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Meade 1209 Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser 07079 for all Schmidt

1. groove i Fig 1 Microfocuser and eyepiece assembly A Rear cell of telescope shown separate from the telescope assembly for the sake of clarity B Microfocuser adapter C Microfocuser D 1 25 accessory adapter SC accessory adapter L may be used in this position instead if Schmidt Cassegrain accessories are being used Do not use either adapter if using a 2 diagonal diagonal mirror E Eyepiece holder thumbscrew F Eyepiece G 1 25 Diagonal Prism 2 diagonal mirror may also be used in this position 12 models H Adapter thumbscrew I Microfocuser thumbscrews J Microfocuser bearings K Set screws Fig 3a SC adapter groove Fig 3b Line up SC adapter groove with microfocuser thumbscrew adjusted performance will degrade and damage will result Damage due to improper adjustments not authorized by the factory will not be covered under warranty Note If you wish to mount a camera directly to the microfocuser you need to attach an optional T Adapter to the microfocuser For more information about Meade optional accessories see the Meade General Catalog or contact your local Meade dealer To Focus Using the Microfocuser 1 Perform this step of the procedure during the daytime without the eyepiece assembly eyepiece diagonal etc attached to the microfocuser Press the In or Out keys 1 Fig 6 of the handbox to change the focus Observe the microfocuser drawtube as it travel
2. the housing then back off the adapter ring i e turn it counter clockwise one full revolution as shown in Fig 7 2 Place the microfocuser over the ring with the hump of the microfocuser in the 12 00 position as shown in Fig 8 3 Using the provided hex key tighten to a firm feel one of the three microfocuser set screws K Fig 1 against the adapter ring as shown in Fig 9 Take care not to tighten or loosen the adapter ring as you position and tighten the microfocuser in place Tighten to a firm feel the other two microfocuser set screws 5 Attach the de rotater to the rear cell of the telescope A MEADE 6001 Oak Canyon Irvine California 92618 949 451 1450 E www meade com Fig 5 Microfocuser ball bearings Fig 4 Microfocuser and 1 25 diagonal prism with eyepiece completely assembled Microfocuser shown attached to a Meade LX200 telescope ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER Fig 6 Microfocuser handbox 1 In Out keys 2 Speed key 3 Handbox port on top Fig 7 Back off the adapter ring one full revolution 12 00 position i Ss a Pre a u a Fig 9 Tighten the three microfocuser set screws to a firm feel Fig 8 Place the microfocuser over the adapter ring Notice the orientation of the microfocuser If you have a question concerning use of the Meade 1209 Zero Image Shift Microfocuser call the Meade Instruments Custome
3. Operating Instructions Meade 1209 Zero Image Shift Microfocuser For use with Schmidt Cassegrain and 7 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescopes Introduction The Meade 1209 Zero Image Shift Microfocuser allows precise vibration free image focus during visual CCD and astrophotographic applications It also allows you to achieve focus without causing a viewed object to move out of position in the eyepiece The microfocuser comes equipped with a handbox which requires 8 AAA batteries user supplied The microfocuser maintains precise image centering on even the smallest CCD chips The microfocuser operates at four speeds Fine to fast 2a Important Note The microfocuser is shipped with the SC accessory adapter L Fig 1 threaded into the microfocuser adapter B Fig 1 Unthread the adapters from each other before attaching the microfocuser To Attach the Microfocuser to the Telescope Remove the dust cap from the rear cell port of your telescope Thread the microfocuser adapter B Fig 1 onto the rear cell port thread A Fig 1 Slide the microfocuser C Fig 1 over the microfocuser adapter and tighten the three set screws K Fig 1 using the provided hex key 1 25 Diagonal Prism Users Slide the 1 25 adapter D Fig 1 into the microfocuser Line up the thumbscrew H Fig 1 into the groove in the microfocuser Fig 2a and 2b Tighten the microfocuser thumbscrews I Fig 1 to a firm feel only Slide the 1 25 di
4. agonal prism into 2b 2c the adapter D Fig 1 Tighten the accessory adapter thumbscrew to a firm feel only SC Optional Accessory Users If using any of the Meade Schmidt Cassegrain optional accessories slide the supplied SC accessory adapter L Fig 1 into the microfocuser Line up the the groove on the side of the adapter with either of the microfocuser thumbscrews Fig 3a and 3b and tighten that thumbscrew to a firm feel only Slide the optional accessory into the accessory adapter Tighten the other microfocuser thumbscrew to a firm feel only 2 0 Diagonal Mirror Users Slide the 2 0 diagonal mirror directly into the microfocuser The adapters are not required Tighten the thumbscrews I Fig 1 to a firm feel only Plug in the handbox Plug the coiled cord attached to the microfocuser into the port 3 Fig 6 located at the top of the handbox Note The coiled cord may be plugged into the Focus port of the LX90 APM or the LX200 control panel instead of the handbox The microfocuser is then controlled with the Arrow keys of the Autostar handbox or computer controller handbox Maintenance The microfocuser is carefully adjusted at the factory If it becomes necessary to adjust the microfocuser ball bearings see Fig 5 it must be performed by factory trained technicians If the microfocuser is improperly Fig 2a Microfocuser groove Fig 2b Microfocuser 1 25 adapter thumbscrew in
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6. s in and out When the drawtube reaches the furthest extension of its travel listen for a change in the pitch of the motor Notice that the drawtube s maximum extension is about a half inch out from the microfocuser Set the drawtube so that it extends about a quarter inch about halfway 2 When you begin your viewing session attach your telescope s eyepiece assembly 3 Point the telescope at a bright star Press the In Out keys 1 Fig 6 to change the focus 5 Press the Speed key 2 Fig 6 to change the speed Each press of the Speed key decreases the focus speed until the lowest speed is reached The next press then returns the speed to the highest speed again Four speeds are available fast medium slow and fine 6 You may need to repeat steps 2 through 5 when you change eyepieces Use with Meade De Rotater When using a Meade de rotater it is important to attach the microfocuser so that it is backed off slightly from the de rotater If the microfocuser is flush against the de rotater the assembly will not work properly This is true also with other accessories that may attach flush against the de rotater housing hag To Attach the Microfocuser to the De rotater Refer to Fig 1 Perform this assembly on a flat surface such as a desk or a table before you attach the de rotater and microfocuser to the telescope 1 With the de rotater on a flat surface thread on the adapter ring B Fig 1 until it just touches

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