iOptron 7100P User manual
1
iOptron Corp. | 6E Gill Street | Woburn, MA 01801 USA | (781) 569-0200 | Toll Free (866) 399-4587 | www.iOptron.com
QuickStartGuide
CEM25P™Center‐BalancedGoToEquatorialMount
Models:#7100P,#7102P
PACKAGECONTENTS1
Telescopemount–withGPS,andAccuAlignTMdarkfieldilluminatedPolarScope
Handcontroller(HC)–Go2Nova®8408
Tripodwithaccessorytray–1.5‐inchsize(#7100)or2‐inch(#7102)
Counterweight–10.4lbsX1(4.7kg)
Counterweightshaft
PolarscopeLEDcable
ControllercablesX2
RS232‐RJ9serialcable
ACadapter–100‐240V
ONLINERESOURCES(www.iOptron.com)
User’sManual
Tipsforsetupandusingtheproducts
Handcontrollerandmountfirmwareupgrades(checkonlineforthelatestversion)
Reviewsandfeedbacksfromothercustomers
1Packagingmaychangefromtimetotimewithoutnotice.
2
iOptron Corp. | 6E Gill Street | Woburn, MA 01801 USA | (781) 569-0200 | Toll Free (866) 399-4587 | www.iOptron.com
WARNING:ReadthisQSGandfullmanualbeforeoperation.MakesuretheTensionAdjuster
issetproperly.Wormsystemdamageduetouseroperationerrorwillnotbe
coveredbywarranty.
WARNING:NeverdisengageGearSwitcheswithoutholdingthemountfirmly!Personalinjury
and/orequipmentdamagemayhappen.
1. Removethemountfromthepackage:Themountis
shipped with R.A. gear disengaged to protect the
worm/gearsystem.TurntheGearSwitch90°tolock
theR.A.gearsystem.MakesureDECislockedaswell.
2. Latitude Range:Themountisbydefaultshipped
with the Long LatitudeAdjustment Knob installed
(for 35‐60°).Atlowerlatitudesof0‐35⁰,theShort
LatitudeAdj.Knobneedstobeused.Tochangethis
knob, remove the Latitude Locking T‐bolts on both
sides (do not lose the 4 washers).UnscrewBottom
PostLockingScrewtofreetheBottomLatitudeAdj.
Post and remove the Latitude Adj. Knob. Evenly
threadintheadequateLatitudeAdj.KnobtoTopand
Bottom Latitude Adjustment Posts. Reinstall and
tighten bottom locking screw. Lastly, with all 4
washers properly placed, insert and tighten Latitude
LockingT‐boltsintotheupperthreadedholes.
3. Tripod Setup: Thread the Alignment Pegontothe
tripod head between two legs. Thread the tripod
Center Rod through tripod head and insert the
AccessoryTrayandtheTrayLockingKnob.Leave
TrayLockingKnobslightlyloose.
[TheremovableAlignmentPegmaybeplacedatthe
opposite location on the tripod head. This does not
changethesetupconfigurationdescribedabove.]
Alignment Peg
Tray Locking Knob
Accessory Tray
Center Rod Knob
4. AttachMount:BackoutbothAzimuthAdj.Knobsto
allowenoughclearanceinsidethechamber.Position
themountonthetripodheadwiththeAlignmentPeg
inbetweenthe2AzimuthAdj.Knobs.Threadthe
Center Rod into mount to secure it with tripod.
TightentheTrayLockingKnobtofullyspreadthe
tripodlegs.
Long Lat. Adj. Knob
A
zi . Adj. Knob
Latitude Scale
For Low Latitudes
For High Latitudes
Short Lat. Adj. Knob
Bottom Post
Locking Scre
w
Bottom Lat. Adj. Post
Level Bubble
Lat. Locking T -bolt
3
iOptron Corp. | 6E Gill Street | Woburn, MA 01801 USA | (781) 569-0200 | Toll Free (866) 399-4587 | www.iOptron.com
Adjust the tripod legs to level the mount using the
LevelBubble.
5. Adjust Latitude:Loosenthe2LatitudeLockingT‐
bolts.TurnLatitudeAdj.Knobtoadjustthelatitude
untilthe arrowpoints tothecurrent latitude on the
Latitude Scale (2ndphotoinStep2).Tightenthe
LatitudeLockingT‐boltswhendone.
