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ASTRO-PHYSICS 1600GTO Manual (43 pages)

German Equatorial Mount with Servo Motor Drive

Brand: ASTRO-PHYSICS | Category: Racks & Stands | Size: 14 MB

Table of Contents
2
Dec Backlash Test
3
Step
3
About this Manual

4
- Step
  4
1600Gto Parts List

5
Mechanical Specifications

6
Introduction

7
- Why Polar Alignment Is Important
  7
Assembly Diagram

8
Plan Ahead at Home

9
- Handy Tools to Have on Hand
  9
- Quick Start Summary - New Installations
  9
At Your Observing Site

10
Assembly Instructions

13
- Assembly of R.A. and Dec. Axes
  13
- Assembly Procedure
  13
- Disassembly Procedure
  14
Cable Management

15
Attach Mounting Plate

18
Attach Counterweight Shaft and Counterweights

21
Attach Mounting Rings and Scope

21
Understanding the R.a. and Dec. Clutch Knobs

22
Balancing the Telescope

23
Altitude and Azimuth Adjustments - Rough Polar Alignment

25
Polar Alignment Options - Fine Polar Alignment

26
Miscellaneous Items

29
Slewing Your Mount in below Freezing Temperatures

30
Auto-Adjusting Gearbox - no more Worm Meshing

31
- Checking and Adjusting the Gearbox Backstops in R.A. and Dec
  31
- What to Do if You Believe that There Is a Backlash in the Gearbox
  32
Some Important Notes

33
Mount Care, Cleaning and Maintenance

34
- Care
  34
- Cleaning and Touch-Up
  34
- Routine Mount Maintenance
  34
- Worm Wheel Maintenance
  34
Troubleshooting, Tips and Support

35
- Troubleshooting and Tips
  35
- Additional Support
  38
Appendix A: 1600Gto Absolute Encoders

39
- Part Numbers and Description
  39
- What's Included in the Kit
  39
- Absolute Encoder Cable Connections
  39
- APAE Utility
  40
Appendix B: Declination Axis Backlash Tests

41
- Pulseguide
  41
  - Dec Backlash Test 1
    41
  - After Running Tests 1 and 2
    42
  - Dec Backlash Test 3
    42
- Maximdl
  42
  - Step 1
    42
Appendix C: Mounting Plate Fastener Chart

43

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ASTRO-PHYSICS 1600GTO Manual (43 pages)

Table of Contents

About this Manual

1600Gto Parts List

Mechanical Specifications

Introduction

Assembly Diagram

Plan Ahead at Home

At Your Observing Site

Assembly Instructions

Cable Management

Attach Mounting Plate

Attach Counterweight Shaft and Counterweights

Attach Mounting Rings and Scope

Understanding the R.a. and Dec. Clutch Knobs

Balancing the Telescope

Altitude and Azimuth Adjustments - Rough Polar Alignment

Polar Alignment Options - Fine Polar Alignment

Miscellaneous Items

Slewing Your Mount in below Freezing Temperatures

Auto-Adjusting Gearbox - no more Worm Meshing

Some Important Notes

Mount Care, Cleaning and Maintenance

Troubleshooting, Tips and Support

Appendix A: 1600Gto Absolute Encoders

Appendix B: Declination Axis Backlash Tests

Appendix C: Mounting Plate Fastener Chart

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