Orion Imaging Flip Mirror 5523 Users Manual

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IN 342 Rev B 02/09

Orion® Imaging Flip Mirror

#5523

Congratulations on your purchase of the Orion® Imaging Flip

Mirror. Your Imaging Flip Mirror enables easy object acquisition,

centering, and focusing for your CCD camera. Easily switch your

telescope’s light path from your CCD camera to your eyepiece,

and visa-versa, without removing your camera or disrupting its

focus and orientation.

Parts List

Flip Mirror body, includes:

1.25" Eyepiece holder with helical focus mechanism

1.25" Nosepiece

Camera adapter with knurled lock ring

Camera adapter metal dust cap

Setting Up the Imaging Flip Mirror

The Imaging Flip Mirror is designed to accommodate your CCD

camera and eyepiece using the same telescope focuser. The

Imaging Flip Mirror comes fully assembled and ready to attach to

your telescope and CCD camera.

Attaching the Imaging Flip Mirror to a Telescope

The Flip Mirror is equipped with a standard removable 1.25" nose-

piece and female T-threads, ready to attach to most telescopes.

Using the 1.25" Nosepiece

If your telescope features a 1.25" focuser or adapter, the easiest

way to attach the Imaging Flip Mirror is by using the included 1.25"

nosepiece. Simply insert the nosepiece into your telescope’s 1.25"

eyepiece adapter and secure it by tightening the thumbscrew

(Figure 2).

Using T-threads

Some Orion telescopes feature focus adapters with exterior

T-threads. If you are using such a telescope, you can attach the

flip mirror body directly to the T-threads without using the 1.25"

nosepiece. Remove the 1.25" nosepiece. Then carefully attach the

flip mirror body to the T-threads. (Figure 3).

Attaching a CCD Camera to the Imaging Flip Mirror

All Orion StarShoot™ cameras, and most commercial CCD cam-

eras, have accessible T-threads which attach directly to the rear

side of the flip mirror body. Remove the nosepiece of your CCD

camera to reveal the T-threads. Attach the camera body to the flip

mirror body by rotating the camera clockwise until tight.

To change the camera orientation, unthread the camera counter-

clockwise only until you have reached the desired camera orien-

tation. Then turn the knurled lock ring counter-clockwise (when

facing the back of the camera) against the camera body until the

camera fits snug against the ring (Figure 4).

Eyepiece Use

The Imaging Flip Mirror should reach focus with nearly all 1.25"

eyepieces. Simply insert your eyepiece into the 1.25" eyepiece

holder and secure it with the eyepiece holder thumbscrew.

Figure 4. Use the knurled lock ring to secure the camera orientation.

Figure 3. Attach the flip mirror body directly to the focuser T-threads

by first removing the nosepiece.

Figure 2. Insert the Imaging Flip Mirror nosepiece into your

telescope’s 1.25” adapter.

Figure 1. The Imaging Flip Mirror and its components

1.25" Eyepiece holder with

helical focus mechanism

Focus lock thumbscrew

Removable 1.25"

nosepiece

Eyepiece holder

thumbscrew

Flip mirror lever

Nosepiece

Focuser T-threads

Kurled

lock ring

Camera adapter

with knurled

lock ring

Using the Imaging Flip Mirror

Keep the flip mirror lever in the “up” position (Figure 5.1) to let the

telescope focus on the camera. Flip the mirror to the “down” posi-

tion to let the telescope focus on the eyepiece (Figure 5.2).

With the flip mirror lever in the “up” position, focus your CCD cam-

era using your telescope’s focuser. Then, flip the mirror to the

“down” position to switch the light path to your eyepiece. Focus

the eyepiece using the helical focus mechanism, making sure not

to disrupt the telescope’s focuser. When your eyepiece is focused,

lock the helical focus mechanism by tightening the focus lock

thumbscrew.

Other Adjustments

The flip mirror lever tension and stop angle are factory set.

However, if needed, adjustments can be made to change the lever

tension and stop angle.

Adjusting the Lever Tension

Locate the two silver socket head set screws (one on each side)

located above the lever (Figure 6).

Using the provided 1.5mm hex key, loosen or tighten the set

screws as needed to reach the desired lever tension.

Adjusting the Flip Mirror Stop Angle

Check if any adjustment is necessary first. The Imaging Flip Mirror

stop angle is factory-set and typically does not require adjustment.

Center the image subject in your CCD camera. Then flip the mirror

down to bring the light path to the eyepiece. The subject should

be centered in the eyepiece. If the subject is not centered in the

eyepiece as is was in the CCD camera, you need to adjust the

mirror stop angle.

To adjust the flip mirror stop angle:

1. Locate the socket head set screw on the bottom of the flip

mirror body (Figure 7).

2. If the subject is above the center of the field of view (when

facing the rear of the flip mirror), turn the set screw clockwise

(using the provided 2.5mm hex key). If the subject is below the

center of the field of view, turn the set screw counter-clockwise.

3. Check your adjustment by comparing the CCD camera view with

the eyepiece view. The subject should be centered in both views.

Care and Storage

The mirror surface should only be cleaned on a minimal bases.

Small dust particles will not effect the optical performance. You can

occasionally remove dust with compressed air or a blower bulb. If

you need to clean the mirror surface, first unthread the 1.25” eye-

piece holder from the flip mirror body to allow easy access to the

mirror. Use a cotton Q-tip with a drop of isopropyl alcohol or lens

cleaning solution. Lightly drag the Q-tip across the surface of the

mirror. Replace the Q-tip frequently while cleaning to ensure you

do not smear particles across the mirror. Use caution, as scratch-

ing or stripping the delicate aluminum surface can easily occur.

To avoid excessive dust buildup, be sure to attach the dust caps

prior to storing, and use a foam-lined accessory case. The foam-

lined box your Imaging Flip Mirror arrives in also acts as a con-

venient storage container. Store in a dry place away from direct

sunlight.

One-Year Limited Warranty

This Orion Imaging Flip Mirror is warranted against defects in materials or

workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warran-

ty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. During this warranty

period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option,

any warranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is returned

postage 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 & Binoculars, 89

Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076; (800)-676-1343.

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Figure 6. (above) The two silver

socket head screws located above

the lever adjust the lever tension.

Figure 7. (right) The socket

head set screw located beneath

the flip mirror body adjusts the

mirror stop angle.

Figure 5.1. Lever up directs the light path to the CCD camera.

Figure 5.2. Lever down directs the light path to the eyepiece.

Flip Mirror stop angle

adjustment set screw

Lever tension

adjustment

screws