Paramount GEM User Guide
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HA Worm Block Switch ........................................................................................................................... 63
HA Spring Plunger and Cam Stop Access Hole (Paramount ME and MX Only) ...................................... 67
HA Encoder Cover (Paramount ME Only) ............................................................................................... 67
HA Assembly ........................................................................................................................................... 67
Electronics Box ........................................................................................................................................ 67
Polar Axis Adjustments ....................................................................................................................... 69
Keystone Modules .................................................................................................................................. 70
XT60 DC Power Connector ...................................................................................................................... 72
Azimuth Adjuster Knobs.......................................................................................................................... 72
Base Thrust Mounting Knobs .............................................................................................................. 74
Base Plate ............................................................................................................................................ 74
Paramount ME Rear View ....................................................................................................................... 75
Hour Angle Axis Locking Holes (Paramount ME Only) ........................................................................ 75
Declination Axis Locking Holes (Paramount ME Only) ........................................................................ 76
Paramount MX Rear View ....................................................................................................................... 77
Declination Carrying Handle (Paramount MX Only) ........................................................................... 77
Declination Axis Two-Position Switch ..................................................................................................... 77
Paramount MYT Rear View ..................................................................................................................... 78
Cable Conduit Access Hole and Cover ................................................................................................ 78
Declination Axis Encoder Cover .............................................................................................................. 79
Configurable Hard Stop Positions (Paramount ME Only) ....................................................................... 79
Declination Axis Assembly (Dec Assembly) ............................................................................................. 80
Paramount Serial Number (Serial Number) ............................................................................................ 80
Altitude Scale .......................................................................................................................................... 80
Altitude Adjuster (Paramount ME only) ................................................................................................. 82
Polar Axis Elevation Adjustment ............................................................................................................. 83
Paramount ME Altitude Scale ............................................................................................................. 85
Counterweight Shaft ............................................................................................................................... 86
Counterweight Shaft Extension Bar (Optional) ....................................................................................... 87
Counterweights ....................................................................................................................................... 87
Payload Imbalance Cause and Effect .................................................................................................. 90
Balancing the Payload ......................................................................................................................... 91