6.2. iOptron Customer Service .................................................................................................... 25
6.3. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions ............................................................................. 25
6.4. Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions ................................................................... 25
Appendix A. Technical Specifications ............................................................................................. 26
Appendix B. Go2Nova® 8408 HC MENU STRUCTURE ................................................................. 27
Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade ...................................................................................................... 29
Appendix D. Computer Control an SmartEQ Pro+ Mount ............................................................... 30
Appendix E. Go2Nova® Star List .................................................................................................... 31
Appendix D. Polar Scope Adjustment ............................................................................................. 37
IOPTRON ONE YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY ..................... 38
WARNING!
NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN WITHOUT A PROPER FILTER!
Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye.
Children should always have adult supervision while observing.
Rev.2.0
iOptron reserves the rights to revise this instruction without notice. Actual color/contents/design may differ from those described in this instruction.
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1. SmartEQTM Mount Overview
Born out of the popular iOptron CubeTM and iEQTM mounts, the SmartEQTM mount is the ultimate
Grab N’ Go German equatorial GOTO mount fitting into almost everyone’s budget. It is ideal for visual
observation and wide field astrophotography. The compact design and light weight make traveling with the
mount easy.
SmartEQ
next generation GOTO technology from iOptron. The Go2Nova
LCD screen, with which you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to navigate.
SmartEQ
the mount performance. It also equipped with an ST-4 compatible guiding port for those who wants to
autoguide the mount. An iOptron AccuAligning
The mount can be controlled by most popular astronomical software.
SmartEQ
connection, making it useful for beginners as well as hobbyists with multiple tubes.
Features:
Specialized Grab N’ Go mount ideal for visual observer and wide field astro-photographer
Portable, compact, and sturdy German equatorial mount that is easy to travel with
Payload: 11 lbs (5 kg) (excluding counterweight)
Mount weight: 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg)
Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoder
Resolution: 0.5 arc second
Go2Nova
Over 150,000 celestial objects for easy surfing
Drive motor with 9-speed setting for precise slewing
AccuAlign
Low power consumption (8 AA batteries for 16 hours consecutive tracking)
Retractable counterweight shaft
Vixen-type dovetail saddle
Standard 1.25 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod
Serial port on hand controller for firmware upgrade and computer controller (optional #8412 serial
cable is needed)
Metal worms and ring gears
ST-4 guiding port
BrightStar Polar Alignment procedure
Optional 1.5A AC/DC adapter (#8417-15)
Optional StarFi WI-FI adapter (#8434)
TM
mount is a fully computerized mount with a database of 150,000 objects. It offers the
TM
Pro+ mount has metal ring gears (aluminum alloy) and worm shafts (brass) to enhance
TM
Polar Scope is also equipped for better polar alignment.
TM
Pro+ mount is universally compatible with any tubes using a Vixen-style dovetail
®
8408 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GoTo Technology
TM
bright field polar scope
®
Hand Controller is intuitive with a large
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2. SmartEQTM Pro+ Terms
2.1. Parts List1
A SmartEQTM Pro+ mount contains:
TM
SmartEQ
Go2Nova
1.25-inch stainless steel tripod with accessory tray
One 1 kg (2.2 lbs) counterweight
One hand controller cable
Installed polar scope
OPTIONAL PARTS
AC/DC adapter (#8417-15, #8417)
StarFi WI-FI adapter (#8434)
RS232-RJ9 serial cable (#8412)
Additional 1 kg (2.2 lbs) counterweight (#3106-02)
Hard carrying case (#3280)
ONLINE CONTENTS (www.iOptron.com)
Pro+ telescope mount
®
8408 hand controller
Quick Start Guide
This manual
Accessories
Firmware upgrade (check online for latest version)
ASCOM driver
Reviews and feedback from other customers
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US market only. Actual contents and accessories may change by time.
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2.2. Go2Nova® 8408 Hand Controller
DEC+
RA+
RA-
DEC-
Serial
Port
HBX
Port
Figure 1. Go2Nova 8408 hand controller
®
The Go2Nova
the SmartEQ
TM
Pro+ mount. It has a 4 line, 21 character large LCD screen, function keys, direction keys
8408 hand controller (HC) shown in Figure 1 is the standard controllers that used for
and number keys on the front; and a HBX port (6-pin) and a serial port (4-pin) at the bottom.
2.2.1. Key Description
MENU Key: Press “MENU” to enter the Main Menu.
BACK Key: Move back to the previous screen, or end/cancel current operation, such as slewing.
ENTER Key: Confirm an input, go to the next menu, select a choice, or slew the telescope to a
selected object.
Arrow (▲▼◄►) Keys: The arrow keys are used to control the movement of DEC and R.A. axes.
Press and hold ▲(DEC+),▼(DEC-) buttons to move a telescope along the DEC direction,
◄(R.A.+), ►(R.A.-) to move a telescope along the RA direction. They are also used to browse the
menu or move the cursor while in the menu. Holding an arrow key for a fast scrolling.
Number Keys: Input numerical values. Also used to adjust slewing speeds (1: 1X; 2: 2X; 3: 8X; 4:
16X; 5: 64X; 6: 128X; 7: 256X; 8: 512X; 9: MAX)
? Key: Identify and display nearby bright stars or objects where the telescope points to.
0 Key: Stop the mount during GOTO. Also toggling between start and stop tracking.
HBX (Handbox) port: connect the HC to the SmartEQ mount using 6 pin RJ11 plug.
Serial port: connect the HC to a Computer via a RS232 to 4 pin 4 wire (4P4C) RJ-9 cable (iOptron
item #8412). The pin out of the serial port is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Serial port pin out on an 8408 hand controller
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2.2.2. The LCD Screen
ount Status
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The 8408 HC has a large 4-line, 21-character per line LCD screen. The user interface is simple and
easy to learn. When the mount first turned on, an initial information screen will be displayed as shown in
Figure 3, after company logo and mount type are displayed. It will tell you if motors are at Zero Position,
current date and time.
Figure 3. 8408 Initial Information Screen
The LCD screen will switch to the information screen, as indicated in Figure 4, during operation.
Target Name
Right Ascension
Azimuth
M
Slew Speed
Current Time
Magnitude
Declination
Altitude
N/S Hemis
here
Figure 4. 8408 HC LCD Information Screen
1. Target Name/Mount Position: displays the name of the target that telescope is currently pointed to or
the current mount position.
