iOptron CEM70EC2W w/ iPolar/WiFi/USB3

Following up on the success of the iOptron CEM60 center balance equatorial mount, iOptron is excited to introduce a new medium payload center balance mount. The CEM70EC2W dual high resolution encoder mount the new standard bearer for equatorial mounts in the 70lb payload segment. The mount is packed with advanced features however the CEM70EC2 is the first of its type with dual axes high resolution encoders increasing tracking accuracy while streamlining the components resulting in a more portable imaging setup.

Retaining the inherent properties of the center balance design, these relatively compact medium payload mounts deliver what astronomers expect in an efficient accurate portable mount. With precise GOTO pointing and accurate tracking, the CEM70EC2 is a solid performer for observers and imagers alike.

Innovative operational features such as the internal iPolar electronic polar scope, easy lock drive gear engagement (levers large enough to use with gloves), an advanced cable management system for the mount, iPolar, guider, and camera, and cumulatively assure users the CEM70EC2W designed with their needs in mind.

FEATURES:

• A new design, center-balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload with natural stability
• Ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography
• Payload of 70 lbs (31.8 kg) with the mount weight of 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
• 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
• iPolar^TM electronic polar scope
• Go2Nova® 8410 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology with built in heater
• High precision tracking with low periodic error (PE <0.3 arcsec rms)
• Dual axes real time periodic error correction (RPEC)
• 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
• USB3.0 powered connection
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Advanced cable management system with more choices
• Spring loaded 8" Vixen/Losmandy dual saddle
• NEW iOptron subsidized TheSky Imaging Edition

PACKAGE CONTENTS:
Box 1 of 2: #C706AW

1x CEM70EC2 mount head in hard case with accessories

Box 2 of 2: #7226

1x 9.5kg counterweight

TECHNICAL SPECS:

Mount Center-balanced Equatorial Mount (CEM) Payload* 31.8kg (70 lbs), exclude counterweight Mount weight 13.6kg (30 lbs) Payload/Mount weight ratio 2.33 Material All metal Latitude adjustment range 0°~ 65° Azimuth adjustment range ± 4° PE (by encoders)** < 0.3 arcsec rms** Worm period 348 sec PEC Real-time PEC(RPEC) Right Ascension worm wheel Φ151mm, 248 teeth Declination worm wheel Φ151mm, 248 teeth Worm Φ21.2mm Right Ascension axle Φ55mm, steel Declination axle Φ55mm, steel Right Ascension bearings Φ80mm Declination bearings Φ80mm Counterweight shaft Φ28x 415 mm (SS, 1.9kg) Counterweight 9.5 kg (20 lbs) x1 Mount base size Φ152mm Motor drive Precision stepper motor w/128 micro-step Resolution 0.07 arc seconds Slew speed 3.75°/sec (900x) max. Hand Controller Go2Nova® 8407+, 8 line 21 character LCD Power requirement*** DC 12V, 5A (5.5mm/2.5mm plug) Power consumption 0.6A(Tracking),0.8A(GOTO) Polar Scope Internal electronic polar scope, iPolar Meridian treatment Stop (0-10° pass), auto flip Zero position Automatic zero search Park position Horizontal, vertical, current, alt/azi input Level indicator YES Dovetail saddle 8" Losmandy D & Vixen GPS YES Guiding port ST-4 Communication port USB3.0 Cable management   Operation temperature range -10°C ~ +40°C Hard case Yes Pier/Tripod Optional LiteRoc tripod (8023ACC) or pier Warranty Two year limited * OTA size and length dependent. ** Measured with encoder on the bench, 348 seconds *** Included AC adapter is for indoor use only

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

Manuals and Instructions:
Quick Start Guide
Instruction Manual
iPolar Operation Manual

Firmware and Software:
Download the latest firmware
iPolar Software
FTDI VCP Driver, or go to FTDI Chip website to download the VCP driver

iOptron Telescope ASCOM Driver:
Install ASCOM Driver and Commander