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M-zeta
Dual Dec Altazimuth Mount
(Made in Italy)
USER MANUAL
Version 1.0.0 October 2021
All the pictures and contents included here are propriety of
AVALON INSTRUMENTS
.
They cannot be reproduced, published, copied or transmitted in any way, including the internet, without the
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AVALON INSTRUMENTS
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  • Page 1: Safety Recommendations And Warnings

    M-zeta Dual Dec Altazimuth Mount (Made in Italy) USER MANUAL Version 1.0.0 October 2021 All the pictures and contents included here are propriety of AVALON INSTRUMENTS They cannot be reproduced, published, copied or transmitted in any way, including the internet, without the...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND WARNINGS • Read carefully the manual before installing and using the mount. • Use the power cable supplied with the mount or a 12V- 3A stabilized power supply as suggested in the manual. • Connect the power cable correctly and securely to the power socket. •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND WARNINGS.....................2 Technical Specifications...............................5 Forewords....................................6 1. Packing Content................................7 2 Mount Description................................8 3. M-Zeta Initial Setup................................10 3.1 Installing the M-zeta on the T-pod..........................10 3.2 Telescope installation..............................12 © All Rights reserved -...

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Type of mount Dual Dec Altazimuth mount Head weight 12,2 kg (26,8 lb), without counterweight and bar Maximum load 20 kg (44 lb) Motion System All belts drive system based on four stages reducer. All the movements are on ball bearings. No maintenance and no backlash system.

  • Page 5: Forewords

    Forewords This manual describes the Avalon M-Zeta mount, the procedures for its mounting and tuning on the tripod and for the installation of a telescope. Additional Information on the M-Zeta mount and on the StarGO control system, containing also the procedures for the use with third-party software and in particular with the ASCOM driver, are reported in the StarGO manual which is part of the mount supply.

  • Page 6: Packing Content

    Packing Content Open the box to take all the content out. Extract all the components from the small cardboard box and from the mount bag side pocket putting them on a clean, flat surface. Component List • Mount head • StarGo GoTo Control System •...

  • Page 7: Mount Description

    The M-Zeta is mainly designed for visual observing with high focal length catadioptric tubes (such as SC-Maksutov, RC, SC cameras, Cassegrain, DK, etc) up to 10″ aperture and 20 kg (44 lb) weight, according to the tube length. It is possible to use the M-zeta with Newton optics (for example 8" f4).
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  • Page 9: M-Zeta Initial Setup

    The first operation to be performed it is the mount fixing on the tripod. It is strongly recommended to use the M-zeta mount with the Avalon Instruments T-pod tripod, which has been designed to guarantee maximum performance. If a different kind of tripod is used, it must have dimensions and characteristics compatible with the mount weight and with the astronomical load to be installed.
  • Page 10 At this point, it is possible to place the mount on the T-pod plate, by using the three M8 knobs provided © All Rights reserved -...

  • Page 11: Telescope Installation

    After the mount has been placed and secured on the T-pod, the next step will be the positioning of the telescope on the M-zeta. In order to do this operation, the Losmandy saddle that comes with the package must be placed on the DEC axis top.
  • Page 12 After securely attaching the mount to the tripod and the clamp on the main Dec axis side, the next step is to install the telescope. First of all, in order to securely install the telescope, place the Losmandy saddle parallel to the ground, with the fixing knob toward the top.
  • Page 13 Now that the telescope has been fixed, it will be possible to proceed with the next step: the DEC fine balancement. 3.3 DEC balancing Before beginning the balancing operation, it is worthwhile to test the saddle locking knobs to make sure they are tight. Telescopes do not like to being dropped! In order to properly balance the telescope on the DEC axis, perform the following operations: •...
  • Page 14 Now that the telescope has been installed and balanced, it will be possible to perform the Sync Home Position by following the instructions available on the StarGo User Manual, in the Alt/azimuthal section. © All Rights reserved -...