2.4. CEM60 Gear Switches

The CEM gear system utilizes a magnetic force system for optimal gear meshing. Fully turn the Gear Switch clockwise to disengage the worm from the worm wheel. Turn the Gear Switch counterclockwise to engage the worm to worm wheel, as indicated on the mount. The Gear Switch MUST NOT be left in a position that is in between the Engaged and Disengaged positions. Setting the Gear Switch in between states may damage the worm or worm wheel.

WARNING: Never disengage or adjust the Gear Switches without holding the mount firmly! Personal injury and/or equipment damage may happen.

Figure 4. CEM60 R.A. (left) and DEC (right) gear switches

2.5. CEM60 Cable Management

The CEM60 mount has a pre-wired instrument panel

 

that allows the user to connect his imaging gears without

 

having the wires/cables dragged all over the mount when the

 

mount is slewing or tracking. As shown in Figure 5, the

 

Instrument Panel has the following:

 

2X 12V power outlets for powering the CCD

Figure 5. Instrument panel

camera or electric focuser

4X USB 2.0 port with Type A connector for connecting to accessories.

1X 6P6C port which can be used to bridge the guiding port or accessories with a 6P6C/6P4C plug

The USB hub is a non-powered one. It will draw power from a source, such a computer USB port. Therefore, the maximum usable USB ports might be limited, depending on the power consumption of the accessories.

The ports on the instrument panel are connected to the input panel located next to the polar scope, as shown in Figure 6.

1X 12V power input (5A max.)

1X USB 2.0 port with Type B connector

1X 6P6C port

Figure 6. Input panel

In the event where a user would like to wire his own cables, he can remove the dovetail saddle. Next he needs to remove the polar scope and run the cables through the polar scope opening. Solder the cables onto the instrument pane. When reinstalling the dovetail saddle, make sure that the STOPPER and the arrow is pointed to front, as shown in Figure 7.

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