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All functions for setting-up and operating a 10Micron HPS-Mount can be accessed via the Keypad,
you do NOT need a laptop/computer
1. SETUP / PREPARATIONS
(if possible, do this during daylight)
1.1 SET UP THE MOUNT
Attach the mount head onto the tripod. Roughly align the mount with a compass in such a way that the
telescope faces north. Set the altitude with the scale at the side to your geographical latitude. Connect
mount and keypad with the control-box. Connect the control-box to the 24V power supply or two optional
Powertanks which are connected together with the special connector cable. Take a crosshair-eyepiece
and do not use a star diagonal, even if looking through the telescope this way is uncomfortable for the
alignment mentioned in step 2.
1.1 MOUNT AND BALANCE TELESCOPE AND ACCESSORIES
Attach all instruments and accessories to the telescope (incl. camera and finderscope). If you use a reflec-
ting (catadioptic) telescope, make sure that the main mirror is locked; make also sure that the focuser is
locked. Now you can start to balance both axes of the mount precisely. Use the mounts balancing function
to achieve this. Once both axes are in balance, fix them by hand.
Menu > Drive > Balance > Balance RA
Menu > Drive > Balance > Balance Dec
4-line display
Direction Keys North-West-South-East
to move RA and DEC-axes
Scroll keys for the menu lists. During operation,
they can change the motor speed
Confirm inputs or execute functions
Menu-key
ESC-key, takes you back
to a higher level in the menu
Use this key to manually abort Goto-processes
if there is a risk of collisions or disrupted cables.
QUICKSTART-MANUAL
for setting-up 10Micron HPS-Mounts
