Gemini 2 Quick Start Manual

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Gemini 2 Quick Start Guide

This guide will help you get started with your Gemini 2 Controller.

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Installing Gemini 2

Mount the Gemini 2 to the tripod by bolting it to the two ears on the tripod using the supplied

thumbscrews

Connect the Motor cables using the 6 pin DIN Cables. Make sure you connect the RA motor (short

cable) to the RA connector and the DEC motor (long cable) to the DEC connector on the Gemini 2 unit.

Connect the Hand Controller to the port labeled HC

The power connection is on the right side of the Gemini 2. Power takes 12-18v DC min 2amp

**When you are ready to use the Gemini 2; before you power on the Gemini 2 be sure the RA Axis is

set to pointing at Polaris, your Telescope Optical tube is pointing to Polaris, and the Counter Weight

Shaft is in the down position (This is known as

counterweight down position, starting position, and

also

CWD).

Rev 2.0 Page 1

Page 1 The power connection is on the right side of the Gemini 2. Power takes 12-18v DC min 2amp **When you are ready to use the Gemini 2; before you power on the Gemini 2 be sure the RA Axis is...
Page 2 ON the Gemini 2. As the Gemini 2 boots up a blue screen will come on for a second. Use this ONLY if you need to recalibrate the touch screen. Calibration is set at the factory and most likely will be fine so you can let this screen pass by not touching the screen.
Page 3 MENU button. when the mount is done slewing to the object. 11. From this screen press 12. From this screen press Align. Alignment. A one star alignment has been added into the database for improved GoTo Accuracy. Rev 2.0 Page 3...
Page 4 GoTo. With the Gemini 2 you will never “push” the mount to an object you will always use the motors. That is how the Gemini knows its location. But if you should accidentally move the mount without the motors you can easily correct the problem and allow the Gemini 2 to learn its new location.