IOptron CEM70 Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount

[Pages:56]iOptron? CEM70 Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount

Instruction Manual

Product CEM70(#C70A), CEM70G(#C70AG) and CEM70EC(#C704A0)

Please read the included CEM70 Quick Setup Guide (QSG) BEFORE taking the mount out of the case!

This product is a precision instrument. Please read the included QSG before assembling the mount. Please read the entire Instruction Manual before operating the mount.

You must hold the mount firmly when disengaging the gear switches. Otherwise personal injury and/or equipment damage may occur. Any worm system damage due to improper operation will

not be covered by iOptron's limited warranty. If you have any questions please contact us at support@

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 using a telescope.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 3 1. CEM70 Introduction................................................................................................................................ 5 2. CEM70 Terms ......................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1. Parts List ........................................................................................................................................... 6 2.2. Identification of Parts ....................................................................................................................... 7 2.3. CEM70 Mount Ports.........................................................................................................................7 2.4. Go2Nova? 8407+ Hand Controller ................................................................................................ 10

2.4.1. Key Description.......................................................................................................................10 2.4.2. The LCD Screen ...................................................................................................................... 11 2.5. Check the Battery ........................................................................................................................... 12 3. CEM70 Mount Assembly......................................................................................................................13 4. Getting Started ....................................................................................................................................... 21 4.1. Setting the Mount and Performing Polar Alignment......................................................................21 4.2. Manual Operation of the Mount ..................................................................................................... 21 4.3. One Star Alignment ........................................................................................................................ 21 4.4. GOTO the Moon and Other Objects .............................................................................................. 21 4.5. Star Identification Function ............................................................................................................ 21 4.6. Power-Down Memorization ........................................................................................................... 22 4.7. Turning Off the Mount ................................................................................................................... 22 5. Complete Functions of Go2Nova? 8407+ Hand Controller ................................................................. 23 5.1. Select and Slew............................................................................................................................... 23 5.1.1. Solar System ............................................................................................................................ 23 5.1.2. Deep Sky Objects .................................................................................................................... 23 5.1.3. Stars ......................................................................................................................................... 23 5.1.4. Comets ..................................................................................................................................... 23 5.1.5. Asteroids..................................................................................................................................23 5.1.6. Constellations .......................................................................................................................... 23 5.1.7. Custom Objects ....................................................................................................................... 24 5.1.8. Customer R.A. and DEC ......................................................................................................... 24 5.2. Sync to Target.................................................................................................................................24 5.3. Alignment ....................................................................................................................................... 24 5.3.1. Position of Polaris/SigmaOct .................................................................................................. 24 5.3.2. One Star Alignment ................................................................................................................. 24 5.3.3. Two Star Alignment ................................................................................................................ 24 5.3.4. Three Star Alignment .............................................................................................................. 25 5.3.5. Solar System Align..................................................................................................................25 5.3.6. Polar Iterate Align ................................................................................................................... 25 5.3.7. View Model Error....................................................................................................................25 5.3.8. Clear Alignment Data..............................................................................................................25 5.4. Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 26 5.4.1. Set Time and Site.....................................................................................................................26 5.4.2. Beep Settings ........................................................................................................................... 26 5.4.3. Display Settings.......................................................................................................................26 5.4.4. Set Guiding Rate......................................................................................................................26 5.4.5. Set Tracking Rate .................................................................................................................... 27 5.4.6. Set Parking Position ................................................................................................................ 27 5.4.7. Meridian Treatment ................................................................................................................. 27 5.4.8. Set Altitude Limit .................................................................................................................... 28

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5.4.9. Enable CW Up Position...........................................................................................................28 5.4.10. HC Heating Switch................................................................................................................28 5.4.11. Set RA Guiding ..................................................................................................................... 28 5.4.12. Wi-Fi Options ........................................................................................................................ 28 5.4.13. Power LED Switch ................................................................................................................ 28 5.4.14. Reset All Settings .................................................................................................................. 29 5.4.15. Language ............................................................................................................................... 29 5.5. Electric Focuser .............................................................................................................................. 29 5.6. PEC Option.....................................................................................................................................29 5.6.1. PEC Playback .......................................................................................................................... 29 5.6.2. Record PEC ............................................................................................................................. 29 5.6.3. PEC Data Integrity .................................................................................................................. 29 5.7. Park Telescope................................................................................................................................ 30 5.8. Edit User Objects............................................................................................................................ 30 5.8.1. Enter a New Comet ................................................................................................................. 30 5.8.2. Enter Other Objects or Observation List ................................................................................. 30 5.9. Firmware Information .................................................................................................................... 31 5.10. Zero Position ................................................................................................................................ 31 5.10.1. Goto Zero Position ................................................................................................................ 31 5.10.2. Set Zero Position ................................................................................................................... 31 5.10.3. Search Zero Pos. .................................................................................................................... 31 6. Maintenance and Servicing ................................................................................................................... 32 6.1. Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 32 6.2. iOptron Customer Service .............................................................................................................. 32 6.3. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions ..................................................................................... 32 6.4. Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions.............................................................................32 Appendix A. Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 33 Appendix B. Go2Nova? 8407+ HC MENU STRUCTURE ..................................................................... 34 Appendix C. Go2Nova? Star List ............................................................................................................. 37 Appendix D. Gear Meshing Adjustment ................................................................................................... 46 Appendix E. Polar Alignment using iPolar Electronic PolarScope .......................................................... 48 Appendix F. iGuider for CEM70G............................................................................................................49 Appendix G. Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................... 54 Appendix H. Computer Control a CEM70 Mount .................................................................................... 55 IOPTRON TWO YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY......................56

Ver. 2.1 2021.02 iOptron reserves the rights to revise this instruction without notice. Actual color/contents/design/function may differ from those described in this instruction manual.

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1. CEM70 Introduction

Welcome to a new type of equatorial mount ? the iOptron? Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount, or CEM! CEM70 mount offers the benefits of our revolutionary "center balance" design: stability, accuracy, and smooth mechanical operation, while capable of carrying a payload up to 70 lbs (31.8 kg). The "center balance" design's natural stability is due to its focusing the mount along with payloads weight directly over the center of the pier or tripod.

The CEM70's performance is demonstrated by its low periodic tracking error: ................
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