SKY-WATCHER EQ6-R MOUNT Bedienungsanleitung
EQ6-R Mount
EQ6-R-S-201218V1-EN
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PART I : SETTING UP THE EQ6-R MOUNT
PART II : USING THE EQ6-R MOUNT
PART III : POLAR ALIGNMENT
PART IV : ELECTRONIC CONTROL INTERFACE
PART V : OTHER EQ6-R MOUNT FEATURES
APPENDIX I : SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
1.1 Setting Up the Tripod ...............................................................................................3
1.2 Putting On the EQ6-R Mount ............................................................................3
1.3 Attaching the Accessory Tray and the Hand Controller Holder ...............................4
1.4 Installing the Counterweights ..................................................................................5
1.5 Installing the Telescope ...........................................................................................5
1.6 Balancing the Mount ................................................................................................6
2.1 Manually Rotating the Mount ..................................................................................7
2.2 Using the Dials ........................................................................................................7
2.3 Adjusting the R.A. Axis’s Elevation and Azimuth ....................................................8
3.1 Preparation ........................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Alignment ..............................................................................................................10
3.3 The Orientation of the Polaris ................................................................................11
3.4 Align the Polar Scope ...........................................................................................11
4.1 Control Panel ........................................................................................................13
4.2 Panel Interface Components ................................................................................13
4.3 Pinout of the Interfaces .........................................................................................14
4.4 Power Supply Requirements .................................................................................14
5.1 Permanent Periodic Error Correction ....................................................................15
5.2 Batch Exposures Function ....................................................................................15
5.3 SynScan Telescope Control System ......................................................................15
Dimensions ..................................................................................................................16
Specications ...............................................................................................................16
Note: The 1 2 3 signs on the diagrams are not related to the Chapter Steps 1. 2. 3.
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PART I : SETTING UP THE EQ6-R MOUNT
1. Fully expand the tripod legs on level ground.
2. Locate the locking clamps on the legs and turn counter-clockwise to unlock them to extend
the tripod legs.
3. Extend the legs to desired height, make sure the tripod top is level and then lock the
clamps.
1.1 Setting Up the Tripod
1.2 Putting On the EQ6-R Mount
Fig. 1.1
1. Loosen the two azimuth adjustment knobs on the EQ6-R mount until there is sufcient
space between the two knob screws. (Fig. 1.2a)
Fig. 1.2a
Fig. 1.2b
1
3
2
clamp
Azimuth Adjustment Knobs
*
Dowel
Primary
locking shaft
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PART I: SETTING UP THE EQ6-R MOUNT
2. Align the metal dowel on the tripod top with the gap between the two azimuth adjustment
knobs; then put the mount on the tripod top. (Fig. 1.2b)
3. Once the mount is seated, slightly tighten the two azimuth adjustment knobs.
4. While supporting the mount with one hand, gently push the primary locking shaft up against
the underside of the mount and turn the shaft counter-clockwise to secure the mount to the
tripod top. Tighten the shaft with the knurled knob on the primary locking shaft. (Fig. 1.2b)
1.3 Attaching the Accessory Tray and the Hand Controller Holder
1. Slide the accessory tray along the primary locking shaft until its three tips push against the
tripod legs, and then secure the tray with the washer and the locking knob. (Fig. 1.3a)
2. By referring to the bubble leveler on the mount, level the mount by adjusting the length of
the tripod legs. (Fig. 1.3b)
3. Tie the hand controller holder on one of the tripod leg at a position between the accesso-
ry tray and the tripod head. (Fig. 1.3b)
Warning: The accessory tray will ensure the tripod legs remain rmly expanded, which will
prevent the tripod from accidentally toppling over. When using the EQ6-R mount, an accesso-
ry tray should always be used to ensure stability.
