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iOptron HAZ130 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 ® iOptron HAZ130 Strain Wave Alt-Az GoTo Mount Instruction Manual Product HAZ130...
  • Page 2 The strain wave gear mount may be working under imbalanced the condition. Secure the base to prevent system tip over 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

    3. HAZ130 Mount Installation ........................... 9 3.1. Setup the Mount with Leveling Feet ....................... 9 3.2. Setup the Mount onto a Permanent Pier/Block ..................11 4. HAZ130 Mount operation via an 8411 Handset ..................12 ® 4.1. Go2Nova 8411 Handset ........................12 4.1.1.
  • Page 4 Appendix E. Go2Nova Star List ........................41 IOPTRON TWO YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY ......50 Ver. 1.0 2025.5 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: Haz130 Overview

    GPS, USB communication ports, 180° altitude and 360°azimuth movement ranges, low power consumption and more. Not only is the HAZ130 a capable tool for both visual astronomy and imaging, it is designed to work with the latest satellite tracking software making it an excellent antenna platform for radio communication enthusiasts.

  • Page 6: Haz130 Terms

     100V-240V, 12V/5A AC adapter (Indoor use only). Mount has a 5521 DC socket, center positive  Connected USB cable for computer connection and firmware upgrade ONLINE RESOURCES (click on the “Support” menu at www.iOptron.com)  Instructional manual  Tips for set up ...

  • Page 7: Identification Of Parts

    Primary Dovetail Saddle Secondary Dovetail Saddle Handset Hanger ALT Drive Level AZI Drive Leveling Foot Figure 1. HAZ130 mount Power Switch Figure 2. Port under the arm  HBX (Hand Box): For connecting to an 8411 handset  O/I: Power switch...
  • Page 8 USB 2.0 cable DC to NUC/MiniPC NUC/MiniPC Power Supply Mount DC12V Input Figure 3. Ports and connections on the mount  DC 12: DC power socket to power the mount, 12V5A, 5521 socket, center positive  DC19V: This plug is for connecting a DC power supply of a NUC/MiniPC. The socket is GX12-2P Aviation Plug.

  • Page 9: Haz130 Mount Installation

    3. HAZ130 Mount Installation Although an HAZ130 uses strain wave gears on both altitude and azimuth, we strongly encourage a to balance in altitude roughly for ideal mount performance. Please check the camera side clearance before slew the mount to Zero Position, i.e., telescope points to Zenith.
  • Page 10 Figure 6. Install Scope Stopper (X2) onto scope Losmandy bar (front ends)  Adjust the space between the arms to fit the distance between two dovetail bars.  Slide in the telescope until the stoppers hit the dovetail saddles. Dovetail bar Dovetail saddle Stopper Figure 7.

  • Page 11: Setup The Mount Onto A Permanent Pier/Block

     Tighten the dovetail saddle screws evenly to secure the scope. 5. Attach the imaging train/eyepiece to the scope. If the mount is set for a permanent use, it is strongly suggested to anchor the mount securely. 3.2. Setup the Mount onto a Permanent Pier/Block Install the mount onto a permanent pier is preferred.

  • Page 12: Haz130 Mount Operation Via An 8411 Handset

    8411 Handset ® An HAZ130 mount can be operated via a Go2Nova 8411 handset, as shown in Figure 10. 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 (Type-C) at the bottom.

  • Page 13: The Display

     HBX (Handbox) port: connect the HC to a mount using a 6P6C RJ12 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 11.

  • Page 14: Install And Check The Handset Battery

    The mount has altitude limiters to prevent the telescope to point downwards. 4.4. Setup Handset The HAZ130 mount has an internal GPS receiver which will receive the time, longitude and latitude information for your current location from satellites after a link is established. However, there are still some parameters which need to be entered to reflect your location, such as time zone information and whether daylight saving time is currently in effect.
  • Page 15 To set up the controller, turn the mount power ON. Press MENU=> “Settings”: Select and Slew Sync. to Target Settings Park Telescope Edit User Objects Firmware Information Zero Position Press ENTER and select “Set Time and Site” Set Time and Site Set Beep Set Display Set Maximum Slew Rate...

  • Page 16: Zero Position

    Do not manually add or subtract an hour from displayed time to reflect Daylight Saving Time (DST). Instead please select “Y” for DST when daylight saving time begins. For other parts of the world you can find your “time zone” information from internet. Set Observation Site Coordinate The fifth and sixth lines display the longitude and latitude coordinates, respectively.

  • Page 17: Star Identifying Function

    4.7. Star Identifying Function The 8411 handset has a star identifying function. After Polar Alignment and Set Up Time and Site, slew the telescope to an bright star, manually or using GOTO. Press ? button to identify the star name telescope is pointing to, as well as nearby bright stars if there are any.

