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iOptron HAE29 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 ® iOptron Strain Wave GoTo AZ/EQ Mount Instruction Manual Product HAE29, HAE29EC, HAE43 and HAE43EC...
  • 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

    4.3. Go to an Object ............................21 4.4. Sync to Target ............................21 4.5. Star Identifying Function ........................22 4.6. Power-Down Memorization ........................22 4.7. Install iOptron iGuider (EQ mode only) ....................22 4.8. Turn Off the Mount ..........................22 ® 5. Complete Functions of Go2Nova 8409 Hand Controller ................
  • Page 4 Appendix E. Go2Nova Star List ........................37 IOPTRON TWO YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY ......46 Ver. 1.0 2022.12 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: Hae Overview

    An HAE 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.

  • Page 6: Hae Terms

     1X coiled control Cable (6P6C RJ11 to RJ11, straight wired)  External iPolar electronic polar scope and a miniUSB cable (HAE29, HAE29EC, HAE43 or HAE43EC)  AC adapter 100V-240V, 12V/5A DC output, 5525 plug (for indoor use only) ...

  • Page 7: Identification Of Parts

    2.2. Identification of Parts Dovetail Saddle Bubble Level/iPolar Mounting Base ALT Adj. Knob RA Axis/Polar Axis AZI Adj. Screws AZI Locking Screws DEC Axis Carbon Fiber Tripod (Optional) Figure 1. HAE mount assembly 2.3. HAE Mount Port Figure 2. Ports on an HAE mount ...

  • Page 8: Customize Cable-Ready Wiring

     HBX (Hand Box): For connecting to an 8409 Hand Controller  ST-4: ST-4 compatible autoguiding port. The wiring is shown in Figure 3 Figure 3. ST-4 Compatible Guiding Port Wiring 2.4. Customer Cable Passthrough Figure 4. Through holes for customer cable passthrough ®...

  • Page 9: Key Description

    DEC+ DEC- Port Port ® Figure 5. Go2Nova 8409 hand controller 2.5.1. Key Description  MENU Key: Press “MENU” to enter the Main Menu.  BACK Key: Move back to the previous screen, or end/cancel current operation, such as slewing. ...

  • Page 10: Install And Check The Hand Controller Battery

    The LCD screen will switch to the information screen, as indicated in Figure 7, with pressing any button. Target Name GPS Status Right Ascension Declination Azimuth Altitude Mount Status N/S Hemisphere Current Time Slew Speed Figure 7. 8409 HC LCD Information Screen 1.

  • Page 11: Bench Testing The Mount

    Figure 8. Install a CR2032 battery If the hand controller can’t display the correct date and time, most likely the battery is installed wrong, or power is low and needs be replaced. 2.7. 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 12: Hae Mount Assembly

    Shown below is a carbon fiber tripod which can be sued for multiple mounts. For HAE29 For HAE43 Center Post Figure 9. Carbon fiber tripod Other tripods, such as a LiteRoc tripod for CEM26/GEM28 (right) can be used for HAE29, and a tripod for CEM40/GEM45 (left) for HAE 43. Figure 10. LiteRoc tripods...
  • Page 13 Level the mount by adjusting the tripod legs. Use the build-in Bubble Level Indicator or an external leveler for this purpose. Step 3. Adjust latitude For an HAE29 mount, there are four latitude ranges: 0°~22°, 22°~45°, 45°~67° and 67°~90°. For an HAE43 mount, there are three latitude ranges: 0°~31°, 29°~60° and 59°~90°. Lat. Lock. Knob Lat.
  • Page 14 Figure 13. Latitude reading Tighten the Latitude Locking Knob. There are holes on Latitude Adjustment Knob and Locking Knob for inserting the Allen wrench for increased adjustment torque, if needed. To use the mount near equator, set it to 0°~22/31°. To use the mount at AA mode, use the range 67/59°~90°.
  • Page 15 Figure 15. Change dovetail saddle from Vixen (right) to Loasmandy-D (right) 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. Figure 16.
  • Page 16 To set up the controller, turn the mount power ON. Press MENU=> “Settings”: Select and Slew Sync. to Target Alignment Settings Press ENTER and select “Set Time and Site” Set Time and Site Set Beep Set Display Set Guiding Rate Press ENTER.
  • Page 17 GPS info from a smartphone into the mount/hand controller. There is no worry about lacking internet, WiFi, or cell phone signals in rural areas; Commander Lite can always get GPS info from a smartphone to the HAE mount/hand controller, no dead corner. Please refer to iOptron Commander Lite for more details (https://www.ioptron.com/v/ASCOM/iOptronCommanderLiteAppNote.pdf).
  • Page 18 Just place the iPolar over the bubble level on top of the mount and secure the thumb screws. Figure 18. 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 19 The steps are briefly outlined below:  Download and install iPolar Software (first time use) https://www.ioptron.com/v/firmware/3339_iOptron_iPolar.exe;  Connect a miniUSB cable between the iPolar USB port and a computer USB port;  Click Connect and start polar alignment by following onscreen instructions.
  • Page 20 2. Level the mount by adjusting the tripod legs to center the air bubble inside the spirit level. You may slew the mount in AZI direction to check the leveling, during which the air bubble should stay inside the small circle or stay at the same place. 3.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    4. Getting Started ® In order to experience the full GOTO capability of GOTONOVA technology it is very important to set up the mount correctly before observation. 4.1. Setup the Mount Assemble your HAE mount according to Section 3. Attach an OTA and accessories. HAE is operated under unbalanced condition and could be tipped off if tripod is not secured.

