iOptron IEQ30 User Manual

Quick Start Guide

The iEQ30™ GoTo German Equatorial Mount
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PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Telescope Mount (with built-in GPS)

• Go2Nova

• 1.5-inch Tripod

• One 10lb (4.5 kg) counterweight

• One counterweight extension bar

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• Manuals (you will need to refer to the full manual for details on set-up and operation).

• Tips for set up

• Hand controller and mount firmware upgrades (check online for latest version)

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• Dark field illuminating LED with cable

• AC adapter (100V-240V)

• 12V DC adaptor cable with car lighter plug

• Controller Cable X 2

• RS232 cable and RJ9 to RS232 serial cable

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Quick Setup

1. Setup tripod: Expand the tripod legs and lock the

Tripod Support so that the tripod legs stay open (Figure

1). Adjust the tripod height by unlocking and re-locking
the tripod legs to desired height. Position the tripod so

that the Alignment Peg faces south. (The Alignment

Peg may be moved to the opposite position if used
at latitude lower than 20º to avoid counterweights
hit the tripod leg )

Figure 1

2. Attach the iEQ30 Mount

: If the latitude is between 25º to 65º, set the Position Safety Pin at High Latitude Position,

as shown in Figure 2 (a). For latitude between 0º to 35º, set the Position Safety Pin at Low Latitude Position, as
shown in Figure 2 (b). Install the matching Latitude Adjustment Knob as well. The factory set default position is High
Latitude Position (25º ~ 65º).

Retract the Azimuth Adjustment Knobs (refer to Figure 3 in which is next to the Bubble Level Indicator) to allow
enough clearance for the Alignment Peg seating in the house. Unscrew 2 Azimuth Locking Screws. Put the mount
onto the tripod head with bubble level on top of the Alignment Peg (Figure 3). Put the Teflon washer and Azimuth
Locking Screws back and tighten them. Level the tripod base by adjusting individual leg. You may use the build-in
Bubble Level Indicator or an external torpedo level to check level.

(a)

High Lat. Position

(b)

Low Lat. Position

Figure 2

Lat. Adj. Lever

Lat. Adj. Knob (25º~65º)

Lat. Adj. Knob (0º~35º)

Bubble Level

Alignment Peg

Azi. Adj. Knob

Figure 3

3. Set the Location Latitude

: Unlock R.A. Clutch and adjust the mount upright. Tighten the R.A. Clutch. Unscrew four

Latitude Locking Screws. Turn the Latitude Adjustment Knob to set your current latitude (Figure 2), which is displayed
in Latitude Mark Window on the side of the mount. Using the Lever for a fine adjustment if needed.

4. Install Counterweight (CW) Shaft

: Unscrew the CW shaft from the top of the mount (Figure 4 left) and thread it into

the opening of the DEC axis (Figure 4 right).

Figure 4

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