iOptron CEM25P - 1 CEM25 P Overview

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1. CEM25P Overview
The next step up of CEM25 – Low Periodic Error CEM25P!
Center-balanced Equatorial Mount, or CEM mount, is a mount that whisper quiet and light weight!
The mount uses up to 60% less GOTO power consumption than other mounts in category.
The "Z" design puts the weight of the payload at the center of gravity allowing for greater natural
stability. Given its payload capacity, this means the "Z" designed mount is unusually light, a nice benefit
when setting up at a remote site. Other features include an adjustable counterweight bar to prevent
obstruction with the tripod. And polar aligning is quick and accessible all the time since the polar scope is
not blocked by the declination shaft.
The CEM25 is equipped with the latest advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO technology, making it one of
the most powerful and accurate GOTO mounts available. Its database includes over 150,000+ objects. The
Go2Nova
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Hand Controller is intuitive to use and its large 4-line LCD screen simplifies the process of
setting telescopes and locating objects.
The CEM25P retains all of the best features of the CEM25, but now offers a guaranteed low periodic
error of ~+/- 10 arc seconds or less.
Features:
 A new design Center-Balanced equatorial mount for maximum payload and minimum mount weight
 Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate Astro-photographers
 Payload of 27 lbs (12.3 kg) with the mount-only weight of 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg)
 Spring loaded gear system with customer adjustable loading force
 Gear switches on both R.A. and DEC axes for easy balancing when disengaged
 Adjustable counterweight shaft for 0º latitude operation
 Stepper motor with low power consumption
 New electronics and control adapted from CEM60
 Position auto recovery after power disrupt
 Low periodic error (PE) (< ± 10 arc seconds)
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 iOptron AccuAlign
TM
calibrated polar scope with dark-field illumination and easy polar alignment
procedure, allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment
 Polar alignment routine for those who can’t see the Pole Star
 Go2Nova
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8408 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA
®
GOTO Technology
 Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
 Built-in 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
 Serial port for firmware upgrade and computer control
 Spring loaded Vixen-style saddle
 1.5” or 2" inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod
 Die-cast metal tripod spreader with accessory tray
 Optional hard case for mount available (#7180)
 Optional 5.5” or 8” Z-MiniPier extension (#8035 or #8035-8)
 Optional PowerWeight
TM
rechargeable battery pack (#8128)
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Measured with encoder, 10 minutes.