FORNAX MOUNTS - LighTrack II -User Manual-
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1. LighTrack II from the reach of small children Do not use any batteries power sources and accessories not specified in these instructions Do not use any home made or modified batteries Do not connect the LighTrack II to the battery in reversed polarity Do not mix new and old or different types of batteries Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the LighTrack II connecting cables etc Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas This is to prevent an explosion or fire Do not disassemble or modify the equipment Do not use solvents to clean the equipment as this may damage the finish Never look at the sun or extremely bright light source through a camera lens or telescope Doing so may damage your vision or permanently blind you Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places To prevent fire and electrical shock follow the safeguards below Always insert the power plug all the way in Do not handle a power plug with wet hands e When unplugging a power plug grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord Do not scratch cut or excessively bend the power Eyepiece Cells Sleeve Spring Dimmer Illuminator DO NOT UNSCREW illuminator cap beneath dimmer control cord or put a heavy object on the cord Also do not twist or tie the cords Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged Handling Precautions The LighTrack I is a precision instrument Do not drop it or subject2. it to physical shock The LighTrack II is not waterproof If the unit gets wet place it in a warm dry location and let it dry out naturally If the unit has been exposed to salty air wipe with a well wrung wet cloth Do not leave the LighTrack II in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight High temperatures can cause the LighTrack II to malfunction The LighTrack II contains precision electronic circuitry Never attempt to disassemble the unit yourself Use a blower to blow away dust on the clear Polycarbonate screw guard Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the LighTrack II Warranty DO NOT open or alter your LighTrack II in any way as this will void your warranty If you have a problem please contact us for further assistance Doing so will invalidate your warranty Specifications Weight 1 3 kg 2 8 lb Load capacity 5 kg 11 lb Operating voltage 12 Volts DC Operating current approximately 0 25 Amps Fuse 0 5 Amp fast blow type Size stowed 43 7 cm x 8 6 cm x 4 4 cm Tracking rates sidereal solar lunar and half Tracking time approximately 2 hours Rewind time approximately 1 5 minutes Manufactured in Hungary Fornax 2002 Kft Ady Endre utca 1 P cel 2119 Hungary Email info fornaxmounts com Web http www fornaxmounts com
3. FORNAX MOUNTS LighTrack I User Manual FORNAX MOUNTS www fornaxmounts com Nomenclature Camera Mounting Screw Polar Scope Arm om II om SS oo tie QT O JO O I N m 7 Control Panel Mount Fixing Plate Switch ON OFF Autoguide Socket Power Socket Tracking Mode North or South Tripod Mounting The LighTrack II comes with a standard thread making it easy to fasten it to any tripod or ballhead 1 Place your tripod on the ground and stabilize it Adjust it to its optimal position and level it 2 Fasten theLighTrackIIon the ballhead Make sure the parts are all fastened safely 4 Adjust the tripod head so that the LighTrack IT is angled for your latitude and the camera mount thread points approximately north Mounting a Camera or Telescope 1 Your camera can be mounted on the LighTrack II using a camera ball head with a 3 8 16 tpi thread maximum 5 kilograms 2 Screw your camera ball head or astronomical alt az head to the LighTrack II 3 Attach your camera or telescope to the camera ball head or astronomical alt az head Powering Up TheLighTrack II kit includes a 12 V DC plug and a 12V DC standard cigarette lighter plug Additionally a 12V DC LighTrack II battery can also be purchased Using the adapter not inculded Plug the adapter to the slot labeled 12V DC on the LighTrack II and the other end to a standard 110 230 V socket This adapter is d
4. esigned for indoors use Please only use it outdoors after taking proper safety measures Using the cigarette lighter cable Plug the cigarette lighter cable to the slot labeled 12V DC on the LighTrack II and the other end to a 12V DC battery eg The cigarette lighter socket of a car Using the battery not inculded Plug the battery cable to the slot labeled 12V DC on the LighTrack IT and then turn on the battery Only use certified batteries Start Tracking To start tracking first select your hemisphere north south and the Sidereal Solar Lunar Half more about these below OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE Solar Lunar and Half Tracking Modes Choose your tracking object In Solar mode you can follow the sun Never look at the sun or extremely bright light source through a camera lens or telescope In Lunar mode the Moon is being tracked Sidereal mode helps you track deep sky objects Half mode enables taking TWAN photos Here thesiderikussebess ghalves keeping motion blur to a minimum Polar Alignment Proper tracking requires correct polar alignment 1 Fasten the EQ 5 polar telescope to the holder with the screw 2 Using the cross hair of the telescope align the LighTrack II to the pole 3 After alignment do not move the holder so as to avoid moving the mount Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury death and material damage Keep the
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