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1100GTO-AE or -AEL ASSEMBLY Diagram
The following terms and abbreviations are used interchangeably in these instructions:
Polar axis = right ascension axis = R.A. axis = R.A. housing
Declination axis = Dec. axis = Dec. housing
Please read all instructions before attempting to set up your 1100GTO mount. The model 1100GTO is very rugged;
however, like any precision instrument, it can be damaged by improper handling. Please refer to the diagram below
for an illustration of the mount. The parts are labelled so that we can establish common terminology. Pay particular
attention to the section regarding joining and separating the R.A. and Dec. axes, as this is unique to this mount. It is
important to note the need to connect and disconnect the Dec. motor servo cable when doing so.
Declination
Motor/Gearbox
Dec. Sighthole
Cover
Declination
Axis Housing
Declination
Counterweight
Adapter
Counterweight
Shaft
Safety Stop
Altitude
Adjuster Knob
Dec. Lock
Knob (2)
Polar Fork
Assembly
Clutch Knobs
(3 each axis)
Dec. Top Plate
Lock Knobs (2)
Dec. Top Plate
Cable
Channel (2)
Polar Axis
Lock Knobs (4)
R.A. Axis
Housing
Absolute
Encoder
Read Heads
Dec./R.A.
R.A. Sight
Hole Cover
Azimuth
Adjuster
Mounting Bolts for GTOCP4
Control Box Adapter (2)
(8-32 Shoulder Bolts or 8-32 Button Head Screws)
Polar Axis
Pivot Bolt
Cable Access
Covers (2)
GTOCP4
Control Box & Adapter
R.A. Motor/
Gearbox
Delrin Washer
(hidden)
Lanyard
Post (2)
Safety
Screw (2)
Dec. Cable
Port Cover
Safety Screw (2)
GTOCP4
(showing AE Cable)
1100GTO-AE & 1100GTO-AEL
Junction Box
Protective
Insert
for
Encoder
Ring
Dec. Axis with Absolute Encoder
Control Box Removal
Thumb Screws (2)
Control Box Adapter
located behind CP4