iOptron SkyTracker User Manual

2
Table of Content
Table of Content ...................................................................................................................... 2
1. SkyTracker
TM
Camera Mount Overview .............................................................................. 3
2. SkyTracker
TM
Camera Mount Assembly .............................................................................. 3
2.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3
2.2. Parts List ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.3. Assembly Terms ........................................................................................................... 5
2.4. SkyTracker
TM
Camera Mount Assembly ....................................................................... 6
3. Maintenance and Servicing ............................................................................................... 11
3.1. Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 11
3.2. Trouble Shooting ......................................................................................................... 11
3.3. iOptron Customer Service ........................................................................................... 12
3.4. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions .................................................................... 12
3.5. Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions .......................................................... 12
Appendix A. Technical Specifications .................................................................................... 13
IOPTRON ONE YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY ............ 14
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.2.2
iOptron reserves the rights to revise this instruction without notice. Actual color/contents/design may differ from those described in this
instruction.

iOptron SkyTracker Specifications

General

Mount	Ultra compact EQ
Body material	Cast aluminum
Worm wheel	Φ80mm, 156 teeth aluminum alloy
Worm gear	Φ11mm, brass
Bearing	4 pieces
Motor drive	DC servo
Payload (MAX)	6.6 lbs (3kg)
Tracking	R.A. automatic
Tracking speed	1X Cel, 1/2 Cel, N/S
Duration of operation	24 hours at 20ºC
Latitude adjustment range	0º ~ 70º
Operation Temperature	-10~40ºC
Polar sight hole	~ 8.5º FOV
Polar scope	6º FOV with dark field illuminated (optional for #3301)
Built in accessory	Compass
Warranty	One year limited
Power consumption	DC 4.8 ~ 6V, 0.06A at Max load
Power requirement	4 AA batteries, or External DC 9 ~12V, 500mA
Base connect	3/8” threaded socket

Weight and Dimensions

Mount weight	2.4 lbs (1.1kg) w/o battery
Dimensions	153 x 104 x 58 mm