Sky-Watcher EQ8 - Manual (Page 14)

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3.1 Control Panel
The control panel of the EQ8 Mount is shown below:
Fig. 3.1
3.2 Panel Interface Components:
PART III : ELECTRONIC CONTROL INTERFACE
POWER: This is an outlet from which the mount and the hand control get power
supply. To connect to a power supply, align the index on both the plug of the cord
and the outlet on the panel, and then insert the plug to the outlet. Tighten the
knurled cap on the plug to secure the plug on the panel.
AUTO GUIDE : This RJ-12 6-pins outlet is for connecting an autoguider. It is com-
patible with any autoguider with a ST-4 type interface.
HAND CONTROL : This RJ-45 8-pins outlet is for connecting the SynScan hand
controller.
SNAP :This is a stereo outlet for connecting to a camera’s shutter control port. The
SynScan hand control can control a camera to take pictures automatically via this
interface.
POWER Switch : Turns on and off the power to the mount and hand controller.
The power LED on the power switch serves as a power-on indicator and provides
other statuses.
1. Steady on: Power voltage is normal.
2. Slow flashing: Power voltage is low; continuing to operate the mount may dam-
age the battery (if a 12V lead-acid battery is in use).
3. Fast flashing: Power voltage is extremely low; continuing to operate the mount
may damage the battery and the motor controller in the mount.