iOptron #3520 User Manual
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2.2. Parts List
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The SkyGuider
TM
comes with either a mount only (#3520)
or as a package (#3500) with mount and a short field
tripod.
tripod.
#3520 SkyGuider
TM
Mount Includes (Figure 1):
• SkyGuider
TM
Tracking equatorial mount with
AccuAligning
TM
polar scope
• Padded
carry
bag
• Counterweight shaft
• One 3.5 lbs (1.5kg) counterweight
• A short latitude adjust knob for low altitude
#3500 SkyGuider
TM
Mount Package Includes (Figure
2):
• #3520 SkyGuider
TM
mount
• #3501 1.5” stainless steel short field tripod with
padded carry bag
Figure 1. Parts for a
#3520 SkyGuider
TM
mount
Figure 2. Parts for a #3500
SkyGuider
TM
mount package
ADDITIONAL PARTS NEEDED:
The following parts are needed to take astrophotography
but are not included in the package:
but are not included in the package:
• Power source provided by a battery pack or an
AC/DC adapter (#8417)
• Ball head adapter (#3305)
• DLSR
camera
• Tripod (for #3520)
YOU MAY NEED THIS FOR POLAR ALIGNMENT:
• iPhone/iPad app for accurate polar alignment
(
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ioptron-polar-
scope/id564078961?mt=8
)
• Or other application/program to calculate the
pole star position. Please refer to the FAQ
section under “Support” at
section under “Support” at
http://www.ioptron.com
for more information.
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ONLINE CONTENTS (click under “Support” menu)
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• This
manual
• Tips for set up
• Reviews and feedback from other customers
2.3. Assembly Terms
Figure 3. SkyGuide
TM
mount with tripod
2.4. SkyGuider
TM
EQ Mount Assembly
NOTE: The SkyGuider
TM
mount is a precision
astronomical instrument. It is highly recommended
that you read the entire manual and become familiar
with the nomenclature and functions of all
components before starting the assembly.
that you read the entire manual and become familiar
with the nomenclature and functions of all
components before starting the assembly.
WARNING: Please DO NOT hold and swing the
counterweight shaft rigorously. This will degrade the
performance of the spring loaded gear meshing
system and possibly damage it.
counterweight shaft rigorously. This will degrade the
performance of the spring loaded gear meshing
system and possibly damage it.
WARNING: The new Gear Switch will allow you to
have more precise weight balance. This also means
the mount will swing FREELY when the Gear Switch
is disengaged. Always hold the mount when
releasing the Gear Switch or adjusting the gear
tension.
have more precise weight balance. This also means
the mount will swing FREELY when the Gear Switch
is disengaged. Always hold the mount when
releasing the Gear Switch or adjusting the gear
tension.
NOTE: The mount is shipped with the latitude setting
at high range (35º ~ 60º). If your site latitude is lower
than 35º please switch the latitude range before
using.
at high range (35º ~ 60º). If your site latitude is lower
than 35º please switch the latitude range before
using.
CW
CW shaft
DEC
lock screw
DEC adapter
Polar axis cover
Polar scope cover
Tension adjuster
3/8”‐16 screw
Az. Adj. Screw
Tripod support tray
Tray locking knob
Center rod with knob