Bresser PM-100 User manual

Instruction manual and additional information
Bedienungsanleitung und weitere Informationen
Manuel d’instruction et informations complémentaires
Manual de instrucciones e información adicional
Handleiding en aanvullende informtie
www.bresser.de/P4964130
Art. No. 4964130
Instruction Manual
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Safety Precautions
To ensure your safety, please read the following instructions carefully before use.
To prevent bodily injuries or property damage,this instruction provides important
safety information.
Caution! Incorrect handling may cause injury to
body or property.
Max. Load Capacity:
at Astronomical Mode : 5kg (C.O.G. height of 10cm from the turntable / less
than 20kg • cm of moment load)
at Time-Lapse Mode
When the turntable and the ground are close to parallel: 5 kg
When the turntable and the ground are close to peroendicular: 2 kg
(2kg at C.O.G. height of 10cm from the turntable / less than 20kg • cm of
moment load) use under above mentioned gures
Depending on the position of the image equipment the C.O.G. even below the
above mass, there are some congurations that are dicult to balance due to
it´s shooting angle or total balance.
Remove camera and other equipment from the unit whire transporting.
Camera or other equipment may fall from the unit and cause bodily injury or
property damage.
To prevent injury or damage ensure your camera is securley attached and to
tighten all screws.
Also, spread your tripod legs as wide as possible for a solid foundation.
Insucient leg spread may cause camera shake and the tripod to fall over.
Be careful running cable while providing driving power with USB cable.
Hooking cable may result tripod ip over and equipment falling over.
DO NOT use in the rain, dense fog, or in locations where the unit may get wet.
Electrocution or equipment failure may result if unit is handled or operated in
wet conditions.
DO NOT apply any grease or oil to this product.
It may cause product failure.
If the movement of moving parts gets worse, please contact the dealer you
purchased from or Slik Service Center.
DO NOT mix new and used batteries. It may cause uid leaks or equipment
failure.
DO NOT use the unit close to ames or leave in a hot car for a long time.
DO NOT use the unit for any other purpose than photography.
Maintenance
For cleaning the unit, use only a clean soft cloth with mild detergent.
Do not use organic solvents like paint thinner.
Remove batteries from the unit when not in use for a longer time.
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Contents
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................... 2
Contents ............................................................................................................................ 3
Parts Descriptions ............................................................................................................ 4
Before Use ........................................................................................................................ 5
Necessary Equipment for Shooting
Useful Items .................................................................................................................... 6
Install batteries
Brightness Setting for Display Light ............................................................................. 7
Illumination Time Setting
Optional Equipment
Shoot Astronomy ............................................................................................................. 8
Install to the head
Find Polaris
How to align Polar Axis (use peep holes)
(use compass and protoractor) ............................................ 9
Using in the Southern Hemisphere
Attaching the pan head
Mounting Camera
Camera Setting .............................................................................................................. 10
Setting Example for Starry Sky Shooting
Setting Example for Starscape Photography
About Display Window ................................................................................................. 11
Switch Setting Screen
Setting of Main Unit ...................................................................................................... 12
About Running Screen
Turn O the Power
Time-Lapse Shooting ....................................................................................................13
Mounting on the Tripod
Attaching the pan head
Mounting Camera
About Time-Lapse Mode ...............................................................................................14
About Time-Lapse Shooting (Interval Shooting)
About Display Window
Switch Setting Screen
About Setting Screen Display of Time-Lapse Mode ...................................................16
Setting of Main Unit
About Running Screen ...................................................................................................17
Turn O the Power
Data Sheet .......................................................................................................................18
FAQ ...................................................................................................................................19
Product Specications....................................................................................................20
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Parts Descriptions
Turntable
Indicator Groove
Display Window
Setting Button
Micro USB Socket
(power supply only)
Turntable
Bottom
Screw Hole for Turntable
Stopper Screw (M4)
(stopper screw is not included)
Head Mounting Wing Nut
Bottom
Upper Screw Holes for Accessories
(M8 pitch 1.25 35mm interval)
Battery Case
Battery Case
Turntable Lock Screw
Head Mount Screw (U 1/4")
Peep Hole (L)
Double Screw Adapter
Power Switch
Tripod Mounting Screw
Peep Hole (S)
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Before Use
About Test Shooting
It is important that you test the unit with your equipment prior to an impor-
tant project.
Review the instruction manual thoroughly and ensure the unit is operating
properly.
About Shooting Contents
Even if the results of using this product were not satisfactory,
we are not compensate the recorded contents and expense related to the event.
