iOPTRON CEM120

Name: iOPTRON CEM120
Brand: Testar Australia
SKU: IO-7300
Price: 7999.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

$7,999.00AUD

SKU: IO-7300

iOptron

Equatorial

Payload: 52 kg

Encoders: None

26 kg

Includes a FULLY CERTIFIED Australian power supply!

Recognizing the growing demand for an accurate and stable equatorial mount with the versatility to carry larger instruments and more complex imaging arrays, iOptron created the CEM120.

It offers the benefits of iOptron's revolutionary “center balance” design: stability, accuracy, and smooth mechanical operation, while capable of carrying a payload up to 52 kg (115 lbs). The “center balance” design’s natural stability is due to its focusing the mount along with payloads weight directly over the center of the pier or tripod. The gears are spring-loaded for reduced backlash.

Typical guiding performance of the iOptron CEM120. Thanks to Mark Johnston for sharing.

The CEM120's performance is demonstrated by its low periodic tracking error of ±3.5 arc seconds. Along with the stability aspect, the CEM120 features an advanced cable management system consisting of more ports in more locations preventing tangle ups and reducing the chance of fractured cables. It also adds some new features to the CEM family like Wi-Fi and LAN for remote operation and easy to use, reliable clutches on both axes.

Note: The iOptron CEM120 does not come with a tripod. It can be attached to either the iOptron Tri-Pier 360, the regular Tri-Pier with its optional adapter plate, or the Geoptik Hercules tripods with the optional adapter plate.

Features

A new design, center-balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload with natural stability
Observatory astrophotography mount ideal for both visual and Astro-photographers
Payload of 52 kg (115 lbs) with the mount weight of 26 kg (57 lbs)
Easy to use and reliable gear clutches
Precision altitude and azimuth adjustment.
Precision stepper motor with 0.07 arcsec accuracy for precise GOTO and accurate tracking
Polar alignment routine for those who can't see the Pole Star
Go2Nova 8407 V2 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology with built in heater
High precision tracking with low periodic error (PE)<±3.5 arcsec
Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
Built-in WiFi and LAN for remote operation
Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
Advanced cable management system with more choices
Spring loaded, individual adjustable Losmandy saddle

Specifications

Mount	Center-balanced Equatorial Mount (CEM)
Max payload	52 kg (115 lbs) excluding counterweight
Mount weight	26 kg (57 lbs)
Payload/Mount weight ratio	2
Body material	All metal, CNC machined, anodized
Periodic error (PE)	<±3.5 arc seconds
PEC	Yes, Permanent PEC
Worm period	240 sec
Right Ascension worm wheel	Φ 216 mm, 360 teeth, zero backlash
Declination worm wheel	Φ 216 mm, 360 teeth, zero backlash
Right Ascension axis shaft	Φ 80 mm steel
Declination axis shaft	Φ 80 mm steel
Right Ascension bearing	Φ 125 mm
Declination bearing	Φ 125 mm
Worm diameter	Φ 26 mm
Motor drive	Precision stepper motor, 128 x microdivision
Resolution	0.07 arc seconds
Latitude adjustment range	0º ~ 68º (0.5 arc minute division)
Azimuth adjustment range	± 5º (3 arc minute division)
Polar Scope	Optional iPolar electronic polar scope
Level indicator	Level bubble
Hand Controller	Go2Nova 8407 V2, 8 line 21 character LCD
Meridian treatment	Stop (0-14° pass), flip
Max slew speed	4°/sec (960 x)
Power consumption	0.7A (tracking), 1.8A (GOTO)
Power requirement	12V DC 5A, 5.5 x 2.5 mm plug
Park position	Horizontal, vertical, current, Alt-Az input
Communication port	RS232, USB, LAN, WiFi
Autoguide port	ST-4
Cable management	2 x DC 12V (1A), DC 5V(1A), 2 x DC (5A), ST4, 6P6C, 4 x USB2.0, USB3.0 (powered), USB for PS, AUX
Counterweight shaft	Φ 38.1 x 540 mm, Stainless Steel, anti-slip 4.5 kg
Counterweight	2 x 10 kg (22 lbs)
Tripod	Optional pier
Dovetail saddle	Losmandy D, 17.2" (437mm)
GPS	Yes
Mount base size	210 x 230 mm
Warranty	Two year limited
SKU	IO-7300