38 5.8.6. Firmware Information ........................40 5.8.7. Zero Position ..........................40 6. HAE69B Mount Operation via iOptron Commander .................. 41 6.1. Download and Install ASCOM Platform and Commander ..............41 6.2. Connect HAE69B to a Computer ......................42 6.3.
  • Page 4 Appendix E. Computer Control an HAE Mount ....................62 IOPTRON TWO YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY ......63 Ver. 0.9 2023.09 iOptron reserves the rights to revise this instruction without notice. Actual color/contents/design/function may differ from those described in this instruction.

  • Page 5: Hae69B Imate Overview

    HAE69EC SWG mounts have evolved into the HAE69B iMate These light weight, compact, medium payload titans will deliver an astronomy experience like never before. Applying iOptron’s multi-decade experience creating precision mounts, the HAE brings this vision to reality. Utilizing state of the art strain wave gear technology for both RA and DEC movement, the HAEs deliver unparalleled weight to payload efficiency.
  • Page 6  Two year warranty  Optional LiteRoc tripod (#8023ACC), or Tri-Pier (#8034)  Optional pier extension (#8043)  Optional iGuider autoguiding system (#3360)  Optional counterweight shaft (#P-SGP-CWS) and counterweight (#3006-10)

  • Page 7: Hae69B Terms

     iGuider 1 mini autoguiding system (#3360)  Pier extension #8043  Counterweight shaft (#P-SGP-CWS) and counterweight (#3006-10) ONLINE RESOURCES (click on the “Support” menu at www.iOptron.com)  Updated Quick Start Guide  Instructional manual  Operation manual for KStars/Ekos ...

  • Page 8: Identification Of Parts

    2.2. Identification of Parts RA Axis/Polar Aixs Dovetail Saddle iMate Bubble level/ iPolar Adapter ALT Adj. Knob DEC Axis AZI Adj. Knob Figure 1. HAE69B mount assembly 2.3. HAE69B Mount Ports Ports on an HAE69B mount: Ports on EQ base (a) Ports on mount Figure 2.
  • Page 9  DC 12V IN: DC power socket to power the mount (5.5mmX2.1mm/5521, center positive)  USB 2.0: USB-C type port for firmware upgrade and computer control  I/O: Power switch  HBX (Handbox): For connecting to an 8411 handset  ST-4: ST-4 compatible autoguiding port.

  • Page 10: Hae69B Mount Control

     USB2.0 (blue): USB 2.0 for an accessory  USB2.0 (white): USB 2.0 port for an accessory  LAN: Ethernet connection (for customer DIY)  Reset: iMate reset button  TF: TF port for a clss 10 or higher high-speed microSD card, up to 64GB 2.4.

  • Page 11: Hae69B Mount Assembly

    3. HAE69B Mount Assembly HAE69 is operated under unbalanced condition and could be tipped over if tripod is not secured. Step 1. Set up tripod Carefully remove the mount from the carrying case. The HAE69 has a 150mm base. An optional LiteRoc tripod #8023ACC or a tri-pier #8034 may be used.
  • Page 12 Allen wrench Figure 6. Attach the mount Level the mount by adjusting the tripod legs. Use the build-in Bubble Level Indicator on the mount base or an external leveler for this purpose. Step 3. Adjust latitude The HAE69 mount has three latitude range settings: 0°~34°, 28°~62° and 56°~90°. The default position is 28°~62°.
  • Page 13 Figure 8. HAE69 latitude range switching 3. Remove Latitude Range Locking Bolt Lat. Range Locking Bolt Figure 9. Remove latitude range locking bolt 4. Adjust the mount so that the hole on the brass Latitude Adjustment ball are aligned to 56°~90° Figure 10.
  • Page 14 Figure 11. Secure the bolt 6. Tighten the Range Locking Bolt. Now you can adjust the mount between 56°~90° To use the mount near equator, set it to 0°~34°. To use the mount at AA mode, use the range 58°~90°. Figure 12.
  • Page 15 Make sure that the arrow key is facing upward. Figure 14. Install an external iPolar on an HAE mount Refer to iPolar Operation Manual from iOptron’s website to perform the polar alignment: https://www.ioptron.com/v/manuals/3339_iPolarOperationManual.pdf.
  • Page 16 Step 7. Install optional iGuider (EQ mode only) There are two sets of 2XM3 threaded holes on the side of the dovetail saddle for mounting an iOptron mini autoguiding system, iGuider 1. Refer to iOptron website for more information on #3360. Figure 15. iGuider mini-autoguiding system Step 8.

