Nexstar SynScan - Manual (Page 3)

ntroduction to the SynScan TM
The is a instrument
that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night
sky treasures, such as planets, nebulea, star clusters,
galaxies and much more. The hand control allows you
to point your telescope at a specific object or even tour
the skies at the touch of a button. The user friendly
menu system allows automatic slewing to over 13,400
objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can
master its variety of features in a few observing
sessions. Below is a brief description of the individual
components of the
hand controller.
the SynScan TM
The should be powered by DC
power supply (tip-positive) capable of producing
continuous current of minimum 2 amps. Correctly plug
the power cord into the 12V DC outlet on the the mount
(See
and b for mount, and for
EQ6 mount). Flip the Power Switch to the "on" position
to turn on the power.
The power indicator will flash the
power is low. Continue to use the
this point may damage the The
power indicator will rapidly when
the power is extremely low. Continue to
use the same battery may damage the
SynScan T " system.
Guider
switch
to power supply
power indicator
ynScan TM Hand Control
SynScan T " hand control cable for the has a
RJ-45 connector on both ends. Plug one end into the
hand control and the other into the outlet on the
mount Push the connector into the outlet until it
clicks into place. The cable for the EQ6
mount has a RJ-45 connector on one end and on
the other. Plug the RJ-45 connector into the hand
control Push the connector into the outlet until it
clicks into place. Plug the connector into the outlet
on the mount. Tighten the screws to secure the
connector in place
The RJ-11 6-pin port is
used for communications between the
and a computer or other devices. (See
"Linking with a Computei' for details.) The DC power
port allows independent use of the
hand
control for users who wish to browse the database
without connecting to the telescope
The DC power port on the hand control is for
hand control stand-alone applications only.
For telescope applicaions, use the 12V DC
outlet on the mount.
To connect the to a PC, use only the
cable provided with the mount.