iOptron SkyTracker User Manual

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2.3. Assembly Terms
Polar scope lock screw
Polar scope
Polar sight hole
Lat. adjust. screw
Lat. adjust. lock
Camera mounting block
SkyTracker body
Azi. locking screw
Rotating azi. base
Figure 2. Front view of a SkyTracker
Compass
Figure 3. Top view of a SkyTracker
Battery compartment cover
Power switch
Power indicator/
Polar scope illuminator
Tracking speed switch
N/S switch
DC power in
Figure 4. Part of back view of a SkyTracker

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