Product Description
* Mount head in photo not included.
The iOptron Tri-Pier is a fantastic choice for your iOptron Mount if you are looking for a compact footprint that will hold 220 pounds. The iOptron Tri-Pier combines the strength and stableness of a pier with the levelling flexibility of a tripod. Aluminum pier and leg tops. Stainless steel leg extensions. The Tri-Pier feet has built-in vibration supression pads.
The Tri-pier fits these iOptron mounts (please specify if it is for MiniTower):
CEM60
iEQ45/iEQ45 Pro
iEQ30/iEQ30 Pro (may limit low latitude application)
AZ Mount Pro/MiniTower/MiniTower II/MiniTower Pro (needs part 8340-PIER)
Max Payload: 220 lbs (100 kg)
Actual Weight~25.8 lbs (11.7 kg)\
Pier Diameter: 5.7" (144 mm) with 150mm top plate
Adjustable Height: 31.5"-42.5" (800-1080 mm)
Uneven Ground Range: 3.35" (85 mm)
Leg Maximum Spread: Ø48.8" (Ø1240 mm)
Pier Dimension (folded): Ø12.8"x 26" (Ø325 x 660 mm)
Warranty: One year limited
Tech Details
Reviews
Review by: Danny
I purchased this to go with the CEM60 and I am glad I did! This is a lot lighter that the tripod for the CGE Pro. The setup was easy and I love the rolling case! (Posted on 1/11/2019)
Review by: Zach
Bought this to complement my recent CEM60 purchase. Very solid mobile pier, no personal complaints abut the height, I use mine for astrophotography, so despite having bought the pier extension, I do not use it in order to keep it lower to the ground). Love that it comes with anti-vibration pads and the internal storage for the legs, only complaint is that it's a little tricky/slow to level. (Posted on 1/9/2019)
Review by: Darren
Pros: fantastic stability for my CEM60 mount, and great value for money.
Cons: minor points off for the quality of the materials and finish (the paint flakes fairly easily around the threads for the locating pins, for example). Setting it up from scratch can also be a bit fiddly.
Still, this has no impact on the way it performs ... and it is nearly one-third the price of equivalent tri-piers!
Consider purchasing with the rolling case for a portable imaging setup. (Posted on 10/18/2018)
Cons: minor points off for the quality of the materials and finish (the paint flakes fairly easily around the threads for the locating pins, for example). Setting it up from scratch can also be a bit fiddly.
Still, this has no impact on the way it performs ... and it is nearly one-third the price of equivalent tri-piers!
Consider purchasing with the rolling case for a portable imaging setup. (Posted on 10/18/2018)
Review by: guitarmaker
Solid mount. Tricky to assemble and not as tall as would have liked. Hardware will rust outdoors. (Posted on 10/16/2018)
Review by: Daniel
My wife purchased this for me as an x-mas gift. During set-up I noticed one of the legs was out of round. A quick email to Kevin at ioptron customer support and issue was quickly remedied. This is rock solid, versatile, transportable, with easy set-up and tear down. I'm using it conjunction with an IEQ45 which provides a seamless soup to nuts experience. I will note that the native tripod for the ieq45 had an alignment peg protruding from the platform base which allows for fine Azi. adjustment. I do not know if the tri-pier was supposed to come with one but there is a threaded space for one. A trip to the local hardware store and I was able to accommodate the Azimuth challenge. - thus minus 1 star. (Posted on 10/10/2018)
