SKY-WATCHER AZGTi Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AZGTi Mount

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CONTENT

Parts Diagram

PART I : SETTING UP THE AZGTi MOUNT

1.1 Setting up on a Skywatcher Tripod ............................................................................4

1.2 Attaching the AZGTi Mount to a camera tripod .............................................5

1.3 Installing the Telescope............................................................................................5

PART II : ELECTRONIC CONTROL INTERFACE

2.1 Control Panel ...........................................................................................................6

2.2 Panel Interface Components ...................................................................................6

2.3 Pinout of The Interfaces ...........................................................................................7

2.4 DSLR Control Cables ...............................................................................................7

2.5 Power Supply Requirements ...................................................................................7

PART III : USING THE AZGTi MOUNT

3.1 Manually Rotating the Mount ...................................................................................8

3.2 Control with a SynScan Hand Control ......................................................................8

3.3 Control with a Mobile Device ...................................................................................8

3.4 Wi-Fi Connection ....................................................................................................8

3.5 Freedom Find Function .........................................................................................10

3.6 Firmware Update ...................................................................................................10

APPENDIX I : SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions ..................................................................................................................11

Specications ...............................................................................................................11

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Parts Diagram

Bubble Level

Altitude Clutch

Wheel

Battery

Compartment

for 8x

AA Batteries

Dovetail
Locking
Knob

Dovetail Groove

Saddle

Azimuth Clutch

Knob

SNAP port

External Power

Hand controller

port

3/8” socket

Power Switch

LED Indicator

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PART I : SETTING UP THE AZGTi MOUNT

1.1 Setting Up on a Skywatcher Tripod

1. Fully expand the three legs of the tripod on level ground.

2. Install the accessory tray on the tripod as shown in Fig. 1.1a.

3. If using a short tube telescope, which does not hit the tripod legs when it points high up,

with the AZGTi mount, the mount can be installed onto the tripod directly. Align the 3/8”

socket at the base of the mount with the locking bolt on the tripod head. Lock the mount on

the tripod by tightening the bolt (Fig. 1.1b).

Align the accessory tray and push down on it while holding onto the

1

2

Fig. 1.1a

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bottom supports.

2

Rotate the tray to lock it into place.

WARNING: The accessory tray of a Skywatcher tripod ensures that

the tripod legs are rmly expanded, which prevents the tripod from

accidentally tipping over. When using the AZGTi mount on a Sky­watcher tripod, an accessory tray should always be used to ensure
stability.

Tripod Head

Azimuth Clutch Knob

2

1

2

Locking Bolt

TIP: Completely tightening the az­imuth clutch knob would prevent
the mount from rotating around its
azimuth axis and make it easier to
screw the mount onto the tripod.

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Pier Head

Notch

Locking Knob

Locking Screws

Extension Pier

Locking Bolt

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Fig. 1.1b

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Fig. 1.1c