Meade Instruments LX850 - Manual (Page 12)

StarLock System.
2$ b StarLock Widefield OTA: Used to orient the
LX850 in relation to the sky.
2% a StarLock Connector Panel: Starlock cable
connection point and place where Starlock status
is displayed.
2% b StarLock Connector Cable: 4-pin connector cable
plugs into StarLock.
2^ Optical Tube Assembly (OTA): The main optical
component that gathers the light from distant
objects and brings this light to a focus for
examination with the eyepiece.
2& Dovetail Rail Safety Bolt: Make sure the Safety
knob is securely attached.
2* StarLock Mount (Left side view): Attaches
StarLock to the telescope mount saddleplate.
2( OTA Lock: Secures the OTA to the LX850 saddle
plate.
3) Altitude Scale: Set the latitude of the
observing site on this scale using the latitude
adjustment knob.
3! StarLock Locking Bolt: Secures the StarLock
assembly to the saddle plate.
3@ DEC Internal Cable Access Port: Loosen the two
thumbscrews, slide the door open to gain access
to the cable raceway that runs the length of the
DEC Axis.
3# RA Internal Cable Access Port: Loosen the two
thumbscrews, slide the door open to gain access
to the cable raceway that runs the length of the RA
Axis.
3$ Azimuth Adjustment Knob: Once the Azimuth
Locking bolts are loose, make adjustments to the
mounts azimuth position aligning it to the celestial
pole. When properly adjusted, lock the Azimuth
Adjustment Lock bolts to prevent unwanted
Azimuth movement in the LX850.
3% ACF Collimation Adjustment Screws: Use these 3
screws to fine tune your OTA’s optical alignment.
3^ StarLock Counterweight: Precisely counter
balance the StarLock assembly by moving
this weight. Remove if you mount StarLock directly
on the OTA.
3& StarLock Counterweight Lock: Tighten to secure
the counterweight in place.
3* GPS Sensor: Used to get precise date, time
and location of your observing site using global
positioning satellites.
3( Dovetail Adapter Attachment Rails: The LX850
dovetail adapter is unique in that it will accept both
the Losmandy and Vixen style dovetails. Remove
and reverse the two surrounding dovetail rails so
the correct rail angle points toward the dovetail
size being used. Be sure to securely tighten the
rails. See page 9.
4) LX850 Carry Handles: Use these carry handles
to help move the LX850 mount from one location
to another.
4! Access Port Knob: Secures cover plates to RA
and DEC cable raceway.
4@ StarLock Telescope Connection: Connect
StarLock to the telescope control panel.
4# Guider Status: LED indicates operation.
4$ RS-232 Port: Additional RS-232 port.
4% Travel Screw: Firmly secures the primary mirror
in a fixed position during travel protecting the
focusing mechanism from shock damage.
Remove this screw before attempting to focus the
telescope.
4^ Leg Lock: Locks leg extension in place.
4& Spreader Bar: Rigidly holds legs open.
4* Tension Knob: Tightens spreader bar to legs.
4( Tension Hub: Locates extension arms.
5)
Extension arms: Locates tripod legs.
5!
Anti-Vibration Pad: reduces vibrations and
shortens damp-down time.
5@ Zero Image Shift Microfocuser for precision,
remote focusing.
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LX850 Key F
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LX850 Key Features