Vixen SX, SPHINX User Manual
Specifications and Main Features
- Mount type: SXW Equatorial Mount / SX Equatorial Mount
- R.A. Slow Motion: Slow 360-degree Motion/ A 180-tooth worm gear scale
- Decl. Slow Motion: Slow 360-degree Motion/A 180-tooth worm gear scale
- R.A. Graduations: Details in STAR BOOK/ Readouts are in increments of 0.1'
- Decl. Graduations: Details in STAR BOOK/ Relatively Have 1' increments
- Polar Axis Finder: PF-SX (optional, supplements the finding scope for northern and southern hemisphere)
- Polar Axis Tilt Range: When set at zero, the angular adjustment is 0 - 70 Degrees fine adjustment of an additional fifteen degrees so as to allow a range of adjustment through non-stepping movable
- Azimuth Fine Adjustment: Fine adjust screws, coarse adjust double screws, knobs
- Altitude Fine Adjustment: Tangent screw type
- Automatic Slewing Unit: Being an optional feature, automatic movement is set and controlled by means of the MAX speed STAR controller (synchronous speed): 1200x
- Power Supply: DC12V, 0.4~1.7A
- Dimensions: 360L x 360W x 120T mm
- Weight (not including counterweight): 6.8 kg (SXW), 5.9 kg (SX)
- Counterweights: 1.9 kg (SXW), None (SX)
- Optional Accessories: PF-SX Polar Axis Finder, Additional Counterweight, SX Counterweight Bar Unit, SX Declination Clamp Unit
- STAR BOOK Controller:
- CPU: 32-Bit RISC CS89712
- Display: STN LCD 4.7 In LCD (320 X 240 = 76800 Picture Elements, 4,096 Colors)
- Power Port: Power jack for EIAJ RC33420 class 4 - DC12V
Recreated content:
- Android L: 3-pole 4-wired modular connector.
- Equatorial Mount Connecting Port: D-SUB 9-PIN.
- LAN Connecting Port: 10BASE-T.
- Power Supply: Supplied from equatorial mount side (DC12V) during observation.
- Battery for Built-in Clock: CR2032.
- Power Consumption: Stand-alone use of STAR BOOK: Approx. 0.25W max.
- Dimensions: 195L x 145W x 28T mm.
- Weight: 400 g (without cables).
- Celestial Objects Stored: Total 22735 (Fixed Stars: 17635, Messier objects: 110, NGC/IC: 4980, 8 Planets, Moon, and Sun).
- Functions / Others: Ability to upgrade for update via LAN connection, Built in Speaker, Operating Temperature 0-40°C.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What power supply does the SX Equatorial Mount require?
A1: The SX Equatorial Mount is powered by a DC12V supply, the current requirement is between 0.4 to 1.7A.
Q2: Can the STAR BOOK controller be used without any devices?
A2: Yes, the STAR BOOK controller can work independently, that is; it serves as a standalone device when powered with a battery case.
Q3: Is there a polar axis finder available for the SX Equatorial Mount?
A3: Yes, for both northern and southern hemispheres, the polar axis finder PF-SX is available as an optional accessory.
Q4: Which special features does the STAR BOOK provide?
A4: First, the STAR BOOK is able to exhibit various celestial information, automatically slew the selected celestial object or have up in its databases, information of up to 22735 celestial objects.
Q5: Identify the maximum equatorial rate of the SX Equatorial Mount.
A5: For the SX Equatorial Mount, the maximum equatorial rate of 1200 times the sidereal rate applies.
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