6. Install Counterweight (CW) Shaft:(1)RemoveCW
ShaftLockingScrew.(2)InsertCWShaftintotheCW
MountingNose. (3)Thread intheCW ShaftLocking
Screwfromtheotherside.(4)TightentheFrontCW
PositionScrew.
CW Shaft Locking Screw
CW Mounting Nose
(1)
(2)
(3)
Front CW Position Screw
[TIP:Atverylowlatitudes(<10°),toavoidCWbumping
into tripod leg, retreat the Front CW Positioning Screw
whileturntheRearCWPositionScrew(ahexheadset
screw)totilttheCWshaftoutwards.]
Rear CW Position Screw
7. Install Counterweight: With CW shaft points to
ground,removeCWSafetyCapattheend.Withthe
CW wider opening towards the shaft end, guide CW
throughtheshaft.UsetheCWLockingScrewtohold
the CW in place. Place Safety Cap back onto the
shaft.
CW should be always at the lowest position if no
telescopeismounted.
[TIP:CEM25comeswitha10.4lbs(4.7kg)CW,which
should be sufficient for an 8” scope with total
payloadsuptoabout13lbs(6kg).UseextraCWor
CWExtensionBartobalancehigherpayloads.]
8. Balance Payload: After attaching scope and
accessories, the mount head assembly must be
balanced in both R.A. and DEC axes to ensure
minimumstressesonthemountdrivingmechanism.
CAUTION: The telescope may swing freely when
R.A.orDECGearSwitchisopen.Alwaysholdonto
the telescope assembly before opening the gear
switches to prevent it from swinging, which can
causepersonalinjuryand/orequipmentdamage.
Turn Tension Adjuster counterclockwise all the way
outtorelievethecontactpressure.TurnGearSwitch
Knobby90°totheOPENpositiontodisengagethe
wormfromthewormwheel.
Tension Adjusters
OPENLOCK
Gear Switch
CW Shaft inserts into
CW mountin
g
nose.
4
iOptron Corp. | 6E Gill Street | Woburn, MA 01801 USA | (781) 569-0200 | Toll Free (866) 399-4587 | www.iOptron.com
CAUTION:ThebalanceprocessMUSTbedonewith
GearSwitchatOPENposition!Otherwiseitmight
damagethewormsystem.
With the corresponding Gear Switch in the OPEN
position,balancetheassemblyinDECaxisbymoving
the scope with accessories back and forth, and
balanceinR.A.axisbymovingCWalongitsshaft(see
photosbelow).
Only balance one axis at a time and start with the
DECaxisfirst.Doublecheckthemounttomakesure
boththeRAandDECaxesarebalanced.
Return the mount to Zero Position after balancing;
i.e.,CWShaftpointstoground,andtelescopetubeis
atitshighestposition.
TurnGearSwitchKnobby90°toLOCKpositiontore‐
engagethewormtothewormwheel.Retightenthe
TensionAdjusterasthelaststeptolockthe.
9. ConnectCables:UsetheshortstraightRJ11cableto
connect the DEC Control Unit to the Main Control
Unit.ConnecttheGo2Nova®8408HandControllerto
theHCportonthemainunit.Plugina12VDCpower
supplytothePOWERsocket.
10. Setting Tension Adjuster Position:Set both Gear
SwitchestoLOCKpositionsafterbalancingthe
mount.FullyscrewintheTensionAdjuster.Turnthe
mountpoweron.Press#9buttononhandcontroller
to change the slew speed to MAX. Press the arrow
button to check the gear meshing. If the mount
motorhas“grinding”sound(whichis notharmful to
themount)whileslewing,theTensionAdjusteristoo
tight. Release 1/8 to 1/4 turn and check it again. If
thereisexcessplayineitherRAorDECaxis,oreven
the gear is skipping, the gear and worm is not
meshed properly. Turn the Tension Adjuster more
clockwise. You may need to readjust the Tension
Adjusterfordifferentpayload.
11. Polar Alignment:RemovebothPolarScopeand
Polar axis covers. Look through the polar scope to
locate Polaris(orSigma Octantisatsouthern
hemisphere). Slightly loosen the Tripod Center Rod
Knob. Use the two Azimuth Adjustment Knobs to
center the pole star in the azimuth direction,
followedbytighteningtheCenterRodKnob.Slightly
loosen2LatitudeLockingT‐bolts,usetheLatitude
AdjustmentKnobtoadjustthelatitude.Tightenthe
2lockingT‐bolts.
Polar Axis Cover
Polar Scope Cover
Polar Axis (R.A. axis)
Azi. Adj. Knob
Lat. Adj. Knob
Lat. Locking T-bolt
QuickPolarAlignment
Fastandaccuratepolaralignmentcanbeperformed
withiOptron’sAccuAlignTMPolarScope.
(1) Connect the Polar Scope illumination LED to the
Reticlesocketlocatedonthemaincontrolboard.
Turnthemountpoweron.UsetheHand
Controller (“MENU” => “Settings”=>“Set
EyepieceLight”)tosetilluminationintensity.
Polar Scope LED
R.A. balance
DEC balance
5
iOptron Corp. | 6E Gill Street | Woburn, MA 01801 USA | (781) 569-0200 | Toll Free (866) 399-4587 | www.iOptron.com
(2) Use the Hand Controller (MENU => “Align” =>
“Pole Star Position”) to display the Polaris
Position on the LCD screen, as indicated in the
leftsideofthefigurebelow.Forexample,June
22,2014,20:19:42inBoston,US(altN42°30’32”
and long W71°08’50”), 300 min behind UT, the
PolarisPositionis0h45.8mand40.4m.
(3) Use the Azimuth and Latitude Adj. Knobs to
adjust the mount in both directions and put the
PolarisinthelocationonthePolarScopeDial
(sameasindicatedontheHCLCD),asshownin
therightsideoftheabovefigures.
BrightStarPolarAlignment
Whenthepolestarisnotinsight,refertoonline
InstructionManualforBrightStarPolarAlignment.
12. Manual Operation: The mount can now be used to
observeastronomicalobjectswiththeHC.Usearrow
keys(►,◄,▼,and▲)topointthetelescopetothe
desired object. Use the number keys to change the
slewingspeed.PressSTOP/0buttontostarttracking.
13. Set Up Controller: Press the MENU button; then
“Settings”=>“SetTime&Site”.
EnterthecurrentdateorwaitingfortheGPS
connected to the satellites. Enter the time zone
offsettotheUTC;forexamples:
Bostonis“UTC‐300minutes”
LosAngelesis“UTC‐480minutes”
Romeis“UTC+060minutes”
Sydneyis“UTC+600minutes”
ToggletheDaylightSavingTime(DST)betweenN(No)
andY(Yes)usingarrowkey.Movethecursortothe
endofscreentoselecttheNorthernorSouthern
Hemisphere.
[TIPS:AlltimezonesinN.Americaare“UTC‐XXX
minutes”.Latitudeandlongitudecoordinatescanbe
obtained from GPS‐equipped devices (navigator,
phone), or from internet, if you are entering them
manually. “W/E” = western/eastern hemisphere;
“N/S” = northern/southern hemisphere; and “d” =
degree;“m”=minute;and“s”=second.Usearrow
andnumberkeystoenterlocationinformation.]
14. Zero Position and One Star Alignment:Thedefault
mountpower onposition isNOTnecessarythezero
positionforCEM25/CEM25EC,especiallyitisthefirst
time to use the mount or just performed firmware
upgrade. Set the Zero Position by press MENU=>
“ZeroPosition”=>“SetZero Position”.Youshould
make sure the mount is at ZERO position by press
MENU => “Zero Position”=>“Goto Zero Position”
whenthemountispoweredon.PerformaOneStar
Align to correct the Zero Position discrepancy. To
furtherimprovetheGOTOaccuracy,refertothefull
User’sManualformoredetails.
15. GotoanObject:ThemountisnowreadyforGOTO
andtrackingtargets.PressMENU,selectandENTER
“Select and Slew”. Select a category (for example,
“SolarSystem”),thenselectanobjectofinterest(for
example, “Moon”). Press ENTERandthetelescope
will slew to the object and automatically start
tracking.
16. Sync to Target: Iftheobjectisnotinthecenterof
the eyepiece, use this function to center and
synchronize the object to improve local GOTO
accuracy. Press MENUandselectandENTER“Sync
to Target”.Usearrowkeyscentertheobjectin
eyepiece. Press ENTER again to complete this
function.
[TIP:Afterslewingtoanobject,alistofnearbybright
object(s)canbedisplayedbypressing“?”button.]
Use support@ioptron.com for technical supports.
2013-04-01 12:01:36
UTC -300 Minute(s)
W071d08m50s DST: Y
N42d30m32s Northern
6
iOptron Corp. | 6E Gill Street | Woburn, MA 01801 USA | (781) 569-0200 | Toll Free (866) 399-4587 | www.iOptron.com
IOPTRON TWO YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY
A. iOptron warrants your telescope, mount, or controller to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. iOptron will
repair or replace such product or part which, upon inspection by iOptron, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. As a
condition to the obligation of iOptron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to iOptron together with proof-of-
purchase satisfactory to iOptron.
B. The Proper Return Merchant Authorization Number must be obtained from iOptron in advance of return. Call iOptron at
1.781.569.0200 to receive the RMA number to be displayed on the outside of your shipping container.
All returns must be accompanied by a written statement stating the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the owner,
together with a brief description of any claimed defects. Parts or product for which replacement is made shall become the property of
iOptron.
The customer shall be responsible for all costs of transportation and insurance, both to and from the factory of iOptron, and shall be
required to prepay such costs.
iOptron shall use reasonable efforts to repair or replace any telescope, mount, or controller covered by this warranty within thirty days of
receipt. In the event repair or replacement shall require more than thirty days, iOptron shall notify the customer accordingly. iOptron
reserves the right to replace any product which has been discontinued from its product line with a new product of comparable value and
function.
This warranty shall be void and of no force of effect in the event a covered product has been modified in design or function, or
subjected to abuse, misuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair. Further, product malfunction or deterioration due to normal wear is not
covered by this warranty.
IOPTRON DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR USE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HERE. THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF IOPTRON UNDER THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COVERED PRODUCT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH
HERE. IOPTRON EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LOST PROFITS, GENERAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE
ANY IOPTRON PRODUCT. ANY WARRANTIES WHICH ARE IMPLIED AND WHICH CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED SHALL BE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO A TERM OF TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
iOptron reserves the right to modify or discontinue, without prior notice to you, any model or style telescope.
If warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your telescope, mount, or controller contact:
iOptron Corporation
Customer Service Department
6F Gill Street
Woburn, MA 01801
www.ioptron.com
Tel. (781)569-0200
Fax. (781)935-2860
Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
NOTE: This warranty is valid to U.S.A. and Canadian customers who have purchased this product from an authorized iOptron dealer in
the U.S.A. or Canada or directly from iOptron. Warranty outside the U.S.A. and Canada is valid only to customers who purchased from
an iOptron Distributor or Authorized iOptron Dealer in the specific country. Please contact them for any warranty.
This manual suits for next models
2
Table of contents
Other iOptron Rack & Stand manuals
iOptron
iOptron SmartStar iEQ45 User manual
iOptron
iOptron CEM25P User manual
iOptron
iOptron HEM27 User manual
iOptron
iOptron HEM27 User manual
iOptron
iOptron HAZ31 User manual
iOptron
iOptron CEM60 User manual
iOptron
iOptron HEM44 Series User manual
iOptron
iOptron SmartStar CubePro GOTO AltAz User manual
iOptron
iOptron iEQ30 Pro 3000E User manual
iOptron
iOptron Pier User manual
iOptron
iOptron SkyGuide 3550A User manual
iOptron
iOptron CEM40G User manual
iOptron
iOptron CEM70EC User manual
iOptron
iOptron CEM25 User manual
iOptron
iOptron CEM40EC User manual
iOptron
iOptron CEM70G User manual
iOptron
iOptron GEM45 User manual
iOptron
iOptron GEM28 User manual
iOptron
iOptron CEM26 User manual
iOptron
iOptron Precision AZ/EQ Base User manual
