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FocusLynx FT QuickSync Installation
Step-by-Step Instructions for Installing the QuickSync FT Motor
Assembly to your FeatherTouch Focuser.
The QuickSync motor assembly fits directly in place of the coarse and fine focus knobs on the right side
of the FeatherTouch manual
focusers. The gold knob on the
QuickSync will attach to the smaller
diameter shaft of the pinion
assembly and allow fine manual
focus when the motor is disengaged.
Coarse manual focus can usually be
accomplished by disengaging the
motor and adjusting the black focus
knob on the opposite side of the
focuser.
FocusLynx FT Model
Be sure you have the correct size
QuickSync Ft motor assembly for
your focuser. Review the table
below if there is any doubt as to which model FeatherTouch or QuickSync motor assembly you possess.
FeatherTouch Model
FTF20xx series
FTF25xx series
FTF27xx series
FTF30xx series
FTF35xx series
AP series scopes
FTM-xxx series
MPA-xxx
Telephone: 616-897-9351 · Fax: (616) 897-8229 · Toll Free: 888-488-0381
FocusLynx FT with QuickSync
Nominal Drawtube Size
2-inch
2.5-inch
2.7-inch
3-inch
3.5-inch
4.0-inch
n/a – Feather Touch
Micro replacement for
SCT standard focuser.
Micro Pinion Assembly
199 Smith Street · Lowell, Michigan 49331 · U.S.A.
sales@optecinc.com
http://www.optecinc.com
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FocusLynx QuickSync Installation Instructions - Revision 2
Housing / Shaft Dia.
1.000" / 0.109" (7/64")
1.330" / 0.156" (5/32")
1.330" / 0.156" (5/32")
1.330" / 0.156" (5/32")
1.460" / 0.156" (5/32")
1.460" / 0.156" (5/32")
1.000" / 0.109" (7/64")
varies
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FocusLynx FT Model
QuickSync FT20
QuickSync FT30
QuickSync FT30
QuickSync FT30
QuickSync FT40
QuickSync FT40
QuickSync FT20
Contact Optec
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Summary of Contents for Optec QuickSync FT20

  • Page 1 FeatherTouch or QuickSync motor assembly you possess. FeatherTouch Model Nominal Drawtube Size Housing / Shaft Dia. FocusLynx FT Model FTF20xx series 2-inch 1.000” / 0.109” (7/64”) QuickSync FT20 FTF25xx series 2.5-inch 1.330” / 0.156” (5/32”) QuickSync FT30 FTF27xx series 2.7-inch 1.330” / 0.156” (5/32”)
  • Page 2: Installation Video

    USB/Serial cable  Software CD 199 Smith Street · Lowell, Michigan 49331 · U.S.A. Telephone: 616-897-9351 · Fax: (616) 897-8229 · Toll Free: 888-488-0381 sales@optecinc.com http://www.optecinc.com www.optec.us · · FocusLynx QuickSync Installation Instructions - Revision 2 Page 2 of 10...
  • Page 3 Remove the larger black focus knob using the 1/16” hex key. 199 Smith Street · Lowell, Michigan 49331 · U.S.A. Telephone: 616-897-9351 · Fax: (616) 897-8229 · Toll Free: 888-488-0381 sales@optecinc.com http://www.optecinc.com www.optec.us · · FocusLynx QuickSync Installation Instructions - Revision 2 Page 3 of 10...
  • Page 4 199 Smith Street · Lowell, Michigan 49331 · U.S.A. Telephone: 616-897-9351 · Fax: (616) 897-8229 · Toll Free: 888-488-0381 sales@optecinc.com http://www.optecinc.com www.optec.us · · FocusLynx QuickSync Installation Instructions - Revision 2 Page 4 of 10...
  • Page 5 Ensure the knob can move freely. 199 Smith Street · Lowell, Michigan 49331 · U.S.A. Telephone: 616-897-9351 · Fax: (616) 897-8229 · Toll Free: 888-488-0381 sales@optecinc.com http://www.optecinc.com www.optec.us · · FocusLynx QuickSync Installation Instructions - Revision 2 Page 5 of 10...
  • Page 6 Test the fine focus gold knob. 199 Smith Street · Lowell, Michigan 49331 · U.S.A. Telephone: 616-897-9351 · Fax: (616) 897-8229 · Toll Free: 888-488-0381 sales@optecinc.com http://www.optecinc.com www.optec.us · · FocusLynx QuickSync Installation Instructions - Revision 2 Page 6 of 10...
  • Page 7 FocusLynx Hi-Torque setting. With stepper motors, speed and torque typically work inversely. That is, higher speeds will usually result in lower torque. If you find your pinion assembly continually slips contact Optec support (support@optecinc.com). You may need to slightly tighten the internal tension nut inside the pinion assembly.
  • Page 8 Micro-Touch and Feather Touch Motor assemblies shown below, but will also work well with the bi-polar motor used in the QuickSync FT assembly. Contact Optec support (support@optecinc.com) if your focus motor cannot be adjusted without slippage or stalling.
  • Page 9 A simple MicroTouch motor control cable can be made from any Ethernet Cat5 cable. Optec offers complete packages which include the FocusLynx hub and this motor cable, or a full temperature probe kit to allow temperature compensation with the FocusLynx controller and MicroTouch motor.
  • Page 10 FocusLynx FT QuickSync with FeatherTouch Focusers 199 Smith Street · Lowell, Michigan 49331 · U.S.A. Telephone: 616-897-9351 · Fax: (616) 897-8229 · Toll Free: 888-488-0381 sales@optecinc.com http://www.optecinc.com www.optec.us · · FocusLynx QuickSync Installation Instructions - Revision 2 Page 10 of 10...

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