IOptron MiniPier User manual

iOptron® MiniPier

Instruction Manual

Product #8032

MiniPier 8032

iOptron® MiniPier is designed for iOptron GOTO mounts, which includes CEM60, iEQ45, iEQ301,

MiniTower and AZ mount Pro mount. It can be used with a MiniTower/MiniTower Pro/iEQ45 tripod,

pier or Tri-pier to raise 8” in height.

Parts include:

The actual parts included in the package depend on the mount type:

1. 1x MiniPier Body

2. 2x M8 hex head screws for iEQ45 tripod/pier mounting

3. 3x M10 hex head screws for MiniTower tripod mounting

4. 1x iEQ45 center stud for iEQ45/CEM60 (optional)

5. 1X iEQ30 center stud for iEQ30 (optional)

6. 1x M12 Center Bolt with turning lever for MiniTower/MiniTower Pro (optional)

Specifications:

Pier diameter: 5.7" (144mm) with 6" (150mm) Flange plates

Pier height: 8" (203mm)

1 For an iEQ30 mount, an iEQ45/MT/MTP tripod or a pier/tri-pier is needed.

MiniPier for iEQ45/iEQ30

The assemble example shown here is for

installing a MiniPier onto an iEQ45/CEM60

tripod. For an iEQ30 mount, an

iEQ45/MT/MTP tripod or a pier/tri-pier is

needed.

1. Extend the tripod legs and adjust the

height of the tripod. Secure the tripod.

Remember that the MiniPier will add 8

inch in height. Remove the alignment

peg from the iEQ45 tripod head.

2. Release three locking screws located at

the bottom of the MiniPier body. Put the

Base Flange onto the tripod head. Using

two M8 hex head screws to secure the

base flange on to the iEQ45 tripod.

3. Put the MiniPier body onto the Base

Flange and secure it using three locking

screws.

4. Final adjust the tripod height and level

the tripod with MiniPier before mounting

the iEQ45 mount.

Example: an iEQ45 mount on a

MiniPier with an iEQ45 tripod

Example: an iEQ30 mount on a

MiniPier with an iEQ45 tripod

M8 screw

Lockin

screw

Mini Pier for AZMP/MT/MT2/MTP

The assemble example shown here is to

installing a MiniPier onto a 1.5 inch

MiniTower tripod. The procedure will be

similar for installing a MiniPier onto a 2 inch

MiniTower Pro/AZMP tripod.

1. Extend the tripod legs and adjust the

height of the tripod. Remember that the

MiniPier will add 8 inch in height.

2. Unthread and remove the stainless steel

nut from MT tripod rod (keep it in a safe

place. You may need it in the future.)

3. Thread the tripod rod all the way up into

the threaded hole on the tripod head

and tighten it. Lock the tripod using

tripod spreader and tripod lock.

4. Release three locking screws located at

the bottom of the MiniPier body. Put the

Base Flange onto the tripod head. Using

three M10 hex head screws to secure

the base flange.

5. Remove the center stud from the top

flange by releasing the locking screw

from the other side.

6. Insert the MiniTower Securing Bolt

through the hole on the top mounting

flange. Install the Turning Lever.

7. Put the MiniPier body onto the Base

Flange and secure it using three locking

screws.

8. Final adjust the tripod height and level

the tripod with MiniPier before mounting

the MiniTower mount.

9. Install 3 MiniTower level adjustment

screws and threaded in about half of the

threads. Put the MiniTower on to it.

Level it. Thread the MiniTower Securing

Bolt into the MiniTower and tighten it.

Make sure the mount is leveled while

rotating the mount.

Example: A MiniTower on a MiniPier

with a MiniTower tripod

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