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Page 1: Cover
Crux170HD User Manual Ver 1.41 HOBYM Observatory...
Page 2: Greetings
Designed and built for the consumers, the Crux170HD is a portable device for expeditions and ensures the highest efficiency and ease of use. The Crux170HD will be a perfect companion to your astronomical activities. HOBYM...
Page 3: Features Of Crux140Traveler
Crux170HD is not influenced by the changes in a backlash resulting from temperature fluctuations. ➔ Crux170HD has a high payload compared to the bodyweight of the mount. It can mount up to 10kg of load assuming the telescope’s center of mass is 7cm away from the DEC mounting surface without counterweights, and the payload can be increased up to 20Kg when the user attaches an optional counterweight or a camera with ball head.
Page 4 This allows the mount to have a long product life unless there were severe damages from external factors. ➔ Crux170HD is equipped with Titan TCS, which makes it one of the most efficient portable mounts among all. ➔ Crux170HD reduces the periodic error using the P-motion control function of Titan TCS. This ensures the final periodic error value not to exceed about ±8 arcsec.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Features of Titan TCS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 17 Titan TCS Quick Manual --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 Frequently Asked Questions ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 34 Crux170HD Technical Data --------------------------------------------------------------------- 39 Photographs taken using Crux170HD -------------------------------------------------------- 40 Equipment setting reference--------------------------------------------------------------------- 42 Online Reference webpages --------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- 43 Limited Warranty ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44...
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
8mm knob bolt ⚫ Card USB Memory – Programs and Manuals ⚫ Motor cable, RS232 cable, power cable, USB cable ⚫ HOBYM Observatory Stickers variety pack ⚫ Luxury plastic hard case for Crux140 Traveler ⚫ Weight shaft (diameter-18mm) Optional Parts (Sold separately) ⚫...
Page 8: Mount Layout
13. PoleMaster Adapter: An adapter that can attach a PoleMaster. 14. Altitude adjustment support block 15. Azimuth adjustment support block 16. TiTaN TCS Alt-azimuth Mode fixing bolt mounting tap: for fixing by attaching the handle bolt to it after matching M8 tap hole with an inner hole HOBYM Observatory...
Page 9: Dimensions Of The Mount
Dimensions of the Mount HOBYM Observatory...
Page 10: 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 11: How To Set Up In Equatorial Mode
How to set up in Equatorial Mode Assemble the removable tripod head and Crux170HD. 1. Set up a tripod on a firm, level surface and place one of the tripod legs toward the north or south pole Tighten the L-shaped knob on the tripod strongly.
Page 12 Precise polar alignment should be done turn is enough. after all equipment has been mounted. 9. Connect the Declination cable of TiTaN TCS. 7. After installing the pole master, use the control knob to orient it to the North Pole. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 13 M8X12 are included in the package. Secure RA axis. with a suitable bolt. Be careful when tightening with a long bolt as the mounting tabs on the telescope connection head may be damaged.. Connect motor cable to TiTaN TCS. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 14 This is to minimize the load celestial object you know using the Titan on the equator during operation. TCS Object menu. The telescope will move near the selected target. Then center your target using TCS’s keypad and sync.. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 15: How To Set Up In Alt-Azimuth Mode
After the declination head points north, tapped hole and tighten it clockwise. After the telescope points west. Then we put the that, tighten the altitude adjustment handle as weight on the end as shown below. much as possible. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 16 Then center your target using TCS’s keypad and sync. Now you can observe any object using GoTo. 7. In case of previous version Crux170HD can be used with the Alt-Az mode with firmware upgrade. However, when using Alt-Az mode, use it in balance with enough weight.
Page 17: Features Of Titan Tcs
6. Titan TCS supports LX200 compatible protocol, which makes it compatible with many kinds of astronomical software. 7. Remote observation through built-in parking function 8. Compact Size of 88mm x 108mm x 35mm with high density PCB design. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 18 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...
Page 19: Titan Tcs Quick Manual
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Page 34: 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 35 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 36 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 37 Check the RA Auto Stop function. Please check the message at the bottom of the screen.  When TCS receives a command from Object / GOTO, the error message is displayed without moving. Check the time and location setting. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 38 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 39: Crux170Hd Technical Data
Have a great astronomical life with the Crux140Traveler. HOBYM Observatory will do our best to support the product until its lifetime. HOBYM Observatory...
Page 40: Photographs Taken Using Crux170Hd
Horse Head Nebula / FDK150/SBIG STL11K/Crux170HD / Hwang, Injoon / 2018 HOBYM Observatory...
Page 41 M42 / FDK150/SBIG STL-11k/ Crux170HD / Hwang, Injoon / 2018 HOBYM Observatory...
Page 42: Equipment Setting Reference
Equipment setting reference Crux170HD + TEC140FL Crux170HD + VSD100 HOBYM Observatory...
Page 43: Online Reference Webpages
참조 웹 페이지 ➔ HOBYM Observatory main homepage : www.hobym.net ➔ HOBYM Observatory Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/HOBYM-Observatory-1414619488756747/ ➔ Crux170HD webpage : https://www.hobym.net/crux170hd ➔ TiTaN TCS webpage : https://www.hobym.net/titan-tcs https://www.hobym.net/manual-1 ➔ Download Manuals: ➔ Blog : https://www.hobym.net/blog ➔ International Distributor : https://www.hobym.net/partner ➔...
Page 44: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty CRUX equatorial mounts are warranted by HOBYM Observatory(HOBYM) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for period of 5 Years(Mechanical parts) and 3 Years (Electronical parts) from the date of original purchase. Your official HOBYM dealer or Hobym will repair or replace(period of 90 days from...