iOptron HE692 User manual

iOptron®HAE69 Strain Wave GoTo AZ/EQ Mount
Instruction Manual
Product HAE69 and HAE69EC

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Read the Quick Setup Guide (QSG) BEFORE setting up and operating the mount! Read the full
online Instruction Manual for details.
If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected]
WARNING!
NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN WITHOUT A PROPER FILTER!
Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye.
Children should always have adult supervision while observing.

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Table of Content
Table of Content.................................................................................................................................................3
1. HAE Overview...............................................................................................................................................5
2. HAE Terms.....................................................................................................................................................6
2.1. Parts List..................................................................................................................................................6
2.2. Identification of Parts ..............................................................................................................................7
2.3. HAE Mount Port......................................................................................................................................7
2.4. Go2Nova®8409 Hand Controller ...........................................................................................................8
2.4.1. Key Description................................................................................................................................8
2.4.2. The LCD Screen...............................................................................................................................9
2.5. Install and Check the Hand Controller Battery .....................................................................................10
2.6. Bench Testing the Mount ......................................................................................................................11
3. HAE Mount Assembly.................................................................................................................................12
4. Getting Started..............................................................................................................................................22
4.1. Setup the Mount ....................................................................................................................................22
4.2. Manual Operation of the Mount............................................................................................................22
4.3. Go to an Object......................................................................................................................................22
4.4. Sync to Target........................................................................................................................................22
4.5. Star Identifying Function.......................................................................................................................23
4.6. Power-Down Memorization..................................................................................................................23
4.7. Install iOptron iGuider (EQ mode only) ...............................................................................................23
4.8. Turn Off the Mount...............................................................................................................................23
5. Complete Functions of Go2Nova®8409 Hand Controller...........................................................................24
5.1. Slew to an Object...................................................................................................................................24
5.1.1. Solar System...................................................................................................................................24
5.1.2. Deep Sky Objects...........................................................................................................................24
5.1.3. Stars:...............................................................................................................................................24
5.1.4. Constellations.................................................................................................................................24
5.1.5. Comets............................................................................................................................................24
5.1.6. Asteroids.........................................................................................................................................24
5.1.7. User Objects ...................................................................................................................................25
5.1.8. Enter R.A. DEC..............................................................................................................................25
5.2. Sync to Target........................................................................................................................................25
5.3. Alignment..............................................................................................................................................25
5.3.1. Pole Star Position ...........................................................................................................................25
5.3.2. Polar Iterate Align ..........................................................................................................................25
5.4. Settings ..................................................................................................................................................25
5.4.1. Set Time and Site............................................................................................................................25
5.4.2. Set Beep..........................................................................................................................................26
5.4.3. Set Display......................................................................................................................................26
5.4.4. Set Maximum Slew Rate................................................................................................................26
5.4.5. Set Guiding Rate.............................................................................................................................26
5.4.6. Set Parking Position .......................................................................................................................26
5.4.7. Set Tracking Rate...........................................................................................................................27
5.4.8. Meridian Treatment........................................................................................................................27
5.4.9. Set Altitude Limit...........................................................................................................................27
5.4.10. Wi-Fi Option ................................................................................................................................27
5.4.11. Set RA Guiding (EC mount Only) ...............................................................................................27
5.4.12. Language ......................................................................................................................................27

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5.4.13. Enable CW Up Position................................................................................................................27
5.4.14. Enter AA/EQ Mode......................................................................................................................28
5.5. Edit User Objects...................................................................................................................................28
5.5.1. Enter a New Comet ........................................................................................................................28
5.5.2. Enter Other Objects or Observation List........................................................................................28
5.6. Firmware Information ...........................................................................................................................29
5.7. Zero Position .........................................................................................................................................29
5.7.1. GoTo Zero Position........................................................................................................................29
5.7.2. Set Zero Position ............................................................................................................................29
5.7.3. Search Zero Pos..............................................................................................................................29
6. Maintenance and Servicing ..........................................................................................................................31
6.1. Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................31
6.2. iOptron Customer Service.....................................................................................................................31
6.3. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions ............................................................................................31
6.4. Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions....................................................................................31
Appendix A. Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................32
Appendix B. Go2Nova®8409 HC MENU STRUCTURE ..............................................................................33
Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................................................35
Appendix D. Computer Control an HAE Mount..............................................................................................36
Appendix E. Go2Nova®Star List.....................................................................................................................37
IOPTRON TWO YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY.............................46
Ver. 1.0 2023.05
iOptron reserves the rights to revise this instruction without notice. Actual color/contents/design/function may differ from those described in this
instruction.

