Includes a FULLY CERTIFIED Australian power supply!
Recognizing the growing demand for an accurate and stable equatorial mount with the versatility to carry larger instruments and more complex imaging arrays, iOptron created the CEM120.
It offers the benefits of iOptron's revolutionary “center balance” design: stability, accuracy, and smooth mechanical operation, while capable of carrying a payload up to 52 kg (115 lbs). The “center balance” design’s natural stability is due to its focusing the mount along with payloads weight directly over the center of the pier or tripod. The gears are spring-loaded for reduced backlash.
Typical guiding performance of the iOptron CEM120. Thanks to Mark Johnston for sharing.
The CEM120's performance is demonstrated by its low periodic tracking error of ±3.5 arc seconds. Along with the stability aspect, the CEM120 features an advanced cable management system consisting of more ports in more locations preventing tangle ups and reducing the chance of fractured cables. It also adds some new features to the CEM family like Wi-Fi and LAN for remote operation and easy to use, reliable clutches on both axes.
Note: The iOptron CEM120 does not come with a tripod. It can be attached to either the , the regular Tri-Pier with its optional adapter plate, or the with the .
Features
- A new design, center-balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload with natural stability
- Observatory astrophotography mount ideal for both visual and Astro-photographers
- Payload of 52 kg (115 lbs) with the mount weight of 26 kg (57 lbs)
- 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
- Polar alignment routine for those who can't see the Pole Star
- Go2Nova 8407 V2 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology with built in heater
- High precision tracking with low periodic error (PE)<±3.5 arcsec
- Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
- 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Built-in WiFi and LAN for remote operation
- Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
- Advanced cable management system with more choices
- Spring loaded, individual adjustable Losmandy saddle
Specifications
| Mount | Center-balanced Equatorial Mount (CEM) |
|---|---|
| Max payload | 52 kg (115 lbs) excluding counterweight |
| Mount weight | 26 kg (57 lbs) |
| Payload/Mount weight ratio | 2 |
| Body material | All metal, CNC machined, anodized |
| Periodic error (PE) | <±3.5 arc seconds |
| PEC | Yes, Permanent PEC |
| Worm period | 240 sec |
| Right Ascension worm wheel | Φ 216 mm, 360 teeth, zero backlash |
| Declination worm wheel | Φ 216 mm, 360 teeth, zero backlash |
| Right Ascension axis shaft | Φ 80 mm steel |
| Declination axis shaft | Φ 80 mm steel |
| Right Ascension bearing | Φ 125 mm |
| Declination bearing | Φ 125 mm |
| Worm diameter | Φ 26 mm |
| Motor drive | Precision stepper motor, 128 x microdivision |
| Resolution | 0.07 arc seconds |
| Latitude adjustment range | 0º ~ 68º (0.5 arc minute division) |
| Azimuth adjustment range | ± 5º (3 arc minute division) |
| Polar Scope | Optional iPolar electronic polar scope |
| Level indicator | Level bubble |
| Hand Controller | Go2Nova 8407 V2, 8 line 21 character LCD |
| Meridian treatment | Stop (0-14° pass), flip |
| Max slew speed | 4°/sec (960 x) |
| Power consumption | 0.7A (tracking), 1.8A (GOTO) |
| Power requirement | 12V DC 5A, 5.5 x 2.5 mm plug |
| Park position | Horizontal, vertical, current, Alt-Az input |
| Communication port | RS232, USB, LAN, WiFi |
| Autoguide port | ST-4 |
| Cable management | 2 x DC 12V (1A), DC 5V(1A), 2 x DC (5A), ST4, 6P6C, 4 x USB2.0, USB3.0 (powered), USB for PS, AUX |
| Counterweight shaft | Φ 38.1 x 540 mm, Stainless Steel, anti-slip 4.5 kg |
| Counterweight | 2 x 10 kg (22 lbs) |
| Tripod | Optional pier |
| Dovetail saddle | Losmandy D, 17.2" (437mm) |
| GPS | Yes |
| Mount base size | 210 x 230 mm |
| Warranty | Two year limited |
| SKU | IO-7300 |
Included items
- 1 x iOptron® CEM120 telescope mount
- 1 x Go2Nova® 8407 V2 Hand Controller
- 2 x 22lb (10 kg) counterweights
- 1 x Stainless steel counterweight shaft
- 1 x 12V/6.67A AC/DC adapter (100V-240V, with 2.5mmX5.5mm plug)
- 1 x Hand Controller Cable (6P6C RJ11 to RJ11, straight wired)
- 1 x Serial cable (RS232 to RJ9)
- 4 x Base mounting screws
- 1 x external GPS antenna
- 1 x Wi-Fi external antenna
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Returns will be accepted for up to 10 days of Customer’s receipt or tracking number on unworn items. You, as a Customer, are obliged to inform us via email before you return the item.
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