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- Page 1 Paramount M T Tripod User Guide Revision 1.3, March 2018 © 2018 Software Bisque, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents T Tripod Setup and Use ..........................3 Height Adjustments ..........................4 Top Plate Adjustment ..........................7 Leveling the M T Tripod ..........................9 Button Head Adjustment ..........................11 Optional Extension Tube Accessory ......................13 Installation Instructions .......................... 13 Appendix A: User Guide Revision History .................... -
Page 3: M Y T Tripod Setup And Use
The top plate of the Paramount M T tripod includes a mounting hole for an optional bubble level. The bubble level is sold separately on the Software Bisque Store. See “Leveling the M T Tripod” on page 9 for details how to level the tripod using the three integrated bubble levels on the tripod legs. -
Page 4: Height Adjustments
Height Adjustments The Paramount M T Tripod has three different locking positions. Fully retracted for transport, it measures 64 cm (25 in.). There are two operational heights, either 79 cm (31 in.), as shown in Figure 3, or 70 cm (27.5 in.) as shown in Figure 4. From each of these heights, the legs can be extended up to another 5 in. - Page 5 Figure 5: Height position lock knob. P a g e...
- Page 6 Figure 6: Button head contact points. P a g e...
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Page 7: Top Plate Adjustment
Figure 7: Button head and set screw contact. Top Plate Adjustment The top plate has dimensions of 7-¼ in (18.4 cm) as shown in the technical drawing in Figure 8. The top plate can also rotate 360° to assist in polar alignment. The knob located on the top plate (Figure 9) loosens and secures down the top plate from rotating. - Page 8 Figure 8: Top plate technical drawing. P a g e...
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Page 9: Leveling The M T Tripod
Figure 9: Top plate and knob. Leveling the M T Tripod There are three bubble level plus arrow pairs machined in to the bottom ring of the tripod (Figure 10). Each arrow points to the leg that changes the level of this bubble; see the examples highlighted in blue in Figure 11. - Page 10 Figure 10: Leveling arrows and level bubbles. 10 | P a g e...
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Page 11: Button Head Adjustment
Figure 11: The blue arrow points to the leg to raise or lower for this level bubble. Button Head Adjustment The Paramount M T Tripod has been designed to ensure there are stainless steel on stainless steel contact points. These contact points are on the opposite side of the tripod as the ring locking knob as shown in Figure 12. - Page 12 Figure 12: Stainless steel set screws circled in yellow There are two 3/8-24 set screws stacked on each other in each of the two contact spots. The set screw closest to the center tube you can look at from above the tripod and should be able to see it touching the top of the button head cap screw (BHCP) as shown in Figure 13.
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Page 13: Optional Extension Tube Accessory
Optional Extension Tube Accessory To accommodate longer optical tubes, a 10-inch extension tube can be added to the top plate. A longer tripod carrying case to accommodate the extension can also be purchased from the Software Bisque Store. The extension tube installation kit comes with the extension tube, an extension tube connector, and eighteen 10-32x5/16-inch BHCPs (the eighteen include a few extra). - Page 14 Figure 14: Remove top plate. Using and 1/8-inch hex wrench, remove six 10-32 x 1/2-inch BHCPs that hold on the top mounting plate. Use a broom handle or something similar from the opposite end of the tube to help push the mounting plate out (Figure 15).
- Page 15 Figure 15: Remove top attach plate. Place the extension tube attachment on the original tripod tube and replace the six 10-32x1/2-inch BHCS (button head cap screws) taken out (Figure 16). Figure 16: Mount and secure extension tube attachment. 15 | P a g e...
- Page 16 Add the extension tube onto the extension tube attachment that was just mounted and screw in six new screws to attach, see Figure 17. Figure 17: Mount and secure extension tube. Re-attach the top mounting plate to the top of the extension tube and attach with six 10-32 x 1/2-inch BHCSs (Figure 18).
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Page 17: Appendix A: User Guide Revision History
Replace the tripod’s top plate and use the knob to secure it to the top of the cylindrical tripod base (Figure 19). Figure 19: Replace top plate and knob. Check to ensure all screws are tight and the M T Tripod is ready for use. Appendix A: User Guide Revision History Revision Number Changes •... - Page 18 Revision Number Changes • Initial Publication. 18 | P a g e...
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