Meade Autostar User Manual
Meade autostar computer controller: user guide
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- Page 1 Autostar MEADE ™...
- Page 2 During a moving message, this key decreases message speed. 10. Help (“?”) Key - Access the Autostar Help function. 11. Coil Cord Port - Connects the coil cord (13) to Autostar. 12. Serial Port - RS-232 cable port to Autostar.
- Page 3 Automatic calibration of the motors happens only once, the first time Autostar is used. NOTE: If Autostar is moved to another telescope, it needs to be recalibrated (see the Setup:Telescope:Calibrate Motor menu). Getting Started: “Getting Started,” is displayed with a message offering a description of Autostar operation.
- Page 4 Telescope Model: Use the SCROLL keys to display the telescope model, then press ENTER. The telescope model can be found on the telescope box or a foil label on the telescope tube. Autostar automatically requests this information only once. Autostar Initialization Complete: In future sessions, Autostar only requests the date and time during the power-on sequence.
- Page 5 Vernal Equinox Park Scope Z… Winter Solstice Summer Solstice (press and hold for 2 sec.) MODE ENTER (press and hold for 2 sec.) Fig. 1: Autostar Primary Menus and Options. Solar System Constellation Deep Sky Star Satellite User Object Landmarks Identify...
- Page 6 Also use the Help (“?”) key for an explanation of any menu. Telescope Training Autostar is not able to accurately point at objects unless it is aligned and trained. Training Autostar allows it to collect data about the gears in the telescope motor system. Once training is complete, Autostar saves the data for later operations.
- Page 7 *Problem* If Autostar detects inconsistent data the screen reads: “Alignment Failed.” Repeat the alignment procedure until successful. Finding Objects in the Sky With Autostar aligned, it is possible to find any visible object in the “Object” menu. Another option, is to take a Guided Tour. - 7 - Guided Tour picks the best objects available for viewing.
- Page 8 “sync” object. Telescope Status Display: This is activated by pressing MODE for more than 2 seconds. The screen shows values related to Autostar operation, and can be viewed by using the SCROLL keys. The telescope can also be pointed at a particular location using the ARROW keys and watching a location display.
- Page 9 (i.e., the telescope must be in the exact same location and mounted and aligned in the exact same way). Sleep Scope is a power saving option that shuts down Autostar and the telescope without forgetting its alignment. Press ENTER to activate the Sleep function and Autostar goes dark but the internal clock keeps running.
- Page 10 Calibrate Motor: If the telescope motors appear to have any sort of problem, use this option to retest the motors before doing a “Reset.” This option is also used if Autostar is moved between telescopes to match Autostar to the telescope.
- Page 11 Corporation (“Meade”) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase in the U.S.A. and Canada. Meade will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found by Meade to be defective, provided the defective part is returned to Meade, freight-prepaid, with proof of purchase.
- Page 12 World’s leading manufacturer of astronomical telescopes for the serious amateur. 6001 OAK CANYON, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92620-4205 U.S.A. FAX: (949) 451-1460 © 1999 All Rights Reserved. ® The name Meade and the Meade logo are trademarks registered with the United States Patent Office. www.meade.com (949) 451-1450 Ver. 0399...
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