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1. HAE69 Overview
Introducing the new members of the iOptron strain wave gear mount family - AZ/EQ dual mount
HAE69 and HAE69EC! These light weight, compact, medium payload titans will deliver an astronomy
experience like never before. Applying iOptron’s multi-decade experience creating precision mounts, the
HAE brings this vision to reality.
Utilizing state of the art strain wave gear technology for both RA and DEC movement, the HAEs
deliver unparalleled weight to payload efficiency. Its black anodized all metal CNC machined body is not
only appealing to the eye, it’s a rugged platform that will perform at the highest level for many years to
come. Unique features such as an electronic friction brake and power down memory allow the mount to
safely stop and resume a GoTo slew or continue tracking even after an abrupt power loss (No need to
realign and start from the beginning).
An HAE mount can be controlled by a computer, either via ASCOM/Commander for a Windows PC
or a third party INDI driver for a MacOS software; a SmartPhone/Tablet via iOptron Commander Lite or an
App like SkySafari; or a Raspberry Pi device via INDI driver.
The HAE69EC features a high precision RA axis encoder that delivers incredible tracking accuracy,
enough that many will choose to image “sans” guiding.
Features:
Advanced strain wave drive technology
Payload capacity of Payload capacity of 31 kg (69 lbs) with the mount weight of 8.6 kg (19 lbs,
include dovetail saddle)
CNC machined
Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
270 second gear period
High precision encoder with real time PEC (RPEC) for HAE69EC
Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
iPolar electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment (for HAE69A and HAE69EC)
Vixen/Losmandy-D dual saddle
Built in zero position search and locator
Power down position and location memory
Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
Carrying case
Two year warranty
Optional LiteRoc tripod (#8023ACC), or Tri-Pier (#8034)
Optional iGuiderTM autoguiding system #3360
Optional counterweight shaft (#P-SGP-CWS) and counterweight (#3006-10)

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2. HAE Terms
2.1. Parts List1
SHIPPING CONTENTS
Your new HAE mount comes in one shipping box:
One of following HAE mount head
oiOptron®HAE69 mount (#HE692);
oiOptron®HAE69 mount head with iPolar (#HE692A);
oiOptron®HAE69 mount head with high precision encoder and iPolar (#HE694A).
Go2Nova®8409 Hand Controller with USB port
1X coiled control Cable (6P6C RJ11 to RJ11, straight wired)
External iPolarTM electronic polar scope and a miniUSB cable (HAE69 and HAE69EC)
AC adapter 100V-240V, 12V/5A DC output (for indoor use only)
USB cable for computer connection and firmware upgrade
Carrying case
OPTIONAL PARTS
LiteRoc tripod (#8023ACC), or Tri-Pier (#8034)
iGuider 1 mini autoguiding system (#3360)
MiniPier extension #8032
Counterweight shaft (#P-SGP-CWS) and counterweight (#3006-10)
ONLINE RESOURCES (click on the “Support” menu at www.iOptron.com)
Quick Start Guide
Instructional manual
Tips for set up
Hand controller and mount firmware upgrades (check online for latest version)
iOptron ASCOM driver and computer control
Reviews and feedback from other customers
Accessories
1US market only. Actual contents, design and function may vary.

