Table of Contents Preface Tips Package Lists 1. Product Introduction 2. Performance Parameters 3. How to Use 3.1 Introduction to the AM5 3.2 Introduction to the Hand Controller 3.3 Mounting the AM5 3.3.1 Mount installation 3.3.2 Mount hand controller 3.3.3 Bluetooth Connection 3.3.4 Optional accessory installation 3.4 How to use AM5 3.4.1 How to adjust the latitude from the first gear to the second gear...
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Preface Thank you for purchasing the ZWO Harmonic Equatorial Mount, the ASI Mount 5 (hereafter referred to as the AM5 Equatorial Mount). ZWO, through years of research and tailored specifically to the demands of astrophotography, has engineered a harmonic drive with ultra-low periodic error and a stable transmission of high torque output.
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Tips This manual can guide users to use the equatorial mount safely and efficiently. Before using the equatorial mount, please make sure to carefully read the following warm tips and strictly adhere to the guidance of this manual during actual use. When using this equatorial mount, do not observe the sun directly with the naked eye through the telescope or finder scope, as this can cause permanent and irreversible damage to the observer's eyes.
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Package Lists ① Foam packaging box x1 ② Equatorial mount unit x1 ③ 2-meter USB 2.0 cable (Type-B to Type-A) x1 ④ AM5 periodic error test report x1 ⑤ Quick guide x1 ⑥ Control hand pad x1 ⑦ 2-meter hand pad connection cable x1 ⑧...
1. Product Introduction AM5 is the first equatorial mount in ZWO’s ASI Mount series. It has been greatly improved compared to its original edition, offering larger load capacity, higher precision, better low-temperature tolerance, and better cable management, greatly enhancing the user experience.
2. Performance Parameters Items Description Mount type German Equatorial Mount Mount mode Equatorial/Alt-Azimuth Drive Strain Wave Gear + synchronous belt (300:1 reduction ratio) Periodic error <±10" PE duration 288 s Stepper motor + synchronous belt + 17 type 100 reduction Drive (R.A.) ratio strain wave gear + brake Stepper motor + synchronous belt + 17 type 100 reduction...
3. How to Use 3.1 Introduction to the AM5 ① Finder Scope Slot Mounting Hole: Can be used to mount the finder scope slot, then install the ASIAIR, laser pointer. ② Power Switch: Connects or disconnects power to the AM5. ③...
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⑩ BT Button/Bluetooth Indicator Light: The BT button is used during the Bluetooth pairing process to confirm and lock the connection to the correct AM5, preventing accidental connection to other devices. The indicator light displays a steady blue when the AM5 is powered on and operational. Once the APP successfully connects to the AM5 via Bluetooth, the indicator light turns off.
Introduction to the Hand Controller ① Indicator Light: Indicates the current speed mode of AM5. When the red light is on, the mount is in high-speed mode (20-1440 times sidereal rate), while a red light that is off indicates low-speed mode (1, 2, 4, 8 times sidereal rate).
3.3 Mounting the AM5 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 AM5 with three M6 screws. Install the AM5 onto the tripod:...
3.3.2 Mount Hand Controller Hand Controller Installation: Connect the hand controller to the AM5 using the supplied hand controller cable, and plug it into the [HC] hand control port on the AM5. The hand controller has a built-in Wi-Fi module, allowing wireless devices with WLAN capability to connect to the hand controller's W i-Fi for wireless control of the AM5.
3.3.4 Optional Accessory Installation A. Pier extension connection to Equatorial Mount (Optional) a. Assemble the mounting plate onto the equatorial mount Remove the three M6 screws used to fix the mounting plate on the tripod, and then lock the mounting plate tight onto the equatorial mount. b.
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c. Mount the AM5 body onto the pier extension and tighten the knobs on the pier extension. d. Pier extension installation Completed. B. Counterweight Rod/Counterweights Installation (Optional) How to Determine Whether to Install Counterweights If the total weight of the telescope and associated equipment is less than 15KG, the equatorial mount can be used without installing counterweights;...
completely unscrewed and removed, exposing the screw hole. c. Align the counterweight rod with the screw hole and rotate it clockwise to tighten it, then install the counterweights. d. Install the nut removed in step 2 onto the end of the counterweight rod. 3.4 How to use AM5 3.4.1 How to adjust the latitude from the first gear to the second gear...
