Smarteq Tm Pro+ Mount Assembly - iOptron SmartEQ Pro Plus Instruction Manual

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that you read the entire manual and become familiar with the nomenclature and function of all
components before starting the assembly.
STEP 1. Setup Tripod
Expand the tripod legs. Put the Accessory Tray onto the Tripod Support Bracket. Slightly push down
Accessory Tray while turn it, until the tray is locked into the Tripod Support Bracket. (Figure 5). Adjust the
tripod height by unlocking and re-locking the tripod leg screws (not shown) to a desired height. Position the
tripod so that the Alignment Peg faces north, if you are in Northern Hemisphere (Figure 6).
Accessory tray
Figure 5. Install tripod support bracket
The Alignment Peg may be moved to the opposite position if used at latitude lower than 20º to avoid
counterweights hit the tripod leg.
STEP 2. Attach the Mount Head
Remove the Latitude Adjustment Screw from its Storage Position (the bottom threaded hole) by
unscrewing it all the way out (Figure 7). Retract the Azimuth Adjustment Knobs to allow enough clearance
for the Alignment Peg seating in the house. Tighten the Azimuth Lock to secure the mount (Figure 8).
Figure 7. Remove Latitude Adjustment Screw
STEP 3. Adjust Latitude
This step requires you to know the latitude of your current location. It can be easily found on the
Internet, with your GPS navigator or a GPS capable cell phone. You will have to change this latitude setting
every time you significantly change your night sky viewing location. This setting directly affects the mount's
tracking and GOTO accuracy.
Pro+ Mount Assembly
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Pro+ mount is a precision astronomical instrument. It is highly recommended
Lock point
Lat. adj. screw
Alignment peg
Tripod support
bracket
Figure 8. Install mount onto the tripod
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Figure 6. Alignment peg position
Azimuth lock
Azi. adj. knob (X2)