An object name, such as “Mercury” or “Andromeda Galaxy”: Name of the Star or celestial object
that the mount is currently slewing to, GOTO or tracking;
User Position: The mount is point to a user defined position, which could be a real sky object or
just simply due to press an arrow key.
2. Magnitude: the magnitude of the current celestial object
3. Right Ascension: Right Ascension of the telescope, or R.A.
4. Declination: Declination of the telescope, or DEC.
5. Azimuth: Azimuth of the telescope (north is 0º, east 90º, south 180º, and west 270º).
6. Altitude: Altitude of the telescope (degrees vertical from the local horizon - zenith is 90º).
7. Mount Status: Display current operation status of the mount.
Stop: mount is not moving;
Slew: mount is moving with an arrow key is pressed;
GoTo: mount is slewing to a celestial object using “Select and Slew”;
8. Slew speed: It has 9 speeds: 1X, 2X, 8X, 16X, 64X, 128X, 256X, 512X, MAX (~4º/sec, depends on
power source).
9. Current Time: display local time in a format of HH:MM:SS.
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2.2.3. Check the Battery
The hand controller has a real time clock (RTC) which should display the correct time every time the
mount is turned on. If the time is incorrect, please check the battery inside the hand controller and
replace it if needed. The battery is a 3V, CR1220 button battery.
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3. SmartEQTM Pro+ Mount Assembly
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NOTE: The SmartEQTM Pro+ mount is a precision astronomical instrument. It is highly recommended
that you read the entire manual and become familiar with the nomenclature and function of all
components before starting the assembly.
STEP 1. Setup Tripod
Expand the tripod legs. Put the Accessory Tray onto the Tripod Support Bracket. Slightly push down
Accessory Tray while turn it, until the tray is locked into the Tripod Support Bracket. (Figure 5). Adjust the
tripod height by unlocking and re-locking the tripod leg screws (not shown) to a desired height. Position the
tripod so that the Alignment Peg faces north, if you are in Northern Hemisphere (Figure 6).
Accessory tray
Alignment peg
Tripod support
bracket
Lock point
Figure 5. Install tripod support bracket
Figure 6. Alignment peg position
The Alignment Peg may be moved to the opposite position if used at latitude lower than 20º to avoid
counterweights hit the tripod leg.
STEP 2. Attach the Mount Head
Remove the Latitude Adjustment Screw from its Storage Position (the bottom threaded hole) by
unscrewing it all the way out (Figure 7). Retract the Azimuth Adjustment Knobs to allow enough clearance
for the Alignment Peg seating in the house. Tighten the Azimuth Lock to secure the mount (Figure 8).
Lat. adj. scre
Azimuth lock
Azi. adj. knob (X2
Figure 7. Remove Latitude Adjustment Screw
STEP 3. Adjust Latitude
This step requires you to know the latitude of your current location. It can be easily found on the
Internet, with your GPS navigator or a GPS capable cell phone. You will have to change this latitude setting
every time you significantly change your night sky viewing location. This setting directly affects the mount’s
tracking and GOTO accuracy.
Figure 8. Install mount onto the tripod
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Thread in the Latitude Adjustment Screw into the Adjustment Position (the upper threaded hole), a
g
w
w
threaded hole above the Storage Position (Figure 9). Loosen the Latitude Clutch Screw and tune the
Latitude Adjustment Screw to raise the mount altitude (latitude) to your current latitude as indicated on the
Latitude Dial, as shown in Figure 10.
Adjustment
position
Storage
position
Figure 9. Move latitude adjustment screw
Latitude dial
Latitude
clutch
Figure 10. Adjust mount latitude
STEP 4. Install Counterweight (CW)
The mount comes with one 1 kg (2.2 lbs) counterweight. However, because of its unique design, no
CW is needed if the payload is less than 4 lbs. The mount and installed batteries will provide balancing weight needed. If a payload is greater than 8.8 lbs (4 kg, this value may vary depends on the scope
diameter), additional CW is needed. The Counterweight Shaft is stored inside the mount head. If a CW is
needed, release the CW Shaft Locking Screw to pull out the shaft (Figure 11). Mount a CW onto the shaft
and tighten the CW Locking Screw to hold the CW in place. Tighten the CW Safety Screw (Figure 12).
CW shaft
screw
lockin
Counterweight
CW locking
scre
CW safety
scre
Retractable
CW shaft
Figure 11. Release CW shaft
STEP 5. Attach and Balance an OTA
After attaching an OTA and accessories to the
mount, balance the mount in both R.A. and DEC to ensure
minimum stress on the mount.
CAUTION: The telescope may swing when the R.A. or
DEC clutch is released. Always hold on to the OTA
before you release the clutch to prevent it from
swinging. It can cause personal injury or damage to
the equipment.
Figure 12. Install CW
DEC clutch screws
R.A. clutch screw
Figure 13. R.A. and DEC clutches
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Balance the mount in R.A. axis
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Release the R.A. Clutch and rotate the R.A. axis to place the DEC axis in the horizontal position.
The OTA can be on either side. If the DEC axis stays in the horizontal position, it means the R.A. axis is
balanced. Otherwise, you may adjust the length of CW shaft, or install and adjust CW position to balance
the mount in R.A. axis. Remember to install the CW Safety Lock and tighten the CW Locking Screw, if a
CW is installed.
Balance the mount in DEC. axis
While the mount is at horizontal position, release the DEC Clutch screws. If the OTA does not rotate
along the DEC axis, it is OK. Otherwise move the scope back or forth to balance the OTA. Tighten the DEC
Clutch again.
STEP 6. Install Batteries and Connect Cables
There are two battery compartments that each can hold 4 AA batteries (Figure 14). Lift the battery
cover. Carefully pull out the battery holder from the compartment. Be sure not to accidentally disconnect the
wires. Insert 4 AA batteries into each holder. Replace the holder back into the battery compartment and
replace the lid. Plug hand controller into the HBX port on the mount (Figure 15). Turn on power and use
four Arrow keys (▲▼◄►) to rotate the mount Up, Down, Left, and Right. Use the NUMBER key to change
the slew rate from the slowest (1 for 1X) to the fastest (9 for MAX).
