Paramount MX User Guide
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Azimuth Adjuster Knobs
The Azimuth Adjuster Knobs allow adjustment of the azimuth axis without changing the position of the
altitude axis. The Paramount MX base consists of an outer, fixed plate and an inner rotating plate on
which the mount sits. Adjustment in azimuth is achieved by rotating the Azimuth Adjustment Knobs at
the front of the mount (see Figure 23).
The two knobs work in
opposition
– one must be loosened before the other can be tightened. The knob
that is tightened rotates the mount; the knob that is loosened gives “room” for the mount to rotate.
Provided the opposite knob is sufficiently loose, the azimuth axis can be rotated without applying
excessive force. Note that a fully-loaded mount may make tightening the knobs by hand more difficult.
If necessary, insert a 5/32 hex wrench into the center of the adjustment knob to assist rotation.
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Tightening the right knob moves azimuth east.
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Tightening the left knob moves azimuth west.
Figure 23: Rotate the Azimuth Adjuster Knobs to move the azimuth axis east or west.
Azimuth Vernier Scale
Both Azimuth Adjuster Knobs include Vernier scales that can be used for refining the position of the
azimuth axis. The longest marks represent approximately 4 arcminutes rotation in azimuth. The
medium length marks are approximately 2 arcminutes rotation and the shortest tics marks are
approximately 1 arcminute.
