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  • Page 1 ZWO ASI Mount 3 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface Tips Packing List 1. Product Introduction 2. Performance Parameters 3. How to Use 3.1 Introduction to the AM3 3.2 Introduction to the hand controller 3.3 Mounting the AM3 3.3.1 Mount installation 3.3.2 Hand controller connection 3.3.3 ASI Mount App connection 3.3.4 Optional accessory installation 3.3.4.1 Pier extension installation (optional) 3.3.4.2 Counterweight installation (optional)

  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface Thank you for purchasing the ZWO ASI Mount 3 Strain Wave Gear Mount (AM3 hereafter). After years of research, ZWO developed strain wave gears to meet the astrophotography needs of the mount for low periodic error, stable transmission, and high torque output. Each mount has a specific Periodic Error Test Report that can guarantee the mount's performance.
  • Page 4 Also, exposing the mount to the sun for extended periods may cause the appearance of the oxide layer to discolor. 7. Do not attempt to disassemble the mount without ZWO certificates. Inappropriate disassembling may damage the mount, reduce the accuracy of the mount slewing and tracking or even cause personal injuries to the user.

  • Page 5: Packing List

    Packing List 1. Case x1 2. AM3 x1 3. 2-meter USB-B to USB-A 2.0 cable x1 4. AM3 Periodic Error Report x1 5. Quick Guide Brochure x1 6. Hand Controller x1 7. 2-meter Hand Controller Cable x1 8. M6 Allen key x1 9.

  • Page 6: Product Introduction

    1. Product Introduction As the second strain wave gear mount released by ZWO, the AM3 integrates lightweight, high precision, modern intelligence, and high performance. It meets the needs of astrophotography and the market trend of portability prior, making it a revolutionary outbreak product compared to traditional worm gear mounts.

  • Page 7: Performance Parameters

    2. Performance Parameters Items Description Mount type German Equatorial Mount Mount mode Equatorial/Alt-Azimuth Strain Wave Gear + synchronous belt (300:1 Drive reduction ratio) Periodic error <±15" PE duration 288s Stepper motor + synchronous belt + 14 type 100 Drive (R.A.) reduction ratio strain wave gear + brake Stepper motor + synchronous belt + 14 type 100 Drive (DEC)

  • Page 8: How To Use

    3. How to Use 3.1 Introduction to the AM3 ① Finder shoe mounting holes: Can be used to install the ZWO finder bracket, which can mount the ASIAIR. ② Power button: Turn the power on and off. ③ Counterweight shaft mounting house: Unscrew the cover to connect the ZWO counterweight shaft (optional).
  • Page 9 ⑧ Dovetail saddle locking knobs: Compatible with Vixen/Losmandy style dovetail bars. ⑨ Auto guide: ST-4 compatible autoguiding port. ⑩ USB: USB-B 2.0 port: can be used to control the AM3 and upgrade the firmware. You can also connect USB devices such as the ASIAIR and PCs. ⑪...
  • Page 10 ⑬ DC 12V5A: 12V DC power jack for D5.5×2.1mm, center positive. The power voltage should not be less than 10.8V. Otherwise, the buzzer inside the AM3 will beep to alert the user of low voltage. ⑭ Status: It is an operation mode indicator light. Red light for the equatorial mode, green light for the alt-azimuth mode.

  • Page 11: Introduction To The Hand Controller

    3.2 Introduction to the hand controller ① Light Indicator: Indicates the High or Low Slew Rate of the AM3. High Rate: when the red light is on. ② Stick: Can be used to control both axes to move accordingly. Press down the stick to switch between high and low slew speeds.

  • Page 12: Mounting The Am3

    3.3 Mounting the AM3 3.3.1 Mount installation *Tripod model: ZWO carbon fiber TC40 (optional) Unfold the tripod Install the silver mounting plate: Fix the silver mounting plate onto the base of the AM3 with three M6 screws. Install the AM3 onto the tripod: Place the AM3 on the tripod, install the 3/8"...

  • Page 13: Hand Controller Connection

    3.3.2 Hand controller connection Connect the hand controller cable to the HC interface on the mount's front panel. There is a Wi-Fi adapter integrated in the hand controller, so you can wirelessly connect to the hand controller and then control the mount.