Battery holder (X2
Figure 14. Battery holder
STEP 7. Setup Hand Controller
You need manually enter the time and site information before the mount can precisely go to an
object. To set up the controller, turn the mount power ON. Press MENU=> “Settings”:
Select and Slew
Sync. to Target
Alignment
Settings
Press ENTER and select “Set Time and Site”
Set Time and Site
Set Beep
Set Display
Set Guiding Rate
Press ENTER. A time and site information screen will be displayed:
2013-04-01 12:01:36
UTC -300 Minute(s)
W071d08m50s DST: N
N42d30m32s Northern
Daylight Saving Time
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Figure 15. Connect control cable
Set Local Time
Use the ◄ or ► key to move the cursor _ and use the number keys or ▲ or ▼ button to change the
numbers of the date and time. The time is in 24 hour format.
In order to make the Hand Controller reflect your correct local time, time zone information, or UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), has to be entered. Press the ► key to move the cursor to the second line
“UTC -300 Minute(s)” . Add or subtract 60 minutes per time zone). For example:
Boston is “UTC -300 minutes”
Los Angeles is “UTC -480 minutes”
Rome is “UTC +60 minutes”
Beijing is “UTC +480 minutes”
Sydney is “UTC +600 minutes”
Use the number keys or ▲ or ▼ button to change the numbers. Use the ▲ or ▼ button to toggle
between “+” and “-“ for UTC offset.
All the time zones in North America are “UTC –”, as shown in the following table, so ensure the
display shows “UTC -” instead of “UTC +” if in North or South America.
Time Zone Hawaii Alaska Pacific Mountain Central Eastern
Hour behind UT -10 -9-8-7-6 -5
Enter UTC -600 -540-480-420-360 -300
When the time information entered is correct, press ENTER and go back to the previous screen.
Note that fractional time zones can be entered.
Do not manually add or subtract an hour from displayed time to reflect Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Only select “Y” after DST begins.
For other parts of the world you can find your “time zone” information from internet.
Set Observation Site Coordinate
The third and fourth lines display the longitude and latitude coordinates, respectively. “W/E” means
western/eastern hemisphere; “N/S” means northern/southern hemisphere; “d” means degree; “m” means
minute; and “s” means second.
Press ◄ or ► key to move the cursor and using ▲ or ▼ key to toggle between “W” and “E”, “N” and
“S”, using number key to change the numbers. It is always a good idea to do your home work to get the
GPS coordinates before traveling to a new observation site.
The site coordinates information can be found from your smart phone, GPS receiver or via the
internet. Site information in decimal format can be converted into d:m:s format by multiplying the decimal
numbers by 60. For example, N47.53 can be changed to N47º31'48”: 47.53º = 47º +0.53º,
0.53º=0.53x60'=31.8', 0.8'=0.8x60"=48". Therefore, 47.53º=47º31'48" or 47d31m48s.
Set Daylight Saving Time
Keep moving the cursor by pressing ► key after setting the coordinate until it moves on DST
section. Change the DST to “N” or “Y” accordingly.
Check the Hand Controller Battery
The hand controller has a real time clock (RTC) which keeps the correct time every time the mount
is turned on. If the time is off too much, please check the battery inside the hand controller and
replace it if required. The battery is a 3V, CR1220 button battery.
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STEP 8. Polar Alignment
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In order for an equatorial mount to track properly, it has to be accurately polar aligned. The
TM
SmartEQ
Pro+ had a built-in AccuAlignTM polar scope. You can do a fast and accurate polar axis
alignment with iOptron’s Quick Polar Alignment procedure.
Polar axis
(R.A. axis)
Latitude dial
Polar scope cover
Latitude adj. screw
Polar axis cove
Latitude clutch
Azi. adj. knob
Figure 16. Align mount to the celestial pole
As indicated in Figure 17, the Polar Scope reticle has been divided into 12 hours along the angular
direction with 10 minute tics. There are 6 concentric circles in 2 groups of 3 marked from 36’ to 44’ and 60’
to 70’, respectively. The 36’ to 44’ concentric circles are used for polar alignment in the Northern
Hemisphere using Polaris, while the 60’ to 70’ circles are used for polar alignment in Southern Hemisphere
using Sigma Octantis.
Quick Polar Alignment
(1) Set the mount face North with your latitude. Connect the hand controller and power the mount on.
(2) Take off the Polar Axis Cover and Polar Scope Cover. Release CW shaft locking screw to release
the CW shaft from the mount body, if no CW is used.
(3) Look through the polar scope to make sure that the DEC axle is not blocking the polar scope view.
If you can’t see through the polar scope, press the UP or DOWN button to rotate the DEC axle
until the opening on the DEC axle is aligned with polar scope path. Press the number key to
change the speed.
(4) Press MENU=> “Settings”=> “Set Eyepiece Light” to adjust the LED brightness to a comfort
level. Adjust polar scope eyepiece to bring the polar scope dial (Figure 17) in focus. The polar
scope had been adjusted in factory for normal eye sight so when the polar scope dial is focused,
Figure 17. Polar Scope
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on should be able to see the star cleared as well. If one cannot have both focused at the same
time, please see Appendix for Polar Scope adjustment.
(5) Slightly release R.A. Clutch Screw. Press the LFTT or RIGHT button on the hand controller to
rotate the polar scope to align the 12 o’clock position of the dial on the top, as shown in Figure 17.
(6) Make sure that the time and site information of the hand controller is correct. Press MENU =>
“Alignment”=> “Pole Star Position” to display the current Polaris position. For example, on June
22, 2014, 20:19:42 in Boston, US (alt N42º30’32” and long W71º08’50”), UTC -300 minutes,
DST:Y, the Polaris Position is 0h45.8m and 40.4m,.as shown in Figure 18a.
(7) Look through the polar scope to find the Polaris. Using Azimuth Adjustment Knob and Latitude
Adjustment Screw to adjust the mount in altitude and azimuth directions and put the Polaris in the
same position on the Polar Scope Dial as indicated on the HC LCD. In this case, the Polaris will be
located at a radius of 40.4’ and an angle of 0 hour 45.8 minute, as shown in Figure 18b.
(a) (b)
Figure 18. Polaris Position shown on HC (a) and where to put on polar scope dial (b)
NOTE: If you are located in southern hemisphere, Sigma Octantis will be chosen for Polar
Alignment. For example, on May 20, 2010, 20:00:00 in Sydney, Australia (Lat S33º51’36” and Long
E151º12’40”), 600 min ahead of UT, the Sigma Octantis Position is 1hr21.8m and 64.4m.
BrightStar Polar Alignment/Polar Iterate Align
BrightStar Polar Alignment allows you to polar align the mount even if you cannot view the
Celestial Pole.
