The Paramount external power ports and through the mount cabling
are intended to be used with direct current (DC) power sources only.
Never attempt to power devices through the mount with an
alternating current (AC) power source.
HA Worm Block Cover
The HA worm block cover incorporates the following features:
• Protects the internal hour angle worm block components from dust and debris.
• Provides a convenient handle to grasp when lifting the mount.
• Houses the hour angle axis two position switch (page 63).
HA Cable Conduit
This access hole in the hour angle shaft allows custom cables to be passed through the mount. See
“Through the Mount Cabling” on page 34 for more information.
This access hole is dome-shaped to serve as an integrated carrying handle and is covered by the RA Gear
Cover.
HA Gear Cover (ME Only)
The HA gear cover provides an access hole for through the mount cables.
Dec Cable Conduit
This access hole in the declination shaft allows custom cables to be passed through the mount. See
“Through the Mount Cabling” on page 34 for more information.
Hour Angle Carrying Handle
Use the integrated carrying handle to lift the mount. On the Paramount MX, place the two-position switch
in the lock position before lifting the mount. The Paramount ME’s HA cable conduit access hole is dome-
shaped and serves as the integrated carrying handle (remove the HA Gear Cover to access it). The
Paramount MX has no integrated carrying handles but the space underneath the electronics box is a
convenient place to grasp when lifting and carrying the mount.
HA Worm Block Switch
The Paramount’s HA and Dec Axis have an arrow-shaped knob as part of a rotatable, mechanical two-
position switch. Each position places the mount in a different operational state as shown in the figures
below and described in the table below.
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