Instruction for Upgrading an iEQ30 Mount to an iEQ30Pro Mount
This instruction only provides a technical reference. It is at your own risk to perform the upgrading yourself.
iOptron assumes no liability on any equipment damage or personal injury.
The iEQ30 Pro upgrade kit includes following parts:
R.A. module (R.A. worm assembly, stepper
motor, R.A. control board, pulley and belt)
DEC module (DEC worm assembly, stepper
motor, R.A. control board, pulley and belt)
Main control board with GPS and connection
cable
R.A. module and main board cover
Main board base fixture
DEC module cover
Screws
Tools Needed: 2mm and 3mm Allen wrench, a
Phillips screw driver and a pair of nose pliers. A
shortened 3 mm Allen wrench is needed to access
one screw in steps 6 and 8.
This instruction will demonstrate how to replace
the RA unit only when upgrading an iEQ30 mount
to an iEQ30 Pro mount. The procedure for replacing
the DEC unit is similar.
1. Put a mount on a flat surface, or you may install
the mount on your tripod. Release R.A. axis to
avoid
gear
damage
Internal Use Only
January 2017
during
hardware
upgrading. Unscrew four (4) screws from R.A.
motor cover with a 2mm Allen wrench (2 on each
side).
2. Remove four (4) R.A. gear positioning screws
with a 3mm Allen wrench (2 on each side).
Remove the R.A. worm assembly with the RA
and main boards.