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PrimaLuceLab ESATTO 2 User Manual

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ESATTO robotic microfocuser
USER MANUAL
VERSION 1.3
Update 22-10-2020
ESATTO 2" version
ESATTO 3" version
ESATTO 4" version
ESATTO is manufactured 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 ESATTO 3” version ESATTO 4” version ESATTO is manufactured 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: Quality Control

    QUALITY CONTROL After being manufactured in our laboratories, each ESATTO unit is tested by PrimaLuceLab technical experts to verify all mechanical and electronic components, then perform a calibration of the focuser so that is ready to use. If you find any malfunction, please con- tact us immediately (+ 39-0434-1696106 or support@primalucelab.com).

  • Page 3: Component Identification

    P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l Component Identification Ball ESATTO bearings draw tube Electronics case USB-C port to any USB...

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l Technical specifications ESATTO 2” ESATTO 3” ESATTO 4”...
  • Page 5 In order to correctly use ESATTO, you have to connect it to your telescope. First you need to connect the optional tele- scope adapter, and then install ESATTO to the adapter, locking it by using the supplied Allen screw (ESATTO 2 "only) or the three thumb screws (ESATTO 3”...
  • Page 6 5) Select the folder where you saved and expanded the ESATTO software package you downloaded from our website, click “Next” and complete the installation proce- dure. www.primalucelab.com/astronomy/downloads (Please remember to unzip/expand the file you downloa- ded before starting the installation of the ESATTO) p a g e 5...
  • Page 7 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l 6) at the end of the procedure, a message will appear in- dicating successful installation.
  • Page 8 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l The ESATTO software download from our website provides an application for Windows called “FOCUSER Manager” that allows you to control the ESATTO and manage all its functions.
  • Page 9 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l At the end of installation process, please click on Close button to finish.
  • Page 10 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l On the left, select the proper COM port number assigned to the ESATTO by the computer and click on the “Connect” but- ton.
  • Page 11 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l NOTE: if during the focuser movement you see a very small shift of the image, this is normal and it’s caused by the spe- cial modified Crayford design to let the ESATTO have a higher load capacity than standard Crayford focusers.
  • Page 12 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l As you will read in the following paragraph, ESATTO robotic microfocuser includes also a WiFi connection (to let you control it without the need of a personal computer) and the ESATTO Virtual HandPad.
  • Page 13 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l In order to change the name of the button, you can make a right click of the mouse on the button and choose “Rename”.
  • Page 14 ESATTO with WiFi. The default password is “primalucelab” and, in order to change it, please make a mouse left click on the “primalucelab” word, and you will be able to chan- ge it. Press ENTER button of your keyboard to confirm and you will see a new window asking you to confirm.
  • Page 15 Now you can open the browser of the device (for example Chrome or Safari), in the url area (in the field where you usually write the url like www.primalucelab.- com), type the address 192.168.4.1 and press the button RETURN: you will see the ESATTO Virtual HandPad on your screen.
  • Page 16 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l To create a link directly to your device desktop, simply press the "share" button and then "Add to Home".
  • Page 17 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l The ESATTO connection will be created and you will have a direct and immedia- te connection to ESATTO in your device.
  • Page 18 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l Moving the ESATTO focuser with the ESATTO Virtual HandPad is very easy. You can do this in different ways: 1.
  • Page 19 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l By pressing the top-left button in the ESATTO Virtual Hand- Pad main screen, the option menu will appear.
  • Page 20 Make a double click on the Esatto Ascom Driver Setup.exe that is part of the ESATTO software package you downloaded from our website https:/ /www.- primalucelab.com/astronomy/downloads A new window will appear, select “I accept the agreement” and press Next button to proceed.
  • Page 21 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l Now you can use and control ESATTO microfocuser by using third party softwares for Windows and that supports ASCOM platform.
