LNT NOT "SEEN" FIX Last updated: 12 January 2007

Subject:	Fix for ETX-125 PE: No auto align, no red dot view finder
Sent:	Monday, January 8, 2007 19:23:04
From:	Jeff Lebold (jlebold@boldstarinfrared.com)
First, a big Thanks...the problems are now solved!!

Second, I have written up a brief "what, where, how" in hopes you may
post it to help anyone who may also have this problem. It must have come
to the factory like that. I unpacked it from the original packing
myself...it was brand new. I have also attached a before and after photo
of the root cause component.

Problem: Auto Align and all LNT functions do not show up in the Autostar
(hand controller) menus. Scope won't Auto Align or the red dot view
finder does not work.

I guess a few thing may cause this but I found faulty connector wiring
on the LNT connector. See photos. The connector itself was engaged but
two of the four connector pins have slipped out of the plastic
connector.



To fix, I simply pushed the pin back up into the connector (you could
hear a little click when they were in the right spot).



Reconnected and re-assembled the LNT module on to the scope. Presto, all
is good.

I think the same symptoms would occur if there was any faulty wiring
conditions (connector not connected, or a broken wire) or a bad battery
in the LNT unit.

I only say this now because Mike Weasner pointed it out to me. Thanks
again Mike!!

Jeff Lebold, Oshawa Canada

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