SKY-WATCHER EQ6, Instruction Manual

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I
ntroduction to the EQ6 SkyScan
TM
P
owering the EQ6 SkyScan
TM
The EQ6 SkyScan
TM
is a precision-engineered
instrument that will allow you to easily find and
enjoy viewing night sky treasures, such as
planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies and
much more. The hand control allows you to point
your telescope at a specific object or even tour
the skies at the touch of a button. The user
friendly menu system allows automatic slewing
to over 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced
astronomer can master its variety of features in a
few observing sessions. Below is a brief
description of the individual components of the
EQ6 SkyScan
TM
hand controller.
The EQ6 SkyScan
TM
should be powered by 11-15V
DC power supply (tip-positive) capable of
producing continuous current of minimum 2 amps.
Correctly plug the power cord into the 12V DC
outlet on the side of the mount. Flip the Power
Switch to the "on" position to turn on the power.
The power indicator will flash when the power is
low (Fig.f).
S
kyScan
TM
Hand Control
The EQ6 SkyScan
TM
has a RJ-45 connector on
one end and DB9 on the other. Plug the RJ-45
connector into the hand control. Push the
connector into the outlet until it clicks into place.
Plug the DB9 connector into the outlet on the
mount. Tighten the screws to secure the
connector in place (Fig.g). The RJ-11 4-pin port
is used for RS-232 communications between the
EQ6 SkyScan
TM
and a computer (see "Linking
with a Computer"). The DC power port allows
independent use of the EQ6 SkyScan
TM
hand
control for users who wish to browse the
database without connecting to the telescope.
The EQ6 SkyScan
TM
Hand Control allows direct
access to all the motion controls of the telescope
and a database with a range of preset objects.
The Hand Control comes with a dual-line, 16
character display screen that is backlit for
comfortable viewing of the telescope information
and scrolling text. To explore the many functions
that the EQ6 SkyScan
TM
has to offer, there are 4
main categories of control on the Hand Control
(Fig.i):
8
Fig.h
RJ-45
RJ- 11 DC power port
Fig.i
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SETUP
ENTER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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TOUR
UTILITY RATE
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NGC
PLANET
USER
OBJECT
ID
Display screen
Mode keys
Directional keys
Dual purpose keys
Scroll keys
The DC power port on the hand
control is for hand control stand-
alone applications only. For
telescope applicaions, use the 12V
DC outlet on the mount.
Fig.f
Fig.g
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1
2
V
A
uto Guide
r
ESC
SETUP
ENTER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 8 9
0
TOUR EVENT
RATE
M IC
NGC
PLANET
USER OBJECT
ID
power indicator
power switch
(to power
supply)
O
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F
F
Auto Guider