About Mode
Refer page 7 to 1 1 for “Astronomical Photography Mode”, Page 12 to 16 for
“Time-Lapse Mode”
Necessary Equipment for Shooting
E C H — 6 3 0
Tripod
A medium or larger tripod is highly recommended for best results.
For connection with tripod, the unit accept either U 1 /4 or U3/8” screw. To
connect the unit with U3/8, remove Double Screw Adapter from the screw
thread.
Head 1 / Head 2 (for astronomical photography)
Head 1 is mounted on the turntable of the unit and set the composition of the
shot Head 2 is placed in between tripod and the unit for astronomical pho-
tography.
It is used for adjusting polar alignment
Camera / Lens / Recording Media & etc•••
For Astronomical Photography
• The camera should have a Bulb (B) function or exposure times that meet
your needs.
• Wide-angle to medium telephoto lenses are recommended.
Super telephoto lenses are not suit for astronomical photography.
For Time-Lapse Photography
• A camera must have an interval photography (Time-Lapse) mode, or
controllable by a special shutter release cord.
Power
Use four (4) AA Alkaline batteries (manganese and Ni-MH batteries can also
be used), or mobile battery (with Micro USB cable)
It is recommended you keep batteries warm in low temperatures for in-
creased shooting time.
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Useful Items
Cable shutter release
Pressing shutter button by nger may cause shaky image.
A release with the timer function is useful.
 Headlight or ashlight
Red light headlight or ashlight will reduce irritation to the eyes during
astronomical photography.
Turn o light during exposure to avoid reections.
 A planisphere and smartphone app is useful to conrm the direction of
constellations and position of the stars.
A protractor and compass
It is useful for polar axis setting.
(it is required during the shooting in the Southern Hemisphere)
Install batteries
Use four (4) AA Alkaline batteries (manganese and Ni-MH batteries can also be used)
Make sure the power of the unit is OFF
gently push the battery case lid
slide the lid
Insert the batteries following the direction guide.
2 batteries will be placed on both sides of the unit.
DO NOT mix new and used battery.
Put battery case lid back.
Powering the unit via USB cable
The unit can also be powered by external power supply such as mobile battery via
Micro-USB connector. (more than 0.5A of current capacity)
The external power supply can be used while batteries are inserted into the unit.
The external power supply will take precedence over the batteries.
DO NOT use USB charger adapter.
It will damage internal circuit. Be careful where you place the battery
unit and cable to avoid tripping and knocking over your tripod.
When connecting mobile battery to the unit via the USB port,
we recommend that you install 4 pcs. of AA batteries to the unit.
The unit requires a very low stream of power during its setting process.
Some mobile batteries may not recognize this low stream and trigger
their own internal “Auto-O’ function to conserve their batteries.
Slide the lid
Gently push
Power OFF
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Illumination Time Setting
Optional Equipment
Brightness Setting for Display Light
On the setting screen upon powering up, press [▲] once to access the
brightness setting. Brightness can be set from 1 to 20 when pressing [◀] [▶]
buttons.
Press [SET] button to conrm the setting.
(The command will not execute without pressing [SET] button)
On the setting screen upon powering up, press [▲] twice to access the
illumination time setting.
Illumination time can be selected when pressing [◀] [▶] buttons.
[ON] ........ Light all the time
[15 s] ....... Turn o after 15 seconds
[30 s] ....... Turn o after 30 seconds
After selecting illumination time, press [SET] button twice.
(The command will not be executed without pressing [SET] button)
Micro Motion Head [MH-100] is highly recommended for astronomical
photography. As Micro Motion Head [MH-100] is designed for use with the
equatorial mount, polar alignment can be performed easily.
Micro Motion Head [MH-100]
S E T T I N G U S B
B R I G H T N E S S
<− − 1− − >
S E T T I N G U S B
L I G H T
<− − O N − − >
Dark Bright
1 20
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★Install to the head
★Find Polaris
★How to align Polar Axis (use peep holes)
Install the unit to the head rmly.
When setting up the tripod, please make sure one tripod leg and the unit face north.
Also, to prevent the tripod from falling over do no extend the tripod legs more than you
need. When using a short tripod, please spread and extend each tripod leg as much as
possible to prevent the tripod from falling.
Polaris is a bright star that shines at north, and there are Big Dipper and Cassiopeia in the
neighborhood.
To nd the Polaris area;
• Locate two outer stars in the bowl of the Big Dipper.
Just draw a line between these two stars and extend it out about 5 times, and you
eventually will reach the vicinity of Polaris.
There is a Polaris around ve times the line connecting the star in the middle of the W and
the intersection of the lines extended.
Depend on the season, time and place, one of constellation may not be observed.
