Orion SKYQUEST XX12 - Manual (Page 10)

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19. Connect one end of the azimuth encoder cable (the
shorter of the two flat cables in the IntelliScope kit) to the
encoder jack in the top baseplate of the Dobsonian base.
Connect the other end to the encoder connector board
installed on the base’s left side panel. The azimuth encod-
er cable should plug into the jack on the left side of the
encoder connector board (Figure 10).
20. Connect one end of the altitude encoder cable (the longer
of the two flat cables in the IntelliScope kit) to the modular
jack on the altitude encoder assembly. Connect the other
end of the altitude encoder cable to the jack on the right
side of the encoder connector board (Figure 10).
21. Use the wire clips provided with the IntelliScope kit to
secure the altitude and azimuth cables neatly to the base.
We recommend using two clips for the (shorter) azimuth
cable, and four clips for the (longer) altitude cable (Figure
13). The clips have adhesive backing; simply peel the
paper off the back of the clip and press the adhesive back
to the base where you want the clip to be located.
22. Insert one end of the controller cable into the larger of the
two jacks on the top of the IntelliScope Object Locator.
Insert the other end into the “IntelliScope Computerized
Controller Port” in the left panel of the Dobsonian base.
23. Two hook-and-loop strips (one strip of “hooks” and
one strip of “loops”) have been provided to hang the
IntelliScope Object Locator in a convenient location on the
base when not in use. Place the “hooks” strip on the back
of the controller, and the “loops” strip on the base in a con-
venient spot. Make certain the location of the strip on the
base will not cause the Object Locator to interfere with the
motions of the telescope. You may want to consider using
the optional holster instead of the supplied hook-and-loop
strips. The holster is a metal holder custom designed to fit
the IntelliScope Object Locator. When installed at the top
of the Dobsonian base, it provides a firm mounting for the
Object Locator at a convenient position for easy access.
The Object Locator can be removed or kept in the holster
during use.
24. Slide the battery cover off the back of the Object Locator
and insert the 9-volt alkaline battery. Make sure the posi-
tive and negative terminals of the battery are oriented as
shown in the bottom of the battery compartment. Replace
the battery cover.
25. Attach the handle (M) to the front brace (B) with the two
handle screws. Place one handle washer on each screw,
then press the handle against the front brace (the end of
the handle with the Orion logo should be facing upwards).
Thread the screws from the interior surface of the front
brace into the handle until tight using the supplied cres-
cent wrench.
26. Place two of the five thick vertical stop washers and one
of the two thin vertical stop washers onto the shaft of the
Figure 13. Use the wire clips to secure the cables neatly to the
base.
Altitude encoder
cable
Azimuth
encoder
cable
Figure 14. Thread the vertical stop, with washers attached, into
the threaded insert in the front brace.
Vertical Stop