Price range: CHF 3'899.00 through CHF 5'199.00
Visit iOptron HAE69B iMate is a hybrid Alt-Az/Equatorial mount that uses the latest Strain Wave Gear advanced technology. It offers an excellent weight/payload ratio: only 19 kg for support up to 31 kg (69 lb), without the need for a counterweight - a feat made possible by its advanced engineering.
The body is CNC-machined in black-anodized aluminum, ensuring sturdiness and longevity. The electronic friction brake system safely stops the frame in the event of a power cut or planned shutdown.
The heart of innovation lies in the on-board computer iMatebased on a 64-bit ARM processor. It features Wi-Fi connectivity, KStars, Ekos and INDI drivers. Users can control or capture their astro sessions in total autonomy (32 GB eMMC + micro-SD slot up to 64 GB).
Designed for portability and flexibility, the HAE69B iMate eliminates the need for an external case: all accessories (cameras, focalizers, filter wheels) connect directly to the iMate, without trailing cables.
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Frame type | Alt-Az/Equatorial bending wave gears |
| Payload | 31 kg (without counterweight) / 36 kg (with counterweight) |
| Weight | 9 kg (frame + Vixen/Losmandy shoe) |
| Gear period | 270 s |
| Periodic error | < ± 15″ |
| Pointing speed | 4,5°/s |
| Latitude range | 0° à 90° |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +40 °C |
| iMate ports | 1× USB3.0, 2× USB2.0, 3× 12 V DC |
| Self-steering | Integrated ST-4 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, firmware update via USB |
| Power supply | 12 V DC, 6 A; universal adapter 100-240 V |
| Sabot | Vixen/Losmandy double |
| Warranty | 2 years limited |
The whole system provides high-precision tracking, with or without autoguiding. Thanks to the EC system, some models (HAE69B-EC) achieve imaging quality without external guidance (for short focal lengths).
Administration via iMate on smartphone, tablet or PC (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android) enables intuitive, fluid operation, without the need for external installations.
What's more, the system automatically retains its position after switching off, thanks to the end-of-stroke memory, avoiding time-consuming realignment.
In a nutshellthe iOptron HAE69B iMate is a compact, powerful, precise and intelligent mount - ideal for nomadic or installed astrophotography. If you're looking for a modern mount with autonomous control and high load capacity, this is the mount for you.
