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Manual: Steeldrive II Motor Unit

89 mm

45 mm

25 mm

2. Dimensions and Ports 

Dimensions

See image below.

1. Scope of Delivery

Scope of Delivery of the Steeldrive Controller #2957260 

The controller is used for manual operation of the motor focuser with the key-
pad as well as to connect it to a computer. The control electronics are built into 
this unit.
1.  Steeldrive II (SD II) Controller
2.  Micro-USB Cable (3 m)
3.  12V / 5A power supply with EU-plug
4.  Further plugs for US- and UK-sockets
5.  Velcro tapes (cable ties) for strain-relieving cable management

Optional Accessories

•  Additional temperature sensor 

# 2957263

•  Metal Magnet Ring for Homing-Sensor – fitting for Baader Diamond Steel-

track

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 focusers 

# 2957264

•  Mini DIN / Cinch adapter cable to connect heat pads (dew shield heaters) 

#2957262

For further accessories like adapters to use the SD II motor unit with other fo-
cusers, please visit 

www.baader-planetarium.com/en/bds

Ports 

1.  RJ45-port, connects to the motor unit 

(no network functionality)

 

2.  8-pin Mini DIN port e. g. for dew shield heaters or other uses (adapter 

cable e. g. for cinch is available seperately)

3.  3.5 mm phone jacket for temperature sensor
4.  Micro USB port for PC connection
5.  Power inlet for 5.5 x 2.1 mm plug, 12V/5A

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Summary of Contents for Steeldrive II

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Page 2: ...of 0 1 degree Intuitive handling The back illuminated hand control makes fast switching between normal speed jogging and single step mode easy 12V power supply included as well as 3 m USB cable to co...

Page 3: ...s for strain relieving cable management Optional Accessories Additional temperature sensor 2957263 Metal Magnet Ring for Homing Sensor fitting for Baader Diamond Steel track focusers 2957264 Mini DIN...

Page 4: ...the SD II Motor Unit 2 Connect temperature sensor USB cable or AUX devices if desired 3 Finally connect the power supply 4 Carefully bind all cables for the remote operation together with the include...

Page 5: ...2 are off 1 Push SET to switch into the settings mode LED 2 is om 2 Push and hold JOG for three seconds until LED 2 is off Now the current position is saved as favorite Option 2 Manual Homing with th...

Page 6: ...necessary you can ignore the limits which are set in the Steeldrive II This is e g useful if you want to set a new outer limit which is farther outwards than the current one 1 When in normal mode pus...

Page 7: ...com steelgo2 2019 Baader Planetarium GmbH All rights reserved Products or manual can be changed without further notice We reserve the right for errors Reproduction of this manual even in part is not...

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