In the Northern hemisphere, you can use peep holes to match the polar axis.
Using indicator groove, point the head toward Polaris.
Move the head so that the Polaris will come in the peep hole (L).
Then, move the head to conrm Polaris is visible in the peep hole (S).
For smooth and easy operation, optional Micro Motion Head [MH-100] is ideal product.
Big Dipper
5 times
5 times
Polaris
Cassiopeia
Option
Micro Motion Head
[MH-100]
North
PolarisPolaris
Peep Hole(L)
Peep Hole(L)
Peep Hole(S)
Peep Hole(S)
Indicator Groove
Shoot Astronomy (from page 8 to 12)
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★How to align Polar Axis (use compass and protractor)
★Using in the Southern Hemisphere
★Attaching the pan head
★Mounting Camera
⚠Caution
Polar axis can be easily matched with commercially available compass and protoractor.
When aligning direction, align the direction of N with the orientation of the indicator groove
of the main body when the direction of the magnetic needle is shifted to the deviation
angle. When adjusting the latitude, place a protractor on the surface where the display
window is located, and adjust the angle so that the latitude is on the observation site.
Latitude and delination of each place, see data sheet on page 18.
When using the unit in the Southern Hemisphere, the compass and the protoractor are
necessary to adjust polar axis.
Before mounting camera to the pan head, make sure two xing screws
are rmly tightened.
After mounting camera to the pan head, move the camera to the
direction you want to shoot.
Setting the East side of the unit (right side of the display window)
become slightly heavier will reduce the inuence of gear rattle (backlash)
Do not directly mount the camera to the turntable.
It may damage the camera.
The center of gravity of the camera does not need to
be the same as the position of the mounting screw.
If one side of the camera is too heavy, it may
rotate depending on the angle. Use a commercially
available slide plate to correct the center of the
gravity of the camera.
Match
Move the direction of
the magnetic needle
by about 7 degrees. Orientation of the
indicator groove Face with
display window
Angle = Latitude
Polaris
② remove upwards
① loosen
③ rmly screw
④attach to the main body
③ rmly screw
① loose the two xing screws of the turntable
② remove turntable
③turn a head mounting wing nut to securly install the pan head to the turntable.
④ put the turntable back to the main body and rmly x the turntable with two xing screws.
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★Camera Setting
★Setting Example for Starry Sky Shooting
Indication of Lens and Exposure Time in [STAR] (Star Tracking Mode)
Indication of Lens and Exposure Time in [1/2] (Starscape Mode)
★Setting Example for Starscape Photography
At rst, set up the camera settings.
(shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, ISO sensitivity and etc...)
◆ Shooting Mode, Shutter Speed
Set the camera to Bulb mode.
When the camera does not have a bulb mode, set shutter speed to more than 15 sec and
try several test shots to nd the optimum shutter speed.
◆Aperture (F-number)
Set iris at wide open (smallest F-number) or close the aperture one step.
◆ISO Sensitivity
Set ISO sensitivity to 400 or more.
Depending on the camera model, raising the sensitivity may result in poor image quality
due to noise.
Try several test shots to nd the optimum ISO sensitivity.
◆Auto Focus
The auto focus function may not operate properly due to low light and lack of contrast.
Set camera to Manual Focus and use viewnder or live view mode for focus accuracy.
◆Image Stabilizing Function
Turn o the image stabilizing function for best results.
For information about how to set up function and use the camera, please refer to the
instruction manual for your camera.
◆Lens: Focal Length 11 to 20mm F2.8
◆Camera: Digital SLR Camera
◆ISO Sensitivity: 1600
◆Exposure Time: 60 to 120 sec.
◆ Lens: Focal Length 20mm F2
◆ISO Sensitivity: 1600
◆Exposure Time: 5 to 20 sec.
Above exposure time is a measure of the time taken to capture a star as a point
image when capturing Polaris in the peep hole (S).
Above gures may change according to polar axis setting and shooting
condition. Trial shooting is highly recommended to obtain optimum setting.
Above exposure time is a measure of the time when the scenery far from the
ground does not trail.
Above gures may change according to setting and shooting condition. Trial
shooting is highly recommended to obtain optimum setting.
Lens 15 mm 20 mm 24 mm 28 mm 35 mm 50 mm 70 mm 100 mm
Exposure Time 400 Sec. 300 Sec. 250 Sec. 214 Sec. 170 Sec. 120 Sec. 85 Sec. 60 Sec.
Lens 15 mm 20 mm 24 mm 28 mm 35 mm 50 mm 70 mm 100 mm
Exposure Time 18 Sec. 13 Sec. 11 Sec. 10 Sec. 8 Sec. 6 Sec. 4 Sec. 3 Sec.
