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- Page 1 ® iOptron HAE69 Strain Wave GoTo AZ/EQ Mount Instruction Manual Product HAE69 and HAE69EC...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.3. Go to an Object ............................22 4.4. Sync to Target ............................22 4.5. Star Identifying Function ........................23 4.6. Power-Down Memorization ........................23 4.7. Install iOptron iGuider (EQ mode only) ....................23 4.8. Turn Off the Mount ..........................23 ® 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 2023.05 iOptron reserves the rights to revise this instruction without notice. Actual color/contents/design/function may differ from those described in this instruction.
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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
LiteRoc tripod (#8023ACC), or Tri-Pier (#8034) iGuider 1 mini autoguiding system (#3360) MiniPier extension #8032 Counterweight shaft (#P-SGP-CWS) and counterweight (#3006-10) ONLINE RESOURCES (click on the “Support” menu at www.iOptron.com) Quick Start Guide Instructional manual Tips for set up ... -
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 Figure 1. HAE mount assembly 2.3. HAE Mount Port The HAE69 mount may come with one of the following layout: Figure 2. -
Page 8: Go2Nova 8409 Hand Controller
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. Go2Nova 8409 Hand Controller ® The Go2Nova 8409 hand controller (HC) shown in Figure 4 is the standard controller used on the HAE mount. -
Page 9: The Lcd Screen
Help (?) Key: Identify and display bright stars or objects that the telescope is pointing to. 0 Key: Stop the mount during GOTO. Also toggling between starting and stopping tracking. HBX (Handbox) port: connect the HC to a mount using a 6P6C RJ11 cable. ... -
Page 10: Install And Check The Hand Controller Battery
6. Altitude: Altitude of the telescope (degrees vertical from the local horizon - zenith is 90º). 7. Mount Status: Display current operation status of the mount. Stop: mount is not moving; Slew: mount is moving with an arrow key is pressed; ... -
Page 11: Bench Testing The Mount
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. 2.6. 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 12: Hae Mount Assembly
3. HAE Mount Assembly HAE is operated under unbalanced condition and could be tipped over if tripod is not secured. Step 1. Set up tripod The HAE69 has a 150mm base. An optional LiteRoc tripod #8023ACC or a tri-pier #8034 may be used. - Page 13 Allen wrench Figure 9. 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 14 3. Remove Latitude Range Locking Bolt 4. Adjust the mount so that the hole on the brass Latitude Adjustment ball are aligned to 56°~90° 5. Insert Locking Bolt into 56°~90° and fine adjust the Latitude Adjustment Knob so the bolt will go through the brass ball and threaded into the hole on the other arm of the RA base.
- Page 15 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 11. An HAE69 mount set for equator (0°, left) and altazimuth (90°, right) Step 4.
- Page 16 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 12. DC power and HBX ports STEP 6. Set the mount to Zero Position The Zero Position is the mount GOTO reference.
- Page 17 Set Time and Site Set Beep Set Display Set Guiding Rate Press ENTER. A time and site information screen will be displayed: 2020-10-01 12:01:36 UTC -300 Minute(s) W071d08m50s DST: N42d30m32s Northern Set Local Time Use the ◄ or ► key to move the cursor _ and use the number keys to change the numbers. Use the ▲...
- Page 18 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 19 STEP 8. Perform polar alignment BrightStar Polar Alignment If your mount does not have an iPolar installed, or the pole star is not in sight, you may use two bright stars with Polar Iterate Align to perform a coarse polar alignment. (1) Level the mount and set it to the Zero Position.
- Page 20 Refer to iPolar Operation Manual from iOptron’s website to perform the polar alignment: https://www.ioptron.com/v/manuals/3339_iPolarOperationManual.pdf. 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;...
- Page 21 Figure 16. Bubble level for AA mount leveling 4. Press MENU=>Settings =>Enter AA Mode to switch the hand controller to AA mode. 5. Slew the mount so that the telescope is pointing to Zenith and dovetail saddle is facing the EAST. 6.
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Page 22: 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 HAE69 mount according to Section 3. Attach an OTA and accessories. HAE19 is operated under unbalanced condition and could be tipped off if tripod is not secured. -
Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30 mount in RA and DEC to correct the obvious discrepancy in the Zero Position. Alternatively, press BACK to cancel.
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Page 31: 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 32: Appendix A. Technical Specifications
Appendix A. Technical Specifications Model HAE69 and HAE69EC Mount Strain Wave 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) Structure Material... -
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.
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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...
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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.