Fig. 1.3a Fig. 1.3b
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1
2
Bubble
Leveler
Accessory
Tray
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1.4 Installing the Counterweights
1. Loosen the knob for locking the counterweight rod and gently pull out the counterweight
rod. Re-tighten the knob to secure the counterweight rod in place. (Fig. 1.4a)
2. Loosen the R.A. clutch with the lever, and rotate the R.A. Axis until the counterweight rod
is pointing towards the ground. (Fig. 1.4b)
3. Remove the threaded cap from the end of the counterweight rod.
4. The EQ6-R mount comes with a 290mm counterweight rod extension, which can be in-
stalled at this point if necessary. Ensure the extension is tightly secured before installing
counterweights. (Fig. 1.4c)
5. Loosen the counterweight’s thumb screw and slide the counterweight onto the counter-
weight rod. Re-tighten the thumb screw to secure the counterweight on the rod.
6. Replace the cap to the end of the counterweight rod.
Fig. 1.4b
Fig. 1.4c
Fig. 1.4a
Fig. 1.4d
1.5 Installing the Telescope
1. Before installing a telescope, ensure:
• The counterweight rod is pointing towards the ground.
• All counterweights have been moved to the end of the counterweight rod.
• The R.A. Axis is secured by tightening the R.A. Clutch.
PART I: SETTING UP THE EQ6-R MOUNT
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2
R.A.
Clutch
Lever
Lock
Loosen
Locking Knob
Thumb
Screw
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2. Release the Dec. clutch knob and rotate the Dec. axis until the two knobs on the dual-t
saddle are facing upward and the dovetail groove is leveled. Tighten the Dec. clutch again.
Fig. 1.5
3. Loosen the two knobs on the saddle until the width of one of the dovetail grooves is slightly
wider than the width of the dovetail bar on the telescope.
4. While holding the telescope horizontally, seat or slide the dovetail bar of the telescope to
the proper groove of the saddle. The lower groove is for a 45mm width dovetail bar and the
upper groove is for a 75mm one.
5. Tighten the two knobs to secure the dovetail bar in the groove.
Warning: Keep supporting the telescope until you are sure that it has been rmly attached to
the saddle.
Once the counterweight, telescope, and accessories tray have been installed, the mount
should be balanced to reduce stress on the motor drive system, as well as to ensure smooth
and accurate operation.
1. Loosen the R.A. Clutch and rotate the R.A. Axis until the counterweight rod is parallel to
the ground. Tighten the R.A. Clutch.
2. Loosen the Dec. clutch and rotate the Dec. axis until the telescope is parallel to the ground.
Tighten the Dec. clutch.
3. Loosen the thumb screws on the counterweights.
4. Hold the counterweight rod with one hand, release the R.A. Clutch and adjust the counter-
weights along the rod until the mount is able to remain stationary without support. Tighten
the thumb screws on the counterweights again.
5. Rotate the R.A. Axis; the mount should remain relatively balanced along different angles.
Once this is conrmed, return the mount to its original position described in Step 1 and
tighten the R.A. Clutch again.
6. Hold the telescope with one hand and release the Dec. clutch.
7. Slowly let go of the telescope and check for any rotational movements. If there is a move-
ment, adjust telescope position with relation to the tube rings and saddle. The nal position
of the telescope should remain stationary without support.
1.6 Balancing the Mount
PART I: SETTING UP THE EQ6-R MOUNT
Dec. Clutch Knob
Dual-t Saddle Lock
Loosen
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1. Loosen the R.A. clutch lever to manually rotate the R.A. Axis. (Fig. 2.1)
2. Loosen the Dec. clutch lever to manually rotate the Dec. axis. (Fig. 2.1)
3. Both the R.A. clutch and the Dec. clutch should be tightened when driving the mount with
the internal motors.
2.1 Manually Rotating the Mount
Refer to the following diagrams:
1. Before using the dials, they need to be calibrated: Point the telescope towards a known
coordinate (R.A.-Dec. coordinates ). Loosen the two locking screws to turn the dials and let
the dials read the known coordinates, then tighten the locking screws again.
