iOptron 8452 Electronic Focuser Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
- iOptron
Table of Contents
iOptron 8452 Electronic Focuser Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION
The #8452 Electronic Focuser (eFocuser) is designed for an option Romack-type 150mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope (MAK150) dualspeed focuser. The eFocuser then can be controlled by a compatible option mount. It may work with other scopes use the similar dual-speed focuser.
Features
- Whisper quiet operation
- Powerful stepper motor
- Zero backlash
- Plug into option Port with no external power source needed
- 3 speed control by a compatible iOptron hand controller.
Currently supported mount (with firmware version V161101 or later):
- CEM26/GEM28
- CEM40/GEM45
- CEM70
- CEM120
- CEM25
- CEM60
- iEQ30 Pro
- iEQ45 Pro
Package includes
- 1X eFocuser for MAK150
- 1X Pulley
- 1X Synchronous belt
- 1X Control cable
Installation
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Remove both fine tuning and coarse tuning knobs form the dual-speed focuser.
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Pull the eFocuser out from the cover by remove three screws.
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Slide the iOptron eFocuser mounting ring onto the telescope focusing tube and adjust its position. Tighten two set screws to lock the EFocuser.
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Put the eFocuser pulley onto the dual-speed focuser fine tuning shaft. Tighten the set screw.
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Wrap the belt on motor shaft first. The put it onto the eFocuser pulley. You may turn the pulley while install the belt. Adjust the motor mounting screws to adjust the belt tension if needed.
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Put the cover on. Make sure that the cover is not blocked by the telescope body or dualfocuser. The fine tuning shaft is sit inside the small opening. Secure the cover by tightening three long screws.
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Connect the eFocuser to the mount use supplied 6P6C cable (same as the hand controller cable.) One end to the port on the eFocuser. The other end to the PORT on an iOptron mount.
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Power the mount on. After pass the initial screen, press MENU on the hand controller and move the cursor to “Electronic Focuser”. Press ENTER to bring Electronic Focuser menu. Follow the on screen instruction to control the focuser.
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The ASCOM driver of an eFocuser is included in iOptron Commander. To control the eFocuser via ASCOM protocol, please follow the specific mount computer control instruction to install the iOptron Commander. Launch the iOptron Commander and connect the mount to the computer.
The Focuser is disconnected.
Click on Detect New Devices to connect the focuser.
Check the Focuser Panel to monitor the focuser status.
Now you can control the eFocuser from imaging software via ASCOM.