(1) Level the SmartEQ pro+ mount and set it at Zero Position. Make sure the telescope is parallel to
the pole axis (R.A. axis) of the mount. If a finder scope is used, adjust it to be parallel to the
telescope optical axis. Turn the mount power on.
(2) Pressing MENU=>Alignment=>Polar Iterate Align. The HC will display the azimuth and altitude
position of several bright stars near meridian. Select one that is visible with high altitude as
Alignment Star A. Follow the HC instruction to move the Star A to the center of the eyepiece with
the combination of Latitude Adjustment Knob and “◄” or “►” button. Press ENTER to confirm.
Next, select a bright star that is close to the horizon as the Alignment Star B. Center it using the
Azimuth Adjustment Knob and “◄” or “►” button (The “▲” and “▼” buttons are not used here).
Press ENTER to confirm.
(3) The telescope will now slew back to Star A to repeat above steps. The iteration can be stopped
when it is determined that the alignment error is at the minimum. Press BACK button to exit
alignment procedure.
NOTE: The movement of the alignment star in your eyepiece may not be perpendicular but crossed,
depends on its location in the sky.
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STEP 9. Return Mount to Zero Position
After polar alignment and balancing OTA, return the mount to Zero Position before performing Star
Alignment. The Zero Position is the position with the CW shaft pointing toward the ground, OTA at the
highest position with its axis parallel to the polar axis and the OTA pointing to the Celestial Pole.
Loosen the DEC and R.A. Clutches to adjust the mount to the Zero Position by align three marks
located on DEC unit, R.A. unit and mount, respectively. Tighten the screws after adjustment.
Figure 19. Zero Position
Make sure the hand controller is also at the zero position by press MENU=> “Zero Position”=> “Set Zero Position.” The mount has the capability to memorize the RA and DEC positions even the power is
interrupted. Therefore, the power on position may not be the zero position in most cases. Check the
Zero Position by using MENU=> “Zero Position”=> “Goto Zero Position” before each session.
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4. Getting Started
In order to experience the full GOTO capability of GOTONOVA® technology it is very important to set
up the mount correctly before observation.
4.1. Setup the Mount and Polar Alignment
Assemble your SmartEQTM Pro+ mount. Mount an OTA and accessories, and carefully balance the
mount around the polar axis. Polar align you mount using either Quick Polar Alignment or BrightStar Polar Alignment Procedure. Power the mount on and double check the time and site information.
Always check if the mount is at the Zero Position when the mount is powered on, i.e. with the
counterweight shaft pointing to ground, OTA at the highest position with its axis parallel to the polar axis and
the telescope pointing to the Celestial Pole. Press MENU => “Zero Position” => “Goto Zero Position” to
check it. If the mount is not at the Zero Position, press MENU => “Zero Position” => “Set Zero Position.”
Release the RA and DEC locking knobs to manually return the mount to Zero Position, or use the hand
controller to slew the mount to Zero Position. Press ENTER to confirm the zero position.
4.2. Manual Operation of the Mount
You may observe astronomical objects using the arrow keys of a Go2Nova® hand controller.
Flip the I/O switch on the telescope mount to turn on the mount and the mount will start to tracking
automatically. Use ►,◄,▼ or ▲ buttons to point the telescope to the desired object. Use the number keys
to change the slewing speed. You may press 0 button to stop/start tracking when the hand controller is
displaying the tracking object.
4.3. Initial Star Alignment
Perform a simple one star alignment/synchronization after set up the hand controller to correct any
pointing discrepancy of the Zero Position and to improve the GOTO accuracy.
To perform One Star Align, press MENU=>“Alignment”=>“One Star Align”=>ENTER. The screen
will display a list of bright objects for you to select from. Select an object using ▲ or ▼ key. Then press
ENTER. After the mount slews to the target, use the arrow keys to center it in your eyepiece. Then press
ENTER. (More align details in 5.4)
An alternate way is to perform “Sync to Target.” Press MENU=>“Select and Slew”=>ENTER.
Browse over the catalogs and select an object. Press ENTER. After the mount slews to the star, press
MENU=>“Sync. To Target”, follow the on-screen instruction to center the star and press ENTER. You may
need to use the number keys to change the slewing speed to make the centering procedure easier.
4.4. Go to the Moon and Other Stars
After performing these set-ups the mount is ready to GOTO and track objects. One of the most
common objects is the Moon.
To slew to the Moon press MENU=>“Select and Slew”=>“Solar System”=> “Moon”=>ENTER. The
telescope will automatically slew to the Moon and lock on it. It will automatically begin to track once it locks
on. If the Moon is not centered in your eyepiece, use the arrow keys to center the Moon. You may use
“Sync to Target” to improve the tracking.
You may also select other bright celestial objects to start with, such as Jupiter or Saturn.
4.5. Star Identifying Function
The 8408 hand controller has a star identifying function. After Polar Alignment and Set Up Time
and Site, slew the telescope to an bright star, manually or using GOTO. Press ? (Help) button to identify
the star name telescope is pointing to, as well as nearby bright stars if there are any.
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4.6. GOTO and Tracking Position Memorization
The SmartEQ Pro+ mount can memorize its R.A. and DEC positions if the mount loses its power by
accident, even during high speed slewing. Just do a Select and Slew to the same star after the power is
back. The mount will continue to track the star.
4.7. Turn Off the Mount
When you have finished your observation, just simply turn the mount power off and disassemble the
mount and tripod.
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5. Complete Functions of Go2Nova® 8408 Hand Controller
5.1. Slew to an Object
Press MENU => “Select and Slew.” Select an object that you would like to observe and press the
ENTER key.
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The Go2Nova
objects. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to move the cursor. Use the number buttons to enter the number, or the ▼
or ▲ buttons to change the individual number. Hold on a button to fast scroll through the list. The “
indicates the object is above the horizon, and a cross mark “
catalogs those stars below the horizon will not display on the hand controller.
5.1.1. Solar System
There are 9 objects in the Solar system catalog.
5.1.2. Deep Sky Objects
This menu includes objects outside our Solar system such as galaxies, star clusters, quasars, and
nebulae.
Named Objects: consists of 60 deep sky objects with their common names. A list of named deep
sky objects is included in Appendix E.
Messier Catalog: consists of all 110 Messier objects.
8408 hand controller for SmartEQ Pro+ mount has a database of over 150,000
” means it is below the horizon. In some
”
NGC Catalog: consists of 7,840 objects in NGC catalog.
IC Catalog: consists of 5,386 objects in IC catalog.
