Paramount User Guide
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Each axis can be locked at any position, in five degree increments. Note that
physically rotating the switch to the Lock Position inserts an internal
locking
shaft
into one of seventy two
locking holes
that are machined into the internal
gear. You will usually need to wiggle the axis a few degrees back and forth in
order to align the locking shaft with one of the locking holes. When the shaft
enters the locking hole, the entire transport lock knob will drop slightly into
worm gear cover. The axis will not rotate when the knob is in the lock position,
even if the two position switch is in the Track position.
Pulling out and rotating the knob 90 degrees allows the axis to rotate freely.
Note that the entire knob will rise slightly out of the worm block cover when in
the unlocked position.
RA Spring Plunger and Cam Stop Access Hole (Paramount ME II and MX+ Only)
This hole provides access to the spring plunger and cam stop adjustment. See the Paramount Cam Stop
Adjustment Instructions document here:
http://www.bisque.com/sc/media/p/75503.aspx
RA Encoder Cover (Paramount ME II Only)
This cover provides access to the absolute encoder module and is reserved for future use.
RA Assembly
The RA Assembly houses an internal shaft that can be used to snake additional cables through the mount
and allows light to pass through the mount for the polar alignment telescope.
Electronics Box
The Electronics Box includes the mount power switch, USB 2.0 cable input, status lights, ports that can be
used to run power through the mount to the Instrument Panel, a hardware park port and an expansion
slot access panel for the WiSky Wi-Fi and absolute encoder module.
