Sky-watcher DOB16 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALDOBSONIAN SYNSCAN - 8” 10” 12” 14” 16”180610V6-3.08ESCSETUPENTER1234567890TOURUTILITYRATEM ICNGCPLANETUSEROBJECTID 240412V1

108Connecting the cablesPower supply cable: The Dobsonian SynScan requires 12-Volts DC Nominal power. The power cable from the battery p

11Introduction to the SynScanTM AZThe SynScanTM AZ is a precision-engineered instrument that provides two different operation modes: AUTO-TRACKING MOD

1210Fig.g-1 Fig.g-2 Fig.g-3Mode keysDirectional keys The mode keys are located near the top, close to the LCD display. They include the ESC,

1311AUTOTRACKING OPERATIONMake sure that the telescope is set on a level ground. Point the telescope to the North.Locate the altitude scale o

1412AZ GOTO OPERATIONInitial SetupThe hand control's red light will become dimmer and the backlight of the key pads will turn off if idle for 30

1513SynScanTM AZ will beep once when it has finished slewing to an object. Do not try to adjust the telescope before you hear the bee

1614The result of the star alignments is stored in the hand control even after the power has been shut off. You will only need to perform the star ali

17153.After slewing to the object, press ESC to exit from the object catalog. Press the Utility button to enter to the Utility menu. Choose PAE under

1816Selecting an ObjectObject database in the SynScanTM AZSolar System - The other 8 planets of our solar system, plus the Moon.Named Star - A list of

1917Utility FunctionsUtility Functions are useful tools that provide simple, one-step processes to your SynScanTM AZ.Show Position - This displays

DOBSONIAN BASE ASSEMBLYTELESCOPE SETUP ALIGNING THE FINDERSCOPE FOCUSING POWER REQUIREMENTS POWERING THE DOBSONIAN SYNSCANTHE SYNSCAN AZ INTRODUC

2018Auto Tracking - Allows the telescope to automatically track a celestial object without star alignment. The hand control will display

2119The SynScan™ AZ hand control will display the coordinates where the telescope is currently pointed at in your desired format. See Fig.l for

22203.4.Do not use RS-232 cable other than the one provided to connect between the hand control and your computer. It may damage

2321Fig.rFig.qESCSETUPENTERSynScanVer. 1.7UpdateClick "Browse" to select the SynScanVXXXXAZ.ssf file in the SynScan folder. Click

2422MAIN MENUDateTimeObserv. SiteDaylight SavingAlignmentAlignment StarsBacklashTrackingAuto-TrackingSet Slew LimitsRe-align EncoderHandset SettingFac

2523SynScanTM AZ SPECIFICATIONSPower Supply:Motor type:Slew speeds:10 to 15 V DC 1Amp, 2.1mm Plug (Center positive)DC Servo Motors Rate 0 = 1.0XRate 1

26The SynScanTM AZ telescopes are designed to receive control commands sent from a computer via the RS-232 port and RS-232 cable. Once connected,

27Physical Connection DiagramII1= NC2= RD3= GND4= NC5= TD6= NCRD = 2 GND = 5TD = 31 26The Back of the DB9 PinoutRJ-11 Connector93 5123456Sending a tra

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NEVER USE YOUR TELESCOPE TO LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN. PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE WILL RESULT. USE A PROPER SOLAR FILTER FOR VIEWING THE SUN. WHEN

33DOBSONIAN BASE ASSEMBLYParts ListPARTSRound base assemblyRight side panel assemblyLeft side panel assemblyFront panelEyepiece holder / Countersunk h

44(12”)Reinforce boardHex socket flat head screw 7x50Side and front panel setupRound base assembly setup(8” and 10”)Right side panel assemblyHandleRi

55Mount setup(8” and 10”)Right side panel assembly Azimuth Motor boxAltitude Motor boxAltitude Motor boxAzimuth Motor boxHex socket head cap screw M5x

614”and 16”Side and front panel setupRight side panelReinforce boardHex socket flat head screw 7X50Reinforce boardLeft side panelassemblyWhen using G

72. Before beginning to assemble the rear end ring to the mirror support cell, nd a clean, at surface and place a clean cloth or towel on it. Tu

83. It can be a tricky task when assembling the end ring (and mirror cell) back onto the tube. The complication is that the large diameter and thi

97TELESCOPE SETUP1.2.3.Place the mount on the ground. Place a bubble level on the top of the round base to ensure the mount is set on a leveled plane