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2.2. Identification of Parts
Bubble Level/iPolar
MountingBase
DEC Axis
AZI Adj. Screws
Dovetail Saddle
RA Axis/Polar Axis
ALT Adj. Knob
AZI Locking Screws
Figure 1. HAE mount assembly
2.3. HAE Mount Port
The HAE69 mount may come with one of the following layout:
(a)
(b)
Figure 2. Ports on an HAE mount
DC 12V IN: DC power socket to power the mount (5.5mmX2.5mm/5525, center positive)
I/O: Power switch

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HBX (Hand Box): For connecting to an 8409 Hand Controller
ST-4: ST-4 compatible autoguiding port. The wiring is shown in Figure 3
Figure 3. ST-4 Compatible Guiding Port Wiring
2.4. Go2Nova®8409 Hand Controller
The Go2Nova®8409 hand controller (HC) shown in Figure 4 is the standard controller used on the
HAE mount. It has a large LCD screen, function, direction, and number keys on the front; and an HBX (6-
pin) and a USB port at the bottom.
Figure 4. Go2Nova®8409 hand controller
2.4.1. Key Description
MENU Key: Press “MENU” to enter the Main Menu.
BACK Key: Move back to the previous screen, or end/cancel current operation, such as slewing.
ENTER Key: Confirm an input, go to the next menu, select a choice, or slew the telescope to a
selected object.
Arrow (▲▼◄►) Keys: The arrow keys are used to control the movement of DEC and R.A. axes.
Press and hold ▲(DEC+),▼(DEC-) buttons to move a telescope along the DEC direction,
◄(R.A.+), ►(R.A.-) to move a telescope along the R.A. direction. They are also used to browse
the menu or move the cursor while in the menu. Press and holding an arrow key for a fast
scrolling.
Number Keys: Input numerical values. Also used to adjust speeds (1: 1X; 2: 2X; 3: 8X; 4: 16X; 5:
64X; 6: 128X; 7: 256X; 8: 512X; 9: MAX)
HBX
Port
USB
Port
RA+
RA-
DEC-
DEC+

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Help (?) Key: Identify and display bright stars or objects that the telescope is pointing to.
0 Key: Stop the mount during GOTO. Also toggling between starting and stopping tracking.
HBX (Handbox) port: connect the HC to a mount using a 6P6C RJ11 cable.
USB port: connect the HC to a computer for firmware upgrade and computer control.
2.4.2. The LCD Screen
The 8409 HC has a large 4-line, 21-character per line LCD screen. The user interface is simple and
easy to learn. When the mount first turned on, an initial information screen will be displayed as shown in
Figure 5, after company logo displayed. It displays the Zero Position, current date and time.
Figure 5. 8409 Initial Information Screen
The LCD screen will switch to the information screen, as indicated in Figure 6, with pressing any
button.
Figure 6. 8409 HC LCD Information Screen
1. Target Name/Mount Position: displays the name of the target that telescope is currently pointed to or
the current mount position.
An object name, such as “Mercury” or “Andromeda Galaxy”: Name of the Star or celestial object
that the mount is currently slewing to, GOTO or tracking;
User Position: The mount is point to a user defined position, which could be a real sky object or
just simply due to press an arrow key;
Zero Position: Mount is at Zero Position. When set the mount at Zero Position physically, the
hand controller should display the same.
2. GPS Status: Indicates if there is GPS or GPS is connected to the satellite. HAE does not have a GPS.
The GPS status will be always OFF.
3. Right Ascension: Right Ascension of the telescope, or R.A.
4. Declination: Declination of the telescope, or DEC.
5. Azimuth: Azimuth of the telescope (north is 0º, east 90º, south 180º, and west 270º).
Target Name
Right Ascension
Mount Status
Azimuth
Altitude
Declination
N/S Hemisphere
GPS Status
Slew Speed
Current Time

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6. Altitude: Altitude of the telescope (degrees vertical from the local horizon - zenith is 90º).
7. Mount Status: Display current operation status of the mount.
Stop: mount is not moving;
Slew: mount is moving with an arrow key is pressed;
GoTo: mount is slewing to a celestial object using “Select and Slew”;
8. Slew speed: It has 9 speeds: 1X, 2X, 8X, 16X, 64X, 128X, 256X, 512X, MAX(1440X, or 6°/sec).
9. Current Time: display local time in a format of HH:MM:SS.
2.5. Install and Check the Hand Controller Battery
The hand controller uses a button battery to keep the Real Time Clock running. The battery is a
CR2032 Lithium battery, which is not included due to shipping restrictions.
Open the HC back cover with a good, size 1 (4mm) Phillips Screw Driver. With battery + sign facing
up, slide the battery under two small metal hooks on the positive side first. Then push the battery down to
make a good contact. Make sure that two spring contacts on the negative side are underneath the battery. If
none of the metal pins in battery holder can be seen after battery is installed, the battery is not installed
properly.
Figure 7. Install a CR2032 battery

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If the hand controller can’t display the correct date and time, most likely the battery is installed
wrong, or power is low and needs be replaced.
2.6. Bench Testing the Mount
Plug in the power and hand controller and turn the power on. Now you can bench test the mount
manually.