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STAR: Star Tracking Mode
The mode to shoot starry sky
Since the unit will move in accordance
with diurnal movement of the stars,
allowing you to capture sharp pin-
point stars.
SUN: Sun Tracking Mode
The mode to shoot the sun
DO NOT look directly at the sun with
your naked eyes or through the unit.
Damage to your eyes can occur
without proper eye protection.
MOON: Moon Tracking Mode
The mode to shoot the moon
Depending on conditions such as
date and time, the moving speed of
the moon may change.
So the unit may not track moon
movement correctly.
1/2: Starscape Mode
The mode to shoot the star and
landscape together.
The unit will move at half speed of the
Star Tracking Mode.
In short-time exposure, you can
capture sharp stars and the foreground
landscape in the same image.
TIME-LAPSE: Time-Lapse Mode
The mode to shoot time-lapse.
Please refer to page 13 for details.
★About Display Window
★Switch Setting Screen
Opening Screen
When the power is turned on, the opening screen will be displayed for three seconds.
Then, the setting screen will be displayed.
Press [◀] [▶] button will switch setting to a different mode.
The last setting will be displayed in the bottom column.
S E T T I N G H I G H
M O D E
<− − S T A R − − >
S T A R N O R T H
S E T T I N G H I G H
M O D E
<− − S U N − − >
S T A R N O R T H
S E T T I N G H I G H
M O D E
<− −
M O O N − − >
S T A R N O R T H
S E T T I N G H I G H
M O D E
<− − 1 / 2 − − >
S T A R N O R T H
S E T T I N G H I G H
M O D E
<−T I M E −L A P S E −>
T < < = > 4 8 h 3 6 0 d e g
S E T T I N G H I G H
M O D E
<− − S T A R − − >
S T A R N O R T H
3 Sec. Current Status
→
Setting →
SET/Memory Content →
Selecting →
Power Indication
Battery Voltage(HIGH, MID, LOW)/
External Power Supply (USB) ↓
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★Main Unit Setting
★About Running Screen
★Turn O the Power
As described in the Star Tracking Mode, the setting items are the same
in the SUN Tracking, the Moon Tracking and the Starscape Mode.
Short-cut
The unit stores the last setting when the power is turned off.
To use the same settings as last time, press [▼] setting button then turn on
the power switch, it will short-cut to the final confirmation screen.
Operation time is set assuming the use of alkaline batteries.
With manganese batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, the correct operation time is
not displayed.
Also, even alkaline batteries, there are individual differences depending on the battery
type and environmental conditions, so please use the display time as a reference.
The display of the operation mode selection will be [EQUATORIAL] except for the Time-Lapse Mode.
The backlight turns off automatically.
To turn the backlight on again, press setting button.
→ to change backlight time, reffer to the page 7 for instructions
Display is an example
Screen display will be toggled to operation display.
Setting change is not possible when the unit is in operation.
To turn off the power of the unit, turn off the power switch.
Also, to change the setting while the unit is in operation, turn off the power.
Then, turn on the power switch and change setting.
S E T T I N G H I G H
M O D E
<− − S T A R − − >
S T A R N O R T H
S E T T I N G H I G H
F I N I S H ?
<− − Y E S − − >
S T A R N O R T H
R U N N I N G 2 0 h
E Q U A T O R I A L
S T A R N O R T H
0 h 0 m 0 s
S E T T I N G H I G H
L O C A T I O N
<− − N O R T H− − >
S T A R
R U N N I N G 2 0 h
E Q U A T O R I A L
S T A R N O R T H
0 h 0 m 0 s
Current Status →
← Operation Time/
External Power Supply(USB)
Running Mode
→
Elapsed Time →
Setting →
Press [◀] [▶]setting button and select
[STAR] Star Tracking Mode
Press [SET] button
(press center of setting button)
Press [◀] [▶] button and select
[NORTH] (Northern Hemisphere) or
[SOUTH] (Southern Hemisphere).
Press [SET] button to confirm the command
When preparation is finished, press the [SET]
button to complete the setting.
To return to the previous setting, press [▼] of
setting button.
Press [◀] [▶] of setting button to select [NO]
and press the [SET] button will return to the
first mode selection screen.
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◎Attaching the pan head
◎Mounting on the Tripod
◎Mounting Camera
⚠Caution
Mount the unit firmly to the tripod.
To mount the unit to the tripod with U3/8 mounting screw, remove the double screw adapter
out from the screw hole with a coin, screwdriver, etc.
