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: 13.6kg (30 lbs)
- Mount weight: 6.8kg (15 lbs)
- Updated with more advanced control electronics
- Ultra quiet slewing and tracking
- Higher gear ratio (RA 180 teeth; DEC 144 teeth)
- 1.8° stepper motor, 128 microsteps
- Resolution: 0.14 arc second
- Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
- Maximum slew speed 6°/sec (1440X)
- Built-in 32-channel GPS
- AccuAlign™ 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 (8kg, or 17 lbs)
- Die cast metal tripod spreader with accessory tray
- Comes standard with: 4.5kg (10lbs) counterweight, AC adaptor, 12V DC car charger, Stainless Steel counterweight shaft, RS232-RJ9 cable
- Tri-pier (Red #8034R or White #8034)
- Optional foam-fitted sturdy hard case for storage and travel available (#3080)
- Optional PowerWeight&trade rechargeable counterweight battery (#8128)
- Optional StarFi WIFI adapter (#8434)
Specifications
- Mount: German Equatorial Mount
- Payload: 13.5kg (30 lbs), exclude counterweight
- Mount weight: 6.8kg (15 lbs)
- Payload to Mount weight ratio: 2:1
- Right Ascension worm wheel: 110mm diameter, 180 teeth aluminum
- Declination worm wheel: 88mm diameter, 144 teeth aluminum
- Right Ascension axis shaft: 40mm diameter steel
- Declination axis shaft: 30mm diameter steel
- Right Ascension bearing: 68mm diameter ball bearing
- Declination bearing: 55mm diameter ball bearing
- R.A. and DEC worm: 15.2mm diameter brass
- Motor drive: 1.8° stepper motor, 128X microdivision
- Resolution: 0.14 arc seconds
- Transmission: Synchronous belt
- Latitude adjustment range: 0° ~ 65°
- Azimuth adjustment range: ± 6°
- GPS: Built-in 32-channel GPS
- Polar Scope: AccuAlign™ 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: 20mm diameter stainless steel
- Counterweight: 4.5kg (10 lbs) (included)
- Tripod: Tri-pier
- 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: -20°C ~ 40°C
