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ASTRO-PHYSICS GTOCP3 Manual (27 pages)
1200 GERMAN EQUATORIAL WITH GTO SERVO MOTOR DRIVE
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Model 1200Gto Parts List - Model Gtocp3
5
Features and Specifications
5
Introduction
6
Why Polar Alignment Is Important
6
Compensation for the Earth's Rotation
6
Assembly Diagram
7
Before You Leave Home
8
Gross Latitude Adjustment
8
Attach Pier Adapter to Pier Post (Purchased Separately)
9
1200 Standard Pier Adapter (Part # 1200SPA)
9
1200 Rotating Pier Adapter with Azimuth Bearing (Part # 1200RPA)
9
At Your Observing Site
10
Assemble Pier (Purchased Separately)
10
Assemble Polar Axis Assembly to Pier or Tripod
10
Polar Alignment
10
Rough Polar Alignment
10
Fine Polar Alignment
11
Methods for Fine Polar Alignment
11
Azimuth Adjustments
12
Rotating Pier Adapter with Azimuth Bearing (1200RPA)
12
Standard Pier Adapter (1200SPA)
12
Altitude Adjustment
12
Tips for Adjusting the Altitude
13
Assemble Declination Axis
14
Removing Declination Axis at the End of Your Observing Session
14
Attach Mounting Plate (Purchased Separately)
15
Understanding the R.A. and Dec. Clutch Knobs
16
Attach Counterweight Shaft and Counterweights
16
Attach Mounting Rings and Scope (Purchased Separately)
17
Balancing Your Telescope
17
Fine Polar Alignment
17
Servo Motor Drive
18
GTO Control Box - Model GTOCP3
18
R.A. and Dec. Cable Connections
18
12V Connector
18
POWER Indicator Light
19
KEYPAD Connector
19
RS-232 Connectors
19
FOCUS Connector
19
RETICLE Connector
19
AUTOGUIDER Connector
19
+6V Connector
19
N and S Switch
20
Removing the GTO Control Box from 1200 Mount
20
Gto Keypad Operation
20
Pulseguide by Sirius-Imaging
20
Cable Management
21
1200 Motor Cables
21
Accessory Cables
21
Example from International Space Station - Amateur Telescope (ISS-AT) Project
21
Slewing Your Mount in below Freezing Temperatures
23
Mount Care and Alignment
24
Mount Maintenance
24
Tips and Support
24
Troubleshooting
24
Installation of Encoders and Encoder Housings -1200 Mount
26
Fitting Declination Encoder Housing
26
Fitting Right Ascension Encoder Housing
27
Periodic Maintenance
27
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