PREPARING THE SYNGUIDER
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PREPARING THE POWER SUPPLY
User can use four D type 1.5V batteries (not included) with the battery case as the power
supply for SynGuider. To use a different power supply, it must match the following require-
ments:
DC 4.5V~14V output voltage, a +5V power supply is recommended.
150mA and up output current
2.1mm power plug, central positive
PREPARING THE IMAGING SYSTEM
The basic requirements for the equipment to use with SynGuider are:
Telescope Mount
: Equatorial mount, or Alt-Az mount with a
wedge, with a dual-axis motor drive attached. The motor drive
must be able to accept “ST-4” compatible autoguiding signals.
Connecting Cable
: You may use the supplied dual RJ-12 plug
autoguiding cable if the pin configuration of your motor drive is
the same as the diagram shown on the right. An alternative cable
is required if the pin configuration of your motor drive is different.
Guide Scope
: An additional telescope with a M42-0.75 thread or a 1.25” eyepiece holder is
required as guide scope. Larger aperture, at least 80mm, helps reduce the exposure time of
the SynGuide, thus yielding more accurate guiding result. The ideal focal length is between
400mm and 1200mm. An adjustable guide scope tube ring and a finderscope or red dot finder
are recommended for searching for a guide star.
6 5 4 3 2 1
1= NC
2= Ground
3= +RA (left)
4= +DEC (up)
5= -DEC (down)
6= -RA (right)