  • Page 22: Star Identifying Function

    The mount will continue to track the star. 4.7. Install iOptron iGuider (EQ mode only) There are two M3 threaded holes on the side of the dovetail saddle for mounting an iOptron mini autoguiding system, iGuider. Refer to iOptron website for more information on #3360.

  • Page 23: 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 24: User Objects

    5.3. Alignment 5.3.1. Pole Star Position ® 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 25: Set Beep

    5.4.2. Set Beep The Hand Controller allows a user to turn off the beep partially, or even go to a silent mode. To change this setting press MENU => “Settings” => “Set Beep”, Set Up Time and Site Set Beep Set Display Set Guiding Rate Select one of three available modes:...

  • Page 26: Set Tracking Rate

    There are five parking positions. Two positions that park the scope horizontally (Horizon Position). Two positions that park the scope vertically (Zenith Position). “Current Position” will park the scope at its current position. When the mount is turned on, it will use the last parking position setting as the default setting.

  • Page 27: Enter Aa/Eq Mode

    meridian if an object is close to the meridian, within the angle limit. There will be no meridian flip when past the meridian. 5.4.14. Enter AA/EQ Mode This setting will switch the mount between AA/EQ mode. 5.5. Edit User Objects Besides various star lists available in the hand controller, you can add, edit or delete your own user- defined objects.

  • Page 28: Firmware Information

    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. and DEC R.A.: 00h00m00s DEC: +00d00m00s You may enter the R.A. and DEC coordinates of the object you want to store, and press ENTER to confirm.
  • Page 29 mount in RA and DEC to correct the obvious discrepancy in the Zero Position. Alternatively, press BACK to cancel.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Appendix A. Technical Specifications

    Appendix A. Technical Specifications Model HAE29 and HAE29EC Mount Strain Wave Altazimuth/Equatorial Mount RA/DEC gear system StrainWave RA reduction ratio RA 480:1, DEC 360:1 Payload w/o CW* 29.7 lbs (13.5kg) Mount weight 8.15lbs (3.7kg) with dovetail saddle Payload/Mount weight 3.65...
  • Page 32 Model HAE43 and HAE43EC Mount Strain Wave Altazimuth/Equatorial Mount RA/DEC gear system StrainWave RA reduction ratio RA 480:1, DEC 360:1 Payload w/o CW* 29.7 lbs (13.5kg) Mount weight 8.15lbs (3.7kg) with dovetail saddle Payload/Mount weight 3.65 Payload with CW 40 lbs (18kg) Structure Material All metal, CNC machined, Anodized High precision encoder...

  • Page 33: Appendix B. Go2Nova

    ® 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 34 Settings Set Time and Site Set Beep Set Display Set Maximum Slew Rate Set Guiding Rate Set Parking Position Set Tracking Rate Automatic Rate User Defined Speed Meridian Treatment Set Position Limit Set Behavior Set Altitude Limit Wi-Fi Option GPS Status Set RA Guiding Language Enable CW Up Pos.

  • Page 35: Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade

    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 36: Appendix D. Computer Control An Hae Mount

    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 HAE from iOptron website. The HAE uses Commander V9.0 or later. 3. Planetarium software that supports ASCOM protocol. Follow software instructions to select the iOptron Telescope.

  • Page 37: Appendix E. Go2Nova Star List

    ® 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 38 Messier Catalog This table is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article List of Messier objects...
  • Page 39 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46: 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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