UGC Catalog: consists of 12,921 objects.
Caldwell Catalog: consists of 109 objects.
Abell Catalog: consists of 4076 objects.
Herschel Catalog: consists of 400 objects.
5.1.3. Stars:
Named Stars: consists of 259 stars with their common names. They are listed alphabetically. A
list is included in Appendix E.
Double/Multi Stars: consists of 208 double/multi stars. A list is attached in Appendix E.
Hipparcos Catalog: the new HIP catalog consists of 120,404 records (2008).
5.1.4. Comets
This catalog contains 15 comets.
5.1.5. Asteroids
This catalog contains 116 asteroids.
5.1.6. Constellations
This catalog consists of 88 modern constellations with their names. They are listed alphabetically. A
list is attached in Appendix E.
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5.1.7. Customer Objects
It can store up to 60 used entered objects, including comets.
5.1.8. Customer R.A. DEC
Here you can go to a target by entering its R.A. and DEC numbers.
5.2. Sync to Target
This operation will match the telescope's current coordinates to Target Right Ascension and
Declination. Follow the screen to perform the sync. Using this function will re-calibrate the computer to the
selected object. This operation is most useful to find a faint star or nebula near a bright star.
You can change the slewing speed to make the centering procedure easier. Simply press a number
key (1 through 9) to change the speed. The default slew speed is 64X.
“Sync to Target” will improve the local goto accuracy around the synced star.
5.3. Alignment
This function is used for aligning the telescope to the celestial pole and to create a sky model to
calibrate the mount’s GOTONOVA
The hand controller provides two polar alignment methods. The “Two Star Polar Align” is used to
refine the polar alignment using the AccuAlign
®
functionality.
TM
polar scope and Quick Polar Alignment. The “Polar
Iterate Align” uses a set of 2 bright stars for polar alignment providing a viable polar alignment approach for
those who can’t see the pole.
The system provides three alignment methods to calibrate the mount’s GOTO function: “Solar System Align”, “One Star Align”, and “Three Star Align”. The mount has to be at Zero Position before
performing any alignment.
5.3.1. Pole Star Position
This function displays the position of the Pole Star for Quick Polar Alignment using the iOptron®
AccuAlign
TM
polar scope. In the Northern Hemisphere the position of Polaris is displayed, while in the
Southern Hemisphere the position of Sigma Octantis is shown.
5.3.2. One Star Alignment
Press MENU => “Alignment” => “One Star Align”. A list of alignment stars that are above the
horizon is computed based on your local time and location. With the mount in the Zero Position, use the▲
and ▼ buttons to select a star and press ENTER. Center the target in your eyepiece using the arrow keys.
Press ENTER when finished. If your mount is set up correctly and polar aligned, one star alignment should
be sufficient for good GoTo accuracy. To increase the pointing accuracy over the sky, you may choose to
do a three star alignment.
5.3.3. Two Star Polar Align
Two Star Polar Align can improve the accuracy of the mount’s polar alignment. Press MENU =>
“Alignment” => “Two Star Polar Align.” A list of alignment stars that are above the horizon is computed
based on your local time and location. With the mount at the Zero Position, use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to
select the first alignment star and press ENTER. Center the target in your eyepiece using the arrow keys
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after the mount slews to it. Press ENTER when finished. The hand controller will prompt you to choose a
second star. After centering the second star, the two-star alignment is finished.
After the two-star alignment, the altitude and azimuth errors will be displayed. This number can be
used to fine tune the Quick Polar Alignment.
For example, if the screen shows 7.5" low and 4.3" east, it means that THE MOUNT axis is pointing
low and to the east of the Celestial Pole.
5.3.4. Three Star Align
The three-star alignment will further determine the cone error between the OTA and mount axis. The
system will use these data to calculate the goto model. If the cone error is big enough, it is suggested to
shim the OTA in DEC to minimize it.
Press MENU => “Alignment” => “Three Star Align.” A list of alignment stars that are above the
horizon is computed based on your local time and location. With the mount at the Zero Position, use the▲
and ▼ buttons to select the first alignment star and press ENTER. Center the target in your eyepiece using
the arrow keys. Press ENTER when finished. The hand controller will prompt you to choose a second star.
Select third star after the mount aligned to the second star.
The system will display the pointing and cone errors after the three star alignment accepted. The
system will update the pointing model accordingly.
5.3.5. Polar Iterate Align
This alignment method allows you to polar align the mount even if you cannot view the Celestial
Pole. Press the MENU => “Alignment” => “Polar Iterate Align”. The HC will display a list of bright
alignment stars near the meridian as Alignment Star A. Follow the HC instructions to move Alignment Star A
to the center of the eyepiece using a combination of the Latitude Adjustment Knob and the “◄” and “►”
buttons. Press ENTER to confirm the settings. Next, select a bright star that is close to the horizon as
Alignment Star B. Center it using the Azimuth Adjustment Knobs and the “◄” and “►” buttons (the “
and “
▼”
buttons will not function). Press ENTER to confirm the settings.
▲”
The telescope will now slew back to Alignment Star A to repeat the above steps. The iteration can
be stopped when it is determined that the alignment error has been minimized. Press the BACK button to
exit the alignment procedure.
NOTE: It is highly recommended to use an eyepiece with illuminated crosshairs for accurate
centering.
NOTE: The movement of the alignment star in your eyepiece may not be perpendicular depending
on its location in the sky.
5.3.6. Solar System Align
This function uses a planet or the moon as an alignment object. Press MENU => “Alignment” =>
“Solar System Align” for a list of available alignment objects.
5.3.7. Display Model Error
This will display linear RA error, linear DEC error, polar misalignment, non-perpendicular between
OTA and DEC, and non-perpendicular between HA and DEC.
5.3.8. Clear Alignment Data
This will clear all alignment data created during one star, two star or three star alignment process. If
you are control the mount using a planetarium software via ASCOM, and the software has its own alignment
function, please clear the alignment data.
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5.4. Settings
g
5.4.1. Set Time and Site
Refer to STEP 7 in Section 3.
5.4.2. Set Beep
The Hand Controller allows a user to turn off the beep partially, or even go to a silent mode. To
change this setting press MENU => “Settings” => “Set Beep”,
Set Up Time and Site
Set Beep
Set Display
Set Guiding Rate
Select one of three available modes:
"Always On” – a beep will be heard on each button operation or mount movement;
“On but Keyboard” – a beep will be heard only when the mount is slewing to the object or there is a
warning message;
“Always Off” – all sounds will be turned off, including the SUN warning message.
