Losmandy titan user manual

Losmandy g11g eq mount wgemini goto system no tripod the losmandy g11 equatorial mount is one of the highest precision, elegantly crafted telescope mounts currently available. Total capacity click here for parts description pdf hgm titan mal titan eq head, gemini servo system fhdmalfolding hd tripod with mal titan polar scope. The titan 25 support has been dropped since only 1 was produced. Losmandy mounts losmandy gemini 2 quick start guide. The limits are switched between the hemispheres as far as east and west is concerned, but stay the same for left and right. Precision equatorial mounts, dovetail secondary systems and accessories. The g11 is a superbly machined mount constructed of aluminum and stain. Titan may be launched from the titan program group or from the titan desktop shortcut if using a shortcut, see also troubleshooting on page 114. Left and right is determined by standing in front of the telescope with you back to your respective pole.

If so why is there not a detailed manual like they have for the gemini 1. The gemini 2 system has many features designed to quickly and accurately point the telescope to an object, then track it with even higher precision than the previous digital stepper drive used by. This official gemini developers site gives gemini users additional information to make best use of their telescope control system. Titan mount gemini 2 control computer 2 x 10 kg counterweight 12v power cable vixen losmandy dovetail clamp installation and user manual italian and english note. In figures 2, 3 and 5, 6, you see the angles that are default for the g8,g11, titan and titan 50. The design of the hgm titan mount does not allow for sighting directly through the right ascension axis. The speed is about 1 revolution in 10 seconds, but depends on the mount type. Titan tips by bob allevo gemini 2 mount controller. Codeveloped control electronics for the stepper motors including dsc capabilities, and assisted with development of geminis circuitry and board layout.

Can an old, manual, losmandy g11 be improved to use again. This site is not for profit and sells nothing and asks for no. Losmandy g11 encoder mount hardware bundled special system. I bought this new from losmandy 2 12 years ago and it has been attached to the pier in my observatory in taos, nm ever since. The g11 is a superbly machined mount constructed of aluminum and stainless steel. The losmandy modular equatorial mount system allows you to use differing ra and dec axes for a wider range of load capacities, greater portability and the ability to upgrade your losmandy mount without having to purchase an entirely new mount. The parking setting defaults to home position but can be changed to startup or zenith as desired. Page 2 of 2 losmandy titan vs eq8 posted in mounts. Gemini users manual 3 f restore default function the user can restore all setup items to their default losmandy or mountain instruments values.

Gemini 2 upgrade from gemini 1 to gemini 2 telescope control system. Page 1 of 3 losmandy noob titan wgemini v4 posted in mounts. Losmandy gemini 2 goto system upgrade upgrade your gemini 1 to the gemini 2 to take advantage of the latest goto system from losmandy, since you already have the servo motors installed on your gm8, g11, titan, or g9 mount, this upgrade is relatively. Company seven losmandy pole finder instruction page. Gemini 2 retrofit kit s goto computer and upgrade motors. Losmandy garmin gps for gemini 2 system buy telescopes. Losmandy does more than make equatorial mounts, however. Doing so will increase mount stability and raise the weight capacity to 75 pounds, the losmandy titan ra axis is beautifully machined from. Losmandy gm8, g11 gemini mounts losmandy telescope.

Adapter to use a losmandy hgm titan mount on a meade giant. The table below lists the values for prescaler, stepsperrev, and wormperiod for various mounts. You can configure your titan using the tactical programming card or usblink with gate control station. Company seven losmandy gemini go to computer control. It replaces the trigger contacts and the cutoff lever, which takes control of your aeg. Losmandy gemini 2 servo system expert service financing. Losmandy noob titan wgemini v4 mounts cloudy nights. Losmandy titan equatorial mount component description losmandy a division of hollywood general machining 1033 n.

For more indepth videos of the many different features of the gemini 2 control system you can visit our youtube channel by clicking here on startup. Ive ogled this for almost a year but none of my suppliers have had it in stock until recently. The gcc and gemini are usable with all losmandy mounts g8, g11, hgm200, titan 25, and titan. The losmandy gemini 2 system is a dc servo motor based goto computerized positioning system designed for the losmandy hgm titan, g11 and g8 mounts. Perhaps as well, for the time has been well spent with my ercole mounts, one of which is now winging its way to a new location just off the bristol channel. Explore scientific took the venerable losmandy mount and modified it to their own specifications to produce their version of the losmandy titan eq goto mount to provide users with a powerful platform built to support and move larger optical tube assemblies easily and. Titan is an electronic unit installed inside of a gearbox. Explore scientific losmandy titan eq goto mount with pmc.

