IOptron HAE43C Manual

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Instruction Manual

For

iOptron

HAEc Series Strain Wave Gear GoTo AZ/EQ Mount

Product HAE29C/EC,HAE43C/EC and HAE69C/EC

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!

An HAE mount is operated under unbalanced condition and could be tipped off if tripod is

not secured.

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.

Children should always have adult supervision while observing.

Table of Content

Table of Content ................................................................................................................................................. 3

1. HAEc Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 5

2. HAEc Mount Terms ....................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1. Parts List .................................................................................................................................................. 6

2.2. Identification of Parts .............................................................................................................................. 8

2.3. Ports on an HAEc Mount ........................................................................................................................ 8

2.4. HAEc Mount Control .............................................................................................................................. 9

3. HAEc Mount Assembly ............................................................................................................................... 10

4. Mount control via a SmartPhone/Tablet ....................................................................................................... 17

5. HAEc Mount Operation via an 8411 Handset .............................................................................................. 18

5.1. Go2Nova

8411 Handset ...................................................................................................................... 18

5.1.1. Key Description .............................................................................................................................. 18

5.1.2. The Display .................................................................................................................................... 19

5.2. Install and Check the Handset Battery .................................................................................................. 20

5.3. Connect DC power and handset ............................................................................................................ 20

5.4. Setup Handset ........................................................................................................................................ 21

5.5. Zero Position ......................................................................................................................................... 22

5.6. Perform Polar Alignment (EQ mode) .................................................................................................... 23

5.7. Go To a Celestial Object ....................................................................................................................... 23

5.8. Complete Function of a Go2Nova

8411 Handset ................................................................................ 24

5.8.1. Slew to an Object ............................................................................................................................ 24

5.8.2. Sync to Target ................................................................................................................................. 25

5.8.3. Alignment ....................................................................................................................................... 25

5.8.4. Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 25

5.8.5. Edit User Objects ............................................................................................................................ 28

5.8.6. Firmware Information .................................................................................................................... 29

5.8.7. Zero Position .................................................................................................................................. 30

6. HAEc Mount Operation via iOptron Commander ....................................................................................... 31

6.1. Download and Install ASCOM Platform and Commander ................................................................... 31

6.2. Connect HAEc to a Computer ............................................................................................................... 32

6.2.1. Connect the mount to Commander via USB-C port ....................................................................... 32

6.2.2. Connect the mount to Commander via Wi-Fi ................................................................................ 33

6.3. Use iOptron Commander ....................................................................................................................... 35

6.3.1. Set up Time and Site ....................................................................................................................... 35

6.3.2. Set Zero Position ............................................................................................................................ 36

6.3.3. Move the Mount Manually ............................................................................................................. 36

6.3.4. GoTo an Object .............................................................................................................................. 36

6.3.5. Other Settings ................................................................................................................................. 37

7. Maintenance and Servicing .......................................................................................................................... 39

7.1. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 39

7.2. iOptron Customer Service ..................................................................................................................... 39

7.3. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions ............................................................................................ 39

7.4. Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions .................................................................................... 39

Appendix A. Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................. 40

Appendix B. Go2Nova

8411 HANDSET MENU STRUCTURE ................................................................. 43

Appendix C. Go2Nova

Star List .................................................................................................................... 46

Appendix D. Firmware Upgrade ...................................................................................................................... 55

Appendix E. Computer Control an HAEc Mount ............................................................................................ 56