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Figure 7. DEC mounting bracket and counterweight package
23- Vixen-type dovetail saddle
24- DEC camera mounting block
25- DEC base
26- DEC mounting bracket
27- Screws for dovetail saddle mounting
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2.4. SkyGuider
NOTE: The SkyGuider
recommended that you read the entire manual and become familiar with the nomenclature and
functions of all components before starting the assembly.
STEP 1. Check/charge the battery
The SkyGuider
with battery partially charged. Please
fully charge the battery before the first
time use. Insert the micro USB plug into
the USB port at the back of the mount
(see Figure 8), and connect the other
end of the USB cable into a USB port of
a computer, a smart phone charger or a
portable battery pack (not included).
The input power should be 5V, 1A. It
usually takes 5 hours to charge the internal Li-Poly battery to reach 80% of full power. When the
battery is fully charged the battery status indicator should flash rapidly (about 5Hz). You may charge
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the SkyGuider
Pro with the power switch either ON or OFF. (However, when the power switch is
turned off, the battery status indicator does not function). When the indicator stays steady on, the
battery power should be sufficient for your session. When the indicator blinks slowly (about 0.5Hz), it
indicates the power is low and recharging is necessary.
Pro Camera Mount Assembly
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Pro mount is a precision astronomical instrument. It is highly
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Pro is shipped
28- 3/8" Ball head mounting screw
29- Counterweight shaft
30- Counterweight shaft safety screw
31- Counterweight
Figure 8. Micro USB powering/charging port
9
Battery
Indicator
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