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ASTRO-PHYSICS 1100GTO-AE Manual (45 pages)
German Equatorial Mount with GTOCP4 Servo Motor Drive
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ASTRO-PHYSICS
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Accessories
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Dec Backlash Test
3
Step
3
About this Manual
4
Step
4
1100Gto Parts List
5
1100Gto-Ae Parts List
5
1100Gto-Ael Parts List
5
Recommended and Optional Accessories
6
Mechanical Specifications
7
Introduction
8
Why Polar Alignment Is Important
8
Assembly Diagrams
9
1100GTO Assembly Diagram
9
1100GTO-AE or -AEL ASSEMBLY Diagram
10
Handy Tools to Have on Hand
11
What Is Meant by "Initialization
11
QUICK START SUMMARY - NEW INSTALLATIONS Using Keypads
12
QUICK START SUMMARY - NEW INSTALLATIONS Using Computers
13
At Your Observing Site
14
Assemble Pier (Purchased Separately)
14
Attach Polar Axis Assembly to Pier
14
Latitude Adjustment for 1100GTO German Equatorial Mounts
15
Special 90 Degree Alt-Azimuth Position
16
Assembly Instructions
17
Understanding Cabling Differences in Non-AE and AE Mounts
17
1100Gto
17
1100Gto-Ae / Ael
17
Assembly of R.a. and Dec. Axes
18
Assembly Procedure
18
Disassembly Procedure
19
Cable Management
20
Preparation
20
The Basics
20
The Specifics
20
Routing Cables if You Plan to Use the Cable Router When Using the Polar Scope
21
Routing Cables if You Don't Plan to Use the Cable Router
22
Attach Mounting Plate
23
Fixed Mounting Plate Options
23
Losmandy D-Style Compatible Saddle Plates
24
Side-By-Side and Vixen Style Plate Options
25
Attach Counterweight Shaft and Counterweights
26
Attach Mounting Rings and Scope
26
Understanding the R.a. and Dec. Clutch Knobs
27
Balancing the Telescope
28
Preliminary Balancing
28
Precision Balancing
28
Disengaging the Worm and Worm Wheel
28
Altitude and Azimuth Adjustments - Rough Polar Alignment
30
Polar Alignment Options - Fine Polar Alignment
31
Methods for Fine Polar Alignment
31
Making Precise Altitude and Azimuth Adjustments
32
Fine Altitude Adjustment
32
Tips for Adjusting the Altitude
32
Fine Azimuth Adjustment
33
Precision-Adjust Rotating Pier Base with Azimuth Bearing
33
Using Software to Improve Pointing Accuracy
33
Miscellaneous Items
34
Lanyard Post and Bubble Level
34
Warning for Dec. Servo Cable
34
Slewing Your Mount in below Freezing Temperatures
34
Auto-Adjusting Gearbox - no more Worm Meshing
35
Checking and Adjusting the Gearbox Backstops in R.A. and Dec
35
What to Do if You Believe that There Is a Backlash in the Gearbox
36
Some Important Notes
37
Mount Care, Cleaning and Maintenance
38
Care
38
Cleaning and Touch-Up
38
Counterweight Appearance
38
Routine Mount Maintenance
38
Worm Wheel Maintenance
38
Troubleshooting, Tips and Support
39
Troubleshooting and Tips
39
Additional Support
42
Appendix A: Declination Axis Backlash Tests
43
Pulseguide
43
Dec Backlash Test 1
43
After Running Tests 1 and 2
44
Dec Backlash Test 3
44
Maximdl
44
Step 1
44
Appendix B: Mounting Plate Fastener Chart
45
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