Summary of Contents for Proxima Proxisky Ragdoll 17
- Page 1 Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 Ragdoll Strain Wave Gear Equatorial Mount User Manual Copyright ◎ 2023 Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. All right reserved...
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Page 2: Revision Log
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 Revision Log Date Version Details 2024.07 V1.0 Initial Release... -
Page 3: Preface
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 Preface Thank you very much for choosing the Ragdoll Strain Wave Gear Equatorial Mount (hereinafter referred to as the Ragdoll). Proxisky has always been committed to making the observation of celestial bodies easier and more enjoyable, allowing every astronomy enthusiast to experience the pleasure of deep space photography. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 Table of Contents Revision Log ........................1 Preface ..........................2 1. Safety Tips ......................4 2. Equipment Installation and Handling ..............4 3. Standard Operation ....................5 4. Troubleshooting ...................... 5 II. -
Page 5: Safety Tips
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 I. Safety Instructions We highly value the safety of our users. To ensure your personal and financial safety, we strongly recommend that you carefully read and understand all the safety items in this guide before using the equatorial mount. -
Page 6: Standard Operation
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 surface. If the mount is not placed at 90 degrees on the base, it may accidentally fall and cause damage. 3. Standard Operation ▲ Operating Steps: Refer to the product’s operation manual for use and operation of the equatorial mount, strictly following the operating procedures without arbitrarily changing the equipment’s position or installation method. -
Page 7: Product Overview
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 II. Product Overview 1. Introduction This product is an equatorial mount using strain wave gearing, featuring high precision and payload capacity, ultra-portability, and dual modes. It can be used as both a German equatorial mount and an alt-azimuth mount, suitable for astronomical observation, astrophotography, and celestial tracking. -
Page 8: Specifications
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 2. Specifications Items Ragdoll 17 Ragdoll 20 Mount Type German Equatorial Mount Weight 4.6kg 4.9kg Material 6061 Aluminum Alloy, 304 Stainless Steel Finishing Anodized with Rust-proof Coating Platform OnStepX Modes... -
Page 9: Packaging (Cw Shaft Optional)
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 3. Packaging (CW shaft optional) -
Page 10: Item List
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 4. Item List Note: This user manual may not be updated with changes in factory configurations. If the product you receive differs from the list below, please refer to the order configuration information at the time of purchase or contact us. -
Page 11: Installation
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 III. Installation Note: Please do not attempt to adjust or take out the screw shown below and the other one on the opposite side, as they are assembled with specific torque, as well as the other six screws in total that hold the motors in place. -
Page 12: Body Installation
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 1. Body Installation (Both Configs) a. Equatorial Config (with Proxisky CF40 carbon fiber tripod) Expand the tripod, and unscrew the tripod’s center plate as shown below: Fix the silver connection plate of the tripod to the bottom of Ragdoll with... -
Page 13: Alt-Az Config
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 b. Alt-Az Config (with Proxisky CF40 carbon fiber tripod, PE149 pier extension, similar for PE210) Loosen the M6*10 altitude limit screws on both sides, as shown below: Manually adjust the Ragdoll to the highest pitch, and tighten the altitude... - Page 14 Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 Continue to adjust the mount to 90° with the altitude adjustment screw, as shown below: Expand the tripod, and unscrew the tripod’s center plate as shown below:...
- Page 15 Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 Fix the silver connection plate of the tripod to the bottom of PE149 with three M6*10 screws, as shown below: Unscrew the 6 fixing screws on the side of PE149, with three short...
- Page 16 Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 Align the lower half of PE149 with the upper half’s screw holes and secure with 6 screws, as shown below: Note: ① The positions for the three short M4*8 screws are shown...
- Page 17 Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 The positions for the three long M4*12 screws are shown ② below: Align the bottom silver connection plate with the holes on the tripod and tighten the tripod’s center plate as shown below:...
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Page 18: Connection
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 After powerup, point the Dec axis North via UMi Mount app, as shown below: In the app’s settings, “mount mode”, switch to “AltAzm”, and restart. 2. Connection a. Power Insert one end of the 12V male-male power cable into the mount’s DC connection. -
Page 19: Optional Fram And Electronic Home On Ragdoll 20
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 Insert the other end of the USB cable (USB Type B) into the mount’s USB interface. 3. FRAM and Electronic Home on Ragdoll 20 FRAM, also known as Ferroelectric RAM, allows for at least 100 trillion writes. -
Page 20: Asiair
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 4. ASIAIR App Download: Search for “ASIAIR” in mobile app stores, download and install. a. Wired Connection Connect the USB 2.0 port of ASIAIR to the USB port of the mount, with the mount powered on. -
Page 21: Nina And Ascom Guides
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 6. NINA and ASCOM Guides https://www.proxisky.com/downloads... -
Page 22: Appendix
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 IV. Appendix 1. Related Drawings 2. FAQs a. Why doesn’t the equatorial mount rotate when polar aligning with ASIAIR? Reason: When connecting OnStep equatorial mount to ASIAIR and controlling the mount to rotate for polar alignment, there’s a small chance the mount won’t rotate... -
Page 23: Why Is The Goto Position Inaccurate
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 b. Why is the GOTO position inaccurate? (Completely not in the target’s sky area, or even pointing the telescope to the ground) Reason: If the coordinates are inaccurate before GOTO (no calibration or parsing error), the GOTO will be inaccurate. -
Page 24: After-Sales Services
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 V. After-sales Services If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to visit our official website: https://www.proxisky.com/ Or call our customer service hotline: 400-7799-812 Official email: info.cn@proxisky.com... -
Page 25: Warranty
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 VI. Warranty We offer a comprehensive two-year warranty service to ensure you enjoy worry-free protection during use. The warranty period begins on the actual date you receive the product, covering all possible quality issues to ensure your interests are fully protected. - Page 26 Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 covered by the warranty; (7) Products without purchase records are not covered by the warranty. For products beyond the free warranty scope, we can offer paid repair services. For product quality issues, we provide warranty service for products within the warranty period.
- Page 27 Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 service to our customers. Our warranty policy is our commitment to our customers, ensuring you receive the highest level of protection while using our products.
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Page 28: Works Collection
Proxima Build Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Ver 1.0 VII. Works Collection We sincerely invite you to share your outstanding images using Ragdoll or to showcase your setup with it. You can submit your portfolio or take high-resolution photos of Ragdoll and let us witness the exceptional imaging experience it brings.
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