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Page 1 User’s Manual Computerized Dew Annihilator (Models Meade RCDA, CDA-R) Copyright Oct 15 2018...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Features ......................6 Contents of Box ....................8 Input / Output Power Specifications ............... 8 Meade RCDA or CDA-R Front Panel And Connector Diagram ...... 10 Basic Functionality ..................13 BootUp: Default ....................13 Meade CDA-R PC Dew Control User Interface Introduction ......14 Meade CDA-R Summary WebGUI Entry Commands (System Control) ..
Page 3: Overview
(Model Meade, RCDA, CDA-R) A. Overview The Meade RCDA or CDA-R can be setup with your telescope As-is placed in automatic mode for trouble-free operation or can be controlled and monitored remotely via automatic or manual modes via a computer with the supplied com port interface. Typical connection diagram are shown below.
Page 4 CDA-R) is designed to be used to fit into the Meade fork arm telescope which has more features than any other dew control system being offered at a fraction of the cost. The Meade RCDA or CDA-R will solve your dew problems automatically while informing you every step of the way. Its like having a hired dew specialist posted at your telescope 24/7.
Page 5 The Meade RCDA or CDA-R will solve your dew problems automatically while informing you every step of the way. Its like having a hired dew specialist at your disposal.
Page 6 Providing the Astronomical Community with Premier Products and Services Astro-smart.com Copyright Oct 2018 © 2010-2018, All rights reserved Figure 1: Computerized Dew Annihilator (Meade CDA-R). Installation is simple. Just replace the battery compartment on your telescope with our Meade CDA-R unit while you keep your original battery compartment lid as shown above.
Page 7: Features
Measurement, Dew point and Differential Temperature Alarms with automated decision making on Dew Control, Updateable Firmware, Computer Control and Intelligent Software Computer GUI interface to name a few. The Meade RCDA has the same features as the Meade CDA-R without the computer control features. The Astro-Smart Computerized Dew Annihilator (Model Meade RCDA or CDA-R) are Observatory Class Dew Removal Systems designed to be user friendly, serviceable, elegant and reliable.
Page 8 15 Void of RFI(Radio Frequency Interference) protected to enhance Astro-Imaging . 16. Price point set below development cost for such a system while providing more features. The Astro-Smart Computerized Dew Annihilator Meade (Meade RCDA or CDA-R) was designed with the same Astro-Smart USER-Friendly design philosophy as all our other products:...
Page 9: Contents Of Box
A power supply rated at 12 VDC and 10 Amps rms is the ideal configuration which astro-smart recommends and provides as a purchase option. Note: This current drawn through the Meade CDA-R is dependent on the resistance of each dew strap being used with the Meade CDA-R .
Page 10  Uses dew straps manufactured by other astronomical vendors.  Note: Astro-Smart recommends you buy our certified tested power supplies for this product. Users can buy and connect their own power supplies to this product, but they do so at their own risk.
Page 11: Meade Rcda Or Cda-R Front Panel And Connector Diagram
Premier Products and Services Astro-smart.com Copyright Oct 2018 © 2010-2018, All rights reserved E. Meade RCDA or CDA-R Front Panel And Connector Diagram  Computerized Dew Annihilator (Model-Meade CDA-R) Configuration . See Figure 3 below. Serial /USB CUT OFF Interface...
Page 12 Indicator DTS-34 Heat Sink Assembly Heat Ch 3-4 DTS-12 Heat Ch 1-2 CH3-4 CH1-2 PWM LED PWM LED Indicator Indicator Figure 3 Meade CDA-R Overview Model (2016). Computerized Dew Annihilator (Model-Meade RCDA) Configuration . See Figure 4 below. Page 11...
Page 13 Providing the Astronomical Community with Premier Products and Services Astro-smart.com Copyright Oct 2018 © 2010-2018, All rights reserved Figure 4 Meade CDA-R Overview Model (2016). Page 12...
Page 14: Basic Functionality
The automatic bootup default control summary features are explained below with user override options for manual control during standard operation described below in next section. The Meade RCDA adjusts heat manually by user switch selection.
Page 15: Meade Cda-R Pc Dew Control User Interface Introduction
Providing the Astronomical Community with Premier Products and Services Astro-smart.com Copyright Oct 2018 © 2010-2018, All rights reserved 3. Default Operation at boot up uses manual switch selection on unit to adjust PWM heat to dew straps automatically. Online video demo’s of operation can be found on our website at : http://www.astro-smart.com/index.php?p=1_24...
