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Page 1 Crux140 Traveler User Manual Ver 1.3 HOBYM Observatory...
Page 2 Designed and built for the consumers, the Crux140 Traveler is a portable device for expeditions and ensures the highest efficiency and ease of use. The Crux140 Traveler will be a perfect companion to your astronomical activities. HOBYM Observatory has succeeded in mass-...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Features of Titan TCS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 Titan TCS Quick Manual --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Frequently Asked Questions ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 37 Crux140Traveler Technical Data ----------------------------------------------------------------- 42 Photographs taken using Crux140 Traveler --------------------------------------------------- 43 Online Reference webpages ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 45 Equipment setting reference -----------------------------------------------------------------------46 Limited Warranty ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47...
Page 4: Features Of Crux140Traveler
Unlike other worm wheel equatorial mounts, the performance of Crux140 Tvr. is not influenced by the changes in a backlash resulting from temperature fluctuations. ➔ Crux140 Tvr. has a high payload compared to the bodyweight of the mount. It can mount up HOBYM Observatory...
Page 5 Bluetooth and WiFi (soon to be released) wireless environment and the user may choose which to use by a firmware update. ➔ Titan TCS accommodates ASCOM Driver and INDI Driver that enables the connection with various astronomical software. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 6: Product Details
Input voltage: 12V 3.0A or more ⚫ GoTo: GoTo available both from the hand controller and PC. ⚫ Warranty: 3 years of electronic parts (Cost is at the user’s expense if defects were caused by the user's fault.) HOBYM Observatory...
Page 7: What's Included In The Box And Optional Parts
6. What’s Included in the Box and Optional Parts In-the-Box Items ⚫ Crux140 Traveler (The appearance problem of the casting part is not an AS issue) ⚫ Titan TCS ⚫ PoleMaster Adapter ⚫ Bubble level ⚫ 5mm L-wrench ⚫ M8x10 and M8X12, two each ⚫...
Page 8: Mount Layout
12. Alt-azimuth Mode fixing bolt mounting tap: for fixing by attaching the handle bolt to it after matching M6 tap hole with an inner hole. 13. Mount base 14. PoleMaster Adapter: An adapter that can attach a PoleMaster. HOBYM Observatory...
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Page 10: Dimensions Of The Mount
8. Dimensions of the Mount Equatorial Mount Head Size HOBYM Observatory...
Page 11: Precautions For Use
10. In case of using GoTo function frequently, lower the slewing speed to prevent the motor from overheating. When operated at the highest speed for a too long time, it may lower the performance of the motor due to the overheating. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 12: How To Set Up Telescope
2. Mount a bubble level (included in the 4. The Crux140 Traveler has a 3/8-inch female package) on the tripod. screw tap on the bottom. Crux140 Traveler can be mounted on any tripod as long as it has a 3/8-inch bolt.
Page 13 6. Attach the dovetail holder. At this time, two M8X10 and M8X12 are included in the package. Secure with a suitable bolt. Be careful when tightening with a long bolt as the mounting tabs on the telescope connection head may be damaged. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 14 Then center your target using TCS’s keypad and sync. 11. Attach the PoleMaster. The adapter is included in the package, so there is no need for a separate purchase. Please refer to PoleMaster's manual for detailed instructions. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 15: How To Set Up In Alt-Azimuth Mode
4. The Crux140Traveler has a 3/8-inch female screw taps on the bottom. Any tripod can be mounted as long as it has 3/8-inch bolt. 2. Mount a bubble level (included in the package) on the tripod. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 16 8. Level using the supplied bubble level. Adjust the tripod's legs so that the water droplet locates in the center. This step improves the GoTo and tracking accuracy of the alt-azimuth mount via a one-star alignment. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 17 9. Install the weight shaft and weight. The weight should be located farthest from the mount. 10. Mount the telescope and connect the Titan TCS. The telescope and mount should be positioned as shown below: HOBYM Observatory...
