Meade LX850 User Manual - Page 12

AutoSLtXa8r5#049K7eyHFAeNatDuBrOesX LX850 Key Features StarLock System. 2$b StarLock Widefield OTA: Used to orient the LX850 in relation to the sky. 2%a StarLock Connector Panel: Starlock cable connection point and place where Starlock status is displayed. 2%b StarLock Connector Cable: 4-pin connector cable plugs into StarLock. 2^ Optical Tube Assembly (OTA): The main optical component that gathers the light from distant objects and brings this light to a focus for examination with the eyepiece. 2& Dovetail Rail Safety Bolt: Make sure the Safety knob is securely attached. 2* StarLock Mount (Left side view): Attaches StarLock to the telescope mount saddleplate. 2( OTA Lock: Secures the OTA to the LX850 saddle plate. 3) Altitude Scale: Set the latitude of the observing site on this scale using the latitude adjustment knob. 3! StarLock Locking Bolt: Secures the StarLock assembly to the saddle plate. 3@ DEC Internal Cable Access Port: Loosen the two thumbscrews, slide the door open to gain access to the cable raceway that runs the length of the DEC Axis. 3# RA Internal Cable Access Port: Loosen the two thumbscrews, slide the door open to gain access to the cable raceway that runs the length of the RA Axis. 3$ Azimuth Adjustment Knob: Once the Azimuth Locking bolts are loose, make adjustments to the mounts azimuth position aligning it to the celestial pole. When properly adjusted, lock the Azimuth Adjustment Lock bolts to prevent unwanted Azimuth movement in the LX850. 3% ACF Collimation Adjustment Screws: Use these 3 screws to fine tune your OTA's optical alignment. 3^ StarLock Counterweight: Precisely counter balance the StarLock assembly by moving this weight. Remove if you mount StarLock directly on the OTA. 3& StarLock Counterweight Lock: Tighten to secure the counterweight in place. 3* GPS Sensor: Used to get precise date, time and location of your observing site using global positioning satellites. 3( Dovetail Adapter Attachment Rails: The LX850 dovetail adapter is unique in that it will accept both the Losmandy and Vixen style dovetails. Remove and reverse the two surrounding dovetail rails so the correct rail angle points toward the dovetail size being used. Be sure to securely tighten the rails. See page 9. 4) LX850 Carry Handles: Use these carry handles to help move the LX850 mount from one location to another. 4! Access Port Knob: Secures cover plates to RA and DEC cable raceway. 4@ StarLock Telescope Connection: Connect StarLock to the telescope control panel. 4# Guider Status: LED indicates operation. 4$ RS-232 Port: Additional RS-232 port. 4% Travel Screw: Firmly secures the primary mirror in a fixed position during travel protecting the focusing mechanism from shock damage. Remove this screw before attempting to focus the telescope. 4^ Leg Lock: Locks leg extension in place. 4& Spreader Bar: Rigidly holds legs open. 4* Tension Knob: Tightens spreader bar to legs. 4( Tension Hub: Locates extension arms. 5) Extension arms: Locates tripod legs. 5! Anti-Vibration Pad: reduces vibrations and shortens damp-down time. 5@ Zero Image Shift Microfocuser for precision, remote focusing. 12