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ASTRO-PHYSICS 900GTO manuals available for free PDF download: Manual, Assembly Manual
ASTRO-PHYSICS 900GTO Manual (38 pages)
German Equatorial with GTOCP3 Servo Motor Drive
Brand:
ASTRO-PHYSICS
| Category:
Telescope
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
About this Manual
4
Model 900Gto Parts List
5
Mechanical Specifications
6
Introduction
7
Why Polar Alignment Is Important
7
Assembly Diagram
8
Before You Leave Home
9
Gross Latitude Adjustment for 900GTO German Equatorial Mounts
9
Attach Pier Adapter to Pier Post (Purchased Separately)
11
Standard Pier Adapter (900SPA)
11
Precision-Adjust Rotating Pier Adapter with Azimuth Bearing (900RPA)
12
Hi-Lo Latitude Wedge Pier Adapter Assembly (900WDGA) or Wedge (900WDG)
13
At Your Observing Site
14
Assemble Pier (Purchased Separately)
14
Attach Polar Axis Assembly to Pier or Tripod
14
Polar Alignment - Part 1 - Rough Alignment
15
Altitude and Azimuth Adjustments - Rough Polar Alignment
15
Assemble Declination Axis
16
Removing Declination Axis at the End of Your Observing Session
16
Attach Mounting Plate
17
Fixed Mounting Plate Options
17
Losmandy D-Series Compatible Saddle Plates
18
Astro-Physics Dovetail Options
18
Side-By-Side, Vixen Style and Other Plate Options
19
Attach Counterweight Shaft and Counterweights
20
Attach Mounting Rings and Scope
20
Clutch Knobs, Balancing and Fine Polar Alignment
21
Understanding the R.A. and Dec. Clutch Knobs
21
Balancing Your Telescope
22
First, Balance the Declination Axis
22
Second, Balance the Polar Axis
22
Polar Alignment - Part 2 - Fine Polar Alignment
22
Methods for Fine Polar Alignment
23
Making Precise Altitude and Azimuth Adjustments
24
Fine Altitude Adjustment
24
Tips for Adjusting the Altitude
24
Fine Azimuth Adjustment
24
Precision-Adjust Rotating Pier Adapter with Azimuth Bearing (900RPA)
25
Standard Pier Adapter (900SPA) and Hi-Lo Latitude Wedge (900WDGA)
25
Azimuth Adjuster Knob Locking Screws
26
Cable Management
27
900 Motor Cables
27
Accessory Cables
27
Optional Accessories to Prevent Cable Snags
27
Example from International Space Station - Amateur Telescope (ISS-AT) Project
28
Mount Care, Cleaning and Maintenance
29
Care
29
Cleaning and Touch-Up
29
Routine Mount Maintenance
29
Troubleshooting, Tips and Support
30
Troubleshooting and Tips
30
Additional Support
32
Standard Pier Adapter of the 900Gto Mount
33
Useful Dimensions for Observatory Planning
34
Clutch Plug Replacement for 900 or 1200 Mount
35
Construct Your Own Clutch Plug Extraction Tool
36
Characterizing the Dec. Axis Motions
37
Astro-Physics Mounting Plate Fastener Chart
38
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ASTRO-PHYSICS 900GTO Assembly Manual (33 pages)
GERMAN EQUATORIAL WITH GTOCP3 SERVO MOTOR DRIVE FOR MOUNT SHIPPED STARTING IN MAY 2008 BEGINNING WITH SERIAL NUMBER 900706
Brand:
ASTRO-PHYSICS
| Category:
Racks & Stands
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
900Gto German Equatorial with Gtocp3 Servo Motor Drive
4
Astro-Physics
4
Model 900Gto Parts List
4
Features and Specifications
5
Introduction
6
Why Polar Alignment Is Important
6
Assembly Instructions
7
Before You Leave Home
8
Gross Latitude Adjustment
8
Assemble Pier (Purchased Separately)
10
Attach Pier Adapter to Pier Post
10
Standard Pier Adapter (900SPA)
11
Precision Adjust Rotating Pier Adapter with Azimuth Bearing (900RPA)
11
Hi-Lo Latitude Wedge Pier Adapter Assembly for 0 - 20° or 68° - 88° Latitude - North or South (900WDGA)
12
Assemble Polar Axis Assembly to Pier or Tripod
12
Altitude and Azimuth Adjustments - Rough Polar Alignment
13
Assemble Declination Axis
14
Removing Declination Axis at the End of Your Observing Session
14
Attach Counterweight Shaft and Counterweights
16
Attach Mounting Rings (Purchased Separately)
16
Fine Polar Alignment
17
Methods for Fine Polar Alignment
17
Altitude and Azimuth Adjustments
17
Clutch Knobs and Balancing
17
R.A. and Dec. Clutch Knobs
17
Balancing Your Telescope
18
First, Balance the Declination Axis
18
Second, Balance the Polar Axis
18
Servo Motor Drive
19
GTO Control Box - GTOCP3
19
R.A. and Dec. Cable Connections
19
12V Connector
20
POWER Indicator Light
20
KEYPAD Connector
20
RS-232 Connectors
20
FOCUS Connector
21
RETICLE Connector
21
AUTOGUIDER Connector
21
+6V Connector
21
N and S Switch
21
Drainage Holes
21
Pre-Loaded Pempro Curve
21
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