To prevent the tripod from falling over, do not extend tripod legs more than necessary.
To adjust the center of gravity of the camera near to the center of the turntable, see
commercially available slide plate.
Before mounting camera to the pan head, make sure two
fixing screws are firmly tightened. After mounting the
camera to the pan head, move the camera to the direction
you want to shoot.
Do not directly mount the camera to the turntable.
It may damage the camera.
The center of gravity of the camera does not need to be the
same as the position of the mounting screw.
If one side of the camera is too heavy, it may rotate
depending on the angle.
Use a commercially available slide plate to correct the
center of gravity of the camera.
Time-Lapse Shooting (from Page 13 to 17)
Tripod Mounting Screw Head Mount Screw
④ rmly screw
① loosen the two xing screws of the turntable
② remove turntable
③turn the head mounting wing nut to securly install the pan head to the turntable.
④
put the turntable back to the main body and rmly x the turntable with two xing screws.
② remove upwards
① loosen
③ rmly screw
④attach to the
main body
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◎About Time-Lapse Mode
◎About Time-Lapse Shooting (Interval Shooting)
Time-Lapse Rotation Speed Table
Approximate Minimum Shutter Speed
This product can rotate at a constant speed for
time-lapse shooting.
Several settings can be done with the unit will be explained below;
In SWING mode, swing motion is performed at a set
angle with the rotation start position at the center.
(ex. If SWING is set to 30 degrees the table turns 30
degrees in the specified direction.
Then rotate 30 degrees in opposite direction. It repeats its operation alternatively.)
Also, the direction of rotation, the rotation angle and the rotation speed can be set.
Direction of Rotation .....Clockwise (CW), Counterclockwise (CCW)
Rotation Speed ................from 48 hours per turn to 15 minutes per turn ((9 types)
Rotation Angle .................from 5 to 360° (5 increments), ENDLESS (only ONE WAY)
ENDLESS will continuously rotate in one direction.
Using the camera´s interval mode and a shutter release cable is highly recommended for
best results.
Pressing the shutter button by finger will cause camera shake and create blurred images.
Use a commercially available release with time-lapse (interval shooting) function when
your camera does not have a time-lapse function
Setting the shutter speed higher than the suggested number will reduce blur caused by
rotation and produce reduced star trails.
The setting of the shutter speed may vary depending on the location and shooting
conditions, so test shots are highly recommended to find the optimum setting.
ONE WAY ............................Rotates in the selected direction
(choose from continuous rotation or stop at a set angle)
SWING ................................. Rotates in the selected direction, then
rotates in the opposite direction
(continuous operation only)
SWING
ONE WAY ONE WAY
Display (/1R) 48 h 24 h 12 h 6 h 3 h 1.5 h 1 h 30 m 15 m
One Hour
Rotation Angle 7.5° 15° 30° 60° 120° 240° 360° 720° 1440°
Display (/1R) 48 h 24 h 12 h 6 h 3 h 1.5 h 1 h 30 m 15 m
15 mm 18 9 4 2 1 1 / 2 1 / 2 1 / 5 1 / 10
20 mm 13 7 3 2 1 1 / 2 1 / 3 1 / 8 1 / 15
24 mm 11 6 3 1.5 1 / 2 1 / 3 1 / 4 1 / 8 1 / 20
28 mm 10 5 2 1 1 / 2 1 / 3 1 / 5 1 / 10 1 / 20
35 mm 8 4 2 1 1 / 2 1 / 4 1 / 6 1 / 12 1 / 20
50 mm 6 3 1.5 1 / 2 1 / 3 1 / 5 1 / 8 1 / 20 1 / 35
70 mm 4 2 1 1 / 2 1 / 4 1 / 10 1 / 12 1 / 25 1 / 50
100 mm 3 1.5 0.5 1 / 3 1 / 5 1 / 10 1 / 20 1 / 50 1 / 70
Lens
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◎About Display Window
◎Switch Setting Screen
When the power is turned on, the opening screen will be displayed for three seconds.
Then, the setting screen will be displayed.
Press [◀] [▶] button will switch setting to different mode.
The last setting will be displayed in the bottom column.
STAR : Star Tracking Mode
SUN: Sun Tracking Mode
MOON: Moon Tracking Mode
1/2: Starscape Mode
The mode to shoot astronomy.
See page 8 for details
TIME-LAPSE: Time-Lapse Mode
This is a mode for time-lapse shooting.
The direction of rotation, angle and
speed can be set.
