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2" SCT Quad-Lock Revolver

This VSI exclusive [2" format] SCT Quad-Lock captive revolver (pictured above left) allows dual rotation of the Hex 1. Screw it onto any 2"-24tpi SCT threaded visual back, slip the Hex 1 into the Revolver and tighten the the four [Quad-Lock] Nylon thumb screws. Then back them off a quarter turn [or so] until you can rotate the entire Hex 1 easily. This unique dual-rotation feature allows the outer eyepiece housing  to rotate normally (like any eyepiece turret) by holding the rear handle stationary to rotate to a different eyepiece and/or rotate the entire Hex 1 to a more comfortable viewing position by allowing the rear handle to rotate with the Hex 1, which rotates the entire Hex itself. It  has industry-standard 2"-24tpi female SCT threads at the base of the adapter (pictured right), double thumb screws at the top that lock into standard safety indents (see arrow at left), and our proprietary double thumb screws below for locking into the proprietary locking groove in the barrel nose of our Hex 1 (see arrow at left). It also doubles as a super-solid [Quad-Lock] SCT 2-inch barrel adapter when you need zero-flexure for astroimaging, etc.

When the Hex is inserted in the revolver, and the Quad-Lock thumb screws are properly engaged into the Hex grooves, you simply rotate the Hex body [active eyepiece] by using the convenient handle at the rear. Its like rotating a diagonal, but you don't have to loosen or tighten any thumb screws and the Hex is securely locked into the rotator. It's locked in place, but can still rotate by simply turning the rear handle. You then change your magnifications by holding the handle in place and rotating the outer cylinder from eyepiece to eyepiece (click - click - click).

For your added convenience, all VSI MacroGlide ALPHA/OMEGA (output ring pictured below left), MasterGlide (close-up pictured below center) and MicroGlide Epsilon/Omicron (full-view pictured below right) focusers, that have Quad-Lock, mimic the AHEX function (pictured above left). This exclusive body rotation bonus is part of the VSI focuser Quad-Lock feature that [also] locks your Hex into your VSI focuser, while still allowing instant Hex body rotation, just like the AHEX adapter. So, if you are using a VSI focuser with Quad-Lock, you don't need our AHEX SCT adapter. See our VP Accessories link for additional adapters.

Note that this special AHEX adapter, or a VSI focuser, is not required to use our Hexagonals. Our 1.25" Hexagonal turrets (above) fit in any standard 2" format focuser, etc. This proprietary feature, utilizing the AHEX adapter and/or our VSI focuser's Quad-Lock feature, just makes it a little more secure and very convenient to operate, allowing the Hex housing to rotate freely without loosening any thumb screws. 

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