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SESTO SENSO 2 robotic focusing motor
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USER MANUAL
VERSION 1.0
Update 16-12-2019
SESTO SENSO 2 is made by PrimaLuceLab iSRL (Italy). For any matters relating to the use, service and warranty, please
refer to the addresses given in the relevant documents.
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- Page 1 VERSION 1.0 Update 16-12-2019 SESTO SENSO 2 is made by PrimaLuceLab iSRL (Italy). For any matters relating to the use, service and warranty, please refer to the addresses given in the relevant documents. P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l • V i a R o v e r e d o 2 0 / B , 3 3 1 7 0 , P o r d e n o n e w w w .
- Page 2 If improperly handled, SESTO SENSO 2 may damage. So please follow the instructions below: • Do not disassemble • Do not open, damage or subject to electric shock or excessive impact any part of SESTO SENSO 2. Do not drop. • Do not short the electronic elements •...
- Page 3 S E S T O S E N S O 2 u s e r m a n u a l Components Identification Contents of the package • SESTO SENSO 2 robotic focusing motor • 5 bushings • Allen keys with grub screws •...
- Page 4 Save the package (it’s in zip format) in the EAGLE or computer you want to use to control the SESTO SENSO 2 and unzip it with the proper unzip software (if you haven’t an unzip software, you can use https:/ /www.winzip.com).
- Page 5 Now you can connect SESTO SENSO 2 to your focuser by paying attention to centering the micrometric pin with the pre- assembled bushing on SESTO SENSO 2, until it stops. By using the provided allen screw, lock the 2 grub screws that fix the pre-assembled bushing on SESTO SENSO 2 to the bushing you just installed on your focuser's shaft.
- Page 6 S E S T O S E N S O 2 u s e r m a n u a l Then, by using the provided allen screw, please fix the screws that fix the outer ring of SESTO SENSO 2 to your focuser.
- Page 7 SESTO SENSO 2 can be controlled with the EAGLE or any external computer that comes with Windows operative system (at least version 7 64 bits). In the SESTO SENSO 2 package you can find a 12V power cable with cigarette plug and a PC connection cable for USB port.
- Page 8 “FOCUSER Manager” (included in the file that you download from the download section of our website) that allows you to control the SESTO SENSO 2 and manage all its functions. Make a double click on FOCUSERManagerSetup.exe file to start in- stallation.
- Page 9 EAGLE or personal computer assigned to the SESTO SENSO 2. In order to do that, please go to Control Panel -> Device Manager and search for the SESTO SENSO 2 COM port number. This is the number you have to select in the FOCUSER Manager software, before starting the connection.
- Page 10 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l S E S T O S E N S O 2 u s e r m a n u a l Before moving SESTO SENSO 2, you have to start the calibration. Please click on the CALIBRATION button and you will see a new window.
- Page 11 9 positions, for example to let you recall the focus position of a camera or a visual accessory. In order to save a new position in the Virtual HandPad, first of all you have to move the SESTO SENSO 2 to a position where...
- Page 12 SESTO SENSO 2 from a smartphone or tablet. SESTO SENSO 2 allows you to change the LED lights intensity and you can even turn them off completely (please note, if you turn them off you won’t be able to check the SESTO SENSO 2 status without controlling it via the provided software).
- Page 13 (that has been created on a smartphone with iOS operative system but it’s similar for Android devices) After you power up the SESTO SENSO 2, turn on the WiFi of your device (that can be a smartphone or a tablet).
- Page 14 Moving the SESTO SENSO 2 focuser with the SESTO SENSO 2 Virtual HandPad is very easy. You can do this in different ways: 1. move the slider until you reach the desired position and tap on the GO button 2.
- Page 15 ATTENTION In any case, if you want to reset the SESTO SENSO 2 manually, when the SESTO SENSO 2 is powered on please press the button RST (Reset) for 10 seconds. SESTO SENSO 2 will reboot and it will be reset to factory settings.
- Page 16 Quick Settings: In order to simplify SESTO SENSO 2 settings, we created some preset profiles from which you can start to create the ideal configuration based on the weight load applied to the focuser and the moving speeds you want.
- Page 17 S E S T O S E N S O 2 u s e r m a n u a l Advanced Settings: In the first set of commands, the operating currents of the SESTO SENSO 2 motor are reported, the values that can be set range from 0 to 10.
- Page 18 Controlling SESTO SENSO 2 with ASCOM drivers and third party softwares In order to control your telescope focus with SESTO SENSO 2 you can also use third party softwares instead of the FOCU- SER Manager described in the previous paragraphs. In order to do this, you can use SESTO SENSO 2 ASCOM drivers. In...
- Page 19 SENSO 2 and press the OK button. This will start the connection to the SESTO SENSO 2 and you will see position, temperature (if you connect the optional temperature probe) and movement buttons in the “Focus Control” tab (to the right of the above image).
- Page 20 “Focuser” area. This will open a new window asking for the COM port number. Select the COM port related to SESTO SENSO 2 and press the OK button. This will start the connection to the SESTO SENSO 2 and you will see position and temperature (if you connect the optional temperature probe).
- Page 21 “Focuser” and select “ASCOM Focuser Driver for SESTO SENSO 2”. This will open a new window asking for the COM port number. Select the COM port related to SESTO SENSO 2 and press the OK button. This will start the connection to the SESTO SENSO 2 and you will see position and temperature (if you connect the optional temperature probe).
- Page 22 The abusive disposal of the product by the user implies the application of the administrative sanctions as per D.Lgs. 152/2006. Compliance with the RAEE legislation (D.Lgs. 49/2014) PrimaLuceLab is registered to AEE Register with number IT17030000009790 PrimaLuceLab adheres to Sistema Collettivo ERP Italia for the compliance to RAEE legislation. p a g e 2 1...
- Page 23 S E S T O S E N S O 2 u s e r m a n u a l WARRANTY 1) The PrimaLuceLab product warranty is effective from the date of purchase and is valid only if it is with the invoice (or receipt) of purchase.
- Page 24 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l S E S T O S E N S O 2 u s e r m a n u a l p a g e 2 3...