Version 1.9 rev 21 Oct 2019
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IKon-XL
SECTION 3:
INSTALLATION
WARNINGS:
• PRIOR TO COMMENCING INSTALLATION, THE USER SHOULD REFER TO THE SAFETY AND WARNING
INFORMATION AND UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS MANUAL.
• THE IKON-XL WEIGHS ~8-12 KGS (~18-26 LBS). DUE CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN LIFTING THE CAMERA.
ENSURE THAT THE MOUNTING AND CONNECTED ASSEMBLY IS SECURE AND ABLE TO SUPPORT THE
WEIGHT OF THE CAMERA.
• POWER CABLING AND CONTROL CABLES SHOULD BE ROUTED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE AND
ACCIDENTAL UNPLUGGING; AVOID BEND RADII OF LESS THAN 30 MM AND ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE
CABLE STRAIN RELIEF FOR THE CONNECTORS.
• THE CCU-500 IS CONFIGURED AT THE FACTORY FOR THE LENGTH OF CABLE USED TO CONNECT IT TO THE
IKON-XL. IF A CCU-500 CONFIGURED FOR 15 M CABLE IS CONNECTED TO A CAMERA USING A 5 M CABLE
THE CAMERA WILL BE DAMAGED.
• TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY MUST MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS DEFINED IN TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS.
3.1 t
RanspoRt
and
s
toRage
i
nfoRMation
• The iKon-XL is packed in a normal transport packaging for shipping. Hard shell transport cases are available for the
iKon-XL for convenient and safe transport of the iKon-XL to and from the installation site e.g. observatory.
• Allow the product to reach the ambient temperature after unpacking- especially if moving from a colder environment
to a warm environment as this may lead to condensation (see Section 6.1 for further information).
Storage
• Storage Temperature: -30°C to 50°C.
• If it is to be stored after use at a temperature below the coolant freezing point, ensure that all liquid coolant has been
expelled from the camera.
3.2 M
oUnting
tHe
i
k
on
Xl
Using
tHe
M
oUnting
f
lange
The iKon-XL mounting flange features 8 off M5 tapped holes x20 deep on a 189 PCD. These can be used to secure the
iKon-XL to the mounting plate of the telescope or other optical system.
8 off M5 tapped
holes x20 deep
on a 189 PCD
iKon-XL secured
to mounting plate
