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iOptron iEQ30 PRO Mount

We have available quality German Equatorial mounts for both visual and precision CCD imaging with GOTO capability. These mounts can support a variety of payloads and provide a rock solid platform for your telescope.

 

 

Specifications

Mount

German Equatorial Mount

Payload

30 lb (13.5kg), exclude counterweight

Mount weight

15 lb (6.8kg)

Payload/Mount weight

2.0

Right Ascension worm wheel

Φ110mm, 180 teeth aluminum

Declination worm wheel

Φ88mm, 144 teeth aluminum

Right Ascension axis shaft

Φ40mm steel

Declination axis shaft

Φ30mm steel

Right Ascension bearing

Φ68mm ball bearing

Declination bearing

Φ55mm ball bearing

R.A. and DEC worm

Φ15.2mm brass

Motor drive

1.8 º stepper motor, 128X microdivision

Resolution

0.14 arc seconds

Transmission

Synchronous belt

Latitude adjustment range

0º ~ 65º

Azimuth adjustment range

± 6º

GPS

Built-in 32-channel GPS

Polar Scope

AccuAlignTM G2 with dark field illumination

Level indicator

Precision bubble

Hand Controller

Go2Nova® 8407+with 358,000 objects database

PEC

Permanent PEC

Tracking

Automatic

Speed

1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(1440X)

Counterweight bar

Φ20mm stainless steel

Counterweight

10 lb (4.5kg) (included)

Tripod

2” Stainless Steel

Dovetail

VIXEN saddle

Power consumption

0.4A(Tracking),0.6A(GOTO)

Power requirement

12V DC(10 ~ 14V), 1.5Amp

AC adapter

100V ~ 240V (included)

Serial port

Yes (RJ9 on both mount and hand controller)

Autoguide port

Yes

Firmware upgrade

Yes

PC computer control

Yes (ASCOM)

Operation temperature

-20ºC ~ 40ºC

 

iOptron iEQ30 PRO with 2" tripod and hard case

Introducing the NEW iEQ30 Pro!--- the next in the iEQ Series of high-performance, portable equatorial mounts.

We've made a few changes that we think you'll like. The iEQ30 Pro offers the next generation GoTo technology from iOptron®. It comes standard with a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope, built-in GPS, and sturdy 2 -inch stainless steel tripod legs. Plus, it offers premium performance in an easy-to-transport package.

Features

  • Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate astrophotographers

  • Payload: 30 lbs

  • Mount weight: 15 lbs

  • Updated with more advanced control electronics

  • Ultra quiet slewing and tracking

  • Higher gear ratio (RA 180 teeth | DEC 144 teeth)

  • 1.8 degree stepper motor, 128 microsteps

  • Resolution: 0.14 arc second

  • Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)

  • Maximum slew speed 6 deg/sec (1440X)

  • Built-in 32-channel GPS

  • AccuAlignTM polar scope with dark-field illumination and Quick Polar Alignment procedure, allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment

  • Hand controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GoTo Technology and heating mechanism

  • Lowest working temperature: -20°C

  • Power interruption recovery feature

  • RS232 port for mount firmware upgrade and ASCOM control

  • ST-4 autoguiding port

  • 2 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod legs (10.6 lbs)

  • Die cast metal tripod spreader with accessory tray

  • Comes standard with: 4.5kg counterweight, AC adaptor, 12V DC car charger, Stainless Steel counterweight shaft, RS232-RJ9 cable

  • Optional 2 inch tripod, 42-inch (#8033), 48-inch (#8030) or Tri-Pier (#8034 or #8034-RC)

  • Optional foam-fitted sturdy hard case for storage and travel available (#3080)

  • Optional PowerWeightTM rechargeable counterweight battery (#8128)

  • Optional StarFi WIFI adapter (#8434)

 

Available models

iOptron iEQ30 Pro with 2" tripod and hardcase

iOptron iEQ30 PRO with 2" tripod

iOptron iEQ30 PRO with 1.5" tripod

 

Authorised Australian Dealers for:

AstroZap, Explore Scientific, Kokusai Kohki, iOptron, Lumicon, Saxon, Telrad, Thousand Oaks, The Imaging Source, University Optics, William Optics