APPENDIX F:
16" LX200GPS FEATURES
Figure 43: 16" LX200GPS Computer Control Panel.
16" LX200GPS Unique Features
The 16" LX200GPS contains, for the most part, the same features (covered earlier in this manual) as all other LX200GPS telescope models. The following features are unique to the 16" model.
Control Panel Features:
The Dec. Motor port (J, Fig. 43) is a
The
The
12 vDC Output (Fan) Port (E, Fig. 43) is used to power the fans located on the opti- cal tube assembly (OTA). The fans evacuate the warm air trapped inside the tube, allowing for faster
The fan takes warm air from the OTA so that cool air can enter the OTA through the filtered hole on the side of the OTA. The input filter prevents dust from entering the OTA. Periodically replace the filter by removing the four bolts holding the grill. The fan also has a filter, but this filter keeps dust out of the OTA while the fan is off; it should not need replacing.
The "AUX Power" option in the Utilities menu allows you to turn the fan on or off. Select "Yes" to turn on.
Commercial Shipping
Caution: Serious damage to the drive gears may result from shock in han- dling. During transport or commercial shipping, the R.A. lock (12, Fig. 1) and/or the Dec. lock (17, Fig. 1) must not be engaged. Always release the locks when storing in the case or when crating for commercial shipment. This allows the telescope to give if the case or crate is sharply jarred or dropped.
The optical and mechanical axes of the 16" LX200GPS telescope have been carefully aligned at the factory to ensure accurate object pointing. Do not loosen or remove the optical tube assembly from the tube adapters (25, Fig 1). The resulting misalignment of the axes will result in inaccurate slew-
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