Summary of Contents for Fornax 5 Series
- Page 1 Fornax equatorial large telescope mechanics user manual FORNAX 5x: FORNAX 51, FORNAX 52, FORNAX 55 FORNAX 10x: FORNAX 100, FORNAX 101, FORNAX 102, FORNAX 105 FORNAX 15x: FORNAX150/100, FORNAX 100, FORNAX 101, FORNAX 102, FORNAX 105...
- Page 2 The control electronics are not part of the mechanism. Main types and tabular data of the mechanism The different types of equatorial telescope mechanics (Fornax 5x, 10x, 15x) of the manufacturer Fornax can be considered as identical in terms of end-use and operation.
- Page 3 Symbols used in the instructions Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons used in this manual WARNING: Warn of situations that could cause injury to yourself or others CAUTION: draws attention to situations that may cause damage to your device or other devices CAUTION: draws attention to situations that may cause damage to your device or other devices...
- Page 4 Assembling and preparing the mechanics for use The first step in assembly is to fix the support disc (column top) for the mechanism to the pre-set pillar of the appropriate size and load capacity by means of Allen screws through the hole in such a way that the notch used for horizontal adjustment is located in a northerly direction.
- Page 5 Insert the Allen screws with a chisel head corresponding to the threaded hole of the washer into the grooved screw profile on both sides of the base of the mechanism and fix them in such a way that the mechanism can be rotated around the vertical axis, but cannot fall off the pillar! In the next step, insert a suitably sized allen or socket head cap screw into each of the 2 horizontally located threaded holes in the recessed part of the washer (pillar top).
- Page 6 The adjustment is correct when you can see through the hole in the mechanics at the position indicated by the green arrow. Once aligned to the correct pole (horizontal-vertical), drive the two allen or captive screws on either side of the mechanical washer to reach and secure the nose. Tighten the two height- locking allen screws previously loosened on the two holes.
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Page 7: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION OF FORNAX 5x EQUATORIAL MOUNT Mount weight 35 kg Max payload capacity: 50kg (counterweight excluded) Photographic payload: 30 kg (counterweight excluded) Overall dimensions: 220 x 470 x 540 mm Shaft diameter: 60mm, anodised aluminium alloy Bearings: diameter 95mm, high precision tapered roller bearings in X layout... - Page 8 Dimension drawings Fornax 5x Fornax 5x mechanics sizes Fornax 5x platform dimensions...
- Page 9 Fornax 5x pillar washer (pillar roof) dimensions...
- Page 10 Fornax 10x Fornax 10x mechanika méretek Fornax 10x mechanics sizes...
- Page 11 Fornax 10x pillar washer (pillar top) dimensions...
- Page 12 Fornax 15x Fornax 150 mechanics sizes Fornax 150/100 platform dimensions...
- Page 13 Fornax 150 pillar washer (pillar roof) dimensions...
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Page 14: Warranty Informations
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