iOptron CEM40 User Manual

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2. CEM40G Overview
2.1. Parts List
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SHIPPING CONTENTS
Your new CEM40 mount comes in three shipping boxes. One box contains a CEM40 mount head,
hand controller, counterweight shaft, and accessories. One box contains a tripod. Third box is an 11lbs
counterweight (#8027). The contents are:
 iOptron
®
CEM40 telescope mount
o CEM40 with iPolar
TM
electronic Polar Scope (#C401A1, #C402A1, #C401A3, #C402A3);
o CEM40EC with iPolar and High Precision Optical Encoder (#C404A1, #C404A3);
o CEM40G with iPolar and iGuider
TM
guiding system (#C402AG3); or
o CEM40-NUC/CEM40EC-NUC (#C402AN3, #C404AN3)
 Go2Nova
®
Hand Controller
 One 11lbs (5 kg) counterweight (#8027)
 Stainless steel counterweight shaft (Φ28mm)
 CEM40 GPS module
 AC adapter with 2.5m/5.5mm DC plug, center positive (100V-240V, indoor use only)
 2X coiled control Cable (6P6C RJ11 to RJ11, straight wired)
 USB cable
 Tripod
 Quick Start Guide
OPTIONAL PARTS
 Tri-Pier (#8034)
 iStarFi wireless adapter (#7434)
ONLINE RESOURCES (click on the “Support” menu at www.iOptron.com)
 Quick Start Guide (w/update)
 Instructional manual
 Tips for set up
 Hand controller and mount firmware upgrades (check online for latest version)
 iOptron Commander/ASCOM driver
 Reviews and feedback from other customers
 Accessories
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US market only. Actual contents, design, color and function may vary.

iOptron CEM40 Specifications

General

Mount	Center-balanced Equatorial Mount (CEM)
Structure Material	All metal, CNC machined
Exterior finish	Anodized red/black
Level indicator	Level bubble
Dovetail saddle	8" Losmandy D & Vixen
Hand Controller	Go2Nova® HC, 212, 000 objects database, star recognition
Cable management	Yes
Tripod	LiteRoc 1.75" Stainless Steel(7kg), optional tri-pier
Max payload*	40 lb (18kg), exclude counterweight
Payload/Mount weight ratio	2.28:1
PEC	PPEC/Real time PEC
Tracking accuracy (PE)**	<±7.5 arcsec p-p (CEM40, CEM40G), or <0.3 arcsec RMS (CEM40EC)
Motor resolution	0.08 arc seconds
Slew speed	1×, 2×, 8×, 16×, 64×, 128×, 256×, 512×, MAX(~4.5°/sec)
Latitude adjustment range	0°~ 60° (special CW shaft mounting if <10° )
Azimuth adjustment range	± 6°
Operation temperature	-10°C ~ +40°C
Right Ascension worm wheel	Φ110mm, 216 teeth aluminum
Declination worm wheel	Φ110mm, 216 teeth aluminum
Counterweight shaft	Φ28X280 mm, Stainless Steel (1.2 kg)
Counterweight	11 lb (5 kg) X1
Motor drive	Precision stepper motor, 1.8º/128X micro-step
Meridian treatment	Stop (0-14° pass), auto flip
Power consumption	0.6A(Tracking), 0.9A(GOTO)
Power requirement	12V DC 5A
AC adapter	100V ~ 240V (included, indoor use only)
Polar Scope	Internal iPolarTM electronic polar scope
GPS	Yes
WIFI	External (optional)
Guiding scope/camera	Built in guiding scope and camera, iGuiderTM (CEM40G)
Autoguide port	ST-4
Communication port	USB Port (on mount)
PC computer control	Yes (ASCOM)
Warranty	Two year limited

Weight and Dimensions

Mount weight	17.4 lb (7.9kg)
Mount base size	Φ120 mm