iOptron 3322 Manuel utilisateur
SkyTracker™ Pro Camera Mount
Instruction Manual
Product #3322
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Table of Content
Table of Content ...................................................................................................................... 2
1. SkyTrackerTM Pro Camera Mount Overview ........................................................................ 3
2. SkyTrackerTM Pro Camera Mount Assembly ....................................................................... 5
2.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5
2.2. Parts List ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.3. Assembly Terms ........................................................................................................... 6
2.4. SkyTrackerTM Pro Camera Mount Assembly ................................................................. 7
3. Maintenance and Servicing ............................................................................................... 13
3.1. Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 13
3.2. Trouble Shooting ......................................................................................................... 13
3.3. iOptron Customer Service ........................................................................................... 14
3.4. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions .................................................................... 14
3.5. Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions .......................................................... 14
Appendix A. Technical Specifications .................................................................................... 15
IOPTRON ONE YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY ............ 16
WARNING!
NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN WITHOUT A PROPER FILTER!
Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye.
Children should always have adult supervision while observing.
Please don’t charge the battery or use USB power at or below 0°C (32°F), otherwise the
rechargeable battery might be permanently damaged.
Rev.1.0
iOptron Corp. reserves the rights to revise this instruction without notice. Actual color/contents/design may differ from those described in this
instruction.
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1. SkyTrackerTM Pro Camera Mount Overview
Introducing The SkyTrackerTM Pro -- iOptron’s next generation camera tracking device! After 4
years leading the camera tracker market, SkyTrackerTM has been the tool of choice for photographers
worldwide, ushering in the astroscape genre of outdoor photography. Now iOptron has been just
pushing it to perfection.
Figure 1. SkyTrackerTM Pro mount head
Upgraded from SkyTrackerTM, the Pro is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm,
better precision, silent tracking, it even has a built-in rechargeable power source that runs for up to 24
hours of continuous operation. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule,
now features adjustable illumination with eight brightness levels. Using with our smart phone app,
quick and accurate polar alignment is just a joy.
The SkyTrackerTM Pro features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape,
solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. We have also
added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without
disrupting the cameras position.
We have made big improvements on the SkyTrackerTM Pro’s removable alt-azimuth base,
which features a precision bubble level, degree markings for the altitude and a built in post for the
azimuth control. You can also mount the SkyTrackerTM Pro head (without the base) directly to any
standard photographic tripod with 1/4” or 3/8” threads. The SkyTrackerTM Pro is certainly a must have
tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography.
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Features:
All metal structure with ABS covers
Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
Accepts cameras weighing up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs)
Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures
Detachable alt-azi base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
Reversible mounting post for both 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting
Includes iOptron AccuAlignTM dark-field illuminated polar scope
Adjustable polar scope illumination with eight brightness levels
4 tracking speed (1X, 1/2X, solar and lunar). 1X celestial tracking for imaging the sky and
stars; 1/2X tracking speed for imaging both the starry night and the landscapes at the
same time
Quick slew (180X max.) for camera framing adjustment
Operation in both northern and southern Hemisphere
Built-in rechargeable battery with Micro USB port for power and charging
Up to 24 hours of operation (20°C)
1/4" – 3/8” thread converter included
Padded carry bag included
Optional ball heads available separately (#3305A)
Optional tripod (#3221)
Optional counterweight balance kit (#3324)
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2. SkyTrackerTM Pro Camera Mount Assembly
2.1. Introduction
You have just purchased a tracking camera mount that is capable of taking you to a new level
of astrophotography. When aligned the polar axis of the SkyTrackerTM Pro camera mount with the
celestial North Pole (CNP), or celestial South Pole (CSP), the mount will provide rotation matching the
celestial sphere rotation around the Earth. Since all celestial objects appear to rotate around the CNP,
or CSP, the polar axis allows the mount to rotate with the celestial sphere and provide accurate
tracking for visual observations and astrophotography.
The AccuAlignTM polar scope, along with the Quick Polar Alignment procedure, will provide an
easy and accurate polar alignment for the mount.
The following sections of this manual provide detailed steps required to successfully set up
and operate the SkyTrackerTM Pro mount.
2.2. Parts List
PARTS INCLUDED:
The SkyTrackerTM Pro camera mount shipping box contains:
SkyTrackerTM Pro camera mount
Alt-azi base (installed)
AccuAlignTM dark field illuminated polar scope
Micro USB charging cable
Padded carry bag
Figure 2. Parts in a SkyTrackerTM Pro package
PARTS NEEDED:
The following parts are needed to take astrophotography but are not included in the package:
A sturdy tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threaded post.
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An power source with a USB port for mount charging, such as a smartphone charger, a
laptop with a USB port, or car cigarette adapter, or a portable battery pack
A ball head adapter
A camera
YOU MAY NEED IT FOR POLAR ALIGNMENT:
iPhone/iPad app for accurate polar alignment
(https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ioptron-polar-scope/id564078961?mt=8)
or Android phone polar finder app
(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.techhead.polarfinder)
Or other application/program to calculate the pole star position. Please refer to FAQ
session under Support at http://www.ioptron.com for more information.
