The advantages at a glance:

• Harmonic Drive technology
• Payload up to 20kg with a mount weight of only 6.2kg
• Proven iOptron Go2Nova software with keypad and 212,000 object database
• No cable clutter
• Double saddle for Vixen and Losmandy frames
• Automatic shutdown in case of unexpected power failure
• Excellent tracking, even without guidance
  
  

The HEM44 mounts of iOptron have the excellent characteristics of a "large" equatorial mount and, thanks to "Harmonic Drive" technology, do not require counterweights /counterweight rod. Despite its low weight of just 6.2 kg, the Payload can be 20kg . Therefore, HEM mounts have an excellent weight-to-payload ratio and also offer very good features, such as permanent worm error correction ( periodic error correction ), automatic shutdown of the mount in case of power supply and the consequent realignment during operation, tracking precision (even without guide), internal cable management, double dovetail clamp for Vixen and Losmandy guides, high-quality CNC machined and anodized materials, the proven software iOptron Go2Nova 8409 , integrated WiFi and extreme silence typical of iOptron mounts.

Characteristics

• Advanced strain wave drive technology
• Payload capacity of 20 kg (44 lbs) with stand weight of 6.2 kg (13.65 lbs)
• CNC machined
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power outage
• 270 second running period
• Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object databases
• iPolar electronic polar oscilloscope for easy and precise polar alignment
• Cable management system, no external cables hanging from moving parts
• Double saddle (Vixen and Losmandy-D styles)
• Integrated zero position search and locator
• Turn off position and position memory
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
• USB port for firmware update and computer control
• Aluminum case
• Two year warranty