iOptron CEM70EC w/ iPolar - C704A0

Following up on the success of the iOptron CEM60 center balance equatorial mount, we at iOptron are excited to introduce 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 however the CEM70G is the first of its type with an onboard optical guiding system 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 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, and cumulatively assure users the CEM70 designed with their needs in mind.

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

Specifications

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 encoder)**	< 0.3 arcsec rms**
Worm period	348 sec
PEC	Real-time PEC(RPEC)
Right Ascension worm wheel	?151mm, 248 teeth
Declination worm wheel	?151mm, 248 teeth
Worm	?21.2mm
Right Ascension axle	?55mm, steel
Declination axle	?55mm, steel
Right Ascension bearings	?80mm
Declination bearings	?80mm
Counterweight shaft	?28x 415 mm (SS, 1.9kg)
Counterweight	9.5 kg (20 lbs) x1
Mount base size	?152mm
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	USB2.0
Cable management	2xDC12V (3A), 3xUSB2.0, 1xDC in/1xDC out, iPort. 1X USB input for mount and USB hub
Operation temperature range	-10°C ~ +40°C
Hard case	Yes
Pier/Tripod	Optional LiteRoc tripod or pier
Warranty	Two year limited

* OTA size and length dependent.
** Measured with encoder on the bench, 348 seconds