iOptron 2.2 Pound Counterweight For SmartEQ Mount

Description

iOptron 2.2 lb Counterweight for SmartEQ and SmartEQ Pro

Part Number: 3106-02

Compact Balance for Lightweight Mounts

The iOptron 2.2 lb (1 kg) counterweight is a precision-balanced solution designed specifically for the SmartEQ and SmartEQ Pro mounts. When you’re working with compact, portable equatorial systems, even a small imbalance can affect slewing accuracy, tracking precision, and motor performance. This lightweight counterweight allows you to restore proper equilibrium when using slightly heavier accessories or telescopes than your stock configuration was designed for.

Whether you’re running a compact refractor, a DSLR, or a small guide scope, this weight provides just enough extra mass to get your rig dialed inwithout overloading the system.

Designed for 16mm Counterweight Shafts

This counterweight is machined to fit 16mm diameter counterweight shafts, the standard used on both the SmartEQ and SmartEQ Pro. It includes a built-in hand-tightening knob that allows you to attach or reposition the weight easily in the fieldno tools required.

Its compact profilemeasuring approximately 3″ in diameter and 1″ tallmakes it ideal for travel and field use. The black finish matches iOptrons standard mount aesthetic and blends in cleanly with your existing gear.

Compatible Mounts

• SmartEQ

• SmartEQ Pro

• Any other mount using a 16mm diameter counterweight shaft

Technical Specifications

Observing Tip

If you’re using the SmartEQ or SmartEQ Pro with a DSLR or heavier eyepieces, this 2.2 lb counterweight is an excellent way to restore balance without carrying an extra full-size weight. Keeping your system in balance not only improves GoTo accuracy but also extends battery lifesince unbalanced systems force the motors to work harder than they need to.

Final Thoughts

The iOptron 2.2 lb Counterweight (#3106-02) is a must-have accessory for any SmartEQ or SmartEQ Pro user looking to expand their payload slightly without compromising performance. Lightweight, durable, and easy to install, it gives you just the right amount of counterbalance to keep your mount performing at its bestespecially when you’re traveling light.

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