iOptron SkyGuider Pro Installation

iPolar Installation –SkyGuider Pro (#3339R-SGP)
Tool needed: a set of metric hex key wrench
1. Loosen two screws at the front of the mount and
two others on the top of a SkyGuider Pro main
board cover and remove the black cover.
2. Unplug the 6-wire motor driver cable and DC power
cable. Remember how wires wrapped.
3. Remove two mounting screws.
4. Gently pull the circuit board with sockets end up
and slide the circuit board out. If the board is stuck
by the motor, loosen two Phillips screws hold the
motor.
5. Unscrew and remove the polar scope LED board
and disconnect wire harness from the main board.
6. Remove polar scope cover and base.
7. Rotate the RA axis to find TWO set screws next to
the LED board, which are used to secure the polar
scope in place. Use a 1.5mm hex key to release the
set screws.
8. Pull the polar scope out of the RA axis.
9. Insert the iPolar into the RA axis. Rotate it to align
the USB port to the DEC bracket. Lock the set screw
gently to secure the iPolar.
Wire wrapping
Motor screws

iOptron SkyGuider Pro Specifications

General

Mount	Compact single axis tracking EQ
Body material	Die-cast aluminum
RA shaft	Φ35mm, steel
Worm wheel	Φ88mm, 144 teeth aluminum alloy
Worm gear	Φ15.2mm, brass
Bearing	4 pieces
Motor drive	DC servo with optical encoder
Polar scope	AutoAlignTM dark field illuminated (~6º FOV)
Hand controller	Yes (with optional 8408 HC)
Body-base connection	Vixen dovetail, 3/8” socket (1/4” converter)
Alt-Azi adjustable Base	Vixen style saddle, 3/8” socket
Counterweight shaft	Φ20x200 mm w/ 3/8”-16 threads
Counterweight	1.35kg
Payload (MAX)	11 lbs (5kg)
Worm period	600 sec
Tracking	R.A. automatic
Tracking speed	Solar, Lunar. 1X Cel, 1/2 Cel, and N/S
Fast slew speed	144X, forward and reverse
Duration of operation	Up to 20 hours at 20ºC
Guiding port	ST-4 compatible
Camera trigger	Yes
Camera mounting block	Φ62mm, 3/8" post thread
Power requirement	Internal rechargeable battery
Power charge port	Micro USB (5V), 80% charge in 5 hours
Battery type	Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh
Latitude adjustment range	-30º ~ 65º (with Alt-azi base)
AZ adjustment range	±5°
Level indicator	Level bubble
Operation Temperature	-10~40ºC
Firmware upgrade	Yes (via USB port)
Warranty	One year limited (90 day on battery)

Weight and Dimensions

Mount weight	2.2 lbs (1kg) with battery
Mount weight with base	3.2 lbs (1.450kg) with battery
Alt-Azi adjustable base diameter	Φ80 mm
Body dimension	133x115x95 mm (w/o alt-azi base)