Orion IMAGING FLIP MIRROR 5523 User's Manual
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1. Watsonville CA 95076 Figure 6 above The two silver socket head screws located above the lever adjust the lever tension Figure 7 right The socket head set screw located beneath the flip mirror body adjusts the mirror stop angle Figure 5 1 Lever up directs the light path to the CCD camera Figure 5 2 Lever down directs the light path to the eyepiece Flip Mirror stop angle adjustment set screw Lever tension adjustment screws2. IN 342 Rev B 02 09 Orion Imaging Flip Mirror 5523 Congratulations on your purchase of the Orion Imaging Flip Mirror Your Imaging Flip Mirror enables easy object acquisition centering and focusing for your CCD camera Easily switch your telescope s light path from your CCD camera to your eyepiece and visa versa without removing your camera or disrupting its focus and orientation Parts List Flip Mirror body includes 1 25 Eyepiece holder with helical focus mechanism 1 25 Nosepiece Camera adapter with knurled lock ring Camera adapter metal dust cap Setting Up the Imaging Flip Mirror The Imaging Flip Mirror is designed to accommodate your CCD camera and eyepiece using the same telescope focuser The Imaging Flip Mirror comes fully assembled and ready to attach to your telescope and CCD camera Attaching the Imaging Flip Mirror to a Telescope The Flip Mirror is equipped with a standard removable 1 25 nose piece and female T threads ready to attach to most telescopes Using the 1 25 Nosepiece If your telescope features a 1 25 focuser or adapter the easiest way to attach the Imaging Flip Mirror is by using the included 1 25 nosepiece Simply insert the nosepiece into your telescope s 1 25 eyepiece adapter and secure it by tightening the thumbscrew Figure 2 Using T threads Some Orion telescopes feature focus adapters with exterior T threads If you are using such a telescope you can attach the flip
3. epiece Eyepiece holder thumbscrew Flip mirror lever Nosepiece Focuser T threads Kurled lock ring Camera adapter with knurled lock ring Using the Imaging Flip Mirror Keep the flip mirror lever in the up position Figure 5 1 to let the telescope focus on the camera Flip the mirror to the down posi tion to let the telescope focus on the eyepiece Figure 5 2 With the flip mirror lever in the up position focus your CCD cam era using your telescope s focuser Then flip the mirror to the down position to switch the light path to your eyepiece Focus the eyepiece using the helical focus mechanism making sure not to disrupt the telescope s focuser When your eyepiece is focused lock the helical focus mechanism by tightening the focus lock thumbscrew Other Adjustments The flip mirror lever tension and stop angle are factory set However if needed adjustments can be made to change the lever tension and stop angle Adjusting the Lever Tension Locate the two silver socket head set screws one on each side located above the lever Figure 6 Using the provided 1 5mm hex key loosen or tighten the set screws as needed to reach the desired lever tension Adjusting the Flip Mirror Stop Angle Check if any adjustment is necessary first The Imaging Flip Mirror stop angle is factory set and typically does not require adjustment Center the image subject in your CCD camera Then flip the mirror do
4. he dust caps prior to storing and use a foam lined accessory case The foam lined box your Imaging Flip Mirror arrives in also acts as a con venient storage container Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight One Year Limited Warranty This Orion Imaging Flip Mirror is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase This warran ty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only During this warranty period Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars will repair or replace at Orion s option any warranted instrument that proves to be defective provided it is returned postage paid to Orion Warranty Repair 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 If the product is not registered proof of purchase such as a copy of the original invoice is required This warranty does not apply if in Orion s judgment the instrument has been abused mishandled or modified nor does it apply to normal wear and tear This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For further warranty service information contact Customer Service Department Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 800 676 1343 Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 OrionTelescopes com Customer Support 800 676 1343 E mail support telescope com Corporate Offices 831 763 7000 89 Hangar Way
5. mirror body directly to the T threads without using the 1 25 nosepiece Remove the 1 25 nosepiece Then carefully attach the flip mirror body to the T threads Figure 3 Attaching a CCD Camera to the Imaging Flip Mirror All Orion StarShoot cameras and most commercial CCD cam eras have accessible T threads which attach directly to the rear side of the flip mirror body Remove the nosepiece of your CCD camera to reveal the T threads Attach the camera body to the flip mirror body by rotating the camera clockwise until tight To change the camera orientation unthread the camera counter clockwise only until you have reached the desired camera orien tation Then turn the knurled lock ring counter clockwise when facing the back of the camera against the camera body until the camera fits snug against the ring Figure 4 Eyepiece Use The Imaging Flip Mirror should reach focus with nearly all 1 25 eyepieces Simply insert your eyepiece into the 1 25 eyepiece holder and secure it with the eyepiece holder thumbscrew Figure 4 Use the knurled lock ring to secure the camera orientation Figure 3 Attach the flip mirror body directly to the focuser T threads by first removing the nosepiece Figure 2 Insert the Imaging Flip Mirror nosepiece into your telescope s 1 25 adapter Figure 1 The Imaging Flip Mirror and its components 1 25 Eyepiece holder with helical focus mechanism Focus lock thumbscrew Removable 1 25 nos
6. wn to bring the light path to the eyepiece The subject should be centered in the eyepiece If the subject is not centered in the eyepiece as is was in the CCD camera you need to adjust the mirror stop angle To adjust the flip mirror stop angle 1 Locate the socket head set screw on the bottom of the flip mirror body Figure 7 2 If the subject is above the center of the field of view when facing the rear of the flip mirror turn the set screw clockwise using the provided 2 5mm hex key If the subject is below the center of the field of view turn the set screw counter clockwise 3 Check your adjustment by comparing the CCD camera view with the eyepiece view The subject should be centered in both views Care and Storage The mirror surface should only be cleaned on a minimal bases Small dust particles will not effect the optical performance You can occasionally remove dust with compressed air or a blower bulb If you need to clean the mirror surface first unthread the 1 25 eye piece holder from the flip mirror body to allow easy access to the mirror Use a cotton Q tip with a drop of isopropyl alcohol or lens cleaning solution Lightly drag the Q tip across the surface of the mirror Replace the Q tip frequently while cleaning to ensure you do not smear particles across the mirror Use caution as scratch ing or stripping the delicate aluminum surface can easily occur To avoid excessive dust buildup be sure to attach t
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