ASA Electronics DDM200 Product information sheet

DDM200 user manual - hardware
Created by: MPuchner 01.2020
version: 9600024A
Original user manual
page 1 of 66
printed: 25.02.2020
DDM200 –Direct drive mount
ASA part #: 0200748A

DDM200 user manual - hardware
Created by: MPuchner 01.2020
version: 9600024A
Original user manual
page 2 of 66
printed: 25.02.2020
Table of contents
1 General safety-relevant notes........................................................................................................................... 4
General ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Operation as intended............................................................................................................................... 5
Abusive Operation..................................................................................................................................... 5
Warranty and liability................................................................................................................................ 5
Distributor, CE marking ............................................................................................................................. 6
Target audience......................................................................................................................................... 6
General safety notes.................................................................................................................................. 6
Explanation of indication signs and safety hints in this manual................................................................ 7
Safety related hazards and behaviour....................................................................................................... 8
Operator’s obligations............................................................................................................................... 9
Process specific hazards ............................................................................................................................ 9
2 Product description ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Drives and controllers.............................................................................................................................. 12
Telescope control unit (TCU)................................................................................................................... 12
Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 12
Dimensions and weight ........................................................................................................................... 13
Performance specs .................................................................................................................................. 14
Environmental conditions ....................................................................................................................... 14
3 Delivery contents............................................................................................................................................. 14
4 Optional accessories........................................................................................................................................ 15
5 Physical installation ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Unpacking the mount.............................................................................................................................. 17
On-site requirements .............................................................................................................................. 18
Requirements of concrete foundation.................................................................................................... 19
North-South marking on foundation....................................................................................................... 21
Installing the equatorial pier on your concrete foundation.................................................................... 22
Installing the pier adapter on your concrete pier ................................................................................... 28
Rigging the DDM200................................................................................................................................ 35
Installing the DDM200 onto the equatorial pier..................................................................................... 37
Installing the DDM200 onto the pier adapter......................................................................................... 38
Mounting counter weights...................................................................................................................... 39
Mounting a telescope onto the DDM200 Basic ...................................................................................... 43
Mounting telescopes onto the DDM200 Twin ........................................................................................ 45

DDM200 user manual - hardware
Created by: MPuchner 01.2020
version: 9600024A
Original user manual
page 3 of 66
printed: 25.02.2020
5.12.1 Telescope tilt adapter...................................................................................................................... 45
5.12.2 Mount telescope tilt adapter onto DDM200................................................................................... 46
5.12.3 Telescope alignment with tilt adapter ............................................................................................ 50
6 Locking Brakes................................................................................................................................................. 51
7 Weight balancing............................................................................................................................................. 52
With DDM200 Basic................................................................................................................................. 52
With DDM200 Twin................................................................................................................................. 54
8 Electrics and wiring.......................................................................................................................................... 55
Electronics cabinet .................................................................................................................................. 55
Mount main cable ................................................................................................................................... 57
AC power supply cable ............................................................................................................................ 58
Ethernet (LAN) cable ............................................................................................................................... 58
Telescope wiring...................................................................................................................................... 59
8.5.1 User device (e.g. camera) cable....................................................................................................... 60
8.5.2 24V cable for device hub (only for ASA telescopes)........................................................................ 60
8.5.3 USB cable for device hub (only for ASA telescopes)........................................................................ 60
Connectors on the mount back side........................................................................................................ 62
Connectors on the mount bottom side................................................................................................... 63
9 Polar alignment with equatorial pier .............................................................................................................. 64
10 Polar alignment with pier adapter .............................................................................................................. 65
11 Mount operation......................................................................................................................................... 66
12 Support........................................................................................................................................................ 66

DDM200 user manual - hardware
Created by: MPuchner 01.2020
version: 9600024A
Original user manual
page 4 of 66
printed: 25.02.2020
1General safety-relevant notes
General
This user manual serves as training material and relieves operating the machine as intended and safely.
The proper operation and conscientious maintenance are essential for obtaining the reliability and operational
capability of the machine. The safety of all persons who get in touch with this machine highly depends on
mastering the operation of the machine.
So, read this manual before the initial operation!
This user manual enables you to learn everything about the machine’s capabilities before the initial operation
and how to operate it as intended. It contains important hints, to ensure a functional and economic operation.
This manual is not only an essential entry point for new operators, but also contains useful hints and suggestions
for advanced operators. It is an essential reference text for all users of this machine. By reading the manual
•dangers can be avoided,
•work processes can be optimized and accelerated,
•repair costs and downtimes can be minimized,
•reliability and lifetime can be increased.
This user manual should also be read by machine owners and persons responsible for operation.
In some chapters there are important safety –and hazard hints that prepare you of eventually occurring
dangerous situations. Reading this manual during operation is too late.
Also consider the following principles:
Judicious and careful working is the best protection against accidents
This user manual should be stored accessible near the machine.
Purview of this manual:
This user manual was made appropriate to the following technical standards:
•Machinery directive (2006/42/EG)
•Electromagnetic compliance (2004/108/EG)
•Low-voltage directive (2006/95/EG)
Knowledge about basic safety regulations is essential for the safe and unimpeded operation of this machine.
This manual contains the most important hints, to operate this machine safely.
This user manual, especially the safety hints, have to be considered by all persons who work with this machine.
Furthermore, consider the safety regulations and regulations for accident prevention of the application site.

DDM200 user manual - hardware
Created by: MPuchner 01.2020
version: 9600024A
Original user manual
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printed: 25.02.2020
Operation as intended
This machine must only be used as mount for telescopes, cameras or other optical
equipment for observing objects in the sky, tracking satellites and satellite communication
purposes.
Every action differing from the intended operation is an abusive operation and is prohibited.
Abusive Operation
Examples for abusive operation:
•Every operation that differs from the operation as intended, as described in the previous chapter, or
every operation that extends it.
•When the machine is operated beyond safety and danger requirements considering the hints in this
manual. This also concerns errors, caused by deficient or not-properly executed or unauthorized work
on this machine.
•Every modification, overriding or putting safety installations of the machine out of operation
•When the machine is operated in a technically not impeccable condition
•When technical defects are unremedied before initial operation
•Usage of inadmissible facilities and tools
The manufacturer is not liable for detriments caused by abusive operation
Warranty and liability
Basically the general terms of delivery and sales of the manufacturer are valid.
Warranty and liability claims for personal or material damages are excepted if they are caused by one of the
following reasons:
•Abusive operation of the machine
•Inappropriate manipulation, initial operation, usage or maintenance of the machine
•Operation with defective safety installations
•Disregard of hints in the manual concerning operation or maintenance of the machine
•Inappropriate physical modifications of the machine
•Poor observation of machine parts that underlie attrition
•Inappropriately performed repairs