S E T T I N G H I G H
M O D E
<− − S T A R − − >
S T A R N O R T H
S E T T I N G H I G H
M O D E
<− − S T A R − − >
S T A R N O R T H
S E T T I N G H I G H
M O D E
<− − S U N − − >
S T A R N O R T H
S E T T I N G H I G H
M O D E
<− −
M O O N − − >
S T A R N O R T H
S E T T I N G H I G H
M O D E
<− − 1 / 2 − − >
S T A R N O R T H
S E T T I N G H I G H
M O D E
<−T I M E −L A P S E −>
T < < = > 4 8 h 3 6 0 d e g
Current Status →
Setting →
SET/Memory Content →
Selection →
Battery Voltage(HIGH, MID, LOW)/
External Power Supply(USB)
Power Indication ↓
Opening Screen 3 Sec.
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◎About Setting Screen Display of Time-Lapse Mode
◎Main Unit Setting
The display contents of the setting screen for the last time-lapse mode differ from the one
of astronomical photography mode.
Set the unit referring following figure and the [◎ Main Unit Setting] column.
Display is an example
S E T T I N G H I G H
M O D E
<−T I M E −L A P S E −>
T < < = > 4 8 h 3 6 0 d e g
S E T T I N G H I G H
M O D E
<−T I M E −L A P S E −>
T < < = > 4 8 h 3 6 0 d e g
S E T T I N G H I G H
T U R N M O D E
<− − O N E W A Y − − >
T
S E T T I N G H I G H
S T A R T D I R E C T I O N
<− − C W < = − − >
T<=
S E T T I N G H I G H
S P E E D
<− − 4 8 h / 1 R − − >
T<=
S E T T I N G H I G H
R O T A T I O N A N G L E
<− − 3 6 0 d e g − − >
T<= 4 8 h
Rotation Speed
refer to [ Time-Lapse Rotation Speed Table]
Press [◀] [▶] setting button and select
[TIME-LAPSE] mode
Press [SET] button to confirm the command
(press center of setting button)
Press [◀] [▶] setting button and select
[ONE WAY] or [SWING] mode
Press [SET] button to confirm the command
Press [◀] [▶] setting button and select
direction of rotation [CW](clockwise) or
[CCW](counterclockwise)
Press [SET] button to confirm the command
Press [◀] [▶] setting button and select rotation
speed.
Refer to Time-Lapse Rotation Speed on page 14
Press [SET] button to confirm the command
Press [◀] [▶] setting button and select rotation
angle. For [SWING] mode, the rotation angle
from 5 to 360° (5° increments) for [ONE WAY]
mode, the rotation angle for 5 to 360° (5°
increments) or [ENDLESS] can be selected.
Press [SET] button to confirm the command
Rotation Angle
For [ONE WAY] mode, 5
to 360 or ENDLESS, for
[SWING] mode, 5 to 360
are displayed
TTime-Lapse Mode
< = ONE WAY Clockwise
= > ONE WAY Counterclockwise
< < = > SWING Clockwise Start
< = > > SWING Counterclockwise Start
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◎About Running Screen
◎Turn O the Power
Screen display will be toggled to operation display.
setting change is not possible while the unit is in operation.
Short-cut
The unit stores the last setting when the power is turned off.
To use the same setting as last time, press [▼] setting button while turning on the power
switch, it will short-cut to the final confirmation screen.
Operation time is set assuming use of alkaline batteries.
With manganese batteries, Ni-MH rechareable batteries, the correct
operation time is not displayed. Also, even alkaline batteries, there are
individual difference depend on the type and condition, so please use the
display time as a reference
For the operation mode display, [ONE WAY] or [SWING] is displayed to the
right of [TIMELAPSE]
The backlight turns off automatically.
To turn the backlight on again, press setting button
→ to change backlight time, refer to the page 7 and change the setting.
To turn off the power of the unit, turn off the power switch.
Also, to change the setting while the unit is in operation, turn off the power.
Then, turn on the power switch and change setting.
UKCA Declaration of Conformity
Bresser UK Ltd. has issued a „Declaration of Conformity“ in accordance with
applicable guidelines and corresponding standards. The full text of the UKCA
declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.
bresser.de/download/4964130/UKCA/4964130_UKCA.pdf
Bresser UK Ltd. •Suite 3G, Eden House, Enterprise Way, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6Hf, Great Britain
S E T T I N G H I G H
F I N I S H ?
<− − Y E S − − >
T < < = > 4 8 h 3 6 0 d e g
R U N N I N G 2 0 h
T I M E L A P S E O N E W A Y
4 8 h / 1 R < = 3 6 0 d e g
0 h 0 m 0 s
R U N N I N G 2 0 h
T I M E L A P S E O N E W A Y
4 8 h / 1 R < = 3 6 0 d e g
0 h 0 m 0 s
Current Status →
← Operation Time/
External Power Supply (USB)
Running Mode
→
Elapsed Time →
Setting →
After preparation is completed, press [SET]
button to complete the settings.