2.2 Using the Dials
As displayed below, the EQ6-R mount features a R.A dial and a Dec. dial.
Fig. 2.2a Fig. 2.2b
PART II : USING THE EQ6-R MOUNT
Fig. 2.1
R.A. Clutch Lever
Dec. Clutch Lever
R.A. Dial
Dec. Dial
Locking
Screw
Locking
Screw
Locking
Screw
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2. Once the dials are calibrated, the mount can either be motor-driven or moved manually to
specied coordinates by referring to the dial readings.
3. The R.A. dial features two different scales: the lower scale is used to indicate the right as-
cension when mount is operating in the Southern Hemisphere; the upper scale is used to
indicate the right ascension when operating in the Northern Hemisphere.
4. The Dec. dial is divided into four quadrants of 90-degree scales, used to indicate the dec-
lination. Users should use the proper segment when calibrating the Dec. dial.
PART II: USING THE EQ6-R MOUNT
2.3 Adjusting the R.A. Axis’s Elevation and Azimuth
Azimuth Adjustment Knob
1
2
Fig. 2.3
1. Use the two azimuth adjustment knobs to rotate the mount horizontally.
2. Use the two elevation adjustment bolts to rotate the R.A. axis vertically.
Note: Push the spring loaded handle towards the bolt to turn the bolt.
Warning: Make sure to loosen one altitude adjustment bolt before tighten the other.
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3.1 Preparation
1. Setup the EQ6-R mount (Refer to PART I : SETTING UP THE EQ6-R MOUNT). It is recommend-
ed to load the mount with the telescope and counterweights prior to polar alignment.
2. Point the polar scope to the direction of the North Pole (For Northern Hemisphere observ-
ing) or South Pole (For Southern Hemisphere observing). Set the R.A. axis’s elevation to
the local latitude (Refer to 2.3 Adjusting the R.A. Axis’s Elevation and Azimuth)
3. Remove the polar scope cap on the mount, loosen the Dec. clutch, and rotate the Dec. axis
to allow the hole on the Dec. shaft to fully open for the polar scope and then lock the Dec.
clutch again. (Fig. 3.1a & Fig. 3.1b)
PART III : POLAR ALIGNMENT
Fig. 3.1a
4. Verify whether the polar scope is aligned with the R.A. Axis. (Refer to 3.4 Align the Polar
Scope).
5. Turn on the power on the mount to illuminate the polar scope.
6. Find Polaris (For northern hemisphere ) or the 4 stars asterism(For southern hemisphere)
in the Polar Scope.
Fig. 3.1b
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Fig. 3.2a Fig. 3.2b
3.2 Alignment
Once the mount is powered up and the polar scope is illuminated, the pattern in the above
gure (Fig. 3.2a) should be visible in the eld of view (FOV) of the polar scope. If the image
appears blurred, rotate the knurled ring of the polar scope’s eyepiece to focus.
PART III: POLAR ALIGNMENT
1. For observing in Northern Hemisphere: Find the Polaris (The brightest star near the
North Celestial Pole) in the polar scope; then use the two elevation adjustment bolts and
the two azimuth adjustment knobs to move the Polaris to the proper position in the FOV
of the polar scope. (Refer to the upcoming section “The Orientation of Polaris in Polar
Scope”).
2. For observing in Southern Hemisphere: In the FOV of the polar scope, locate the 4 dim
stars (Around Magnitude 5 to 6) which form the pattern like the “Octans” drawing in the
polar scope (refer to Fig. 3.2a). Loosen the R.A. clutch and rotate the R.A. axis to align the
orientation of the “Octans” drawing to the 4 stars. Then use the elevation adjustment bolts
and the azimuth adjustment knobs to move the 4 stars to the 4 small circles of the “Octans”
drawing.
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93
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NCP
SCP
2016
2024
2032
2012
2020
2028
3
Octans
Place the four stars
asterism here
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