5.4.3. Set Display
Press MENU => “Settings” => “Set Display,”
Set Up Time and Site
Set Beep
Set Display
Set Guidin
Rate
Use the arrow keys to adjust LCD display contrast (LCD contrast), LCD backlight intensity (LCD
light), and keypad’s backlight intensity (Key light).
5.4.4. Set Guiding Rate
This is an advanced function for autoguiding when a guiding camera is utilized via a Guide Port.
Before autoguiding, align the polar axis carefully. Select an appropriate guiding speed. The latest firmware
allows you to set the R.A. and DEC guiding speed differently. The R.A. guiding speed can be set between
±0.01X to ±0.90X sidereal rate. The DEC guiding speed can be set between ±0.10X to ±0.99X sidereal rate.
Follow the instructions of your autoguiding software for detailed guiding operation.
The guide port wiring is shown in Figure 20, which has the same pin-out as that from Celestron /
Starlight Xpress / Orion Mount / Orion Autoguider/ QHY5 autoguider.
If you have an autoguider which has a pin-out the same as the ST-I from SBIG, such as Meade/
Losmandy/ Takahashi/ Vixen, make sure a proper guiding cable is used. Refer to your guiding camera and
guiding software for detailed operation.
Figure 20. Guide port pin-out
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WARNING: DO NOT plug your ST-4 guiding camera cable into the HBX port. It may damage
the mount or guiding camera electronics.
5.4.5. Set Tracking Rate
You can set up the mount tracking rate by selecting “Set Tracking Rate”. Then the user can select
“Sidereal Rate”, “Lunar Rate”, “Solar Rate”, “King Rate”, and “User Defined Speed”. The “User defined
speed” can be adjusted from 0.9900X to 1.0100X of sidereal.
The “King Rate”, developed by Edward S. King, corrects the tracking rate of a telescope to account
for atmospheric refraction. This is more useful for unguided tracking.
5.4.6. Meridian Treatment
This function tells the mount what to do when it tracks past the meridian. You can tell the mount if it
needs a meridian flip and when to do it.
“Set Position Limit” will tell the mount when to stop tracking or to do a meridian flip. The limit
can be set at from 0° to 10° (40 minutes) pass meridian.
“Set Behavior” will determine if the mount will stop tracking or perform a meridian flip at the set
position limit.
5.4.7. Set Altitude Limit
This function allows the mount to keep tracking an object even if it is below the horizon but can still
be seen, for example from an elevated observation site, such as a hill. The range can be set from -89° to
+89°. The default limit is 00°. Be careful when setting this limit. It may cause mount goto problems.
5.4.8. Set Eyepiece Light
Use this function to adjust polar scope LED brightness.
5.4.9. Language
Select one of supported menu languages.
5.5. Edit User Objects
Besides various star lists available in the hand controller, you can add, edit or delete your own userdefined objects. This is especially useful for newly found comets. You can also add your favorite
observation object into the user object list for easy sky surfing. Up to 60 comets and other user objects can
be stored.
5.5.1. Enter a New Comet
Press MENU => “Edit User Objects” to set user objects.
User Defined Comet
Other Objects
Select “User Defined Comet” to add/browse/delete the user-defined comet list. Find the orbit
parameters of a comet in the SkyMap format. For example, the C/2012 ISON has an orbit parameter:
Enter the parameters using the arrow buttons and number keys. Press ENTER and a confirmation
screen will be displayed. Press ENTER again to store the object under the assigned user object number, or
press BACK button to cancel.
5.5.2. Enter Other Objects or Observation List
Press MENU => “Edit User Objects” to set user objects.
User Defined Comet
Other Objects
Select “Other Objects” to enter you own object:
Add a New Object
Browse Objects
Delete an Object
Clear All Objects
Select “Add a New Object”. A screen will be displayed asking you to Enter R.A. and DEC
coordinates:
Enter R.A. and DEC
R.A.: 00h00m00s
DEC: +00d00m00s
You may enter the R.A. and DEC coordinates of the object you want to store, and press ENTER to
confirm.
A more useful application of this function is to store your favorite viewing objects before heading to
the field. When the “Enter R.A. and DEC” screen appears, press the MENU button. It brings up the
catalogs that you can select the object from. Follow the screen instructions to add your favorite objects.
Press BACK button to go back one level.
Press the BACK button to go back to the object entry submenu. You may review the records or
delete those that are no longer wanted. Press the BACK button to finish the operation. Now you can slew to
your favorite stars from “Custom Objects” catalog using “Select and Slew.”
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5.6. Firmware Information
This option will display the mount type, firmware version information for the hand controller (HC) and
main board, i.e. RA and DEC board which should be the same.
5.7. Zero Position
5.7.1. Goto Zero Position
This moves your telescope to its Zero Position. This is the reference point for alignment and GoTo
functions.
5.7.2. Set Zero Position
This set the Zero Position for the firmware.
The Zero Position reference will be an undefined value before the first time power on the mount,
after firmware upgrade, or HC battery replacement. You can use this function to set the zero position
reference.
Press the ENTER after moving the mount to Zero Position either manually or with the hand
controller.
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6. Maintenance and Servicing
6.1. Maintenance
The SmartEQTM Pro+ mount is designed to be maintenance free. Do not overload the mount. Do not
drop the mount, this will damage the mount or degrade the GOTO tracking accuracy permanently. Use a
wet cloth to clean the mount and hand controller. Do not use solvent.
If your mount is not to be used for an extended period, dismount the OTAs and counterweight(s).
6.2. iOptron Customer Service
If you have any question concerning your SmartEQTM Pro+ mount, contact iOptron Customer
Service Department. Customer Service hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern Time, Monday through
Friday. In the unlikely event that the mount requires factory servicing or repairing, write or call iOptron
Customer Service Department first to receive an RMA# before returning the mount to the factory. Please
provide details as to the nature of the problem as well as your name, address, e-mail address, purchase
info and daytime telephone number. We have found that most problems can be resolved by e-mails or
telephone calls. So please contact iOptron first to avoid returning the mount for repair.
It is strongly suggested that to send technical questions to support@ioptron.com
1.781.569.0200 in the U.S.
6.3. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions
This electronic product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by
country and region. It is your responsibility to recycle your electronic equipment per your local
environmental laws and regulations to ensure that it will be recycled in a manner that protects
human health and the environment. To find out where you can drop off your waste equipment
for recycling, please contact your local waste recycle/disposal service or the product
representative.
