Introducing the iOptron CEM40EC-NUC: An Equatorial Mount Like No Other!
Sick of cable clutter and unreliable third-party control interfaces? Take a look at iOptron’s NUC-compatible mounts! The CEM40EC-NUC is designed to pair effortlessly with an Intel® NUC mini-computer (max thickness 38mm). It offers seamless cable management right at the dovetail saddle.
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Get ready to meet the future with iOptron's CEM40EC mount. It's not just good-looking; this mount is as functional as they come.
Cutting-Edge Tech from iOptron Say hello to the game-changing mount equipped with iOptron’s very own electronic polar finder, dubbed the iPolar. It ensures your telescope is aligned perfectly—even when Polaris is playing hide-and-seek. And let's talk about ease of use; the quick-lock drive system comes with large levers, making gear engagement a breeze.
Compatible & Quiet The CEM40 can handle both Losmandy and Vixen-style dovetail plates. Plus, its stepper motor system is as quiet as a whisper while being super energy-efficient, giving you pinpoint tracking accuracy.
Navigate with Ease The mount operates with a Go2Nova® hand controller, which has a mind-boggling database of over 212,000 celestial objects. So, if you're after a mount that makes stargazing or astrophotography as easy as pie, this one’s a keeper.
Ready to Go! With an 11lbs. counterweight and a ready-to-roll tripod included, all you need to add is your optical tube assembly (OTA) for an unforgettable night sky tour!
(This model uses the #8027 counterweight.)
Key Features:
- Unique Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount (CEM) design for optimal payload capacity and reduced mount weight.
- Ideal for both visual stargazing and astrophotography tasks.
- Carries up to 40 lbs (18 kg) of equipment.
- Made from all-metal, CNC-machined elements, and decked out in red/black anodizing.
- Quick-lock gear clutches that are a cinch to operate.
- Built-in iPolarTM electronic polar finder.
- Extremely low periodic error (< 0.3 arc seconds RMS).
- Real-time Periodic Error Correction (RPEC).
- Precision stepper motor for accurate GOTO functionality and stellar tracking.
- Go2Nova® hand controller featuring Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Tech and a built-in heater.
- ST-4 autoguiding port and 32-channel GPS included.
- USB port for easy communication.
- Cable management is a dream, both for the mount and the NUC.
- 6-inch Losmandy D & Vixen dual dovetail saddle, designed for NUC compatibility.
- Heavy-duty 1.75" LiteRoc stainless steel tripod (7kg weight).
- Comes with a durable carrying case.
- Optional WiFi for hands-free control via smartphone/tablet/computer.
- NEW: Now includes iOptron-subsidized TheSky Imaging Edition software.
Hope that captures all the awesomeness of the iOptron CEM40EC-NUC for ya!
Specifications
| Mount | Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount |
| Max payload* | 40 lb (18 kg), exclude counterweight |
| Mount weight | 18 lbs (8.2 kg) |
| Payload/Mount weight | 2.2 |
| Structure Material | All metal, CNC machined |
| Exterior Finish | Anodized red/black |
| Latitude adjustment range | 0º ~ 60º(special CW shaft mounting if <10° ) |
| Azimuth adjustment range | ± 6º |
| Tracking accuracy (PE)** | <0.3 arcsec rms |
| PEC | Realtime PEC (RPEC) |
| Period | 400 sec |
| Worm diameter | Φ17mm, Brass |
| Right Ascension worm wheel | Φ110mm, 216 teeth, zero backlash |
| Declination worm wheel | Φ110mm, 216 teeth, zero backlash |
| Right Ascension axis shaft | Φ45mm steel |
| Declination axis shaft | Φ45mm steel |
| Right Ascension bearings | Φ68mm |
| Declination bearings | Φ68mm |
| Counterweight shaft | Φ28 x 280 mm SS 1.2KG |
| Counterweight | 5KG(11lb)X1 |
| Motor | Precision stepper motor, 1.8º/128X micro-step |
| Motor resolution | 0.08 arcsec (200 PPS) |
| Transmission | Synchronous belt |
| Hand Controller | Go2Nova® HC, 8 line 21 character LCD |
| Star Database | 212,000+, star identification |
| Power | DC 12V, 5A (5.5mm/2.5mm plug) |
| AC adapter | 100V ~ 240V (included, for indoor use only) |
| Power consumption | 0.6A(Tracking), 0.9A(GOTO) |
| Power-down memory | Yes |
| Polar scope | Internal iPolar TM electronic polar scope |
| Meridian treatment | Stop (0-10° pass), flip |
| Zero position | Automatic zero search |
| Dovetail saddle | 6" Losmandy-D &Vixen |
| Max slew speed | 4.5°/sec (1080x) |
| Guiding port | ST-4 |
| Communication port | USB |
| GPS | Yes |
| WiFi | External (optional) |
| Guiding scope/camera | Optional external iGuider 1 |
| Cable Management | DC12V (3A),DC (5A), GUIDE,USB For NUC: DC 19V, LAN and USB |
| Tripod | LiteRoc 1.75" Stainless Steel, optional tri-pier |
| Hard case | Included |
| Operation temperature | -10ºC ~ 40ºC |
| Warranty | Two year limited |
* OTA size and length dependent
** Measured with encoder on bench, 400 seconds