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3. HAE Mount Assembly
HAE is operated under unbalanced condition and could be tipped over if tripod is not secured.
Step 1. Set up tripod
The HAE69 has a 150mm base. An optional LiteRoc tripod #8023ACC or a tri-pier #8034 may be
used. Setup and level the tripod. Adjust the tripod height. Tighten tripod locking knob to secure the tripod.
Thread the Alignment Peg onto the tripod head, on top of a tripod leg or between two legs depending on
the latitude. Use two outside threaded holes to secure the mount head.
Figure 8. LiteRoc tripods
Step 2. Attach mount head
Remove the mount from the package. Retract the 2x Azimuth (Azi) Adjustment Screws from both
sides to leave ample space for the alignment peg to be fitted in between the 2x Azi Adj. Screws. Remove
the 2x Azi Locking Screws from the mount base and insert them into the opening next to Azi Adj. Screw.
Secure the mount head by tightening the Azi Locking Screws into the M8 holes on the tripod. An Allen
wrench is stored in the EQ base if needed.
Center Post
For HAE69
Alignment peg
Azi. Adj. Screw
Alignment peg
Azi. Locking Screw
Azi. Locking Screw

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Figure 9. Attach the mount
Level the mount by adjusting the tripod legs. Use the build-in Bubble Level Indicator on the mount
base or an external leveler for this purpose.
Step 3. Adjust latitude
The HAE69 mount has three latitude range settings: 0°~34°, 28°~62° and 56°~90°. The default
position is 28°~62°.
To adjust the latitude, loosen both the Primary and Auxiliary Lat. Locking Lever on the RA base. Use
the Latitude Adjustment Knob to move the mount to the desired latitude by aligning the scale to the latitude
Mark Line. Tighten both Primary and Auxiliary Locking Lever. There are holes on the Latitude Adjustment
Knob. An Allen wrench may be inserted for increased adjustment torque, if needed.
Figure 10. HAE latitude range settings
If your latitude is out of the 28°~62° latitude range, you may switch the range as following (from:
28°~62° to 56°~90°)
1. Remove any payload from the mount. Loosen latitude Locking Levers.
2. Adjust the mount latitude so both ranges can be seen inside the RA base.
Allen wrench
Primary Lat.
Lock. Lever
Lat. Adj. Knob
Auxiliary Lat.
Lock. Lever
Lat. Mark

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3. Remove Latitude Range Locking Bolt
4. Adjust the mount so that the hole on the brass Latitude Adjustment ball are aligned to 56°~90°
5. Insert Locking Bolt into 56°~90° and fine adjust the Latitude Adjustment Knob so the bolt will go
through the brass ball and threaded into the hole on the other arm of the RA base.

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6. Tighten the Range Locking Bolt. Now you can adjust the mount between 56°~90°
To use the mount near equator, set it to 0°~34°. To use the mount at AA mode, use the range
58°~90°.
Figure 11. An HAE69 mount set for equator (0°, left) and altazimuth (90°, right)
Step 4. Install telescope
HAE69 is equipped with a Vixen/Losmandy-D dual dovetail saddle. It accepts a Vixen or a
Losmandy-D dovetail mounting bar. Release the dovetail Saddle Locking Screws and slide the telescope
dovetail plate into the. Make sure that the arrow sign on the saddle is pointing forward. Tighten the Saddle
Locking screws. Double check the scope to make sure it is installed securely!

