Specifications

Initial Operation and Checkout
Step 9:
If a telescope is installed on the mount make sure it is well balanced. Make sure the
mount is not set near the end of any travel range.
Initial checkout should be done with the AC power supply provided even if the system
will be operated from a battery or other power source. Make sure the power supply is
disconnected from the AC source. Connect the power supply to the 9~n controller.
_"f Caution: Make sure there is sufficient clearance around mount because when
A the power supply is plugged into the AC source the system will start
U operating automatically. There is no ON/OFF switch in the system.
_"~ Warning: Never Never Plug or Un-plug the RA or DEC motors
611 with power applied to the system. Damage to the controller
will occur!!
Step 10:
Connect the power supply to the AC source and observe the following:
1. The RA motor should be "tracking"
2. The 9~n controller should display the sign-on message
3. All the hand controller pushbuttons should be illuminated
Step 11:
Depress the "MODE" push button on the hand controller and observe that the display
shows the word "MODE"
Step 13:
With one hand depress the "SLEW" pushbutton. With the other hand depress the
"NORTH" push button and verify the Declination ramps up and slews in the proper
direction
Step 14:
With one hand depress the "SLEW" pushbutton. With the other hand depress the
"SOUTH" push button and verify the Declination ramps up and slews in the opposite
direction
Step 15:
With one hand depress the "SLEW" pushbutton. With the other hand depress the
"EAST" push button and verify the RA motor ramps up and slews in the proper direction
Step 16:
With one hand depress the "SLEW" pushbutton. With the other hand depress the
"WEST" push button and verify the RA ramps up and slews in the opposite direction
Step 17:
Unplug the AC power supply
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