iOptron 3322 User manual

SkyTracker™ Pro Camera Mount
Instruction Manual
Product #3322
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Table of Content
Table of Content ...................................................................................................................... 2
1. SkyTrackerTM Pro Camera Mount Overview ........................................................................ 3
2. SkyTrackerTM Pro Camera Mount Assembly ....................................................................... 5
2.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5
2.2. Parts List ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.3. Assembly Terms ........................................................................................................... 6
2.4. SkyTrackerTM Pro Camera Mount Assembly ................................................................. 7
3. Maintenance and Servicing ............................................................................................... 13
3.1. Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 13
3.2. Trouble Shooting ......................................................................................................... 13
3.3. iOptron Customer Service ........................................................................................... 14
3.4. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions .................................................................... 14
3.5. Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions .......................................................... 14
Appendix A. Technical Specifications .................................................................................... 15
IOPTRON ONE YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY ............ 16
WARNING!
NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN WITHOUT A PROPER FILTER!
Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye.
Children should always have adult supervision while observing.
Please don’t charge the battery or use USB power at or below 0°C (32°F), otherwise the
rechargeable battery might be permanently damaged.
Rev.1.0
iOptron Corp. reserves the rights to revise this instruction without notice. Actual color/contents/design may differ from those described in this
instruction.

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1. SkyTrackerTM Pro Camera Mount Overview
Introducing The SkyTrackerTM Pro -- iOptron’s next generation camera tracking device! After 4
years leading the camera tracker market, SkyTrackerTM has been the tool of choice for photographers
worldwide, ushering in the astroscape genre of outdoor photography. Now iOptron has been just
pushing it to perfection.
Figure 1. SkyTrackerTM Pro mount head
Upgraded from SkyTrackerTM, the Pro is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm,
better precision, silent tracking, it even has a built-in rechargeable power source that runs for up to 24
hours of continuous operation. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule,
now features adjustable illumination with eight brightness levels. Using with our smart phone app,
quick and accurate polar alignment is just a joy.
The SkyTrackerTM Pro features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape,
solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. We have also
added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without
disrupting the cameras position.
We have made big improvements on the SkyTrackerTM Pro’s removable alt-azimuth base,
which features a precision bubble level, degree markings for the altitude and a built in post for the
azimuth control. You can also mount the SkyTrackerTM Pro head (without the base) directly to any
standard photographic tripod with 1/4” or 3/8” threads. The SkyTrackerTM Pro is certainly a must have
tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography.

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Features:
 All metal structure with ABS covers
 Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
 Accepts cameras weighing up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs)
 Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures
 Detachable alt-azi base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
 Reversible mounting post for both 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting
 Includes iOptron AccuAlignTM dark-field illuminated polar scope
 Adjustable polar scope illumination with eight brightness levels
 4 tracking speed (1X, 1/2X, solar and lunar). 1X celestial tracking for imaging the sky and
stars; 1/2X tracking speed for imaging both the starry night and the landscapes at the
same time
 Quick slew (180X max.) for camera framing adjustment
 Operation in both northern and southern Hemisphere
 Built-in rechargeable battery with Micro USB port for power and charging
 Up to 24 hours of operation (20°C)
 1/4" – 3/8” thread converter included
 Padded carry bag included
 Optional ball heads available separately (#3305A)
 Optional tripod (#3221)
 Optional counterweight balance kit (#3324)

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2. SkyTrackerTM Pro Camera Mount Assembly
2.1. Introduction
You have just purchased a tracking camera mount that is capable of taking you to a new level
of astrophotography. When aligned the polar axis of the SkyTrackerTM Pro camera mount with the
celestial North Pole (CNP), or celestial South Pole (CSP), the mount will provide rotation matching the
celestial sphere rotation around the Earth. Since all celestial objects appear to rotate around the CNP,
or CSP, the polar axis allows the mount to rotate with the celestial sphere and provide accurate
tracking for visual observations and astrophotography.
The AccuAlignTM polar scope, along with the Quick Polar Alignment procedure, will provide an
easy and accurate polar alignment for the mount.
The following sections of this manual provide detailed steps required to successfully set up
and operate the SkyTrackerTM Pro mount.
2.2. Parts List
PARTS INCLUDED:
The SkyTrackerTM Pro camera mount shipping box contains:
 SkyTrackerTM Pro camera mount
 Alt-azi base (installed)
 AccuAlignTM dark field illuminated polar scope
 Micro USB charging cable
 Padded carry bag
Figure 2. Parts in a SkyTrackerTM Pro package
PARTS NEEDED:
The following parts are needed to take astrophotography but are not included in the package:
 A sturdy tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threaded post.