Telegizmos 365 series cover for 1214 gem mounted scts. This is the mount that many of our more serious imaging customers graduate to once they have exceeded the capabilities of an entry level mount. Losmandy g11 equatorial mount w gemini 2 goto system. Externally mounted polar alignment scope for losmandy hgm titan mount. Losmandy dstyle dovetail plates have become the standard for at least half of the telescope systems used around the world.

The gemini 2 can be ordered factoryinstalled on all new losmandy mounts. Titan dropin module user guide this version of titan is compatible with most v2 gearboxes. The losmandy gemini 2 system is a dc servo motorbased goto computerized positioning system designed for the losmandy gm8, g9, g11, and hgm 200 mounts. The gm8 and g11 losmandy mounts are so popular, we are sure you will find at least one at any star party you might choose to attend. Losmandy gemini 2 upgrade to upgrade from gemini 1 system mount not included gemini 2 upgrade. If you have a classicstandard hand controller, this can be plugged into the guider input jack. You get the additional advantage of providing electrical protection to the sensitive units. Thanks to losmandy s modular mount design you can upgrade your gm11 equatorial mount by replacing its current right ascension axis with this losmandy titan ra axis. Dec 10, 2017 cj wagner will present on his experience with his new losmandy mount. The hc works in either the telescope control or in menu modes.

I am an user of a losmandy g11 mount dating back to the 1990s, so fond of it that, after buying and using a skywatcher az eq6 for a couple of years, i rushed back to it and still i am going mad trying to make it work properly with my meade 7 ed refractor for deep sky astrophotography. Produces the losmandy product line of precision equatorial mounts, dovetail systems, the gemini goto control system and a variety of telescope accessories. The gemini 2 system has many features designed to quickly and accurately point the telescope to an object, then track it with even. Gday, does anyone own a losmandy titan mount, if so how have you found it to be in tracking for ap and what have you mounted on it. The thanks of many a losmandy titan owner goes out to bob for permitting us to continue using these valuable. The machined aluminum adapter is finished in flat black. Welcome to losmandy products precision equitorial mounts. Goerlich, a customer of company seven, for the losmandy titan, hgm200, and g11 and gm8 german equatorial mounts. Losmandy gemini 1 to gemini 2 upgrade kit gemini2upgrade. Click on either of the above images to see more information about them. I bought this new from losmandy 2 12 years ago and it has been attached to. However, to be safe, it is recommended to set a hour angle at for instance 0. Losmandy titan discussions mounts stargazers lounge.

Seven or the optional losmandy optocoupler unit instead. Gemini 2 instructions below are video instructions to get you quickly up and running with your losmandy eq mount equipped with the gemini 2. Gemini 2 upgrade telescope control losmandy products. For example, to find the correct ra rate divisor for sidereal rate on a g11, we get. Losmandy g11 ra and declination clutch nofrills maintenance guide unlike many other popular eq mounts on the market, the g11 has a clutch system that does not lock with levers.

The modular losmandy g11gt equatorial mount comes with the titan ra axis and the g11 dec axis for amazing performance and a big 75pound weight capacity. Losmandy gemini 2 servo system losmandy gemini 2 goto system. Losmandy hgm titan w gemini 2 goto equatorial mount and. The result for the user is a mount that tracks as it should with minimal periodic error these. Company seven losmandy gm8 and g11 mounts description. Losmandy g11gt gemini 2 equatorial mount with fhdma tripod the modular losmandy g11gt equatorial mount comes with the titan ra axis and the g11 dec axis for amazing performance and a big 75pound weight capacity.

The losmandy pole finder is a compact 5x telescope that is threaded into several of the losmandy german equatorial mounts. Losmandy gm8 and g11 german equatorial mounts since its introduction in the spring of 1992 the losmandy model g11 german equatorial mount has come to represent the best value in its class and a particularly attractive choice for those who require a high degree of tracking precision and reliability. When i want to move to a new target slewing, i simply grab the scope and. Losmandy g11 gem encoder mount hardware bundled special system. Losmandy mounts are machined from stainless steel and aluminum in california and have a muchdeserved reputation for being one of the finest precision mounts in the world.

