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Meade® 18-volt DC Power Supply
For Use with Meade LX200 Model Telescopes
INTRODUCTION
Meade LX200 model telescopes are now supplied
with 18-volt DC systems. This higher voltage allows
for smoother slewing at high speeds and more
reliable telescope operation.
You can operate Meade LX200 telescopes from any
120vAC indoor power outlet using the 18-volt AC
Adapter, or from a 12vDC source (a car
battery)
using the optional #1812 Electronic DC
Adapter (see
the figure below.)
AC OPERATION
To power the telescope using AC house current,
follow these steps:
LPlug the AC Adapter into an
indoor
wall
receptacle.
CAUTION: The AC adapter supplied with this
telescope is for indoor use only. Do not plug
this adapter into an outdoor AC receptacle or
serious electrical shock may result.
DC OPERATION
(Using the optional #1812 Electronic DC Adapter)
For DC operation from a car battery, perform the
following steps:
NOTE: The 25-ft. (8-m) DC power cord cannot be
connected directly to the cigarette lighter plug—
you must use the #1812 Electronic DC Adapter.
1. Connect the optional #1812 DC Adapter to the
car cigarette lighter plug.
2. Connect the 25-ft. (8-m) DC power cord to the
#1812 DC Adapter.
3. Plug the 25-ft. (8 m) DC power cord into the
18vDC connector on the power panel of the
LX200.
4. Operate the telescope as described in the LX200
Instruction Manual.
2. Connect the 25-ft. (8-m) DC power cord to the AC
adapter.
3. Plug the 25-ft. (8-m) DC power cord into the
18vDC connector on the power panel of the
LX200.
4. Operate the telescope as described in the LX200
Instruction Manual.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
If you have any questions regarding the use of the
18-volt DC power supply, please call Meade
Customer Service at (949) 451-1450. Customer
Service hours are from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific
Time, Monday through Friday.
ADVANCED PRODUCTS DIVISION
Meade Instruments Corporation
World's Leading Manufacturer of Astronomical Telescopes for the Serious Amateur
6001 Oak Canyon, Irvine, California 92618 • (949)451-1450
FAX: (949) 451-1460 • www.meade.com
(c) 2000
To indoor wall
receptacle
AC Adapter
NOTE: DC Power Cord with
inline fuse must be used or
warranty will be void.
25 ft. (8 m.) DC Power Cord
To car cigarette
lighter plug
#1812 Electronic DC Adapter
(Optional)
Version 0700 Part No. 14-110-01