Orion LASERMATE 5684 User's Manual
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1. Figure 7 The primary mirror s center is now marked and it is ready to be reinstalled Next cut out the circle you have just traced with a pair of scissors Fold the paper circle into quarters by folding the circle precisely in half and then folding it in half again Now cut about 1 4 inch off the tip of the paper wedge you have created Unfold the paper and you will find that you have a paper template of your mirror with a hole at the center Make sure the template is still clean place the paper template over the surface of the primary mirror Carefully register the template edge with the edge of the mirror Now take one of the supplied collimation targets and affix it to the center of the mirror s surface through the hole of the paper template The center of the primary mirror is now marked and you can reinstall the primary mirror in the telescope Note For mirror cells that use mirror clips to secure the primary mirror in place it is important not to over tighten the mirror clips For Orion reflector telescopes tighten the mirror clip anchor screws until just snug and then back off each screw by 1 2 turn Over tightened mirror clips will put stress on the primary mirror s fig ure and will introduce astigmatism into the optical system as a result Before You Begin Collimating Using the LaserMate Pro Accurate collimation of your telescope s optics using the LaserMate Pro will most easily be achieved if you do a rough2. This is done with the secondary mirror colli mation screws usually located on the central hub of the telescope s spider vane assembly In the case of Orion reflectors there are three recessed 2mm Allen screws surrounding the center Phillips head screw Do not loosen this center screw The Allen screws work on a push pull basis loosen one and tighten anoth er until you achieve the correct position of the laser in the target Make sure all three screws are firmly tightened against the mirror holder upon completion to ensure the mirror holds its position Consult the owners manual of your telescope for instructions pertaining to other optical tubes Make minor adjustments to the telescope s secondary mirror collimation screws until the reflection of the laser beam is centered onthe Figure 9a 9b To center the primary mirror If your primary mirror is center red laser spot on the primary marked the red spot should fall directly in the Mirror you will need to adjust center of the collimation target the tilt of the secondary mirror Adjusting the Tilt of the Primary Mirror The final collimation adjustment is to adjust the tilt of the primary mirror Remove the laser and use the sight tube eyepiece to complete this step It may be help ful to have someone looking through the eyepiece while another person makes adjustments to the collimation screws on the back of the telescope Otherwise you will need to make minor adjustments at the back
3. collimation of the optics with your eye first This is because if the optics are grossly misaligned it may be confus ing to interpret which surfaces the laser is being Red laser spot reflected off of Refer to your telescope s instruc tion manual for the procedure on how to do a rough collimation with your eye Figure 8 Place a piece of white paper in front of the open tube If you see a laser spot on the paper be careful not to Centering the secondary mirror under the focuser place your eye in that position is an adjustment that can be made with the aid of the LaserMate Pro but it requires marking the center of the secondary mirror in the same way the center of the primary mirror was marked This is generally undesirable due to the large area of the supplied collimation targets compared to the total area of the secondary mirror Since cen tering the secondary mirror under the focuser is an adjustment that very rarely if ever needs to be done we recommend simply making this adjustment by eye Again refer to the collimation instructions in your telescope s manual for the procedure on how to do this Note About Centering the Secondary Mirror Under the Focuser If you wish to use the LaserMate Pro for centering the secondary mirror under the focuser refer to the appendix section at the end of this manual Adjusting the Tilt of the Secondary Mirror The first collimation adjustment made with the LaserMate Pro will be to ad
4. of the telescope and check them through the peephole sight tube eyepiece at the front This does not affect accuracy but the process will take a little bit longer The primary mirror will need adjustment if as in Figure 10d the secondary mirror is centered under the focuser and the reflection of the primary mirror is centered in the secondary mirror but the small reflection of the secondary mirror with the dot of the peephole sight tube eyepiece is off center Consult your telescope s manual for information regarding specific collimation adjustments Now try tightening or loosening one of the collimation thumbscrews with your fingers Look into the focuser and see if the secondary mirror reflection is at the the center of the primary You can tell this easily with the sight tube and mirror center mark by simply watching to see if the dot is moving closer or farther away Primary mirror center mark Mirror center mark of focuser drawtube not shown for clarity A Edge of Reflection secondary of primary mirror mirror clip Secon L J mirror Reflection of Ta G of secondary mirror holder primary mirror spider vanes Figure 10 Collimating the optics a When the mirrors are properly aligned the view down the focuser drawtube should look like this b With the collimation cap in place if the optics are out of alignment the view might look something like this c Here the secondary mirror is centered under the focu
5. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Orion LaserMate Pro 5684 2 ORION 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 Watsonville CA 95076 IN 386 Rev A 03 10 Sight tube Power button housing Telescope Laser lens insert portion Figure 1 The components of the LaserMate Pro Newtonian reflectors perform at their best when their mirrors are accurately aligned While it s not difficult to do collimation can be a chore if you do not have the proper tools The Orion LaserMate Pro provides a clear intuitive way to deter mine if your telescope s mirrors need adjustment and which adjustments need to be made With the highly precise two step alignment provided by the LaserMate Pro you ll be enjoying better crisper views in no time The LaserMate Pro has a lifetime alignment guarantee Its durable hardened design will ensure the laser beam is parallel to the 1 25 barrel that slides into User Safety Precautions As with all laser products the LaserMate Pro is not a toy and is intended for use by adults only e Avoid Direct Eye Exposure e Do not shine the laser into or near the eyes of people or animals Direct eye contact with beam or bright reflection may cause eye injury Do not shine the laser toward moving vehicles of any kind even distant ones Do not shine the laser t
6. and be careful not to touch the surface with your fingers Note If the primary mirror is glued into its cell it is not necessary to remove it from the cell Get a clean sheet of paper that is big enough to cover the entire mirror s surface For large diameter mirrors you may need to tape several sheets of paper togeth er Lay the primary mirror on the paper and trace its outline with a pencil WARNING The LaserMate Pro emits laser radiation so it is important not to shine the beam into your or anyone s eye During the collimation procedure it is also important to avoid direct reflec tions of the laser beam into your eye Rather look only at off axis reflections to determine the position of the laser spot on the mir rors It is safe to view the laser when it is reflected off a surface that will diffuse the light such as the bottom surface of the LaserMate Pro It is also safe to view the reflection off a mirror surface as long as the beam is not directed into your eye Because of the potential danger from the laser beam store your LaserMate Pro out of the reach of children Figure 2 Trace the outline of the mirror on the paper Figure 3a 3b Fold the paper circle in half and then in half again Se Figure 4 Cut the tip off the paper wedge Figure 5 Place the template on the mirror surface and carefully register its edge Figure 6 Affix the ring label to the mirror surface through the hole in the template
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8. is not you will need to make adjustments to the secondary mirror s position until it is For adjustments perpendicular to the optical axis lengthen and shorten the spider vanes For adjustments parallel to the optical axis loosen or tighten the screw centered in the spider s central hub You may also need to adjust the rota tion of the secondary mirror relative to the focuser 11 One Year Limited Warranty This Orion LaserMate Pro is warranted against defects in materials or work manship for a period of one year from the date of purchase This warranty 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 post age 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 Orion Telescopes amp Binocul
9. just the tilt of the secondary mirror This is performed with the Laser collimator Insert the LaserMate Pro into your telescope s focuser drawtube Point your opti cal tube so that it is level with the horizon to limit the play in the eyepiece holder You want the LaserMate Pro to be balanced as possible in the focuser Secure it in place by lightly tightening the thumbscrew on the drawtube that holds the eyepiece Then turn the LaserMate Pro on by pressing the red button on the top of the unit until it clicks on Before looking into the optical tube take a sheet of white paper and place it across the front aperture of the telescope If you see a red laser spot on the sheet of paper then your telescope is considerably out of collimation Figure 8 Take note of the position of the red spot and be careful not to place your eye in that position Remember it is safe to view the reflection of the laser beam off mirror surfaces as long as the beam is not directed into your eye Look down the front of the optical tube Remember to keep your eyes clear of any direct reflections of the beam Notice the red spot on the surface of the primary mirror itself this is the laser beam being reflected from the secondary mirror i off the surface of the primary mirror The red X Laser spot spot should be centered on the primary mir Pon primary mirror rors surface If it isn t adjustments will be need to be made to the secondary mirror s tilt
10. ole in a donut If the hole appears off center the telescope is out of collimation If you try the star test and the bright star you have selected is not accurately centered in the eyepiece the optics will always appear out of collimation even though they may be perfectly aligned It is critical to keep the star centered so over time you will need to make slight corrections to the telescope s position in order to account for the sky s apparent motion Collimation of the optical system is now complete Go out and enjoy the view The alignment of the mirrors should not need to be adjusted again unless the telescope is handled roughly If you handle the telescope gently during trans port then only slight adjustments will need to be made to the mirrors Use the LaserMate Pro before each observing session to check and make adjustments to the mirrors as needed Care and Maintenance of Your LaserMate Pro Your LaserMate Pro is manufactured of the highest quality components and is carefully aligned and tested at the factory Like all electronic equipment it should a A s r El Y i Figure 12a b To access the battery compartment simply unthread the power button housing assembly be handled with care Although alignment is guaranteed for life common sense care should be taken to keep the LaserMate Pro or its components from being damaged It should not be exposed to water dust heat or sunlight To extend battery life s
