Quick Start Guide

ManualsBrandsiOptron ManualsMountsCEM26 Center-Balance GoTo EQ Mount with LiteRoc Tripod

Quick Start Guide

CEM26™ Center-Balanced GoTo Equatorial Mount

Models: CEM26 (#C26 Series) and CEM26EC (#C26ECA Series)

PACKAGE CONTENTS

 Telescope mount – with AccuAlign

dark field illuminated Polar Scope or iPolar

electronics polar scope

 Hand controller (HC) – Go2Nova® 8409

 Tripod with accessory tray – 1.5-inch (optional LiteRoc

)

 Counterweight – 10.4 lbs X1 (4.7 kg)

 Counterweight shaft

 Controller cables X2

 USB 2.0 cable

 Built-in WiFi

 Mini USB cable (for iPolar) or polar scope LED and cable (for AccuAlign

polar scope)

 AC adapter – 100-240V

 Optional/external GPS Module (#8438)

 Optional hard case (standard for EC version)

 Optional external iGuider for autoguiding (#3360)

ONLINE RESOURCES (www.iOptron.com)

 User’s Manual

 Hand controller and mount firmware upgrades (check online for the latest version)

 Computer control

Packaging may change from time to time without notice.

Summary of content (6 pages)

PAGE 1
Quick Start Guide CEM26™ Center-Balanced GoTo Equatorial Mount Models: CEM26 (#C26 Series) and CEM26EC (#C26ECA Series) PACKAGE CONTENTS              1 TM TM Telescope mount – with AccuAlign dark field illuminated Polar Scope or iPolar electronics polar scope Hand controller (HC) – Go2Nova® 8409 TM Tripod with accessory tray – 1.5-inch (optional LiteRoc ) Counterweight – 10.4 lbs X1 (4.7 kg) Counterweight shaft Controller cables X2 USB 2.
PAGE 2
STOP!!! Carefully read this Guide BEFORE setting up and using the equipment! Worm system damage due to user operation error will not be covered by warranty. WARNING: Never disengage Gear Switches without holding the mount firmly! Personal injury and/or equipment damage may happen. 1. Remove mount head from package: The RA axle is locked by an Allen wrench (blue circle). Make sure it is inserted all the way in. Check the R.A.
PAGE 3
Push Button Lat. Adj. Knob Latitude Scale [TIP: At very low latitudes (<10°), to avoid CW bumping into tripod leg, retreat the Front CW Positioning Screw while turn the Rear CW Position Screw (a hex head set screw) to tilt the CW shaft outwards.] Latitude Locking Lever Rear CW Position Screw Wrench 6. 5. Install counterweight (CW) shaft: (1) Remove CW Shaft Locking Screw. (2) Insert CW Shaft into the CW Mounting House. (3) Thread in the CW Shaft Locking Screw from the other side.
PAGE 4
Center Adjusting Block 8. Saddle Locking Knob Balance payload: After attaching the scope and accessories, the mount head assembly must be balanced in both DEC and RA axes to ensure minimum stresses on the mount driving mechanism. CAUTION: The telescope may swing freely when the R.A. or DEC Gear Switch is disengaged. Always hold on to the mount and/or telescope assembly before releasing the Gear Switches to prevent it from swinging, which can cause personal injuries and/or equipment damages.
PAGE 5
iPolar Polar Alignment For a CEM26 with an iPolar, refer to iPolar Operation Manual from iOptron’s website to perform the polar alignment, or steps briefly outlined below:  Download and install iPolar Software (first time use);  Connect a mini USB cable between the iPolar and a computer USB port; (same as indicated on the HC LCD), as shown in the right side of the above figures.
PAGE 6
IOPTRON TWO YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY A. iOptron warrants your telescope, mount, or controller to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. iOptron will repair or replace such product or part which, upon inspection by iOptron, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the obligation of iOptron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to iOptron together with proof-ofpurchase satisfactory to iOptron. B.