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Adjust the latitude from the first gear to the second gear (Adjust the latitude angle from 0° to 90°), as follow: Loosen the "altitude tensioner" on both sides. Rotate the "altitude fine-tuning knob" clockwise until the hexagonal screw (the "altitude gear position adjustment screw") is fully visible from the hole (approximately at the first gear, 45°...
At this point, the equatorial mount is in the second gear position. In this state, the equatorial mount can adjust the tilt angle within a range of 30° to 90°. After the adjustment is completed, tighten the altitude tensioner. To adjust from the second gear to the first gear, simply reverse the steps outlined above. 3.4.2 How to adjust the azimuth scale Rotate the Azimuth fine adjustment knobs in opposite directions to each other to adjust the azimuth scale of the AM5.
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Connect the hand controller. Long-press and hold the [CANCEL] button, then turn on the AM5. Wait until the indicator light turns green before releasing the [CANCEL] button. Next, adjust the AM5's altitude angle to 90° (for specific operations, refer to section 4.1). The AM5 has now successfully switched to altitude-azimuth mode.
3.4.4 How to control the AM5 on PC Preparation: Power on the equatorial mount, and connect the AM5 to the computer's USB port using the ZWO USB-B to USB-A 2.0 cable. (1)Go to the ZWO official website: https://www.zwoastro.com/downloads and select [Download].
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Click on the dropdown menu button in the new window, ② select a port *, ③ then click on [Connect] to connect the equatorial mount to the computer. * Note: The port number to select can be found in Computer Management, as shown below; alternatively, you can try each of the serial ports provided in the ASI Mount ASCOM interface one by one.
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Success! Click or long press the directional buttons marked in the image below to control the movement of the AM5.
(Wi-Fi settings). (3)Open the ASIAIR APP, go to the equatorial mount selection page, choose ZWO AM5, and then press the button to start the application (the port will display as connected, and the various...
( 4 ) Return to the main page of the APP to set up or activate various devices, and you can control the mount through ASIAIR. 3.4.6 How to control the AM5 via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi (1)Install the SkyAtlas APP Scan the QR code with your smartphone as shown below to download and install the "Sky Atlas" APP:...
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(2)How to control the AM5 via Bluetooth The AM5 unit is equipped with a built-in Bluetooth module, so if you forget to bring the hand controller when you go out, you can control the AM5 through the APP via a Bluetooth connection.
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C. Connection confirmation: Connect to the required AM5 from the equatorial mount list provided by the APP. During the connection process, when the [BT] indicator light is flashing, you need to click the [BT] button on the AM5 to confirm the device. After the connection is successful, the [BT] indicator light on the AM5 unit will turn off.
3.4.7 How to upgrade the Firmware of AM5 (1)Update firmware with APP Step1: Open the SkyAtlas APP, and connect to the WiFi of AM5’s hand controller. Step2: Hit the mount icon to enter the setting page.
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Step3: Hit “AMH Management System” to enter the firmware update page. Step4: Enter the “NETWORK” and enable WLAN, to bridge the current AM5 WiFi to your home router network (ZWO_DEV in our case). Then hit “FIRMWARE” to update to the latest firmware of the hand controller or the mount.
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(2)Update firmware with ASCOM Open ASCOM platform (please refer to 4.4) and follow the steps below. Step1:Connect the AM5 to your computer with a USB 2.0 cable. Step2:Click “Serial Port” and then “Connect” to start communication with your AM5. Step3:Click “Firmware Update” – “Open File”, select the local firmware update file. Note that this file needs to be downloaded in advance.
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(3)Update firmware with ASIStudio Open ASIStudio from your computer and follow the steps below. Step1: Connect the AM5 to your computer with a USB 2.0 cable. Be sure it is “Serial Port” that you choose. Step2: Click the little arrow icon to enter the firmware update page. Step3: Click “Install Manually”, and select the local firmware update file.
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.
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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