Attach Dovetail Adapter | iOptron IEQ45TM instruction

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STEP 6. Attach Dovetail Adapter

Both Vixen and Losmandy-D dovetail saddles are included for your convenience. Two (2) M6x20 hex head screws are used for the Vixen dovetail saddle. Additionally, four (4) M6x20 screws are provided for the Losmandy-D saddle installation. A customer-made large adapter can also be installed. The mounting-hole distribution on the mount is shown in Figure 11.

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STEP 7. Connect Cables

Attach one end of an RJ11 cable into the socket on the side of the DEC unit and the other end into the DEC socket located on the main control unit. Using another RJ11 cable, connect the hand controller and the HBX socket located on the main control unit. Plug the 12V DC power supply into the Power socket on the main control unit. The red LED will illuminate when the power switch is turned on.

STEP 8. Polar Alignment

CAUTION: It is recommended that whenever possible you perform this procedure before loading the OTA.

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iOptron IEQ45TM instruction manual Attach Dovetail Adapter

Contents

SmartStar iEQ45TM Table of Content Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty IEQ45TM Overview Features Parts List IEQ45TM Assembly Alignment Peg Tripod Spreader Tripod Leg Leg Lock Screw Assembly Terms Introduction IEQ45 Ports IEQ45 Assembly Set Latitude Adjustment Knob Attach the iEQ45 Mount Attach Dovetail Adapter Polar axis adjustments Quick polar axis alignment Install Counterweights Balance the mount in DEC axis Zero position Key Description Go2NovaTM 8407 Hand Controller PEC LCD ScreenPage Getting Started Setup the Mount and Polar AlignmentSetting Up the Hand Controller Set Up Time and Site Local Time Set Star Identifying Function Turn Off the MountInitial Star Alignment Go to the Moon and Other StarsPage Slew to an Object Complete Functions of Go2NovaTM Hand Controller Electric Focuser Set Up ControllerSync to Target Meridian Treatment Set Anti-backlash Align Test Backlash Disp R.A Axis ErrorThree Star Alignment Record PEC PEC OptionPole Star Position PEC Playback System Self-Test Set Tracking RateSet User Objects Set Guider Rate Guide OptionsSet Slewing Rate Park Scope Balance Test To Zero Position Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions Maintenance and ServicingMaintenance IOptron Customer Service GPS Appendix A. Technical Specifications Appendix B. Go2NovaTM 8407 HC Menu Structure Page Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade Appendix D. Computer Control an iEQ45 Mount Messier Catalog Appendix E. Go2NovaTM Star List Named Star List Modern Constellations Deep Sky Object List Double Star List SAO Atik Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty