iOptron MiniPier User manual

iOptron® MiniPier
Instruction Manual
Product #8032
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MiniPier 8032
iOptron® MiniPier is designed for iOptron GOTO mounts, which includes CEM60, iEQ45, iEQ301,
MiniTower and AZ mount Pro mount. It can be used with a MiniTower/MiniTower Pro/iEQ45 tripod,
pier or Tri-pier to raise 8” in height.
Parts include:
The actual parts included in the package depend on the mount type:
1. 1x MiniPier Body
2. 2x M8 hex head screws for iEQ45 tripod/pier mounting
3. 3x M10 hex head screws for MiniTower tripod mounting
4. 1x iEQ45 center stud for iEQ45/CEM60 (optional)
5. 1X iEQ30 center stud for iEQ30 (optional)
6. 1x M12 Center Bolt with turning lever for MiniTower/MiniTower Pro (optional)
Specifications:
Pier diameter: 5.7" (144mm) with 6" (150mm) Flange plates
Pier height: 8" (203mm)
1 For an iEQ30 mount, an iEQ45/MT/MTP tripod or a pier/tri-pier is needed.

MiniPier for iEQ45/iEQ30
The assemble example shown here is for
installing a MiniPier onto an iEQ45/CEM60
tripod. For an iEQ30 mount, an
iEQ45/MT/MTP tripod or a pier/tri-pier is
needed.
1. Extend the tripod legs and adjust the
height of the tripod. Secure the tripod.
Remember that the MiniPier will add 8
inch in height. Remove the alignment
peg from the iEQ45 tripod head.
2. Release three locking screws located at
the bottom of the MiniPier body. Put the
Base Flange onto the tripod head. Using
two M8 hex head screws to secure the
base flange on to the iEQ45 tripod.
3. Put the MiniPier body onto the Base
Flange and secure it using three locking
screws.
4. Final adjust the tripod height and level
the tripod with MiniPier before mounting
the iEQ45 mount.
Example: an iEQ45 mount on a
MiniPier with an iEQ45 tripod
Example: an iEQ30 mount on a
MiniPier with an iEQ45 tripod
M8 screw
Lockin
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screw

Mini Pier for AZMP/MT/MT2/MTP
The assemble example shown here is to
installing a MiniPier onto a 1.5 inch
MiniTower tripod. The procedure will be
similar for installing a MiniPier onto a 2 inch
MiniTower Pro/AZMP tripod.
1. Extend the tripod legs and adjust the
height of the tripod. Remember that the
MiniPier will add 8 inch in height.
2. Unthread and remove the stainless steel
nut from MT tripod rod (keep it in a safe
place. You may need it in the future.)
3. Thread the tripod rod all the way up into
the threaded hole on the tripod head
and tighten it. Lock the tripod using
tripod spreader and tripod lock.
4. Release three locking screws located at
the bottom of the MiniPier body. Put the
Base Flange onto the tripod head. Using
three M10 hex head screws to secure
the base flange.
5. Remove the center stud from the top
flange by releasing the locking screw
from the other side.
6. Insert the MiniTower Securing Bolt
through the hole on the top mounting
flange. Install the Turning Lever.
7. Put the MiniPier body onto the Base
Flange and secure it using three locking
screws.

8. Final adjust the tripod height and level
the tripod with MiniPier before mounting
the MiniTower mount.
9. Install 3 MiniTower level adjustment
screws and threaded in about half of the
threads. Put the MiniTower on to it.
Level it. Thread the MiniTower Securing
Bolt into the MiniTower and tighten it.
Make sure the mount is leveled while
rotating the mount.
Example: A MiniTower on a MiniPier
with a MiniTower tripod