6.4. Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions
Battery Disposal- Batteries contain chemicals that, if released, may affect the
environment and human health. Batteries should be collected separately for recycling, and
recycled at a local hazardous material disposal location adhering to your country and local
government regulations. To find out where you can drop off your waste battery for recycling,
please contact your local waste disposal service or the product representative.
. You may also call
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Appendix A. Technical Specifications
Mount German Equatorial Mount
Payload 11 lbs (5kg), exclude counterweight
Mount weight 6.2 lbs (2.8kg)
Latitude adjustment range 0º ~ 65º
Azimuth adjustment range ± 10º
Right Ascension worm wheel Φ60mm, 120 teeth
Declination worm wheel Φ60mm, 120 teeth
Right Ascension axis shaft Φ25mm steel
Declination axis shaft Φ25mm steel
Right Ascension bearing Φ42mm
Declination bearing Φ42mm
Motor drive DC servo with optical encoder
Resolution 0.5 arc seconds
Hand Controller Go2Nova® 8408 with 150,000 objects database
Tracking Automatic
Speed
Counterweight shaft Φ16mm
Counterweight 1kg (2.2lbs)
Dovetail VIXEN
Tripod 1.25” Stainless Steel (5.7lbs or 2.6kg)
Polar Scope
Power consumption 0.1A(Tracking), 0.3A(GOTO)
Power requirement DEC 9 ~12V, 1 amp
Battery 8AA (not included)
Serial port Yes (on hand controller)
Autoguide port ST-4 compatible
Firmware upgrade Yes
PC computer control Yes (ASCOM)
Warranty One year limited
1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(~4º/sec)
TM
AccuAlign
bright field illuminated
Standard
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Appendix B. Go2Nova® 8408 HC MENU STRUCTURE
MENU
Select and Slew
Solar System
Mercury
Neptune
Deep Sky Objec t s
Named Ob ject
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Moon
Sun
Stars
Comets
Asteroids
Constellations
Customer Objects
Customer R.A. and DEC
Messier Catalog
NGC Catalo g
IC Catalog
UGC Catalo g
Cald well Catalo g
Abell Catalog
Hersc hel Catalo g
Named Stars
Binary Stars
Hipparcos Catalog
Sync. To Target
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Alignment
Settings
Pole Star Position
One Star Alignment
Two Star Po lar Align
Three Star Alignment
Po lar Iterate Align
Solar System Align
Display Model Error
Clear Alignment Data
Set Time and Site
Set Beep
Set Display
Set Guiding Rate
Set Tracking Rate
Meridian Treatment
Set Altitude Limit
Set Eyepiece Light
Language
Edit User Objects
User D ef ined Comets
Other Objects
Firmware Information
Zero Position
Goto Zero Position
Set Zero Position
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Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade
The firmware of a Go2Nova® 8408 hand controller and main control board can be upgraded by the
customer. Please check iOptron’s website, http://www.iOptron.com, under Support > Firmware/Software
for details.
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Appendix D. Computer Control an SmartEQ Pro+ Mount
The SmartEQ Pro+ mount can be controlled by a SmartPhone, a tablet or a computer. It is supported by two
types of computer connections:
Connect to a computer via RS232 serial port. A RS232-RJ9 cable (#8412) is needed. You may
also need an optional RS232 to USB adapter (such as iOptron part #8435) if your computer does
not have a serial port, like most of the laptops on the market today. Follow the adapter
instructions to install the adapter driver.
The mount can be controlled via ASCOM protocol (Windows OS). Please use iOptron
ASCOM/Commander 5.4 or lateror.
The mount can be controlled directly by some software in a Mac OS, such as Sky Safari. Please
select a correct mount type, such as “iOptron CEM/EQ Pro/AZ Mount Pro
TM
Connect wirelessly via StarFi
(Windows OS), SmartPhone/tablet (iOS) and Mac OS wirelessly with supported software, such
as Sky Safari. Please select Scope Type as “iOptron CEM/EQ Pro/AZ Mount Pro
software.
To control the mount via ASCOM protocol, you need:
1. Download and install the latest ASCOM Platform, from http://www.ascom-standards.org/
sure your PC meets the software requirement. For 6.1 SP1, Windows XP users should install
.NET Framework 4 (not the Client Profile). Windows Vista and Windows 7 users should install
.NET Framework 4.5.2. Windows 8 or users do not need install any additional components.
2. Download and install the latest iOptron Aommander/ASCOM drive for from iOptron website.
3. Planetarium software that supports ASCOM protocol. Follow software instructions to select the
iOptron Telescope.
Wi-Fi adapter. The mount can be controlled via ASCOM protocol
”.
” in supported
. Make
Please refer to iOptron website, www.iOptron.com
detail.