  • Page 18: Complete Functions Of Go2Nova 8411 Handset

    ® The Go2Nova 8411 handset for HAZ130 mount has a database of over 212,000 objects. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to move the cursor. Use the number buttons to enter the number, or the ▼ or ▲ buttons to ”...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Set Maximum Slew Rate

    Set Up Time and Site Set Beep Set Display Set Maximum Slew Rate Set Parking Position Set Tracking Rate Set Altitude Limit Language Use the arrow keys to adjust LCD display contrast (LCD contrast), LED backlight intensity (LED light), and keypad’s backlight intensity (Key light). 5.3.4.

  • Page 21: Enter A New Comet

    5.5.1. 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 22: Firmware Information

    “Custom Objects” catalog using “Select and Slew.” 5.6. Firmware Information This option will display the mount type, firmware version information for the handset (HC), R.A. board (RA), DEC board (DEC) and star catalog version. HAZ130 with 8411 :250218 Main :250112...

  • Page 23: Search Zero Pos

    5.7.3. Search Zero Pos. Select “Search Zero Pos.” and the mount will start to slew slowly and find the ALT and AZI position to set the mount to the Zero Position. When the mount has found the Zero Position, the Handset will ask if you want to calibrate the Zero Position.

  • Page 24: Haz130 Mount Operation Via Ioptron Commander

    6. HAZ130 Mount Operation via iOptron Commander An HAZ130 mount can 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 using the USB cable on the mount.

  • Page 25: Connect The Haz130 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 connecting panel will display when the computer connected to the mount.

  • Page 26: Use Ioptron Commander

    Check the Mount to bring up the Commander Mount Panel. If you only need the ASCOM driver for third party software, there is no need to launch the Mount Panel. 6.3. Use iOptron Commander 6.3.1. Set up Time and Site Click on Sync from PC to set up the mount time.

  • Page 27: Set Zero Position

    Click on Apply to Mount to save the changes. 6.3.2. Set Zero Position Click on Zero Position to bring up Zero Position submenu.

  • Page 28: Move The Mount Manually

    Click on Goto Zero Position. The mount will start searching the Zero Position. Check the mount ALT and AZI position visually. Click OK if any adjustment is needed. 6.3.3. 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 29: Other Settings

    Select an object from the 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.

  • 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. 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 31: Appendix A. Technical Specifications

    Appendix A. Technical Specifications Model HAZ130 Mount Strain Wave Altazimuth Mount ALT/AZI gear system StrainWave Payload w/o CW 132 lbs (60kg) Mount weight 70 lbs (32 kg) Structure material All metal, CNC machined Exterior finish Anodized black Drive motor Stepper motor Maximum slew speed 6º/sec...
  • Page 32 Dimensions for an HAZ130-RC14 Mount...
  • Page 33 Dimensions for an HAZ130-RC16 Mount...
  • Page 34 Dimensions for an HAZ130-RC20 Mount...

  • Page 35: 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 36 Settings Set Time & Site Set Beep Set Display Set Maximum Rate Set Parking Position Set Tracking Rate Set Altitude Limit Language Park Telescope Edit User Objects Custom Comets Add a New Comet Browse Comets Delete One Comet Delete All Comets Other Objects Add a New Object Browse Objects...

  • Page 37: Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade

    The firmware in the 8411 handset and mount control boards can be upgraded by the customer. Please check iOptron’s website, www.iOptron.com, under the product page or Support Directory. The 8411 handset firmware upgrade is via the Type-C USB port on the hand set. The mount...

  • Page 38: Appendix D. More Information On An Haz130 Computer Control

    2. For a MacOS computer, INDI driver (iOptron V3), CEM120 in an embedded driver or CEM120 X2 plug-in may be used. 3. For Linux, such as a PI-based device, please select iOptron V3 INDI driver, or a mount that uses V3 driver.
  • Page 39 Here is an example to attach a miniPC to the mount: 1. Attach an adapting plate to the back of miniPC 2. Open the main control board cover 3. Separate the main board from the mount, make sure mark the wires when unplug them from the board.
  • Page 40 4. Remove two screws that holds the plastic cover plate and remove the cover 5. Place the miniPC w/adapting plate onto the arm and secure it from the underneath 6. Place the main board and main board cover back 7. Connect the USB cable to miniPC USB port and plug in the DC power...

  • Page 41: Appendix E. Go2Nova Star List

    ® Appendix E. Go2Nova Star List Named Deep Sky Object 47 Tucanae 47 Integral Sign Galaxy Andromeda Galaxy 48 Iris Nebula Antennae Galaxies 49 Jellyfish Nebula Barnard's Galaxy 50 Jewel Box Cluster Bear-Paw Galaxy 51 Lagoon Nebula Beehive Cluster 52 Lambda Centauri Nebula Black Eye Galaxy 53 Large Magellanic Cloud Blinking Planetary...
  • Page 42 Messier Catalog This table is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article List of Messier objects...
  • Page 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 49 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 50: 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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