Socket Mobile GTOCP2 manual Installation of Encoders and Encoder Housings -1200 Mount

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INSTALLATION OF ENCODERS AND ENCODER HOUSINGS -1200 MOUNT

1200ENC (purchased separately)

Parts List:

1Right Ascension (R.A.) Encoder housing (black anodized)

1Declination (Dec.) Encoder housing (black anodized)

1R.A. Axis Adapter (clear anodized - silver colored), labeled R.A.

1Dec. Axis Adapter (clear anodized - silver colored), labeled Dec.

To install your encoders, first remove the telescope from your mount. Remove your declination counter weight(s) and declination counterweight shaft.

Fitting Declination Encoder Housing

If the encoders were purchased with the 1200 mount, it is likely that the declination axis adapter and encoder housing have already been installed. No further action will be required as this encoder will remain in place.

1.If the encoders were purchased separately, the silver-colored Dec. axis adapter may be inside the black Dec. axis encoder housing. If it is, remove it now.

2.Locate the counterweight shaft adapter (the black anodized part that the counterweight threads into) on the Dec. axis. When we assembled the mounts, we threaded this on rather tightly, so you will need some extra leverage to remove it. Locate the hole that was drilled into the part and find some object that you can insert. We suggest that you use one of your allen head wrenches that is wrapped in masking tape so that you do not mar the finish of the part. You may need to apply a good deal of force so it may be easiest to do if the mount is on the pier so that it won’t move.

3.Thread the Dec. axis adapter into the end of your Dec. axis Final tightening should be done with firm hand pressure. Normally the Dec. axis adapter will not be removed.

4.If you look into the black encoder housing, you will see the encoder itself mounted at the rear of the housing. When this installation procedure is complete, the encoder shaft will insert into the center hole of the Dec. axis adapter. This allows the encoder to read the motion of the declination shaft as the declination axis moves.

5.Thread the Dec. encoder housing onto the Dec. axis housing of the 1200 mount. You may need to wiggle the encoder housing gently to engage the shaft of the encoder with the hole in the center of the Dec. axis adapter. When the threading is complete, tighten up with firm hand pressure (or insert your special “tool” from above and tighten firmly) since normally this encoder housing will not be removed.

6.The counterweight shaft may now be rethreaded into the rear of the Dec. encoder housing.

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Contents ASTRO-PHYSICS Page Operation of the Mounting Page Features and Specifications Model 1200GTO Parts List Model GTOCP2Diagram Why Polar Alignment is ImportantIntroduction Compensation for the Earth’s rotationAssembly Instructions Before You Leave Home Gross Latitude AdjustmentAttach Pier Adapter to Pier Post Assemble Pier purchased separatelyAltitude and Azimuth Adjustments Rough polar alignment Assemble Polar Axis Assembly to Pier or TripodAssemble Declination Axis Flat Mounting Plate FP1800 Attach Mounting Plate purchased separatelyAttach Mounting Rings purchased separately Altitude and Azimuth AdjustmentsFine Polar Alignment Methods for fine polar alignmentDec. Damper Knobs Operation of the MountingDec. Clutch Knobs Balancing Your TelescopePage GTO Control Box Model GTOCP2 Servo Motor DriveFocus Connector RS-232 ConnectorsReticle Connector Autoguider ConnectorPrevent the Cables from Tangling Motor Cables Accessory CablesRemoving the GTO Control Box From 1200 Mount GTO Keypad Controller OperationTroubleshooting Mount Maintenance and AlignmentPage Fitting Declination Encoder Housing Installation of Encoders and Encoder Housings -1200 MountPeriodic Maintenance Fitting Right Ascension Encoder Housing

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