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Step 5. Connect cables
Connect the Go2Nova® 8409 Hand Controller to the HBX port on the mount back. Plug in a 12V DC
power supply to the DC12V IN socket.
(a)
(b)
Figure 12. DC power and HBX ports
STEP 6. Set the mount to Zero Position
The Zero Position is the mount GOTO reference. Without set the mount zero position properly, it
may cause large GOTO error or even cause the scope to hit the tripod leg. The simplest way to find the
mount Zero Position of the EQ mode is using the zero position sensors. Press MENU=>Zero Position
=>Search Zero Position, then press ENTER.
The Zero Position of a EQ mount is defined as the telescope being on top of the mount head and
pointing to the North Pole (in northern hemisphere), with CW shaft mounting hole pointing to the ground. If
one would like to register the Zero Position manually, power on the mount and use hand controller to slew
the mount to Zero Position. Press MENU=>Zero Position =>Set Zero Position. Press ENTER to confirm.
STEP 7. Set hand controller
An HAE mount does not equip with a GPS receiver. Hence one needs to manually enter the GPS
location or sync it from the App
To set up the controller, turn the mount power ON. Press MENU=> “Settings”:
Press ENTER and select “Set Time and Site”
Select and Slew
Sync. to Target
Alignment
Settings
OR

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Press ENTER. A time and site information screen will be displayed:
Set Local Time
Use the ◄or ► key to move the cursor _ and use the number keys to change the numbers. Use the
▲or ▼button to toggle between “Y” and “N” for Daylight Saving Time, or “+” and “-“ for UTC (Coordinated
Universal Time) setting. Hold the arrow key to fast forward or rewind the cursor.
In order to make the hand controller reflect your correct local time, time zone information has to
be entered. Press the ◄or ► key, move the cursor to the third line “UTC -300 Minute(s)” to set the time
zone information (add or subtract 60 minutes per time zone). For example:
Boston is “UTC -300 minutes”
Los Angeles is “UTC -480 minutes”
Rome is “UTC +60 minutes”
Beijing is “UTC +480 minutes”
Sydney is “UTC +600 minutes”
All the time zones in North America are “UTC –”, as shown in the following table, so ensure the
display shows “UTC -” instead of “UTC +” if in North or South America.
Time Zone
Hawaii
Alaska
Pacific
Mountain
Central
Eastern
Hour behind UT
-10
-9
-8
-7
-6
-5
Enter UTC
-600
-540
-480
-420
-360
-300
To adjust minutes, move the cursor to each digit and use the number keys to input the number
directly. Use ▲ or ▼ key to toggle between “+” and “-”. When the time information entered is correct, press
ENTER and go back to the previous screen. Note that fractional time zones can be entered.
Do not manually add or subtract an hour from displayed time to reflect Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Instead please select “Y” for DST when daylight saving time begins.
For other parts of the world you can find your “time zone” information from internet.
Set Observation Site Coordinate
The third and fourth lines display the longitude and latitude coordinates, respectively. The longitude
and latitude coordinates will be automatically updated when the GPS picks up satellite signals. “W/E”
means western/eastern hemisphere; “N/S” means northern/southern hemisphere; “d” means degree; “m”
means minute; and “s” means second.
2020-10-01 12:01:36
UTC -300 Minute(s)
W071d08m50s DST: N
N42d30m32s Northern
2020-10-01 12:01:36
UTC -300 Minute(s)
W071d08m50s DST: N
N42d30m32s Northern
Set Time and Site
Set Beep
Set Display
Set Guiding Rate
Daylight Saving Time

