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iOPTRON CEM40 WITH iPOLAR & LITEROC TRIPOD

$4,099.00AUD
SKU: IO-C401A3

iOptron

Equatorial

Payload: 18 kg

Encoders: None

7.9 kg


CASE

 

Includes a FULLY CERTIFIED Australian power supply!

 

The iOptron CEM40 is the next generation of center-balanced equatorial mounts. Weighing in at only 7.9kg., the mount can support a payload of up to 18kg.

The CEM40 features the iPolar integrated electronic polar scope. This tool ensures the accurate alignment of a telescope, even when the pole is obscured. There are large levers on the quick-lock drive engagement system to make it easy to snap the gears into place. The gears are spring-loaded for reduced backlash.

This iOptron CEM40 mount has a dual saddle that accommodates Losmandy and Vixen-style dovetail plates. It also uses iOptron's ultra-quiet, low-power consumption stepper motor drive system, aiding the mount in providing precise tracking.

The iOptron CEM40 mount uses the Go2Nova® 8407 hand controller to navigate the night sky. This incredible technology helps observers find celestial objects with the aid of the mount's 212,000+ object database.

Features

 

  • Unique design, Center-Balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload and minimum mount weight
  • Idea for both visual observation and astrophotography
  • Maximum payload of 18 kg with the mount weight of only 7.9 kg
  • All metal, CNC machined with red/black anodized
  • Easy to use quick-lock gear clutches
  • Integrated iPolar electronic polar finder
  • Low periodic error (< ± 7 arc seconds)
  • Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
  • Precision stepper motor for precise GOTO and accurate tracking
  • Go2Nova 8407+ controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology with built-in heater
  • Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
  • 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
  • USB communication port
  • Cable management system
  • 6" Losmandy D & Vixen dual dovetail saddle
  • LiteRoc 1.75 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod (7kg)
  • Optional WiFi for mount control via SmartPhone/Tablet/Computer
  • NEW iOptron subsidized TheSky Imaging Edition
Specifications

 

Mount
Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount
Max payload 18 kg (40 lbs) excluding counterweight
Mount weight
7.9 kg (17.4 lbs)
Payload/Mount weight ratio 2.28
Body material
All metal, CNC machined, anodized
Periodic error (PE) <±7 arcsec
PEC Yes, Permanent PEC
Worm period 400 sec
Right Ascension worm wheel Φ 110 mm, 216 teeth, zero backlash
Declination worm wheel Φ 110 mm, 216 teeth, zero backlash
Right Ascension axis shaft Φ 45 mm steel
Declination axis shaft Φ 45 mm steel
Right Ascension bearing Φ 68 mm
Declination bearing Φ 68 mm
Worm diameter Φ 17 mm, Brass
Motor drive Precision 1.8º stepper motor, 128 x microdivision
Resolution 0.08 arc seconds (200 PPS)
Transmission Synchronous belt
Latitude adjustment range 0º ~ 60º (special CW shaft mounting if <10° )
Azimuth adjustment range ± 6º
Polar Scope Internal iPolar electronic polar scope
Level indicator Level bubble
Hand Controller Go2Nova 8407+, 8 line 21 character LCD
Meridian treatment Stop (0-10° pass), flip
Max slew speed 4.5°/sec (1080x)
Power consumption 0.6A (tracking), 0.9A (GOTO)
Power requirement 12V DC, 5A, 5.5 x 2.5mm plug
Power-down memory Yes
Wi-Fi External (optional)
Communication port USB
Autoguide port ST-4
Cable management DC 12V (3A), ST4, USB
Counterweight shaft Φ 28 x 280 mm, Stainless Steel, 1.2 kg
Counterweight 4.5 kg (10 lbs)
Tripod LiteRoc heavy-duty stainless steel tripod (7.5kg)
Dovetail saddle 6" Losmandy D & Vixen
GPS Yes
Zero position Automatic zero search
Operation temperature -10ºC ~ 40ºC
Warranty Two year limited
SKU IO-7403A


 

Items included


  • iOptron CEM40 mount
  • Go2Nova 8407+ Hand Controller
  • One 11lbs (5 kg) counterweight
  • Stainless steel counterweight shaft
  • iPolar electronic polar scope
  • AC adapter (240V)
  • CEM40 GPS module
  • 2X coiled control Cable (6P6C RJ11 to RJ11, straight wired)
  • USB cable for mount
  • LiteRoc 1.75" tripod with improved stability and leg locks
  • Quick Start Guide
Downloads
  
 Quick start guide

 Instruction manual

ZWO camera software iPolar manual

ZWO camera software iOptron ASCOM driver

ZWO camera software Firmware download

ZWO camera software iPolar software

ZWO camera software FTDI VCP driver
iOPTRON CEM40 WITH iPOLAR & LITEROC TRIPOD.

iOPTRON CEM40 WITH iPOLAR & LITEROC TRIPOD

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CASE

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Optical design

Image circle

Focal ratio

Aperture

Focal length

Optical thickness

Threads

Cooled

Colour or Mono

Pixel size

Sensor dimensions

Resolution

Sensor diagonal

Quantum efficiency

Read noise

Fullwell capacity

Bit depth

FPS

Camera backfocus

Filter size

Filter size

Bandpass (FWHM)

Bandpass (FWHM)

Glass thickness

Mount type

Equatorial

Payload capacity

18 kg

Latitude range

0º - 60º

Dovetail saddle

Vixen/Losmandy

Slew speed

4.5°/s max

Encoders

Encoders: None

Periodic error correction

Permanent PEC

Counterweight shaft

28 mm

Azimuth adjustment range

+/− 6°

Internal diameter

Illuminated diameter

Compatible telescope external diameter

Weight

7.9 kg

Length

Width

Height

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