iOptron HAE69B iMate™ AZ/EQ Strain Wave Gear Mount

iOptron HAE69B iMate™ AZ/EQ Strain Wave Gear Mount

Model: HE692B
Authorized Distributor: Modern Telescopes – India’s Largest Telescope Store

Keeping pace with today’s rapidly evolving astronomy and imaging technology, iOptron introduces the HAE69B iMate™—a revolutionary lightweight, counterweight-free AZ/EQ mount that redefines performance, portability, and automation.

Evolved from the highly successful HAE69 and HAE69EC platforms, the HAE69B iMate delivers an extraordinary combination:
👉 Mount head under 20 lbs (9 kg)
👉 Massive payload capacity of 69 lbs (31 kg) without counterweights

This is achieved through advanced dual strain wave gear (SWG) technology on both RA and DEC axes, resulting in an unmatched payload-to-weight ratio and exceptionally smooth motion—ideal for both high-end astrophotography and advanced visual astronomy.

Strain Wave Gear Technology – Power Without Counterweights

At the heart of the HAE69B iMate is state-of-the-art strain wave gearing, offering:

• High reduction ratio (800:1 in both RA & DEC)

• No backlash and excellent repeatability

• Counterweight-free operation for fast setup and transport

• Precise tracking with < ±15 arcsec periodic error

Its all-metal, CNC-machined body, finished in black anodized coating, ensures rigidity, durability, and premium aesthetics built to last for years.

An electronic friction brake adds an extra layer of safety, instantly stopping the mount during power loss or emergency conditions.

iMate™ – Smart Mount with Built-in Computer

The iMate™ version transforms the HAE69 into a fully self-contained imaging platform.

Powered by a 64-bit ARM onboard computer, the mount comes preloaded with:

• KStars planetarium software

• Ekos automation & imaging suite

• INDI drivers for wide device compatibility

With 32 GB eMMC internal storage and support for up to 64 GB micro-SD, the HAE69B iMate can run and store complete automated imaging sessions—without an external laptop.

🔹 Cross-platform compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
🔹 Built-in Wi-Fi for wireless control
🔹 Cable-free operation – connect cameras, focusers, filter wheels directly to the mount

No hand controller is required, though the Go2Nova® 8411 OLED handset remains optional.

Dual-Mode AZ / EQ Flexibility

The HAE69B iMate operates as both:

• Alt-Az mount for visual observing, outreach, and EAA

• German Equatorial mount for long-exposure astrophotography

This flexibility makes it an outstanding choice for:

• Permanent observatories

• Mobile imaging rigs

• Advanced users seeking one mount for all applications

(Optional iPolar electronic polar scope available for precision EQ alignment.)

Key Features

• Strain Wave Gear drive on RA & DEC

• Payload: 69 lbs (31 kg) without counterweight, 79 lbs (36 kg) with CW

• Mount weight: 19.8 lbs (9 kg)

• iMate™ onboard computer with KStars / Ekos / INDI

• Built-in Wi-Fi, multiple USB & 12V DC power ports

• Electronic friction brake for safety

• Vixen / Losmandy dual dovetail saddle

• Automatic tracking, max slew speed 4.5°/sec

• Optional high-precision encoder version (HAE69B-EC) available

Technical Highlights

• Periodic Error: < ±15 arcsec

• Period: 270 seconds

• Latitude range: 0° – 90°

• Azimuth adjustment: ±8°

• Power: DC 12V / 6A

• Operating temperature: –20°C to +40°C

Ideal For

• Advanced astrophotographers

• Counterweight-free mobile imaging setups

• Permanent observatories & robotic systems

• Heavy OTAs with minimal mount mass

• Fully automated, laptop-free imaging

Why Buy from Modern Telescopes?

As an authorized iOptron distributor in India, Modern Telescopes offers:

• 100% genuine iOptron products

• Full manufacturer warranty & service support

• Expert technical guidance for professional setups

• Trusted by astronomers, institutions, and observatories across India