Specifications

Dovetail Knob Installation

Step 9:

If a telescope is installed on the mount remove it before

proceeding.

The Losmandy Dovetail knob will not clear the DEC

gearbox and must be replaced. The knob supplied is made

up of two pieces, This was done so that the gripping

surface is large enough to be able to tighten the dovetail

easily. Remove the Losmandy knob and replace with the

one supplied as shown in Fig 8.

Caution: In using the new knob the large section must

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be removed after tightening the telescope in the

dovetail, and before the telescope is moved to

avoid possible damage. See Fig

Digital Controller Installation

Step

10:

With reference to Fig 5, install the digital controller using

the hand screws removed during step 1. Adjust the angle

of the controller as desired. Tighten one of the hand

screws so that the controller is snugged tightly to the

mounting bracket. Then tighten the other hand screw.

Step 11:

Connect RA and DEC Motor cables to the controller.

Fig 8

Fig 9

if Caution: Dress and tie cables so that they do not interfere with the mount as

it is rotated throughout the entire range

Hand Controller Installation

Step

12:

If the wireless option has be purchased, Install 2 AA batteries (supplied)

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j> Caution: To prolong the life of the batteries, they should be removed when the

6] controller is turned off or stored

Step13:

If desired the hand controller can be attached to either side of the

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controller or to

the Losmandy mount with Velcro strips (supplied)

Even if the system is to be operated in the wireless mode connect the hand controller to

the digital controller using the 6-conductor cable supplied.