To return to the previous setting, press [▼] of
setting button.
Press [◀] [▶] of setting button to select [NO]
and press the [SET] button will return to the
first mode selection screen.
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Data Sheet
A Table for Latitude and Deviation Angle for Major Cities of the World
CITY LATITUDE MAGNETIC
DECLINATION CITY LATITUDE MAGNETIC DECLINATION
Abidjan 5.336° N 4.72° W London 51.509° N 0.46° W
Addis Ababa 9.023° N 2.28° E Los Angeles 34.052° N 12.05° E
Alexandria 31.228° N 4.40° E Luanda 8.814° S 3.5° W
Amman 31.949° N 4.67° E Madrid 40.422° N 0.76° W
Athens 37.974° N 4.43° E Manila 14.601° N 2.13° W
Auckland 36.904° S 19.75° E Marseille 43.291° N 1.58° E
Baghdad 33.332° N 4.61° E Melbourne 37.81° S 11.62° E
Bangkok 13.731° N 0.57° W Mexico City 19.411° N 4.68° E
Barcelona 41.385° N 0.81° E Milan 45.471° N 2.48° E
Beijing 39.904° N 6.84° W Monaco 43.739° N 2.06° E
Beograd 44.802° N 4.67° E Montevideo 34.894° S 10.64° W
Berlin 52.524° N 3.75° E Moscow 55.746° N 11.04° E
Bishkek 42.87° N 5.37° E Munich 48.14° N 3.11° E
Bissau 11.864° N 7.25° W N' Djamena 12.105° N 1.16° E
Bogata 4.61° N 7.26° W New Delhi 28.638° N 1.2° E
Brazzaville 4.281° S 1.39° W New York 40.714° N 12.92° W
Brussels 50.837° N 1.05° E Nirobi 1.274° S 0.58° E
Bucharest 44.43° N 5.56° E Ottawa 45.412° N 13.29° W
Budapest 47.491° N 4.7° E Panama 8.994° N 4.41° W
Buenos Aires 34.612° S 8.91° W Paris 48.853° N 0.57° E
Cairo 30.065° N 4.37° E Perth 31.933° S 1.71° W
Calcutta 22.544° N 0.24° W Phnom Penh 11.559° N 0.5° W
Cape Town 33.925° S 25.21° W Plymouth 50.379° N 1.76° W
Caracas 10.491° N 12.31° W Prague 50.079° N 3.92° E
Casablanca 33.605° N 1.85° W Rio de Janeiro 22.909° S 22.77° W
Chicago 41.85° N 3.9° W Riyadh 24.640° N 2.99° E
Christchurch 43.524° S 23.89° E Rome 41.899° N 3.04° E
Colombo 6.927° N 2.13° W Saint Petersburg 59.952° N 10.77° E
Copenhagen 55.693° N 3.66° E San Jose (CRI) 9.927° N 1.74° W
Dakar 14.687° N 7.37° W Sao Paulo 23.581° S 21.32° W
Damascus 33.519° N 4.86° E Sarajevo 43.856° N 4.23° E
Dhaka 23.71° N 0.25° W Seattle 47.606° N 15.76° E
Djibuti 11.589° N 1.91° E Seoul 37.532° N 8.38° W
Dubai 25.282° N 2.48° E Shanghai 31.248° N 5.93° W
Dublin 53.342° N 3.05° W Singapore 1.299° N 0.21° E
Dushanbe 38.565° N 4.44° E Skopji 42.004° N 4.54° E
Guatemala City 14.625° N 1.1° E Soa 42.711° N 4.9° E
Hanoi 21.024° N 1.46° W Stockholm 59.287° N 6.11° E
Havana 23.117° N 4.91° W Sydney 33.892° S 12.59° E
Helsinki 60.161° N 8.86° E Taipei 25.035° N 4.43° W
Ho Chi Minh 10.759° N 0.47° W Tbilisi 41.71° N 6.64° E
Hong Kong 22.278° N 2.84° W Teheran 35.696° N 4.73° E
Istanbul 41.066° N 5.44° W Tokyo 35.681° N 7.42° W
Jakarta 6.212° S 0.65° E Toshkent 41.305° N 5.4° E
Jerusalem 31.774° N 4.64° E Tripoli 32.876° N 2.63° E
Kabul 34.528° N 3.13° E Tunis 36.819° N 2.39° E
Kiev 50.454° N 7.58° E Ulan Bator 47.921° N 4.64° W
Kinshasa 4.321° S 1.39° W Vancouver 49.243° N 16.29° E
Kuala Lumpur 3.15° N 0.04° W Vladivostok 43.125° N 10.34° W
Kuwait 29.329° N 3.59° E Warsaw 52.245° N 5.83° E
La Paz 16.499° S 7.93° W Washington 38.895° N 10.87° W
Lima 12.093° S 1.81° W Wien 48.202° N 4.23° E
Lisbon 38.727° N 2.4° W Yangon 16.784° N 0.67° W
For regional information other than above, please refer to the topographic map
or the Geographical Survey Institute Homepage.
