Table Of Contents - Software Bisque Paramount ME User Manual

Table of Contents

The Paramount ME Robotic Telescope System ............................................................................ 13
What Makes the Paramount ME So Different? ............................................................... 13
Optional Accessories...................................................................................................... 14
Unpacking the Paramount ME ....................................................................................... 14
Packing List ................................................................................................................... 15
Box 1 ...................................................................................................................... 15
Paramount ME Mount ............................................................................................ 15
Box 2 ...................................................................................................................... 15
Paramount Additional Components ........................................................................ 15
Counterweights ...................................................................................................... 17
Removing Paramount ME from Shipping Box ................................................................ 18
The Paramount ME and TheSkyX Professional Edition ................................................................ 19
Mount Nomenclature ....................................................................................................................... 20
Adaptor Panel Basics ..................................................................................................... 21
Instrument Panel Basics ................................................................................................ 24
Aux 1 and Aux 2 Port Specification ......................................................................... 25
Paramount ME Assembly and Setup .............................................................................................. 26
Approximate Altitude Adjustment .................................................................................. 26
Before Making Any Altitude Adjustments ............................................................... 26
Altitude Divisions ................................................................................................... 26
Remember the "Right Hand" Rule! .......................................................................... 27
Attaching the Counterweight Shaft ................................................................................ 27
Positioning the Versa-Plate ............................................................................................ 28
Plugging In the Instrument Panel Electronics ................................................................ 31
Attaching the Mount to the Pier ..................................................................................... 32
Adjusting the Micro-Levelers .................................................................................. 32
Critical Micro-Lever Note ........................................................................................ 33
Base Plate Attachment Knobs ................................................................................. 33
First Time Operation ........................................................................................................................ 34
Visual Feedback ............................................................................................................ 34
Audible Feedback .......................................................................................................... 35
Sounds Emitted During Mount Initialization and Operation ................................... 35
What Is AutoHoming? .................................................................................................... 37
Homing the Mount Using the Joystick .................................................................... 37
Homing Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 38
The Joystick .................................................................................................................. 38
T R eplacement Joystick Switch InformationT .............................................................. 38
Connecting the Paramount ME to Your Computer ......................................................... 38
USB or RS232 Interface .......................................................................................... 39
Quick Start for Experienced Users .......................................................................... 39
Homing the Mount Using TheSky6 Professional Edition ......................................... 39
Determining the Paramount ME's Equatorial Coordinates ...................................... 40
Adding Counterweights ................................................................................................. 40
Balance the System ....................................................................................................... 42
Balance Knobs ............................................................................................................... 43
Disengaging the Worm ............................................................................................ 43