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iOptron MiniTower GOTO Quick Start Manual

iOptron MiniTower GOTO Quick Start Manual

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The MiniTower™ GOTO AltAz Mount
with GPS and dual Mount set-up
#8300
FEATURES
25 lb Payload
8 lbs of additional payload on the balancing side
All metal (aluminum alloy and stainless steel) heavy duty tripod
1.5"/1.25" stainless steel legs
Internal GPS
#8401 controller with USB port and 130,000 objects in database
Accurate SmartStar® GoTo and auto-tracking
Conical bearings, 4 steel ball bearings
Metal worm/gears
Automatic over-current protection
Automatic clutch protection for both axes
Typical GoTo accuracy: 1 Arc Min.
Resolution: 1 Arc Sec.
Dual scope setup with two dovetails
High accuracy level indicator
3-point easy level adjustment system
Manual push-to for both Axes
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Telescope Mount (with built-in GPS)
#8401 Hand Controller
Controller Cable
1.75-inchTripod
Tripod bolt
Tripod Support
3 kg Counterweight
Tripod Lock
Tripod Support
Tripod Rod
Primary Dovetail Lock
Primary Dovetail Holder
ONLINE CONTENTS (click under "Support" menu) www.iOptron.com
Manuals (you will need to refer to the full manual for details on set-up and operation).
Tips for set up
Hand controller firmware upgrades (check online for latest version)
Reviews and feedback from other customers
iOptron Corp. | 6E Gill Street | Woburn, MA 01801 USA | (781) 569‐0200 | Toll Free (866) 399‐4587 | www.iOptron.com 
Azimuth Lock
Altitude Lock
Counter Balance Arm Lock
Secondary Dovetail Holder Lock
Secondary Dovetail Holder
Secondary Dovetail Lock
Counter Balance Arm
AC adapter
USB cable
12V DC adaptor cable with car
lighter plug
Hard travel case
 

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  • Page 1 Primary Dovetail Lock • • Hard travel case Primary Dovetail Holder ONLINE CONTENTS (click under “Support” menu) www.iOptron.com • Manuals (you will need to refer to the full manual for details on set-up and operation). • Tips for set up •...
  • Page 2 If it is not perfectly straight then loosen the altitude lock (#13) to adjust telescope. Once it is straight re-tighten the altitude lock to make sure OTA is secure and will not spin. 1)South  iOptron Corp. | 6E Gill Street | Woburn, MA 01801 USA | (781) 569‐0200 | Toll Free (866) 399‐4587 | www.iOptron.com   ...
  • Page 3 For later models with star knobs (see step 2 right photo) adjust knobs until mount is level. Then use #4 Rod to lock in position. It is also suggested to use additional levels to assure very precise level. iOptron Corp. | 6E Gill Street | Woburn, MA 01801 USA | (781) 569‐0200 | Toll Free (866) 399‐4587 | www.iOptron.com   ...
  • Page 4 Enter minutes “behind” UT or “ahead” of UT • New York City is 300 minutes “behind” UT • Los Angeles is 480 minutes “behind” UT • Rome is 60 minutes “ahead” of UT • Sydney is 600 minutes “ahead” of UT iOptron Corp. | 6E Gill Street | Woburn, MA 01801 USA | (781) 569‐0200 | Toll Free (866) 399‐4587 | www.iOptron.com   ...
  • Page 5 0. (under “Set up controller” go to “Set anti-backlash”) Mount Mode/Mount Type The hand controller default setting is EQ mode. Make sure you change the mount type to AltAz (under “Set up controller” go to “mount type”) iOptron Corp. | 6E Gill Street | Woburn, MA 01801 USA | (781) 569‐0200 | Toll Free (866) 399‐4587 | www.iOptron.com   ...
  • Page 6 20. #8401 Hand Controller 8. Mount Base 21. DC Adapter 9. Primary Dovetail Lock 22. AC Adapter 10. Primary Dovetail Holder 23. Coiled Cable 11. Azimuth Lock 24. USB Cable 12. South Mark 25. Counter Weight 13. Altitude Lock iOptron Corp. | 6E Gill Street | Woburn, MA 01801 USA | (781) 569‐0200 | Toll Free (866) 399‐4587 | www.iOptron.com   ...

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