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power supply.....
Kon - I have no idea about the power requirements of your particular unit, but if it is a 12 volt unit it would be very unlikely to draw more than a few amps.
If you can establish whether it is 12V, then very likely one of the car "jump-starter" units from an auto shop (Super Cheap, Sprint, etc.) will do. What were you powering it with before? - presuming you were, that is. The number of "D," "C" or whatever cells (batteries) it used will give you the operating voltage of the unit: 4 batteries=6volts, 8=12volts etc.
These car "starters" come in various "capacities" with the larger ones being able to deliver several amps for extended periods: certainly enough for most mount requirements. Once you've ascertained whether it's 12 volts or not; the other thing is to make sure the polarity of the plug on the lead from the power source into the mount is the correct polarity.
Most of the auto jump-starters use an accessory lead and plug that you can power devices such as your mount. They are, in general, "positive tip" "male" plugs that go into whatever you're operating (in this case your mount) and that is likely what any "female" socket in a mount requires. So hopefully this type of set-up will provide for your requirements.
Just check the voltage and plug tip polarity requirements first! These auto shop jump-starters are very reasonably priced - much cheaper than the so-called purpose built units sold by some telescope retailers.
Cheers, Darryl.
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