Ieq30 Pro Mount Assembly; Step 1. Setup Tripod; Step 2. Attaching The Mount; Step 3. Setting The Latitude - iOptron iEQ30 Pro Instruction Manual

gives access to more than 300,000 celestial objects – by performing star alignments using the
equatorial mount's electronic controller, and enjoy the night sky.
The iEQ30 Pro mount is a next-generation equatorial mount that provides the precision
alignment capabilities required for today's complete astronomy solution. The following sections of this
manual provide the detailed steps required to successfully set up and operate the iEQ30 Pro mount.

3.2. iEQ30 Pro Mount Assembly

NOTE: The iEQ30 Pro is a precision astronomical instrument. It is highly recommended that you
read the entire manual and become familiar with the nomenclature and function of all
components before starting the assembly.

3.2.1. STEP 1. Setup Tripod

Expand the tripod legs and install the Tripod Spreader
using the Tripod Lock as shown in Figure 8. Tightening the
Tripod Lock will expand the tripod legs fully and provide
maximum support for the mount and the Optical Tube
Assembly (OTA). Adjust the tripod. It is recommended that
you extend the legs fully during the first assembly and modify
the length as required in subsequent adjustments. After the
legs are adjusted and locked, stand the tripod with the
Alignment Peg facing True North. If you are located in the
southern hemisphere, face the Alignment Peg True South.
CAUTION: If the latitude of your location is below 20º,
you may move the Alignment Peg to the opposite
position to prevent the counterweights from hitting the
tripod legs.

3.2.2. STEP 2. Attaching the Mount

Tighten the R.A. Clutch. Carefully remove the mount from the shipping box. Familiarize yourself
with the components shown in Figure 1.
Az. Locking Screw
Back out the Azimuth Adjustment Knobs (next to the Bubble Level Indicator) to prevent blocking
the Alignment Peg (Figure 9). Put the mount onto the tripod head (or pier top) with bubble level on top
of the Alignment Peg (Figure 10). Secure the mount head by tightening Azimuth Locking Screws. Level
the mount by adjusting individual tripod leg (or pier foot). You may use the build-in Bubble Level
Indicator or an external level to check leveling.

3.2.3. STEP 3. Setting the Latitude

Unlock the R.A. Clutch and rotate the mount 180º around the R.A. axis (Figure 11) to move the
dovetail face upside. Tighten the R.A. Clutch. Unscrew the Latitude Adjustment Lever from Latitude
Adjustment Knob (Figure 12). Turn the Latitude Adjustment Knob to set your current latitude, which is
displayed in La. Mark Window. Use the Lever for fine adjustments as needed. You may set the latitude
without the load for an easy adjustment.
Bubble Level
Az. Adjust. Knob
Figure 9
Tripod Tray
Tripod Lock
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Alignment
Figure 8 Tripod
Alignment
Peg
Figure 10
Peg