Part iv : electronic control interface – Sky-Watcher AZ EQ6 User Manual

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4.1 Control Panel

The control panel of the AZ-EQ6 GT is shown below:

Fig. 4.1

4.2 Panel Interface Components:

PART IV : 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.

HAND CONTROL

: This RJ-45 8-pins outlet is for connecting the SynScan hand

controller.

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.

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.

ON/OFF Switch

: Turns on and off the power to the mount and hand controller.

Power LED

: The power LED serves as a power-on indicator and provides other

statuses.

Steady on: Power voltage is normal.

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).

Fast flashing: Power voltage is extremely low; continuing to operate the mount
may damage the battery and the motor controller in the mount.