ONLINE CONTENTS (click under “Support” menu) www.iOptron.com
This manual
Accessories
Tips for set up
Reviews and feedback from other customers
2.3. Assembly Terms
Figure 3. Front and back view of a SkyTrackerTM Pro mount head
1- Polar scope
2- Polar scope locking screw
3- Dovetail base
4- Polar sight hole
5- Single axis equatorial mount body
6- Camera mounting block
7- Camera mounting block locking screw
8- Battery status indicator
9- Power switch
10- Polar scope illumination adjustment
button
11- Tracking speed switch
12- RA fast slew button
13- South/north switch
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Figure 4. Alt-azi adjusting base
14- Dovetail saddle
15- Latitude lock
16- Azimuth adjusting knob
17- Dovetail locking knob
18- Azimuth locking knob
19- Base
20- Latitude adjustment knob
21- Latitude scale
22- Leveling bubble
2.4. SkyTrackerTM Pro Camera Mount Assembly
NOTE: The SkyTrackerTM Pro mount is a precision astronomical instrument. It is highly
recommended that you read the entire manual and become familiar with the nomenclature and
functions of all components before starting the assembly.
STEP 1. Check/charge the battery
The SkyTrackerTM Pro is shipped with battery
partially charged. It is suggested to fully charge the battery
before the first time use. Insert the micro USB plug into the
USB port at the side of the mount (see Figure 5), and
connect the other end of the USB cable into a USB port of
a computer, a smart phone charger or a portable battery
pack (not included). The input power should be 5V, 1A. It
usually takes 5 hours to charge the internal Li-Poly battery
to reach 80% of full power. When the battery is fully
charged the battery status indicator should flash rapidly
(about 5Hz). You may charge the SkyTrackerTM Pro with
the power switch either on or off. (However, when the
power switch is turned off, the battery status indicator does
not function). When the indicator stays steady on, the
battery power should be sufficient for your session. When
the indicator blinks slowly (about 0.5Hz), it indicates a low
power and recharging is necessary.
Please don’t charge the battery or use USB power when temperature is at or below 0°C
(32°F), otherwise the rechargeable battery might be permanently damaged.
If the mount is not to be used for an extended period of time, charge the battery in full and
recharge every 6 months.
Figure 5. Micro USB
powering/charging port
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STEP 2. Install the polar scope
Before installing the polar scope onto the mount, face the polar scope to a bright source, such
as the sky (but not the SUN) or a lamp from a distance. Adjust the eyepiece to focus the reticle
pattern. Then face the polar scope to a distant object and look through the eyepiece. If you cannot
see the distant object clearly, the polar scope is not focused for your eyesight. Release a few turns of
the Lock ring (or hold the objective lens and turn it counterclockwise). Turn the Objective lens until the
image is focused. Retighten the Lock ring.
Objective lens
Lock ring Eyepiece
Reticle illumination inlet
Figure 6. AccuAlignTM dark field illuminated polar scope
Figure 7. Insert the polar scope
Remove the front cover of the polar telescope. Loosen the Polar Scope Locking Screw until it
does not intrude into the polar scope mounting hole. Gently insert the polar scope all the way into the
polar scope mounting hole from the back of the mount and with the flat platoon on the polar scope
facing left, as shown in Figure 7. Finger tighten (not too tight) the Polar Scope Locking Screw. Turn
the mount power on. Press the Polar Scope Illumination Adjustment Button to adjust the brightness of
the dark field reticle.
Tip: The polar scope can be tightened by the Polar Scope Locking Screw from either the side or
bottom. The bottom position is better for storage.
STEP 3. Attach the SkyTrackerTM Pro to a tripod
The SkyTrackerTM Pro can be mounted to a stable tripod with or without the alt-azi base, as
shown in Figure 8. When the alt-azi base is not used, a ball head (#3305A, not included) is suggested
for easy adjustment.
Mounting hole
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Figure 8. Mounting the SkyTrackerTM Pro to a tripod
The dovetail base of the SkyTrackerTM Pro comes with a 1/4"-3/8” thread converter, as shown
in FIG 9, It fits directly to the 3305A ball head quick release plate or any other platform with 1/4” or
3/8” threads screw. The alt-azi base fits to any standard camera or astrophotography tripod with 1/4"
or 3/8” threads by insert the 1/4”-3/8” thread converter into it, as needed.
Figure 9. Mount head dovetail base with 1/4"-3/8” thread converter
STEP 4. Install a ball head and mounting a camera
A DSLR camera can be mounted to the SkyTrackerTM Pro in many ways. Here are two most
practical methods.
1. For a light payload (less than 1.2kg or 2.6lbs, including lens), a DSLR can be attached directly to
the SkyTrackerTM Pro mount through a ball head. Loosen the two camera mounting block locks to
remove the Camera Mounting Block from the SkyTrackerTM Pro. If your ball head has a 1/4"
threaded hole, thread the brass Mounting Screw into the Mounting Block with 1/4" threaded side
facing outside (Figure 10a). If the ball head mounting hole is 3/8” threaded, let 3/8” threaded side
facing outside (Figure 10b). Attach the Mounting Block to the base of a ball head (not included)
and make sure they are secured, as shown in Figure 10c. Reattach the mounting block to the
SkyTrackerTM Pro and tighten the two locking screws. Finally, attach the quick release plate of the
ball head to the bottom of the DSLR camera and secure it with the 1/4” screw, then attached the
camera to the ball head (Figure 11).
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(a)
(b)
(c)
Figure 10. Attach a ball head to the mounting block Figure 11. Attach a camera
2. For a heavy payload (more than 1.2kg or 2.6lbs, including lens), a counterweight (CW) balance kit
should be used (sold separately, #3324) as shown in Figure 12. Please retreat the polar scope by
about 10 mm after the polar alignment is done, to avoid a possible interference between the CW
balance kit and the polar scope.
Figure 12. Mounting a camera with CW balance kit
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