  • Page 14: Optional Accessory Installation

    3.3.3 "ASI Mount" App installation Scan the QR code below to download and install the ASI Mount App： 3.3.4 Optional accessory installation 3.3.4.1 Pier extension installation (optional) First, place the pier extension onto the tripod and tighten the locking knob.

  • Page 15: Counterweight Installation (Optional)

    Four steps to install counterweights: 1. Unscrew the counterweight shaft safety lock from the back panel of the mount. 2. Screw in the ZWO counterweight shaft (optional). 3. Attach the counterweight. 4. Screw the little safety lock onto the ZWO counterweight shaft.

  • Page 16: The Asiair Installation (Optional)

    3.3.4.3 The ASIAIR installation (optional) Fix the ZWO finder shoe to the mounting holes on the side of the dovetail saddle plate. The ASIAIR can be installed here. Or if your telescope has a similar finder shoe, you can also install the ASIAIR there.

  • Page 17: Use Of Am3

    3.4 Use of the AM3 3.4.1 How to adjust the latitude angle? There are two gears of the latitude angle, Gear 1: 0° to 60°; Gear 2: 30° to 90°. To adjust the latitude angle from 0° to 90°, the steps are as follows: *We recommend you do this when the AM3 is not carrying anything.
  • Page 18 Use the M6 Allen key to loosen the two hex screws anti-clockwise. Make sure they are loosened before you move into the next step. Pull up the AM3 dovetail saddle plate, you will notice the two hex screws sliding to the other end of the slideway.

  • Page 19: How To Adjust The Azimuth Scale

    To adjust the latitude angle from 90° to 0°, take the above steps in reverse. 3.4.2 How to adjust the azimuth scale? Rotate the Azimuth fine adjust knobs in opposite directions to each other to adjust the azimuth scale of the AM3. It is best to keep the knobs slightly done up to prevent wobble.
  • Page 20 Connect the hand controller. Press and hold the cancel button and then turn on the AM3. You can release the cancel button when the status indicator light turns green from red. Adjust the latitude angle of the AM3 to 90°(refer to 3.4.1). The AM3 is now in the alt-azimuth mode.
  • Page 21 3.4.4 How to control the AM3 on PC? Preparation: Power on the AM3 and use the ZWO USB-B to USB-A 2.0 cable to connect the USB port on the AM3 and the USB-A port on your PC. Step 1: Go to the ZWO official website: https://www.zwoastro.com/downloads...
  • Page 22 Step 6: Now, you can control the AM3 via NINA. 3.4.5 How to control the AM3 via Bluetooth The AM3 has a Bluetooth module onboard. You can control the AM3 via Bluetooth if you forget to take the hand controller. Step 1: Install the "ASI Mount"...
  • Page 23 Step 2: When the AM3 is powered on, please check the BT indicator to see if it shows the blue light. If not, please press and hold the BT button for 5 seconds to reboot the Bluetooth module. Step 3: Open the "ASI Mount" App on your smartphone. First, tap the "Mount" icon (as marked 1 in the screenshot below) and then choose "Bluetooth"...
  • Page 24 Step 2: You can install your ASIAIR on the AM3 dovetail saddle plate (as shown below) or on the finder bracket of your telescope. Use the ZWO USB-B to USB-A 2.0 cable to connect the USB port on the AM3 and the USB-A port on your ASIAIR.
  • Page 25 Step 4: Open your smartphone's "ASIAIR" App and go to the mount selection page. Select "ZWO AM5" and then click the button to establish the connection. The serial port will show that it is connected, and the parameters of your AM3 will be displayed...
  • Page 26 Return to the App's main page, and you can control your AM3 via the stick in the "ASIAIR" App.

  • Page 27: Structural Dimensions

    4. Structural Dimensions...

  • Page 28: After Sales

    RMA code for reference. ZWO will only accept returned products with an RMA number and ZWO's written confirmation. 3. If the user purchased the ZWO product from a ZWO agent, he can directly contact the ZWO agent to obtain relevant after-sales service.

  • Page 29: Warranty

    ZWO, then ZWO will provide relevant return and exchange services; if the product is directly sold or shipped to the user by the ZWO agent, the ZWO agent will be responsible for providing relevant return and exchange services.

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