11. ompliance Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure ea LASER LIGHT AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE CLASS apa 3R LASER PRODUCT CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT 635 655nm lt bmW CW EN IEC 60825 1 2007 Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 Model 5684 Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 January 2010 10 Appendix Centering the Secondary Mirror Under the Focuser In order to use the LaserMate Pro to center the secondary mirror underneath the focuser you must mark the center of the secondary mirror Do this by first removing the secondary mirror from the telescope and making a paper template the same way you made a template for the primary mirror Use the template and one of the remaining collimation targets to mark the secondary mirror s center Reinstall the secondary mirror once its center has been marked Place the LaserMate Pro into the telescope s focuser and turn it on Now peer into the optical tube and look at the primary mirror Notice the reflection of the secondary mirror on the primary mirror you will see a bright red spot on the secondary mirror where the laser beam is reflecting off it The red spot should be exactly at the center of the collimation target on the secondary mirror If it
12. oward anyone operating machinery Do not shine the laser at aircraft Shining lasers at aircraft may be considered a felony your eyepiece holder You will be able to obtain repeatable accurate alignment of your telescope s optics If your telescope has a 2 focuser you will need to use a 1 25 adapter to use the LaserMate Pro components We recommend using the Orion Precision Centering Adapter for best results Marking the Primary Mirror In order to achieve the best accuracy when collimating with the Orion LaserMate Pro you will need to have the primary mirror center marked All Orion Newtonian reflectors and many other commercially available optical tubes are center marked from the factory If your mirror already has a center mark you may skip ahead to the next section of this manual Applying the center mark can be easily achieved using a supplied collimation target You can create a paper target to locate the precise center of your mirror The steps to do so are outlined below Placing a target on the center of your mir ror will not affect the light gathering of your mirror since the target will be placed behind the secondary mirror Remove the primary mirror cell from your telescope If you are unsure how to do this consult your telescope s instruction manual Remove the mirror from the mirror cell To do this unscrew and remove the mirror clips You can now lift the mirror off of the cell Handle the mirror by its edges only
13. ser but it needs to be adjusted tilted so that the entire primary mirror is visible d The secondary mirror is correctly aligned but the primary mirror still needs adjustment When the primary mirror is correctly aligned the dot will be centered as in e Reflection of your eye Bottom end from the ring on the center of the primary mir ror When you have the dot centered as much as possible in the ring your primary mirror is collimated The view through the sight tube should resemble Figure 10e An optional star test is the most accurate method to determine if your optics are accurately collimated Star Testing the Telescope When it is dark point the telescope at a bright star and accurately center it in the eyepiece s field of view Slowly de focus the image with the focusing knob If the telescope is correctly col limated the expanding disk should be a perfect Out of collimation Collimated Figure 11 A star test will determine if a telescope s optics are properly collimated An unfocused view of a bright star through the eyepiece should appear as illustrated on the right if the optics are perfectly collimated If the circle is unsymmetrical as in the illustration on the left the scope needs collimation circle Figure 11 If the image is unsymmetrical the scope is out of collimation The dark shadow cast by the secondary mirror should appear in the very center of the out of focus circle like the h
14. tore in a cool dry environment Installing New Batteries When the LaserMate Pro s laser beam starts to dim or completely fades it is necessary to install a new battery To change the battery you must remove the top of the LaserMate Pro s power button housing Simply unthread the top and remove the battery The LaserMate Pro requires one CR123A battery Place the battery in the opening so that the positive terminal is facing the open end of the battery compartment Remove the spent battery and install the fresh battery The batteries should be inserted so that the positive end of the battery faces the open end of the battery compartment After installing a fresh battery replace the top of the LaserMate Pro power button assembly Battery life is approximately three hours so remember to keep the LaserMate Pro turned off when not in use to maximize battery life Specifications Laser power Less than 5mW Laser wavelength 635 655nm Alignment 3 arcmin Focuser size 1 25 Case Aluminum gray anodized Battery CR123A Certification Meets all FDA regulations applicable at the time of manufacture Compliance ORION This is a Class 3R laser product as classified per EN IEC 60825 1 2007 This Class 3R laser product complies with FDA perfor mance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 No scheduled maintenance is necessary to keep this product in c
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