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- Page 1 EQ6-R Mount EQ6-R-S-201218V1-EN...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENT PART I : SETTING UP THE EQ6-R MOUNT 1.1 Setting Up the Tripod ....................3 1.2 Putting On the EQ6-R Mount ................3 1.3 Attaching the Accessory Tray and the Hand Controller Holder .......4 1.4 Installing the Counterweights ..................5 1.5 Installing the Telescope ...................5 1.6 Balancing the Mount ....................6... -
Page 3: Part I : Setting Up The Eq6-R Mount
Extend the legs to desired height, make sure the tripod top is level and then lock the clamps. clamp Fig. 1.1 1.2 Putting On the EQ6-R Mount Loosen the two azimuth adjustment knobs on the EQ6-R mount until there is sufficient space between the two knob screws. (Fig. 1.2a) Dowel Primary locking shaft Fig. -
Page 4: Attaching The Accessory Tray And The Hand Controller Holder
(Fig. 1.3b) Warning: The accessory tray will ensure the tripod legs remain firmly expanded, which will prevent the tripod from accidentally toppling over. When using the EQ6-R mount, an accesso- ry tray should always be used to ensure stability. Bubble... -
Page 5: Installing The Counterweights
(Fig. 1.4b) Remove the threaded cap from the end of the counterweight rod. The EQ6-R mount comes with a 290mm counterweight rod extension, which can be in- stalled at this point if necessary. Ensure the extension is tightly secured before installing counterweights. -
Page 6: Balancing The Mount
PART I: SETTING UP THE EQ6-R MOUNT Release the Dec. clutch knob and rotate the Dec. axis until the two knobs on the dual-fit saddle are facing upward and the dovetail groove is leveled. Tighten the Dec. clutch again. Dual-fit Saddle... -
Page 7: Part Ii : Using The Eq6-R Mount
Both the R.A. clutch and the Dec. clutch should be tightened when driving the mount with the internal motors. 2.2 Using the Dials As displayed below, the EQ6-R mount features a R.A dial and a Dec. dial. Locking Locking Screw... -
Page 8: Adjusting The R.a. Axis's Elevation And Azimuth
PART II: USING THE EQ6-R MOUNT Once the dials are calibrated, the mount can either be motor-driven or moved manually to specified coordinates by referring to the dial readings. The R.A. dial features two different scales: the lower scale is used to indicate the right as- cension when mount is operating in the Southern Hemisphere;... -
Page 9: Part Iii : Polar Alignment
PART III : POLAR ALIGNMENT 3.1 Preparation Setup the EQ6-R mount (Refer to PART I : SETTING UP THE EQ6-R MOUNT). It is recommend- ed to load the mount with the telescope and counterweights prior to polar alignment. Point the polar scope to the direction of the North Pole (For Northern Hemisphere observ- ing) or South Pole (For Southern Hemisphere observing). -
Page 10: Alignment
PART III: POLAR ALIGNMENT 3.2 Alignment 2020 2012 2028 2032 2016 Place the four stars 2024 asterism here Fig. 3.2a Fig. 3.2b Once the mount is powered up and the polar scope is illuminated, the pattern in the above figure should be visible in the field of view (FOV) of the polar scope. -
Page 11: The Orientation Of The Polaris
PART III: POLAR ALIGNMENT 3.3 The Orientation of the Polaris: As the Polaris is not located exactly at the North Celestial Pole, we can see it orbits the North Celestial Pole in a polar scope. The large circle seen in the center of the pattern in Fig. - Page 12 PART III: POLAR ALIGNMENT If the object remains at the center of the reticle in the polar scope after the rotation, then it means the polar scope has been aligned to the R.A. axis and no calibration is needed. If the target deviated from the reticle, then use a 1.5mm Allen wrench to adjust the three small Allen screws on the polar scope (Fig.
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Page 13: Part Iv : Electronic Control Interface
PART IV : ELECTRONIC CONTROL INTERFACE 4.1 Control Panel The control panel of the EQ6-R is shown below: Fig. 4.1 4.2 Panel Interface Components: POWER: This is an outlet from which the mount and the hand control get power supply. To connect to a power supply, align the index on both the plug of the cord and the outlet on the panel, and then insert the plug to the outlet. -
Page 14: Pinout Of The Interfaces
“Focus” signal ahead of the shutter-release signal, both signals should be connected properly. • The camera control cable shipped with the EQ6-R mount is for a Canon EOS series DSLR camera. Cable for other cameras is optional and can be ordered separately. 4.4 Power Supply Requirements •... -
Page 15: Part V : Other Eq6-R Mount Features
PART V : OTHER EQ6-R MOUNT FEATURES 5.1 Permanent Periodic Error Correction The EQ6-R mount is equipped with an index on its R.A. worm thus the motor controller can keep tracking the current position of the worm. After a proper PEC training routine, in which... -
Page 16: Appendix I : Specifications
APPENDIX I : SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: 45° Specifications: Product Name EQ6-R Mount Mount Type German Equatorial Payload 20kg (Counterweights excluded) (for Astrophotography) Latitude Adjustment Range 5º to 65º Azimuth Adjustment Range About ±9 º Weight(Tripod excluded) 17.3 kg Counterweight 2 x 5kg/ea Tripod 2-inch stainless steel, 7.5kg... - Page 17 EQ6-R Mount...
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