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iOptron SmartEQ 3100, Quick Start Manual

The iOptron SmartEQ 3100 is a cutting-edge portable mount designed for astrophotography enthusiasts. Mastering this versatile device is made effortless with the included Quick Start Manual. Simply visit our website to download this essential manual for free, ensuring a smooth and successful stargazing experience.

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Quick Start Guide

The SmartEQ™ Portable German Equatorial GOTO Mount
#3100

PACKAGE CONTENTS

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Telescope

Mount

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Go2Nova

TM

#8408 Hand Controller

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1.25-inch Tripod with accessory tray

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One 2 lbs (0.9 kg) counterweight

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One hand controller cable

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ONLINE CONTENTS (click under “Support” menu) www.iOptron.com

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Manuals

(you will need to refer to the full manual for details on set-up and operation).

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Tips for set up

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Hand controller firmware upgrades (check online for latest version)

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Reviews and feedback from other customers

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Summary of Contents for SmartEQ 3100

Page 1: ...pe Mount Go2NovaTM 8408 Hand Controller 1 25 inch Tripod with accessory tray One 2 lbs 0 9 kg counterweight One hand controller cable ONLINE CONTENTS click under Support menu www iOptron com Manuals you will need to refer to the full manual for details on set up and operation Tips for set up Hand controller firmware upgrades check online for latest version Reviews and feedback from other customers...

Page 2: ... the way out Figure 3 Retract the Azimuth Adjustment Knobs to allow enough clearance for the Alignment Peg seating in the house Tighten the Azimuth Lock to secure the mount Figure 4 Figure 3 Remove Latitude Adjustment Screw Figure 4 Install mount onto the tripod Thread in the Latitude Adjustment Screw into the Adjustment Position a threaded hole above the Storage Position Figure 5 Loosen the Latit...

Page 3: ...e Clutch Turn the Latitude Adjustment Screw to set your current latitude as indicated on the Latitude Dial This should be good enough for a casual visual observation Figure 9 Align mount to the celestial pole For a better polar alignment one may use the polar scope opening on the R A axis Take off the Polar Axis Cover and Polar Scope Cover Release the Counterweight Shaft as indicated in Figure 10 ...

Page 4: ...A axis is balanced Otherwise you may adjust the length of CW shaft or install and adjust CW position to balance the mount in R A axis Remember to install the CW Safety Lock and tighten the CW Locking Screw if a CW is installed Balance the mount in DEC axis Balance in DEC axis is not that critical since the maximum payload is only 11 lbs Release the DEC Clutch and if the OTA does not rotate along t...

Page 5: ...60 300 Find your observation longitude and latitude coordinate from your GPS navigator a GPS capable cell phone or from internet W E means western eastern hemisphere N S means northern southern hemisphere d means degree m means minute and s means second Use number keys and arrow keys to enter your location information Move the cursor to the end of the screen to select Northern or Southern Hemisphe...

Page 6: ...as 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 WARRA...

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