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  • Page 1 ZWO-AM5 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface Tips Included Items 1. Product Introduction 2. Performance Parameters 3. How to Use 3.1 Introduction to the Equatorial Mount 3.2 Mounting the Equatorial Mount 3.2 AM5 Mount Installation 3.2.1 Body installation 3.2.2 Handle Controller Connection 3.2.3 Installation of height -increasing section (optional) 3.2.
  • Page 3 Preface Thank you for purchasing the ZWO AM5 Strain Wave Gear Mount. (Hereinafter referred to as AM5) After years of research, ZWO has developed the new AM5 with its customized strain wave gears to meet the desire of the modern astrophotographer for a mount with low periodic error, accurate tracking and high torque in a small and portable unit.

  • Page 4: Included Items

    4. Do not allow children to touch or use the mount unsupervised to avoid accidental rollovers or personal injury. Small parts are included with this mount which may also cause suffocation or other injuries to children. 5. Do not use or store the mount in a humid and salty environment. Corrosion may occur causing damage or impairment of the mount accuracy .

  • Page 5: Product Introduction

    1. Product Introduction Released by ZWO for its 10th anniversary, the AM5 features high performance strain wave gears creating a precision and intelligent light weight mount built to meet the demands of modern astronomers. Key Features: 1. High Precision: The AM5 Strain Wave Gear Mount is equipped with a special harmonic reducer achieve high-precision control.

  • Page 6: Performance Parameters

    2.Performance Parameters Equatorial Mode Style German Equatorial Mount Available Modes Equatorial or Alt-A zimuth Strain Wave Gear + synchronous belt Transfer Method (300:1 reduction ratio) PE Cycle Error <±20'' PE Cycle Time 432s Type 42 stepper motor + Type 17 100 reduction RA Drive ratio harmonic gear with inbuilt brake Type 35 stepper motor + Type 17 100 reduction...

  • Page 7: How To Use

    3. How to use 3.1 Introduction to the Equatorial Mode ① ⑥ ② ⑦ ③ ⑧ ④ ⑨ ⑩ ⑤ ⑪ ①. Finder Slot Mounting Holes: can be used to install the finder foot,ASIAIR ②. Power Switch: Turn the mount power on or off. ③.
  • Page 8 ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑫. Dovetail Clamp Knobs: Adjust the dovetail slot width using the two knobs.Lock the knobs tightly to prevent slippage. ⑬. 12V Power Output Port: Supplied from the main body power socket, this outlet can supply power to devices such as ASIAIR. ⑭.
  • Page 9 ⑯. USB Socket: (USB2) Connects the AM5 to devices that support USB interface such as computer control vias ASIAIR, ASCOM/INDI or PC to support mount upgrades to firmware. ⑰. ST4 Guide Interface: Hardware guiding can be provided through the inbuilt ST4 guide port. ⑱.
  • Page 10 Cancel: One press to cancel GOTO or other functions. Long press the cancel button for 3 seconds to go to zero position. Equatorial/Azimuth Mode Switching: When the power for mount is off, long press the cancel button to activate the mount again along with the Scan to watch switch function.

  • Page 11: Am5 Mount Installation

    3. AM5 Mount Installation 3.2.1 Body Installation *Tripod model: ZWO carbon fiber TC40 1. Extend the Tripod. 2. Secure the Installation Disk. Use a hexagonal wrench to attach 3 x M6 screws to fix the mounting plate on the main body of the AM5.

  • Page 12: Handle Controller Connection

    3. Install the Body On the Tripod. Place the main body of the mount on the tripod, install the threaded tension bolt (as shown in Figure 1 below), and turn the knob clockwise to lock it. 4. Install the Triangular Spreader Plate and Turn the Knob Clockwise to Lock It. Scan to watch operating video ①...
  • Page 13 3.2.3 Connection to ZWO AM5 1. Attach the pier extension to the tripod; 2. Attach the AM5 mount to the pier ① ② ③ 3.Installation completed...