  • Page 17: Hae69B Mount Operation Via The Imate And Kstars/Ekos

    4. HAE69B Mount Operation via the iMate and KStars/Ekos An HAE69B mount has already connected to the iMate internally. One can connect to the iMate via iMate Wi-Fi network and Nomachine remote software/App. iMate iMate PowerBox Mount iMate SetTime Camera NoMachine iPolarServer Guidier...
  • Page 18 (3) A shortcut will be shown on your computer desktop. 2. Plug DC12V power into DC12V IN on the mount base. Flip the ON/OFF power switch to turn on the mount. The red power indicator next to the switch will be on. 3.
  • Page 19 5. Click OK on welcome screens. You may also check the box before “Don’t show this dialog anymore” to skip this screen next time running the software. 6. If the mount is powered on, the “iMate” server will be appeared on the screen. Click on iMate icon, then click OK on next “Verify host identification”...
  • Page 20 9. Now the NoMachine will load the software from the iMate. Resize the Windows to adjust for better display. Click on iOptron Applications bar on top left corner 10. From pull down menu to select Education =>KStars. Close the tip after the KStars finished loading.
  • Page 21 11. Select Tools=>Ekos 12. Create an Profile by click on “+” 13. Enter the Profile Name, here we use HAE69B. Check the Mode as Local. Select iOptron/HAE69 from Mount List.
  • Page 22 Add a camera from the list (PlayerOne). You have to add at least one camera here; even you do not have the camera attached. Click Save to save the profile. You may add/change other devices later. 14. Click Arrow button to start the Ekos. It should connect to the HAE69 and the camera, if it is connected to one of the USB ports.
  • Page 23 15. Click on Tripod sign to bring up the Mount Control of the Primary Train. 16. Click on Mount Control button to bring up the control pad. Now you can slew the mount.

  • Page 24: Operation Hae69B Via An Imate And Kstars/Ekos

    GOTO accuracy. The default is KStars updates all devices. 4.2.1. Set up iMate Time Connect the iMate. The initial time shown here is 8/24/2023 01:26. From iOptron Applications pull down menu to select Education =>iMateSetTime. This will bring up the imatesettime screen.

  • Page 25: Set Up Imate Site Info (Gps Location)

    4.2.2. Set up iMate Site Info (GPS location) From KStars main screen, click on Geographic (global) button to set geographic location. Enter “Boston” in City filter and select “Boston, Massachusetts, USA”. Choose correct UTC offset, which is -5 hours, and DST rules, which is US. Click OK to save it. You may also manually enter The location info will be kept in the KStar.

  • Page 26: Set Up Zero Position

    Control Panel. It will show all connected devices. This panel can be activated by clicking on INDI icon Click on Find Home from iOptron HAE69. The mount will perform Searhing Zero Position and return to Zero Position. The Home status will turn to green.

  • Page 27: Add Other Devices

    4.3.1. iMate DC Power Output Control iMate has three (3) DC12V outputs. DC3 is always on. DC2 and DC1 can be programmed ON/OFF. From iOptron Applications pull down menu to select Education =>iMatePowerBox. This will bring up the imatepowerbox screen.

  • Page 28: Ipolarserver

    Enter 0 to Exit iMatePowerBox program. 4.3.2. iPolarServer Plug your iPolar into one of the iMate USB port. From iOptron Applications pull down menu to select Education =>iPolarServer. The iMate will connect to iPolar camera. After camera is connected, you can perform polar alignment using iOS or Android App.