Page 16  The HW/SW requirements for the Meade CDA-R to work with PC communication are the following: 1. Connect serial to USB cable provided by Astro-Smart. 2. Install the Meade CDA-R SW on your computer(Win XP, Win 7 or Win 8).
Page 17 Providing the Astronomical Community with Premier Products and Services Astro-smart.com Copyright Oct 2018 © 2010-2018, All rights reserved Note: When using your Meade CDA-R, operation using the computer keypad software interface should perform as if you had a standalone Meade CDA-R with display and keypad.
Page 18 Providing the Astronomical Community with Premier Products and Services Astro-smart.com Copyright Oct 2018 © 2010-2018, All rights reserved To activate this feature do the following: i. After performing and collecting multiple samples from your Meade CDA-R using the Read/Control Meade CDA-R button, the system automatically stores the files on your hard drive in C:\CDA-Pro_Data directory.
Page 19 Providing the Astronomical Community with Premier Products and Services Astro-smart.com Copyright Oct 2018 © 2010-2018, All rights reserved  Super Meade CDA-R PRO Software Suite Capability: The super professional version upgrade of the software increases the capability of your CDAP pro to even a higher level.
Page 20 Providing the Astronomical Community with Premier Products and Services Astro-smart.com Copyright Oct 2018 © 2010-2018, All rights reserved Hitting the help button in blue brings up the power distribution curve for user selective aggressiveness for heat on optical channels. Remove mouse from button and the acquisition charting appears. For use of this new interface see the video tutorials on the support page on the website.
Page 21 Providing the Astronomical Community with Premier Products and Services Astro-smart.com Copyright Oct 2018 © 2010-2018, All rights reserved Below shows the legacy super pro interface. Page 20...
Page 23: Meade Cda-R Summary Webgui Entry Commands (System Control)
Providing the Astronomical Community with Premier Products and Services Astro-smart.com Copyright Oct 2018 © 2010-2018, All rights reserved I. Meade CDA-R Summary WebGUI Entry Commands (System Control) Note: Use WebGUI entry instructions below when using buttons on simulated keypad on the PC software interface.
Page 24 Providing the Astronomical Community with Premier Products and Services Astro-smart.com Copyright Oct 2018 © 2010-2018, All rights reserved another 1 will cause DTS CH1-2 to be increased by 1 deg F. If it is desired to return to subtract mode, either reset the system or use the mode 6 button to return to subtract value mode.
Page 25 Providing the Astronomical Community with Premier Products and Services Astro-smart.com Copyright Oct 2018 © 2010-2018, All rights reserved a. Pressing 7-1 gives CH1-2 at 20%, Pressing 7-7 now gives CH3-4 at 60%. The system will show all channels now in manual mode.
Page 26: Meade Cda-R External Temperature Sensor Hints
Providing the Astronomical Community with Premier Products and Services Astro-smart.com Copyright Oct 2018 © 2010-2018, All rights reserved J. Meade CDA-R External Temperature Sensor Hints: Install DTS Sensors at each location navigating under the dew straps. Try to attach to an area where no heating element is in contact with the sensor .
Page 27 Providing the Astronomical Community with Premier Products and Services Astro-smart.com Copyright Oct 2018 © 2010-2018, All rights reserved If you have two Sensors route one with the dew strap that is used for your telescope’s front corrector. Route the second Sensor cable along with either the dew strap that is used for your eyepieces or your finderscope.
Page 28: Accessories
Providing the Astronomical Community with Premier Products and Services Astro-smart.com Copyright Oct 2018 © 2010-2018, All rights reserved K. Accessories Optional Accessories: Optional remote sensors are available (2RSCDDDH-D) for your Meade CDA-R to operate differential mode dew removal. One sensor is needed to operate Channels 1 and 2 output and a second sensor is required to operate Channels 3 and 4.
Page 29 Another convenient accessory that Astro-Smart offers is a right angle heater connector (RAHC-DM).This allows your heater to be connected to the Meade RCDA or CDA-R at a right angle. This may be convenient for you to alleviate any bending that you have...
Page 30: Warranty, Policies, Copyright Notice
Simply put, your once you buy a Astro-Smart product we make sure it works for as long as you keep the product for free upgrades of software and firmware for the product. Warranty...
Page 31 USPS, UPS, FED EX, etc., to our product. A claim to repair or replace the product must be initiated by the recipient. In no event shall Astro-Smart be liable for any claim for incidental or consequential damage arising out of or in connection, manufacture, delivery or use of any product offered on this website or by information received by US mail, E- mail, data files or fax.

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