iOptron SmartStar iEQ45 Instruction Manual

19, 19 3.2.9. STEP 9. Attach and Balance an OTA on the Mount After attaching an OTA and accessories to the mount, the mount must be balanced to ensure minimum stress on the mount’s gears and motors. There are four (4) Clutch Screws on R.A. axis and one Clutch Handle on DEC axis. Eac…

31, 31 5.9. Set Slewing Rate You can select the maximum GOTO speed to be 128X, 256X, 512X, or MAX. The slower the speed, the quieter the motors run. 5.10. Park Scope There are two parking positions: east side or west side. The mount my move to either position depends on which one is …

16, 16 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. N/S Hemisphere Selection If the polar axis is aligned to North Celestial Pole, then set the mount to Northe…

36, 36 Set Up ControllerSet Up Controller Set Up Time & Site Set Display and Beep Set Anti-backlash Meridian Treatment Set Eyepiece Light Heating Controller Upgrade RA & DEC Firmware Information Set to AZI-ALT AlignAlign One Star AlignOne Star Align Multi-Star AlignMulti-S…

7, iOptron SmartStar iEQ45 7 2.3. iEQ45 Ports Ports on Main Control Unit LED Switch LED Switch Figure 2. Ports on main control unit • Dec: For connecting to DEC driver unit • iOptron port: For connecting to other iOptron accessories, such as an electronic focuser, a laser pointer, or a planetary dom…

18, 18 (a) (b) Figure 13 NOTE: Thread the polar scope eyepiece all the way in after polar alignment, before put the Polar Scope Cover back on. Otherwise, the polar scope eyepiece could be stuck inside the Polar Scope Cover to cause R.A. axis jamming. NOTE: If you are located in …