  • Page 29: Hae69B Mount Operation Via An 8411 Handset

    5. HAE69B Mount Operation via an 8411 Handset ® 5.1. Go2Nova 8411 Handset ® A HAE69B mount can be operated via a Go2Nova 8411 handset, as shown in Figure 18. It has an 8-line large OLED display screen function, direction, and number keys on the front; and an HBX (6-pin) and a USB port (C-type) at the bottom.

  • Page 30: The Display

     HBX (Handbox) port: connect the HC to a mount using a 6P6C RJ11 cable.  USB port: connect the HC to a computer for firmware upgrade and computer control. 5.1.2. The Display The 8411 handset has a large 8-line, 21-character per line OLED display, which displays all the information as shown in Figure 19.

  • Page 31: Install And Check The Handset Battery

     CSTM: mount us tracking at a customer defined speed. 9. Slew speed: It has 9 speeds: 1X, 2X, 8X, 16X, 64X, 128X, 256X, 512X, MAX. 10. Current Time: display local time in a format of HH:MM:SS. 5.2. Install and Check the Handset Battery The handset uses a button battery to keep the Real Time Clock running.

  • Page 32: Setup Handset

    5.4. Setup Handset An HAE69 mount does not equip with a GPS receiver. Hence one needs to manually enter the GPS location. To set up the controller, turn the mount power ON. Press MENU=> “Settings”: Select and Slew Sync. to Target Alignment Settings Park Telescope...

  • Page 33: Zero Position

    To adjust minutes, move the cursor to each digit and use the number keys to input the number directly. Use ▲ or ▼ key to toggle between “+” and “-”. When the time information entered is correct, press ENTER and go back to the previous screen. Note that fractional time zones can be entered. Do not manually add or subtract an hour from displayed time to reflect Daylight Saving Time (DST).

  • Page 34: Perform Polar Alignment (Eq Mode)

    5.6. Perform Polar Alignment (EQ mode) BrightStar Polar Alignment BrightStar Polar Alignment allows you to perform coarse polar align the mount even if you cannot view the Celestial Pole. (1) Level the mount and set it to the Zero Position. Align the telescope to the R.A. axis of the mount. If a finder scope is used, adjust it to be parallel to the telescope optical axis.

  • Page 35: Complete Function Of A Go2Nova 8411 Handset

    ® 5.8. Complete Function of a Go2Nova 8411 Handset NOTE: Some functions may not be available depending on mount operation mode. 5.8.1. Slew to an Object Press MENU => “Select and Slew.” Select an object that you would like to observe and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 36: Sync To Target

    Pole Star Position 5.8.3.1. ® This function displays the position of the Pole Star for Quick Polar Alignment using the iOptron AccuAlign polar scope. In the Northern Hemisphere the position of Polaris is displayed, while in the Southern Hemisphere the position of Sigma Octantis is shown.
  • Page 37 Set Time and Site Set Beep Set Display Set Maximum Slew Rate Set Guiding Rate Set Parking Position Set Tracking Rate Meridian Treatment Set Eyepiece Light Select one of three available modes: "Always On” – a beep will be heard on each button operation or mount movement; “On but Keyboard”...

  • Page 38: Edit User Objects

    5.8.4.6. Set Parking Position You may park the telescope before powering off the mount. This is very useful if the mount is on a permanent pier or the mount will not be moved in between observation sessions. The mount will keep all the alignment info and reference points.
  • Page 39 5.8.5.1. Enter a New Comet Press MENU => “Edit User Objects” to set user objects. User Defined Comet Other Objects Select “User Defined Comet” to add/browse/delete the user-defined comet list. Find the orbit parameters of a comet in the SkyMap format. For example, the C/2012 ISON has an orbit parameter: ω...

  • Page 40: Firmware Information

    Enter RA and DEC 07h57m22.7 +90°00’00” 42°21’24” 000°00’00” You may enter the R.A. and DEC coordinates of the object you want to store, and press ENTER to confirm. A more useful application of this function is to store your favorite viewing objects before heading to the field.

