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SKY-WATCHER WAVE100i Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WAVE100i Mount
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL WAVE100i Mount Copyright © Sky-Watcher...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT WAVE100i Packing List..................PART I: Installation Setup Tripod and WAVE100i ....4 Declination Axis Tilt. 1.3 Installing the Telescope for EQ mode..............5 1.4 Installing the Telescope for Alt-AZ mode..............6 1. 5 Balancing of the Payload ......1.6 Installation of the Second Saddle (Alt-AZ Mode) Part II: Polar Alignment 2.1 General Process....................10...
  • Page 3 WAVE100i Mount Packing List Mount Package Includes: WAVE100i Mount x 1 Saddle x 1 Saddle Cover x 1 3 mm Hex Key x 1 4mm Hex Key x 1 Screws M6 x 2 Screws M5 x 2 Power Cable x 1...

  • Page 4: Part I: Installation

    PART I: Installation Setup Tripod and Wave 100i The WAVE 100i mount can be installed on multiple tripods and extension stands, please refer to the instruction manual in your tripod kits for details. If the mount is going to be setup in the equatorial mode, make sure one of the tripod legs oriented to the polar direction ( ).

  • Page 5: Installing The Telescope For Eq Mode

    PART I: Installation of the WAVE100i Mount 3 Installing the Telescope for EQ Mode Turn on the power and connect the mount with SynScan Pro app or hand controller. Press the down arrow key until the Saddle is leveled with the locking knobs on the upper side.

  • Page 6: Installing The Telescope For Alt-Az Mode

    PART I: Installation of the WAVE100i Mount 4 Installing the Telescope for Alt-AZ Mode Turn on the power and connect the mount with SyScan Pro app or hand controller. Press the down arrow key until the saddle is leveled with the locking knobs on the upper side.

  • Page 7: Balancing Of The Payload

    PART I: Installation of the WAVE100i Mount 1 5 Balancing the Payload Screw the Counterweight bar (2) clockwise into the hole and tighten it. Slide the counterweight (4) on the counterweight bar (2) and lock it with the locking screw (3).
  • Page 8 PART I: Installation of the WAVE100i Mount In Alt-Azimuth (AZ) Mode (Fig.8): The AZ axis (same as RA axis, here for horizontal movement) doesn’t need balancing for all telescopes up to the maximum load of the mount 33lbs/15kg for primary clamp and the second clamp can be loaded 13lbs/6kg.

  • Page 9: Installation Of The Second Saddle (Alt-Az Mode)

    PART I: Installation of the WAVE100i Mount 1.6 Installation of the Second Saddle (Alt-AZ Mode) .Install the second saddle on the mount, and use a hex key to lock the saddle onto the mount with two countersunk allen screws M5 and two cylindrical allen head screws M6.

  • Page 10: Part Ii: Polar Alignment

    Part II: Polar Alignment of the WAVE100i Mount 2.1 General Process 1. Slightly loosen the two Latitude Locking knobs. 2. Turn the Latitude Adjustment Knob to let the latitude scale read the local latitude. 3. Point the RA axis to the pole.

  • Page 11: Part Iii: Electronic Control Interface

    Part III: Electronic Control Interface 3.1 Control Panel PWR: Power supply Input USB: Communication port for connecting to a computer or an Android device HAND CNTRL: Communication port for connecting to a SynScan controller or other devices GUIDE: For connecting to an Autoguider with a ST-4 interface Power Switch: Turn power On/Off, with LED: 1.

  • Page 12: Pinout Of The Interfaces

    PART III: Electronic Control Interface 3.2 Pinout of the Interfaces: Vpp+ RX(3.3V) TX(3.3V) HAND CONTROL DEC- DEC+ AUTO GUIDE 1. Output Voltage: DC 12 to 16 V, higher voltage is recommended 2. Power Rating: >55W 3. Barrel Plug: 2.0mm I.D, 5.5mm O.D., central positive 4.

  • Page 13: Synscan Pro App

    Part IV: The WAVE100i Mount Features 4.1 SynScan Pro App The SynScan Pro app is the recommended controller for the Wave 100i mount. Windows and Mac version: Download from www.skywatcher.com. Supports USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connections. Android version: Download from Google Play or www.skywatcher.com. Supports USB, Wi- Fi and Bluetooth connection.

  • Page 14: Appendix: Specifications

    APPENDIX: SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (mm)
  • Page 15 APPENDIX: SPECIFICATIONS Specifications: WAVE100i mount Product Name Mount Type Equatorial /Alt-Az Dual Mode without counterweight and Max Payload 15kg (with 5kg counterweight) Polar Alignment Range 90 Degrees in Latitude, 20 Degrees in Azimuth Weight 4.2 kg 1x 5kg Counterweight (optional) 0.7kg+0.4kg...
  • Page 16 WAVE100i Mount © 2024, Sky-Watcher, All Rights Reserved...

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