  • Page 22 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l 2) N.I.N.A.: https:/ /nighttime-imaging.eu Select the “Equipment” tab, select “ASCOM Focuser Driver for ESATTO” then click and click on the button to the right of the “Focuser”...
  • Page 23 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l 3) MaximDL: http:/ /diffractionlimited.com/product/maxim-dl/ Select “Observatory”, click on the button to the right of “Focuser”...
  • Page 24 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l Updating ESATTO firmware NOTE ESATTO firmware, software and ASCOM driver are designed to be used all together with the same version. In order to properly use ESATTO, please check that you’re using the same version number of: •...
  • Page 25 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l When the update is completed, please press the OK button.
  • Page 26 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l Application example: ESATTO with Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD telescopes Schmidt-Cassegrains and EdgeHD are great instruments because they combine high performance with ease of use (for example, they are simple to collimate) and portability (they are among the most compact optical tubes, although the dia- meter can also be large).
  • Page 27 Then, using one of the various M56 adapters with Stop ring you can directly connect the cameras (or other photographic accessories) with T2, M48, SC, M54 and M57 thread to ESATTO  2" or you can use the "2" visual back for ESATTO 2"...
  • Page 28 E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l ESATTO focuser for Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD: ESATTO 2" connected to C8 telescope. The f/6.3 focal reducer is directly th- readed to ESATTO thanks to PL3600225 adapter.
  • Page 29 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l Since ESATTO 2" is installed after the corrector or after the focal reducer, it can also be used to perfectly set the backfocus distance using the 15mm draw tube travel (thus obtaining the best performance from the telescope).
  • Page 30 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l Application example: ESATTO with refractor telescopes Thanks to the many available adapters, you can easily use ESATTO as the new focuser for refractors and improve perfor- mance, especially in astrophotography.
  • Page 31 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l How to use ESATTO as focuser for refractors ESATTO is available in different diameters and you have to choose the one that better fits your telescope based on your refractor specifications.
  • Page 32 (please note, sometimes manufacturers use thread lock so you may need to apply force to unscrew the loc- king screws), then install the PL3600230 adapter instead and finally connect ESATTO. ESATTO 2" installed on the SkyWatcher EVOSTAR 80 ED telescope instead of the standard focuser. p a g e 3 1...
  • Page 33 But, while the original focuser has 75 mm draw tube travel, the ESATTO 2" has 15mm travel. Since, when you focus on the stars, your sensor will be at 264mm from the telescope tube, based on the different instruments that you use to make astrophotography, you may need to add one or more extensions in order to reach focus position with ESATTO. ...
  • Page 34 16" models. In order to use ESATTO as focuser for Ritchey-Chretien, we designed 2 adapters: the PL3600235 adapter allows you to use the ESATTO 2" on GSO  Ritchey-Chretiens 6" and 8". The  PL3600236 adapter allows you  to use the ESATTO 3" on GSO Ritchey-Chretiens 10", 12", 14" and 16”.
  • Page 35 (provided with the telescope). Then, in order to use ESATTO 2", you connect the PL3600235 adapter and finally the ESATTO 2".   ESATTO as focuser for Ritchey-Chretien telescopes: ESATTO 2" installed on the GSO RC 8"    ...
  • Page 36 ESATTO by adding the 2" visual back: you need the  PL8410001  visual back if you want to connect the corrector to the ESATTO 2" or the PL8410002 visual back if you want to connect the corrector to the ESATTO 3". Please note that eve-...
  • Page 37 P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l E S A T T O u s e r m a n u a l   GSO Ritchey-Chretien telescopes are now ready to be used with the ESATTO: this way you will have a better focuser with a very high load capacity (perfect also for heavy cameras and accessories for astrophotography), with a built in motor and electronics for remote control by connecting it to USB port of your EAGLE or external Windows computer of with WiFi by using the ESATTO Virtual HandPad.

  • Page 38: Information To Users

    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 3 7...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    E S A T T O 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.

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