  • Page 41: Hae69B Mount Operation Via Ioptron Commander

    USB-C port on the mount base. Install drivers and software and you are ready to go. No handset is needed. 6.1. Download and Install ASCOM Platform and Commander Here is an example on how to connect an HAE69B to a Windows PC using iOptron Commander/ASCOM driver. The software/firmware needed: ...

  • Page 42: Connect Hae69B To A Computer

    6.3.1. Connect the mount via Commander Click on iOptron Commander icon on desktop to launch the Commander. An iOptron Commander Connection Setting window will open: Select “RS-232/USB Port” with “Auto Detection”, or click on the RS-232/USB Port pull down menu...

  • Page 43: Set Up Time And Site

    Click OK to connect. An iOptron Commander connection panel will display when the computer connected to the mount. Check the mount panel to bring up the Commander. 6.3.2. Set up Time and Site Click on Sync from PC to set up the mount time.

  • Page 44: Set Zero Position

    Click on Set Values to change GPS info, as well as Date and Time if needed. Click on Apply to Mount to save the changes. 6.3.3. Set Zero Position Click on Zero Position to bring up Zero Position submenu.

  • Page 45: Move The Mount Manually

    Click on Goto Zero Position. The mount will start searching the Zero Position. Check the mount RA and DEC position visually. Click OK if any adjustment is needed. 6.3.4. Move the Mount Manually Click the speed selection pull down menu to choose a speed. Click on an arrow button to move the mount.

  • Page 46: Other Settings

    Select an object from Star catalog pull down menu and click on Confirm Slew. After the mount moving to the object, use an arrow key to center the object if it is not centered. Then click on Sync to Target. 6.3.6.

  • Page 47: Maintenance And Servicing

    If your mount is not to be used for an extended period, dismount the OTAs and counterweight(s). Remove the HC battery as well. 7.2. 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 48: Appendix A. Technical Specifications

    Appendix A. Technical Specifications Model HAE69B and HAE69B EC Mount Strain Wave Gear Altazimuth/Equatorial Mount RA/DEC gear system StrainWave RA reduction ratio RA 800:1, DEC 800:1 Payload w/o CW* 69 lbs (31kg) Mount weight 19 lbs (8.6 kg) with dovetail saddle Payload/Mount weight Payload with CW 79 lbs (36 kg)

  • Page 49: Appendix B. Go2Nova

    ® Appendix B. Go2Nova 8411 HANDSET 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 50 Alignment Position of Pole Star Polar Iterate Align Settings Set Time & Site Set Beep Set Display Set Maximum Rate Set Guiding Rates Set Parking Position Set Tracking Rate Meridian Treatment Set Altitude Limit Wi-Fi Option Language Enter Alt-Azi Mode Enter EQ Mode Enable CW Up Pos.
  • Page 51 Firmware Information Zero Position Goto Zero Position Set Zero position Search Zero position For both EQ and AA EQ Only AA Only Available functions are mount specified.

  • Page 52: Appendix C. Go2Nova Star List

    ® Appendix C. 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 53 Messier Catalog This table is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article List of Messier objects...
  • Page 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61: Appendix D. Firmware Upgrade

    The firmware of the HAE69B mount and 8411 handset firmware can be upgraded by the customer. The mount firmware upgrade is via the USB-C port on mount base and 8411 firmware is via the USB-C port on the handset. Please check iOptron’s website, www.iOptron.com, under the product page or Support Directory, for detailed information.

  • Page 62: Appendix E. Computer Control An Hae Mount

    Tablet or a computer. To use your own computer or a Pi based astronomical control box, please use the USB2.0 port (USB-C connector) on the base. iOptron Commander/ASCOM driver (for Windows) is located on iOptron website, under the product page or Support Directory.

  • Page 63: Ioptron Two Year Telescope, Mount, And Controller Warranty

    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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