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ASTRO-PHYSICS Mach1GTO Manual (39 pages)

GERMAN EQUATORIAL WITH GTOCP4 SERVO MOTOR DRIVE

Brand: ASTRO-PHYSICS | Category: Telescope | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
2
Dec. Backlash Test
3
Step
3
Mechanical Features and Specifications
6
Introduction
7
Why Polar Alignment Is Important
7
Assembly Instructions
8
Before You Leave Home
9
Assembling and Disassembling the Two Axes
9
Additional Handy Tools to Have on Hand
9
Assemble Pier or Tripod
10
Astro-Physics Portable Pier
10
Berlebach Wood Tripod (Awtber2)
10
6" Eagle Adjustable Folding Pier (Eagle6)
11
Tripod Adapter (Adatri)
11
Attach the Mount to the Pier Post or Tripod
11
Gross Latitude Adjustment
12
Running Cables through Your Mount - Preview
12
Servo Y-Cable Connection
13
External Y-Cable Connection
13
Internal Y-Cable Routing Connection
13
Internal Cable Management
14
Introduction to One of the Mach1Gto's more Innovative Features
14
Preparation
14
Cable Installation - the First Time
15
Disassembly and Subsequent Setups and Polar Alignments
16
A few more Hints and Tricks
16
Attach Mounting Plate
17
Notes on Attaching the Mounting Plates
17
Fixed Mounting Plate Options
17
Astro-Physics Dovetail Options
18
Losmandy D Series Compatible Saddle Plates
19
Side-By-Side, Vixen Style and Other Plate Options
20
Assemble Counterweight Shaft
21
Optional 10.7" X 1.875" Counterweight Shaft
21
Attach Mounting Rings
22
Understanding the R.a. and Dec. Clutch Knobs
23
Balancing the Telescope
24
Preliminary Balancing
24
Precision Balancing
24
Disengaging the Worm and Worm Wheel
24
Altitude and Azimuth Adjustments - Rough Polar Alignment
26
Fine Polar Alignment
29
Methods for Fine Polar Alignment
29
Altitude and Azimuth Adjustments
30
Fine Altitude Adjustment
31
Fine Azimuth Adjustment
31
Using Software to Improve Pointing Accuracy
32
Checking and Adjusting the Gearbox Backstops in R.a. and Dec
33
Gear Mesh in the Mach1Gto
33
Mount Care, Cleaning and Maintenance
34
Care
34
Cleaning and Touch-Up
34
Mount Maintenance
34
Troubleshooting, Tips and Support
35
Troubleshooting and Tips
35
Additional Support
36
Appendix A: Declination Axis Backlash Tests
37
Pulseguide
37
Dec. Backlash Test 1
37
After Running Tests 1 and 2
38
Dec. Backlash Test 3
38
Maximdl
38
Step 1
38
Appendix B: Mounting Plate Fastener Chart
39

ASTRO-PHYSICS Mach1GTO Manual (31 pages)

GERMAN EQUATORIAL WITH GTOCP3 SERVO MOTOR DRIVE

Brand: ASTRO-PHYSICS | Category: Accessories | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
2
Astro-Physics
4
Mach1Gto GERMAN EQUATORIAL with GTOCP3 SERVO MOTOR DRIVE
4
Mach1Gto Part List
4
Mach1Gto Parts List
4
Features and Specifications
5
Introduction
6
- Why Polar Alignment Is Important
  6
Assembly Instructions
7
Clutch Knobs and Balancing
17
- R.A. and Dec. Clutch Knobs
  17
- Balancing Your Telescope
  17
  - First, Balance the Declination Axis
    17
  - Second, Balance the Polar Axis
    18
Cable Management
18
Servo Motor Drive
22
- GTO Control Box - GTOCP3
  22
  - R.A. and Dec. Cable Connections
    23
  - 12V Connector
    23
  - POWER Indicator Light
    23

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