, under Support > iOptron ASCOM Driver for more
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Appendix E. Go2Nova® Star List
Messier Catalog
This table is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia
1RigelKentaurus A53HIP 95771105 HIP 40167157 HIP 28790
2Rigel54HIP 30867106 HIP 40817158 HIP 4675
3Gacrux55HIP 35363107 HIP 81292159 HIP 31676
4Sargas56HIP 94761108 HIP 80197160 HIP 10176
5Castor A57HIP 21683109 HIP 88060161 HIP 25950
6Mizar58HIP 8497110 HIP 42637162 HIP 117931
7Almach59HIP 26199111 HIP 21039163 HIP 81914
8Algieba60HIP 104521112 HIP 100965164 HIP 21242
9Aludra61HIP 116389113 HIP 25768165 HIP 86831
10Iritjinga(Cen)62HIP 17797114 HIP 93717166 HIP 115272
11Zubenelgenubi63HIP 21036115 HIP 79980167 HIP 46657
12Alcyone64HIP 107310116 HIP 12086168 HIP 41404
13Cor Caroli65HIP 72659117 HIP 90968169 HIP 29388
14Acamar66HIP 21029118 HIP 22531170 HIP 49321
15Adhafera67HIP 42726119 HIP 34065171 HIP 84054
16Rasalgethi68HIP 18255120 HIP 79607172 HIP 39035
17Meissa69HIP 9153121 HIP 109786173 HIP 25303
18Graffias(Zeta)70HIP 88267122 HIP 56280174 HIP 52520
19Alya71HIP 85829123 HIP 51561175 HIP 95398
20HIP 4800272HIP 43937124 HIP 107930176 UCAC4 277-135548
21HIP 9594773HIP 71762125 HIP 97966177 HIP 32609
22HIP 2089474HIP 80047126 HIP 117218178 HIP 101765
23HIP 7439575HIP 58484127 HIP 82676179 HIP 24825
24HIP 2707276HIP 25142128 HIP 111546180 HIP 31158
25HIP 2654977HIP 54204129 HIP 29151181 HIP 3885
26HIP 8566778HIP 76669130 HIP 107253182 HIP 93371
27HIP 7437679HIP 99770131 HIP 88136183 HIP 36345
28HIP 3448180HIP 101027132 HIP 81702184 HIP 108364
29HIP 5325381HIP 74911133 HIP 97423185 HIP 50939
30HIP 9967582HIP 35210134 HIP 30444186 HIP 76603
31HIP 6300383HIP 26235135 HIP 66400187 HIP 32269
32HIP 4310384HIP 40321136 HIP 17579188 HIP 42516
33HIP 11099185HIP 70327137 HIP 35785189 HIP 62807
34HIP 2063586HIP 26221138 HIP 81641190 UCAC4 226-128246
35HIP 8860187HIP 80473139 HIP 7751191 HIP 94913
36HIP 248488HIP 78105140 HIP 21148192 HIP 94336
37HIP 9197189HIP 79043141 HIP 9021193 HIP 107299
38HIP 7937490HIP 61418142 HIP 97816194 HIP 59984
39HIP 10253291HIP 91919143 HIP 88818195 HIP 16411
40HIP 5215492HIP 41639144 HIP 36817196 HIP 23287
41HIP 3722993HIP 104214145 HIP 25695197 HIP 105637
42HIP 3041994HIP 23734146 HIP 98819198 HIP 108925
43HIP 10891795HIP 60189147 HIP 61910199 HIP 103814
44HIP 5341796HIP 66821148 HIP 111643200 HIP 58112
45HIP 6527197HIP 14043149 HIP 80399201 HIP 109354
46HIP 6766998HIP 5737150 HIP 83478202 HIP 43822
47HIP 10531999HIP 84626151 HIP 101123203 HIP 21986
48HIP 80582100 HIP 60904152 HIP 28271204 HIP 17470
49HIP 8832101 HIP 58684153 HIP 64246205 HIP 35960
50HIP 69483102 HIP 5131154 HIP 96895206 HIP 42936
51HIP 92946103 HIP 115126155 HIP 35564207 HIP 19272
52HIP 86614104 HIP 62572156 HIP 37843208 HIP 76143
Appendix D. Polar Scope Adjustment
Reticle Adj.
Screws
Eyepiece
Objective Lens
Locking Ring
If you are suspecting that the polar scope may be misaligned to the mount R.A. axis, you may
check it by putting a star in the center of the polar scope reticle cross hairs and rotating mount’s R.A.
axis. If the star stays in the center of cross hairs, the polar scope is aligned to the mount’s R.A. axis.
In the event the polar scope optical axis needs to be adjusted, you can do this procedure at night
while pointing at Polaris. However, it is probably easier to do it during the daytime using a distant point,
such as a flag pole or top of a building a couple of hundreds away, as your target. Please remove the
telescope and the counterweight. Release the counterweight shaft and adjust the DEC axle to unblock
the polar scope view. Aim the mount to the object. Use the Latitude Adjustment Screw and Azimuth
Adjustment Knob to center the object.
1. Release RA Clutch Screws. Rotate the
mount along the RA axis to the
Center the object
balance position, dovetail saddle on
Center the object
the right side. Lock the RA clutch
screws.
2. Loose latitude Locking Screws and
Rotate
Azimuth Locking Screws a little.
Rotate
Centering the object one the cross
hairs by adjust Latitude Adjust. screw
and Azi. Adjust. Knob.
3. Release the RA clutch again. Rotate
the mount 180º to bring the dovetail to
the left side. Retighten the RA clutch
screw. Bring the object half the
distance to the center by adjusting the
Rotate
Rotate
reticle adjustment set screws using a
hex key. Keep in mind that the image in
the finder is inverted. Loose one screw
first, then tighten the other screw(s). Only loose/tighten one screw at a time and a few turns each
time to avoid the reticle totally lost its position. It may take a few minutes to familiarize yourself
with the screws that move the polar scope in the appropriate direction. PLEASE do not over tighten the setting screws.
4. Release the RA clutch and rotate the mount 180º to bring the dovetail back to the right side. If you
are lucky enough, the object will stay in center of the polar scope. Otherwise, repeat Steps 2 and
3 to further move the object to the center.
5. After few times, the object will stay in center when the mount is flipped from right to left.
Bring the object
Bring the object
half the distance
half the distance
to the center
to the center
x
xx
x
xx
IOPTRON ONE YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY
A. iOptron warrants your telescope, mount, or controller to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year. iOptron will repair or
replace such product or part which, upon inspection by iOptron, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the
obligation of iOptron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to iOptron together with proof-of-purchase satisfactory to
iOptron.
B. The Proper Return Merchant Authorization Number must be obtained from iOptron in advance of return. Call iOptron at 1.781.569.0200 to
receive the RMA number to be displayed on the outside of your shipping container.
All returns must be accompanied by a written statement stating the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the owner, together with a
brief description of any claimed defects. Parts or product for which replacement is made shall become the property of iOptron.
The customer shall be responsible for all costs of transportation and insurance, both to and from the factory of iOptron, and shall be required to
prepay such costs.
iOptron shall use reasonable efforts to repair or replace any telescope, mount, or controller covered by this warranty within thirty days of receipt.
In the event repair or replacement shall require more than thirty days, iOptron shall notify the customer accordingly. iOptron reserves the right to
replace any product which has been discontinued from its product line with a new product of comparable value and function.
This warranty shall be void and of no force of effect in the event a covered product has been modified in design or function, or subjected to
abuse, misuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair. Further, product malfunction or deterioration due to normal wear is not covered by this
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
iOptron reserves the right to modify or discontinue, without prior notice to you, any model or style telescope.
If warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your telescope, mount, or controller contact:
NOTE: This warranty is valid to U.S.A. and Canadian customers who have purchased this product from an authorized iOptron dealer in the
U.S.A. or Canada or directly from iOptron. Warranty outside the U.S.A. and Canada is valid only to customers who purchased from an iOptron
Distributor or Authorized iOptron Dealer in the specific country. Please contact them for any warranty.
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