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HAE69C Strain Wave GoTo AZ/EQ Mount
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  • Page 1 ® iOptron HAE69C Strain Wave GoTo AZ/EQ Mount Instruction Manual Product HE692C and HE694C...
  • 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

    2.2. Identification of Parts ..........................7 2.3. HAE69C Mount Ports ..........................7 2.4. HAE69C Mount Control ......................... 8 3. HAE69C Mount Assembly ..........................9 4. HAE69C Mount Operation via an 8411 Handset ..................15 ® 4.1. Go2Nova 8411 Handset ........................15 4.1.1.
  • Page 4 Ver. 1.0 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: Hae69C Overview

    HAE69C dual SWG AZ/EQ mounts have an internal main board and no longer requires using with a handset. The mount has USB ports on both the mount base and saddle that connect directly to the main board for mount control and firmware upgrade.

  • Page 6: Hae69C Terms

    2. HAE69C Terms 2.1. Parts List SHIPPING CONTENTS Your new HAE69C mount comes in one shipping box:  HAE69C (#HE692C) or HAE69CEC (HE694C)  AC adapter 100V-240V, 12V/6A DC output (5.5mm/2.1mm plug, for indoor use only)  USB-C cable for computer connection and firmware upgrade ...

  • Page 7: Identification Of Parts

    Bubble level/ iPolar Adapter ALT Adj. Knob AZI Adj. Knob DEC Axis Figure 1. HAE69C mount assembly 2.3. HAE69C Mount Ports Ports on an HAE69C mount: Ports on EQ base (a) Ports on mount Figure 2. Ports on an HAE69 mount ...

  • Page 8: Hae69C Mount Control

    DC12V 3A OUT: DC output (5521 socket, center positive) 2.4. HAE69C Mount Control There are two ways to control an HAE69C mount: 1. Use an 8411 handset; 2. Use a PC/MacOS/Linux (including Pi) device to connect to the mount via USB-C port on the mount and control the mount using ASCOM/Commander or INDI drivers.

  • Page 9: Hae69C Mount Assembly

    3. HAE69C 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15: Hae69C Mount Operation Via An 8411 Handset

    8411 Handset ® A HAE69C mount can be operated via a Go2Nova 8411 handset, as shown in Figure 17. 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 16: 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. 4.1.2. 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 18.

  • Page 17: 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. 4.2. Install and Check the Handset Battery The handset uses a button battery to keep the Real Time Clock running.

  • Page 18: Setup Handset

    4.4. 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 19: 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 20: Perform Polar Alignment (Eq Mode)

    Polar Alignment with Optional iPolar Electronic Polar Scope An iPolar electronic polar scope can be mounted onto the HAE69C mount. To perform polar alignment, please refer to online iPolar Operation Menu. It is simple and fast. Steps are briefly outlined below: ...

  • Page 21: Complete Function Of A Go2Nova 8411 Handset

    ® 4.8. Complete Function of a Go2Nova 8411 Handset NOTE: Some functions may not be available depending on mount operation mode. 4.8.1. Slew to an Object Press MENU => “Select and Slew.” Select an object that you would like to observe and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 22: Sync To Target

    Pole Star Position 4.8.3.1. ® 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 23 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 24 4.8.4.6. 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 25: Edit User Objects

    4.8.4.11. Set RA Guiding (EC mount Only) You can turn off R.A. guiding by selecting “Filter R.A. Guiding” to allow the high precision encoder to correct the tracking error, or turn the R.A. guiding on by selecting “Allow RA Guiding” to allow the mount to receive guiding corrections from the autoguiding software.

  • Page 26: Firmware Information

    Enter the parameters using the arrow buttons and number keys. Press ENTER and a confirmation screen will be displayed. Press ENTER again to store the object under the assigned user object number, or press BACK button to cancel. 4.8.5.2. Enter Other Objects or Observation List Press MENU =>...
  • Page 27 4.8.7.2. Set Zero Position This sets the Zero Position for the firmware. The Zero Position reference may be an undefined value before the first time powering on the mount, after firmware upgrade, or HC battery replacement. You can use this function to set the zero position reference.

  • Page 28: Hae69C Mount Operation Via Ioptron Commander

    5. HAE69C Mount Operation via iOptron Commander An HAE69C mount can also be operated by connecting to a Windows PC via ASCOM, a MacOS or Linux computer via INDI driver, or a single board computer like Pi. Connect the mount to a computer via the USB-C port on the mount base.

  • Page 29: Connect Hae69C To A Computer

    Select “RS-232/USB Port” with “Auto Detection”, or click on the RS-232/USB Port pull down menu to select a COM port manually. The COM6 is selected as shown below. Click OK to connect. An iOptron Commander connection panel will display when the computer connected to the mount.

  • Page 30: Connect The Mount To Commander Via Wi-Fi

    Click on the Wi-Fi sign located on right bottom corner of your computer to bring up Wi-Fi network menu. The Wi-Fi SSID for an HAE69C is in a form of HAECser_XXXXXX. Select the HAE69C Wi-Fi network, here is HAECser_AF1CAA. Click to connect to it.

  • Page 31: Use Ioptron Commander

    Commander Connection Setting window will open. Select “Wi-Fi/Ethernet” and choose “CEM70G/8409 HC Built-in/StarFi” from pull down menu. 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.

  • Page 32: 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. 5.3.2. Set Zero Position Click on Zero Position to bring up Zero Position submenu.

  • Page 33: 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. 5.3.3. 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 34: 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. 5.3.5.

  • Page 35: 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. 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 36: Appendix A. Technical Specifications

    Payload with CW 79 lbs (36 kg) Structure Material All metal, CNC machined, Anodized High precision encoder Yes (RA, HAE69C EC only) Realtime PEC (RPEC) (HAE69C EC only) Period 270 second Drive motor Stepper motor Latitude adjustment range 0º ~ 90º...

  • Page 37: 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 38 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 39 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 40: 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 41 Messier Catalog This table is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article List of Messier objects...
  • Page 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 49: Appendix D. Firmware Upgrade

    Appendix D. Firmware Upgrade The firmware of the HAE69C 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.

  • Page 50: Appendix E. Computer Control An Hae Mount

    To use a computer or a Pi based astronomical control box, please either the USB2.0 port (USB-C connector) on the base or the one on dovetail saddle, but not both. iOptron Commander/ASCOM driver (for Windows) is located on iOptron website, under the product page or Support Directory.

  • Page 51: 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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