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FAQ
Symptom Cause Solution
Batteries do not get in
... when using batteries
... when using external
power supply
Battery exhausted Replace with new battery
Battery is inserted upsi-
de down Check the polarity (+ and –) of the battery and insert batteries again in right direction
Lack of remaining
battery Charge external power supply
Cable is not properly
connected Check the direction and rattling of the cable and connect it correctly
Want to charge via USB Cannot be charged via USB cable
Want to set up the unit
from PC via USB Set-up the from PC via USB is not supported
Backlight goes o Backlight illumination
time is too short Backlight illumination time can be set at „15 sec.“, „30 sec.“ or „light all the time“. For
setting details see page 7
Backlight brightness is
too high or too dark Brightness is not set up correctly Backlight brightness can be selected in 20 steps. For setting details see page 7
Want to use the unit with
a tripod with U3/8 screw Remove the adapter from the tripod mount on the bottom of the unit
Pressing the down button
changes the mode
arbitrarily
Pressing the down button on the mode
setting screen to switch to the previously set
mode.
Pressing the up button will bring screen to
mode selection screen.
I do not understand what
is being displayed For astronomical photography mode, see operation screen on page 12, for time-lapse
mode, see operation screen on page 17
Setting can not be
changed after operation Setting change is not possible while the unit is in operation.
Turn o the power and set it again.
Stars are blurred
Correct mode is not
selected The programmed contents dier in each mode. Select the mode suitable for the
purpose
Hemisphere is not
correctly selected Select the correct mode according to observation site
Misaligned polar axis See page 8 and set the polar axis again
Exposure time is too
long Change ISO sensitivity and exposure time setting.
There is not solid
connection to the tripod,
the pan head or the
camera
Tighten the screws and check additional
connection points for any play
There is a play in the
main body axis It is not abnormal as some play is necessary for the smooth movement of the
gears
Data Sheet
A Table for Latitude and Deviation Angle for Major Cities of the World
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Model PM-100
Dimension D: 84mm x W: 86mm x H: 65mm (exclude protrusions)
Weight 630g (without batteries)
Max. Load
Capacity
at Astronomical Mode: 5kg
(2kg at C.O.G. height of 10cm from the turntable /
less than 20 kg • cm of moment load)
at Time-Lapse Mode
When the turntable and the ground are close to parallel: 5kg
When the turntable and the ground are close to peroendicular: 2kg
(2kg C.O.G. height of 10cm from the turntable /
less than 20kg • cm of moment load)
Head Mounting Screw U 1/4
Tripod Mounting Screw U 1/4 • U3/8 (remove double screw adapter)
Polar Axis Diameter 17mm
Worm Wheel made of duralumin outer diameter: 51mm gear teeth: 100
Worm Screw made of brass outer diameter: 10mm
Reduction Ratio Inner: 1/91 Outer: 1/2.5 Worm Wheel: 1/100
Motor compact bipolar stepping motor
Driver constant current driver
Drive Frequency [STAR]mode: at sidereal time [MOON] mode: moon average
Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 40°C (No condensation)
Power
4AA alkaline batteries (AA manganese or Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries can also be used)
DC5V (Micro-USB)
Battery Duration about 20 hours (with alkaline batteries)
(at [STAR] mode, 20°C, no backlight)
Power Consumption about 100mA (at [STAR] mode, no backlight)
Spare parts will be held for about five (5) years from discontinuation of production.
Product repair service is available during the period.
Errors and technical changes reserved.
Product Specifi cation
Please contact the service centre  rst for any
questions regarding the product or claims,
preferably by e-mail.
* Number charged at local rates in the UK (the amount you will be
charged per phone call will depend on the tari of your phone
provider); calls from abroad will involve higher costs.
e-mail: [email protected]
Telephone*: [phone]
www.bresser.de
Bresser UK Ltd
Suite G3, Eden House
Enterprise Way
Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6HF
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