POWERING THE STAR ADVENTURER GTi
The Star Adventurer GTi can be powered using eight AA batteries or via a 12V
DC power adapter (sold separately).
If powering the mount via AA batteries, place them into the mount by
removing the side covers (Fig 5b). To access the battery compartment,
unscrew the thumb screw located on the back of the mount above the polar
scope (Fig 5a).
Make sure that the batteries are oriented in the correct direction where the
springs are in contact with the negative side of the batteries. Check the
battery holder for indication marks if you are unsure.
Do not mix old and new batteries together or from different brands.
Sky-Watcher recommends the use of AA batteries. Similarly, never use
batteries that are damaged or mix full and partially rechargeable batteries.
This may result in damage to the electrical components of the mount.
Always remove batteries from the compartment when the mount is being
stored for extended periods of time.
The Star Adventurer GTi can also be powered using a 12V DC source. You
can utilize an AC/DC power transformer if you want to plug into a wall outlet.
Make sure that the power supply used has an output of 12V at 2 amps and
2.1mm center pin positive - 5.5mm length.
You can also connect the Star Adventurer GTi to a battery pack using a DC
cigarette connector to a 2.1mm center pin positive - 5.5mm length. Ensure
that the battery pack provides a 12 volt current. Sky-Watcher does not
recommend connecting the mount directly to a car battery without an inline
fuse with a maximum rate of 5 amps. Doing so may damage the electronic
components inside the mount.
WARNING:
Do not connect to a 24/48 volt power source. Never connect the
mount to a gas generator either via AC or DC. Gas generators (not including
inverter generators) are considered unsafe for electronic devices. This is due
to the constant fluctuating voltage supplied by a generator.
If you are unsure about any power source, Sky-Watcher suggests using AA
batteries in place.
AA batteries typically last approximately 36 hours when tracking. Constant
slewing of the mount will reduce time. Larger capacity batteries will yield
longer times.
Battery
compartment
thumb screw
Fig. 5a
Fig. 5b
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