Hobym Observatory Crux140 Traveler, User Manual

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Page 2: ...to its development as well the points of improvement found from the field photography tests during the development process are closely reflected and will continue to be upgraded and developed Designed...

Page 3: ...9 9 Precautions for Use 10 10 How to set up Telescope How to set up in Equatorial Mode 11 How to set up in Alt Azimuth Mode 14 Changing altitude to low latitude 17 11 Features of Titan TCS 20 12 Tita...

Page 4: ...be transformed into a free stop alt azimuth mount by a simple operation and can be used without power It can also be used for birdwatching and insect photography Crux140 Tvr is separated into mechani...

Page 5: ...al problems as it has a simple structure shows consistent performance and is durable This allows the mount to have a long product life unless there were severe damages from external factors Crux140 Tv...

Page 6: ...ounterweight is attached Equatorial mount total weight 3kg excluding the weight and Titan TCS Polar Axis Alignment available using QHY s Pole Master sold separately Operating temperature 30 C degrees...

Page 7: ...PoleMaster Adapter Bubble level 5mm L wrench M8x10 and M8X12 two each 6mm knob bolt Card USB Memory Programs and Manuals Motor cable RS232 cable power cable USB cable HOBYM Observatory Stickers variet...

Page 8: ...altitude and locks after adjusting 7 Azimuth adjustment knob push and pull to adjust azimuth 8 Weight shaft Ball head Adapter Mounting Bolts a 3 8 inch screw and can be equipped with a weight shaft o...

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Page 11: ...e of excessive moisture and rain 6 Since the driving torque is strong make sure to fully understand the safety zone function of Titan TCS and carefully set it up at the initial set up 7 Avoid applying...

Page 12: ...one of the tripod legs toward the north or south pole 2 Mount a bubble level included in the package on the tripod 3 Level the mount by adjusting the tripod legs using a bubble level 4 The Crux140 Tr...

Page 13: ...he target angle more easily 6 Attach the dovetail holder At this time two M8X10 and M8X12 are included in the package Secure with a suitable bolt Be careful when tightening with a long bolt as the mou...

Page 14: ...is no need for a separate purchase Please refer to PoleMaster s manual for detailed instructions 12 Plug in the Titan TCS to power and you are ready to go The telescope in the photo below is headed f...

Page 15: ...ne of the tripod legs toward the north or south pole 2 Mount a bubble level included in the package on the tripod 3 Level the mount by adjusting the tripod legs using a bubble level 4 The Crux140Trave...

Page 16: ...erted while operating the mount 7 Secure the handle tight If the M6 knob bolts become interrupts fastening rotate the left Altitude adjustment lock nut at the equatorial mount to find the proper posit...

Page 17: ...rvatory 17 9 Install the weight shaft and weight The weight should be located farthest from the mount 10 Mount the telescope and connect the Titan TCS The telescope and mount should be positioned as s...

Page 18: ...he north Point the telescope to the due east In the Titan TCS Object menu select Manual East Sync Use GoTo function targeting the celestial object you know using the Titan TCS Object menu The telescop...

Page 19: ...b the body with the right hand and adjusts the altitude to match the two holes 5 Adjust the altitude adjustment knob to match the hole in the altitude adjustment support auxiliary bolt block 6 Check a...

Page 20: ...HOBYM Observatory 20 8 Insert the long part of the L wrench into the bolt head to tighten it 9 Use the altitude adjustment knob to adjust the altitude...

Page 21: ...re update 4 Uses microstep 1 4 1 128 It controls the current and voltage according to the speed of the motor which results in maximum efficiency with less power consumption 5 Voltage boost and current...

Page 22: ...n in real time 15 Built in beeper notifies a job completion of the controller and allows a simple melody alarm function 16 The guide port prevents electronical damage incurring from external surge usi...

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Page 29: ...is properly turned on without connecting other devices to the Titan TCS before turning on the power If the polarity of the power is reversed or there is a problem the TCS will not be turned on Incorre...

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Page 38: ...e of the telescope is being slipped the counterweight may be needed The safe payload for the mount is the load that does not make it be slipping even when the power is off When the power is supplied t...

Page 39: ...major causes The first is when the polar alignment is not precisely done If the tripods are lightweight the polar alignment can be distorted after you mount the telescope to the tripod It is recommend...

Page 40: ...ervatory When operating at the highest speed there is a motor sound but the mount does not move The motor stalled 1 The motor stalled due to the mechanical overload caused by a temperature drop 2 Low...

Page 41: ...to the signal or not 4 Make sure that the mount telescope and guide scope are securely fastened You can also check by gently shaking the tip of the telescope by hand 5 Try to turn off the PEC functio...

Page 42: ...tion is disabled but has valid PEC training information If there is no PEC indication you cannot use the PEC function until you refresh the PEC training Turning PEC on worsens the guide performance 1...

Page 43: ...h Speed Mode 800x the sidereal rate 12V DC Computerized GoTo Ball Head Base Weight shaft 18mm DIA 1 8 g Counterweight Dimension 88mm x 108mm x 35mm RA Stepping Motor 50 1 reduction geared PM Stepper m...

Page 44: ...HOBYM Observatory 44 15 Photographs taken using Crux140 Crux140Traveler WO Redcat51 QHY247 QHY5LII Guiding Duo band filter Mongo Injoon Hwang...

Page 45: ...HOBYM Observatory 45 Crux140Traveler WO Redcat51 QHY247 QHY5LII Guiding Duo band filter Mongo Injoon Hwang...

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Page 48: ...cosmetic scratches are not subject to this warrant as it is natural to occur in casting production and does not influence the use of the product Provided the defective part should return to HOBYM obs...