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Press ◄or ► key to move the cursor and using ▲ or ▼ key to toggle between “W” and “E”, “N” and
“S”, using number key to change the numbers. It is always a good idea to do your home work to get the
GPS coordinates before traveling to a new observation site.
The site coordinates information can be found from your smart phone, GPS receiver or via the
internet. Site information in decimal format can be converted into d:m:s format by multiplying the decimal
numbers by 60. For example, N47.53 can be changed to N47º31'48”: 47.53º = 47º +0.53º,
0.53º=0.53x60'=31.8', 0.8'=0.8x60"=48". Therefore, 47.53º=47º31'48" or 47d31m48s.
Enter Time and Site Info by Sync with your SmartPhone
When iOptron Commander Lite is in action (WiFi version ASCOM, or iOS/Android App), one may
easily import the GPS info from a smartphone into the mount/hand controller. There is no worry about
lacking internet, WiFi, or cell phone signals in rural areas; Commander Lite can always get GPS info from a
smartphone to the HAE mount/hand controller, no dead corner. Please refer to iOptron Commander Lite for
more details (https://www.ioptron.com/v/ASCOM/iOptronCommanderLiteAppNote.pdf).
Figure 13. Sync Time and Site info from iOptron Commander Lite to the HAE mount
Select N/S Hemisphere
The northern/southern hemisphere will be determined by your latitude coordinate, with one
exception. If you are near the equator (within +/- 10°), you can choose your own N/S setting.
If the polar axis is aligned to the North Celestial Pole, then set the mount to Northern Hemisphere. If
the polar axis is pointing to the South Celestial Pole, set the mount to Southern Hemisphere. Press the ◄ or
► key to move the cursor and use the ▲or ▼key to toggle between “Northern Hemisphere” and “Southern
Hemisphere”.
The site information is stored inside the hand controller’s memory chip. If you are not traveling to
another observation site, they do not need to be changed.
Check the Hand Controller Battery
There is a real time clock in the hand controller. If the hand controller has lost its date and time,
please check the battery.

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STEP 8. Perform polar alignment
BrightStar Polar Alignment
If your mount does not have an iPolar installed, or the pole star is not in sight, you may use two
bright stars with Polar Iterate Align to perform a coarse polar alignment.
(1) Level the mount and set it to the Zero Position. Align the telescope to the R.A. axis of the mount.
If a finder scope is used, adjust it to be parallel to the telescope optical axis.
(2) Use the HC (MENU => “Alignment” => “Polar Iterate Align”) to display the azimuth and altitude
position of several bright stars near the meridian. Select one that is visible at a high altitude as
Alignment Star A. Follow the HC instruction to move Alignment Star A to the center of the
eyepiece using a combination of the Latitude Adjustment Knob and the “◄” or “►” buttons.
Press ENTER to confirm when the star is centered. Next, select a bright star that is close to the
horizon as Alignment Star B. Center it using the Azimuth Adjustment Knob and the “◄” or “►”
button (the “▲” and “▼” buttons are not used here). Press ENTER to confirm the settings.
(3) The telescope will now slew back to Alignment Star A. Repeat the steps above. The iteration can
be stopped when it is determined that the alignment error has been minimized. Press the BACK
button to exit the alignment procedure.
Both Azi and Lat. Locking screws/knobs need to be slightly loosened in order to adjust the mount.
Make sure to tighten them when done.
NOTE: It is highly recommended to use an eyepiece with an illuminated crosshair for accurate centering.
NOTE: The movement of the alignment star in your eyepiece may not be perpendicular depending on its
location in the sky.
Use Software for Polar Alignment
There are quite a few software can perform polar alignment, such as PHD2 autoguiding software.
You may choose one you are familiar with it.
iPolar Polar Alignment
An HAE69 may use an external iPolarTM electronic polar scope. Just place the iPolar over the bubble
level on top of the mount and secure the thumb screws. Make sure that the arrow key is facing upward.
Figure 14. Install an external iPolar on an HAE mount

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Refer to iPolar Operation Manual from iOptron’s website to perform the polar alignment:
https://www.ioptron.com/v/manuals/3339_iPolarOperationManual.pdf.
The steps are briefly outlined below:
Download and install iPolar Software (first time use)
https://www.ioptron.com/v/firmware/3339_iOptron_iPolar.exe;
Connect a miniUSB cable between the iPolar USB port and a computer USB port;
Click Connect and start polar alignment by following onscreen instructions.
STEP 9. Install counterweight bar and CW:
The mount is designed to operate without a counterweight (CW). If you want to use an optional CW,
the CW shaft mounting hole is 3/8”-16 threaded. Thread in a CW shaft and install a 10 lbs CW.
Figure 15 Install CW shaft and a 10lbs CW
STEP 10. Set the mount in AA mode
An HAE mount can be set as either EQ or AA mode. To set the mount to operate in AA mode:
1. Switch the latitude range to 56°~90°.
2. Adjust the mount latitude to 90 degree by following Step 3.
3. Level the mount by adjusting the tripod legs to center the air bubble inside the spirit level. You may
slew the mount in AZI direction to check the leveling, during which the air bubble should stay inside
the small circle or stay at the same place.