The gemini system has many features designed to quickly and accurately set up the telescope, point the telescope. Most well known for dovetail plates often carrying their name, losmandy is the longstanding manufacturer providing durable, versatile, and ultimately reliable telescope accessories and mounts. The mechanic quality and attention to detail in these mounts is obvious at first glance. The losmandy g11 mount is a highquality german equatorial mount with a 60pound instrument capacity that is popular for imaging applications. Explore scientific losmandy titan eq goto mount estitanpmc800. There is a rumor they still may have some at the old price. Losmandy hgm titan w gemini 2 gotoequatorial mount only. Losmandy hgm titan equatorial mount with gemini goto system. Home defaults to cwd but can be changed by user through the handcontrol.

Losmandy g11g equatorial mount with gemini goto system no. Refer to the gemini manual pages 6970 on setting the goto limit. Do to a heard of applications from china to become a new user. The use of two separate power supplies without a coupler unit is strongly discouraged. It is also easily retrofitted to an existing mount by users who already own one of the mounts listed above. Please contact the mount manufacturers or one of their dealers if you want to order the gemini hardware for your mount. Losmandy telescope mounts losmandy produces premium quality german equatorial mounts that are highly prized by serious astrophotographers. All hardware is made of stainless steel to handle the weight as well as resist wear over years of use, while a dual dovetail saddle will accept the common. Hawkes, but sections taken from the gemini 4 user manual by rene gorlich. Gemini allows both stand alone and pc based control of losmandys g8, g11 and titan series mounts. Gemini astronomical positioning system docgoerlich.

So i set this puppy up and give the manual somewhat of a reading, kind of a train wreck i have to say, lots of information but reads like it was written by engineers, a blessing and a ns of detail including unnecessary, mixed in with flat out missing necessary details. Losmandy astronomical products produces a highly acclaimed line of precision german equatorial mounts, the gemini go to control system, dovetail systems, and a variety of telescope accessories. Gemini astronomical telescope positioning systems site gemini logo courtesy p. Gemini 2 retrofit kit s goto computer and upgrade motors for. Explore scientific took the venerable losmandy mount and modified it to their own specifications to produce their version of the losmandy titan eq goto mount to provide users with a powerful platform built to support and move larger optical tube assemblies otas easily and smoothly. Its cable plugs into the socket on the gemini panel, top of the left side. Disassemble the losmandy mount for cleaning or replacing parts. Losmandy makes this document available on line to help customers who find the non illustrated manual inadequate. As a result of these new connections, i had already purchased a highpower regulated power supply and a voltage converter to up the ante for the servo motors, even before the titan arrived. The losmandy titan mount is machined from stainless and aluminum, and is black anodized. Losmandy titan ra axis only with tucked motor traaxis. In addition, the titan equatorial mount by losmandy also incorporates the latest in precision mechanical and electronic mechanisms and user controls, to give. Losmandy g11 gem encoder mount hardware bundled special system background in order to bring computerized pointing to your losmandy g11 gem, you will need to fit a pair of devices known as optical encoders to each axis of your mount. If youre tired of messing around with equatorial mounts that just cant handle your observing and imaging requirements, the losmandy g11 is definitely worth a look.

View and download kellyco titan 9000 owners manual online. The losmandy g11 equatorial mount is one of the highest precision, elegantly crafted telescope mounts currently available. This polar scope is mounted externally and in parallel with that axis. This heavyduty mount is machined of aluminum and stainless steel, e. The losmandy gemini system is a dc servo motor based go to computerized positioning system designed by dr. Nov 25, 2019 hello everybody, as a newcomer here is a short presentation of myself. Mount g11, hgm200, mi250 losmandy titan gm8, ci700 losmandy titan 50. Losmandy g11g eq mount wgemini goto system no tripod. Click the link below to download the titan user manual. In july i bought new titan and can find very little support manuals. The flagship losmandy g11 precision equatorial mounts. Losmandy products offer quality, innovation, and are made right here in the usa. Outfitted with their gemini 2 goto system, losmandy s g11 gft motorized eq goto mount provides users with a powerful platform built to support and move larger optical tube assemblies otas.