Ra Worm Block Cover; Ra Cable Conduit; Ra Gear Cover (Me Ii Only); Dec Cable Conduit - Paramount Fitness ME II User Manual

Paramount User Guide
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Mouser part number 1710-0721 (no locking collar)
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Mouser part number 171-7391 (locking collar)
If this occurs, the device should be powered using the OEM, or other sufficiently
rated power source.

RA Worm Block Cover

The RA Worm Block Cover incorporates the following features:
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Protects the internal right ascension worm block components from dust and debris.
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Provides a convenient handle to grasp when lifting the mount.
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Houses the right ascension axis Three Position Switch (page 73).

RA Cable Conduit

This access hole in the right ascension shaft allows custom cables to be passed through the mount. See
"Through the Mount Cabling" on page 35 for more information.
This access hole is dome-shaped to serve as an integrated carrying handle and is covered by the RA Gear
Cover.

RA Gear Cover (ME II Only)

The RA Gear Cover provides an access hole for through the mount cables.

Dec Cable Conduit

This access hole in the declination shaft allows custom cables to be passed through the mount. See
"Through the Mount Cabling" on page 35 for more information.

Right Ascension Carrying Handle

Use the integrated carrying handle to lift the mount. On the Paramount MX, place the Three Position
Switch in the Lock position before lifting the mount. The Paramount ME II's RA Cable Conduit access hole
is dome-shaped and serves as the integrated carrying handle (remove the RA Gear Cover to access it). The
Paramount MX+ has no integrated carrying handles but underneath the electronics box can serve as an
aid when carrying the mount.
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Attempting to power a device through this port that draws more than 12W
(12V at 1A max.) will cause the MKS 5000 control system to emit successive
beeps, indicating an "error condition."
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The total power supplied to both the 5V and 12V ports is 12W (+12V DC at
1A max.). When using both ports to power devices, make sure that the
combined power required by each device does not 12W.