iOptron Mount CEM70 EC2N-NUC iPolar

 

The advantages at a glance:

• 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 electronic polar scope
• Go2Nova® 8410 controller with advanced GOTONOVA® technology and a built-in heater
• High precision tracking with low periodic error (PE <0.3 arcsec rms)
• realtime periodic error correction (RPEC)
• 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
• USB 3.0 powered connection
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Advanced cable management system with more choices
• Spring loaded 8" Vixen/Losmandy dual saddle
• Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity

 

 

Following up on the success of the iOptron CEM60 center balance equatorial mount, iOptron is introducing two new medium payload center balance mounts. The CEM70 series mounts are new standard bearers for equatorial mounts in the 70lb payload segment. The mounts are packed with advanced features, 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 and portable mount. With precise GOTO pointing and accurate tracking, the CEM70EC 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 assure users that the CEM70 was designed with their needs in mind.


 

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity

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Designation
CEM70EC2-NUC
Max. additional load capacity (kg)
31.8
Weight mount head only (kg)
13,6
Counterweight(s) (piece)
1 (9,5kg)
Interfaces
ST-4 & USB 2.0
Power supply
12
Language
English
Polar elevation setting (°)
0-65
Slow-motion azimuth adjustment (°)
+/- 4
Operating temperature
-10 bis +40
Motor speeds
1x, 2x, 8x,16x, 64x, 128x, 256x, 512x, max ~3.75º/sec
Mounting saddle
Losmandy & Vixen
DEC ball bearings diameter (mm)
80
RA ball bearings diameter (mm)
80
DEC worm gear diameter (mm)
151
RA worm gear diameter (mm)
151
Worm gear teeth (DEC) (piece)
248
Worm gear teeth (RA) (piece)
248
Encoder
yes
Precision of tracking
0,07
RA worm shaft diameter (mm)
55
DEC worm shaft diameter (mm)
55
Diameter of counterweight bar (mm)
28
Material of worm gear
Steel
Motor type
Stepper motors
Cable-guide
internal

Special features

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GoTo system
yes
GPS
yes
Handcontroller
yes

Equipment

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Transport cases
yes
Tripod <p>
without tripod
Pole finder
yes
Power pack
yes
Counterweights (piece)
1

General

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Total weight (kg)
24
Series
CEM
Type
Mount
Type of build
Equatorial

Area of application

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Useful for photographs
yes
Visually useful
yes

GoTo control

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GPS
yes
with hand paddle
yes
WIFI
yes
Interfaces
Autoguider, USB
Autoguiding
yes
PEC correction
yes
Polar Alignment
iPolar
GoTo Language
English