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Dovetail Lock Knob
Circular Base
Figure 3.
The TeleTrack Mount Fork Arm Head
4. There is a bubble level at the base of the fork arm. To
make the fork arm level, simply adjust each tripod leg up
or down, one at a time, until the bubble rests in the central
black circle of the level. It is not critical that the mount be
precisely level, but if the mount is significantly unlevel, it
may compromise the stablity of the setup.
5. To raise or lower the TeleTrack Mount's fork arm to a com-
fortable height, first loosen the elevator lock knob on the
tripod, then use the hinged hand crank to move the eleva-
tor shaft up or down. Re-tighten the elevator lock knob to
secure the instrument at the new height. The mount will be
most stable when the elevator shaft is not extended.
6. The TeleTrack's hand controller has a modular plug at
the end of its cord. To attach the hand controller to the
TeleTrack, plug the connector into the "HC" jack at the
base of the mount's fork arm (see Figure 4). Push the plug
into the jack until it clicks into place. Make sure not to con-
fuse the "HC" jack with the "AUX" jack. The "AUX" jack is
not used for normal operation of the mount.
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Dovetail Mount
1⁄4"-20 L-bracket
Bubble Level
Battery Compartment
Battery Compartment Latch
AUX Jack
HC Jack
Figure 4.
The TeleTrack Mount Control Panel
Note: Do not attempt to reposition the altitude or azimuth
of the mount by hand! Doing so can damage the gears and
motors within the mount.
3. Powering the
teletrack Mount
The TeleTrack mount can be powered by 8 AA batteries, an
optional 12V DC power supply, or an optional AC adapter.
The mount's power requirement is 12 volts DC nominal with a
maximum voltage of 16 volts and a minimum of 8 volts.
Powering by aa Batteries
For maximum portability, the TeleTrack mount features a
battery compartment that holds eight (8) AA batteries (user
supplied). To open the compartment, press down on the black
battery compartment latch gently and lift the cover off. You
will find two separate battery holders that hold 4 AA batteries
each. For easiest installation, detach each battery holder and
insert your AA batteries until each holder is full. Be sure to ori-
ent the batteries as indicated on the battery holder. Reattach
the filled battery holders securely using the snap connectors
and close the battery compartment by pressing its cover down
gently until its latch clicks. Power the TeleTrack on by pressing
the red on/off switch to the "on" position.
Powering by rechargeable Battery
For optimal results, we recommend using a portable recharge-
able battery like the Dynamo or Dynamo Pro available from
Orion. These DC batteries will power the mount far longer
than standard AA batteries. Make sure your rechargeable
battery is tip positive and capable of producing continuous
current with a minimum of 2 amps.
If you are using a portable battery like the Orion Dynamo, use
the Dynamo's supplied 12V DC power cable (cigarette lighter
plug on one end, standard 12V DC power plug on the other
end) to connect the battery to the "12V DC IN" power jack on
the side of the mount. Make sure the Dynamo's power switch
is in the "on" position after connecting. Power the TeleTrack on
by pressing the red on/off switch to the "on" position.
Snap
Cable Jack
12V DC IN Jack
12V DC
OUT Jack
On/Off Switch
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