  • Page 14: Asiair (Optional) Installation

    3.2.4 Optional Counterweight Installation Choosing Whether to Install a Counter Weight If the combined weight of the telescope is less than 13kg there is no requirement to have a counterweight installed. If the combined weight of the telescope reaches 13kg or more, a counterweight should be used.

  • Page 15: Use Of Equatorial Mount

    Note: There is an ASIAIR finder shoe attached on the AM5's side panel. If you plan to attach it on anywhere else, such as on the side of the Losmandy & Vixen style dovetail saddle plate, then make sure not to COMPLETELY screw in the rest two hex screws.
  • Page 16 To Change the Pitch Angle From 0° to 90° for Alt-azimuth Use, the Steps are as Follows: 1. Loosen the pitch angle tensioner on both sides and turn the pitch angle fine-tuning knob clockwise so the hex screw pitch angle gear adjustment screw is completely visible from the hole.
  • Page 17 3、Move the AM5 body to slide the pitch angle gear adjustment screw so the hex screw slides to the bottom end of the slide rail in the hole, the scale screw will indicate 45°, and the hex screw is exposed at the same time. Tighten the hex screw on both sides.

  • Page 18: How To Adjust The Azimuth

    4、Continue to rotate the pitch angle fine-tuning knob clockwise to adjust the pitch angle to the 90° position, and then tighten the [pitch angle tensioner]. 3.3.2 How to Adjust the Azimuth Angle Loosen the azimuth locking levers, turn the azimuth angle fine-tuning knobs, and adjust to the required azimuth angle.
  • Page 19 How to switch to Equatorial mode from Azimuth mode: Make sure the hand controller is connected to the mount, then long press the cancel button to boot the mount. Don’t loosen your finger until the light indicator turns red. The mount is in Equatorial mode now. Note: After the mount is switched to another mode, if the light indicator remains the color of the current mode for 5 seconds then flashes red and green in turn, it means you need to connect the mount to ASIAIR, or AM5 APP,...
  • Page 20 Wrong Installation Method: 3.4 Computer Connection to the AM5 Mount Preparation: Connect the mount to the power supply, and use the ZWO USB2.0 data cable to connect the USB port on the mount to the USB interface on the computer.
  • Page 21 3. Click to download [ASCOM driver (optional)]---ASCOM platform①, and then download the ASCOM driver② . 4. After the download is complete, double-click to install the ASCOM platform and ASCOM driver, and complete the operation according to the prompts. 5. Install the application software that supports ASCOM driver, such as: Maxim DL, NINA, SGP, etc., can control the AM5 equatorial mount.
  • Page 22 5.1 Click the drop-down menu button ① in the new window , select an interface* ② , and then click [Connect] ③ to connect the mount and the computer. *Note: The selected interface serial number can be found in the computer management, as shown in the figure below;...

  • Page 23: How To Use Asiair To Control The Equatorial Mount

    3.5 How to Use ASIAIR to Control the Equatorial Mount? 3.5.1 Fix the ASIAIR on the mount body finder foot, or to the telescope using its own finder foot 3.5.2 After the whole system is powered on, select the corresponding ASIAIR wireless signal in the wireless LAN of the mobile phone 3.5.3 Open the ASIAIR APP to enter the equatorial mount selection page, select OnStep beta, (Should be AM5 Mount) and then click the button to start the application.

  • Page 24: Structural Dimensions

    3.5.4 Return to the main page of the APP to set or turn on each device, you can control the equatorial mount through ASIAIR 4 Structural Dimensions Unit：mm...

  • Page 25: After Sales

    ZWO will send back the product after charging. 2. If a User encounters any problem during the use of ZWO Products, you may at any time contact ZWO for technical support via ZWO Support.
  • Page 26 In the event that ZWO is the actual shipper, ZWO will be responsible for providing the relevant return or replacement service, however, if the Products are directly sold or transported to the User by an agent of ZWO, the agent will be responsible for providing the relevant return or replacement service.

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