Page 18: Changing Altitude To Low Latitude
 Use GoTo function targeting the celestial object you know using the Titan TCS Object menu. The telescope will move near the selected target. Then center your target using TCS’s keypad and sync. Now you can observe any object using GoTo. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 19 7. Reassemble by inserting the altitude adjustment support auxiliary bolt. Be careful not to overtighten. 5. Adjust the altitude adjustment knob to match the hole in the altitude adjustment support auxiliary bolt block. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 20 8. Insert the long part of the L-wrench into the bolt head to tighten it. 9. Use the altitude adjustment knob to adjust the altitude. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 21: Features Of Titan Tcs
10. Small graphic high-resolution OLED display: High resolution OLED to monitor the current consumption of motor and various information on the current state of the mount. (1.69 "Diagonal Size, 160X128 Pixels, Full Color) 11. Input power (12V / 3A): DC Adapter should be 12V/3A or have higher current. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 22 17. The latest Titan TCS (HW Ver2.0) has a built-in camera shutter release that allows the user to control the camera such as DLSR. 18. The latest firmware has added the alt-azimuth mount mode to existing Titan TCS. HOBYM Observatory...
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Page 29 If the polarity of the power is reversed or there is a problem, the TCS will not be turned on. Incorrect power connections can cause serious permanent damage to the Titan TCS as well as other devices connected to the TCS. HOBYM Observatory...
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Page 38: Frequently Asked Questions
ASCOM Driver for CRUX series The ASCOM Driver designed for Titan TCS is available. It can be downloaded from the Download page of the HOBYM Observatory homepage. Please upgrade the old firmware to the latest version before using it. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 39 If the weather is below -10 °C, it is recommended to attach counterweight or to reduce the maximum motor speed to about 50% level to minimize the mechanical burden to the mount Please contact HOBYM Observatory if you continue to experience the same problem after trying the above-mentioned suggestion.
Page 40 3. The telescope and the target star both must be above the horizon while synchronizing. 4. Check if there is an error message displayed on the TCS. 5. If the problem persists, contact HOBYM Observatory.  When operating at the highest speed, there is a motor sound, but the mount does not move (The motor stalled).
Page 41 GOTO command which goes below the horizontal line.  When it automatically stops with a melody sound while tracking. The RA Auto Stop function is activated. Check the time and location settings to accurately calculate the meridian information. Check the RA Auto Stop function. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 42 3. In a case that the power was turned off without Parking. Refresh the PEC Training. The PEC function uses newly trained PEC data. If the PEC function is not activated automatically, redo PEC Training and use newly trained data to operate PEC function. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 43: Crux140Traveler Technical Data
NGC, IC, M, Planet, etc. over 14,000 items OLED Color Display 1.69" Diagonal Size, 160X128 Pixels Tracking current sinking 12V / 0.5~0.8A Max speed Slewing current sinking 12V / 1.5~3A Wireless Control Bluetooth/WiFi module Various Port RS232, USB, Guider port, Camera shutter release HOBYM Observatory...
Page 44: Photographs Taken Using Crux140 Traveler
15. Photographs taken using Crux140 Crux140Traveler/WO Redcat51/QHY247/QHY5LII Guiding/Duo band filter/Mongo/Injoon Hwang HOBYM Observatory...
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Page 46: Equipment Setting Reference
Equipment setting reference HOBYM Observatory...
Page 47 ➔ Contact Info : https://www.HOBYM.net/contect ➔ Facebook User Community : https://www.facebook.com/groups/193879510629347/ ➔ Facebook Japanese User Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/165687264123804/ Have a great astronomical life with the Crux140Traveler. HOBYM Observatory will do our best to support the product until its lifetime. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 48: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty CRUX equatorial mounts are warranted by HOBYM Observatory. (HOBYM) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 Years(Mechanical parts) and 2 Years (Electronical parts) from the date of original purchase. Your official HOBYM dealer or HOBYM will repair or replace (period of 90 days from...