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AstronSCIENTIFIC ROTARION CAM 2.5" Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2 BARCELONA with state-of-the-art techniques and the best materials and components from the US, Japan, and Germany. Maximum quality, universal, versatile, and easy to use, ROTARION CAM 2.5” USA Model continues our corporate mission: AstronSCIENTIFIC Astronomy Made Easy...
  • Page 3 In the box • ROTARION CAM 2.5” USA Model. • One USB Stick / Pen-Drive for installing the ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL software for PC or Windows computer. • USB cable for Windows computer control. • Serial cable for Windows computer control, included the Serial-to-USB converter.

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    System Requirements To operate ROTARION CAM 2.5” and ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL PRO software you need the following equipment: Not included in the box: • A telescope (A). • A mount and telescope tripod or column that supports the weight of the telescope, and the weight of: your Rotarion CAM 2.5”, the accessories, adapter parts, and your optics and instruments weight (B).
  • Page 5 Index A-ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL Software Installing the Software Connecting the ROTARION Status LED Startup of ROTARION ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL screen Setup screen ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL Ports Warning Messages B-Using the ROTARION and ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL Software CAUTION! MOVING PARTS! Observing position Observing objects with the ROTARION The "Zoom Effect"...

  • Page 6: Software Installation

    A-ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL Software 1. Software Installation To install the ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL software you need a computer or PC with Windows and a connector. Load the Pen-Drive / USB-Stick included. On the Pen-Drive / USB-Stick you will find the installation file of the ROTARION CAM 2.5”...
  • Page 7 2. Connecting the ROTARION The ROTARION CAM 2.5” has 3 options for interface control. Two options are with the ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL software through a USB port, or via a Serial port or a third option using the ROTATRION HAND CONTROL that does not require a Windows PC.

  • Page 8: Status Led

    Connection ROTATION HAND CONTROL: It can also be controlled via a handset via the serial connection (2). ROTARION HAND CONTROL available from AstronSCIENTIFIC distributors. The kit includes ROTARION HAND CONTROL with Bluetooth, ROTARION AUTOFOCUS software pre-installed (without the ROTARION AUTOFOCUS hardware) and an RJ12 cable to connect it to the serial port of the ROTARION CAM 2.5”...
  • Page 9 Color Blink ROTARION CAM 2.5” STATUS Green Stopped. Ready to be activated. Green Initial Warning ROTARION Turning [ERROR] 4. ROTARION activation Start the ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL program. This will initially display the eyepiece wheel control screen. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL screen.

  • Page 10: Control Screen

    that the ROTARION is ready to start. REMOVE THE HANDS AND OBJECTS BEFORE PUSHING THE [RESET] BUTTON. READ CHAPTER C SECTION 1, CAUTION! MOVING PARTS! BEFORE PROCEEDING. Press the [RESET] button (6) and the ROTARION CAM 2.5” carousel does full rotation movements in one direction and the opposite direction during which it performs a calibration and determines the number of available Ports.
  • Page 11 [Setup] Pressing the [SETUP] button (7) opens or closes the set-up panel, leaving the ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL basic screen. [Reset] For safety reasons, the ROTARION does not start the turning of the carousel or wheel (A) automatically; Indicates that it is ready to start the turn and for you to remove hands, cables, and objects (B) that may interfere with the turning of the ROTARION carousel before pressing the [RESET] Button.

  • Page 12: Setup Screen

    WARNING, the message with the background illuminated in Red color appears. For complete information, see the next point 8, WARNING MESSAGES in this chapter. [Position Buttons] Using the [PORT-1] buttons to [PORT-4] (16), you indicate to the ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL which eyepiece you will choose.
  • Page 13 11 12 13 ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL Display. Open setup [Port Selection] Select the port you are using, USB port or COM port from the drop-down menu (10). You can then press the [QUERY] key (13) to manually connect to the ROTARION; The next time you start the program ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL will automatically connect to it.
  • Page 14 [LED on] With the box lit (12), the status LED of the CAM 2.5” (5) remains lit. Normally the LED is green, changing to red when the Wheel turns. With the box off (12) you turn off the LED so that it does not disturb during night observations or your imaging sessions.
  • Page 15 If you have the ROTARION AUTOFOCUS accessory, in the [FOCUSER CONFIG] Panel you can activate the checkbox indicated on the previous page [MINI CONTROL], so that the AUTOFOCUS Control appears at the bottom of the main screen of the ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL program.
  • Page 16 ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL Ports GOTO n When you press the [PORT-1] button [PORT-4] ROTARION CAM 2.5” begins to turn until it locates that position. During the time its turning, the display shows WAITING ... and the keys are locked. Once the position is reached, the keys are unlocked and the selected position lights up.

  • Page 17: Warning Messages

    [PORT-4] In this position, you normally have an eyepiece with a higher power than the previous [PORT-2]. The objects appear larger, and the visual field is smaller, but you have the object in the field of view. You can focus on it again. [PORT-5] This position is not available in this version of the ROTARION CAM 2.5”.
  • Page 18 the rotation of the carousel (A) automatically; Indicates that it is ready to start the turn and that you remove hands, cables, and objects (B) that may interfere with the rotation of the ROTARION carousel before pressing the [Reset] button. The LED (4) flashes green. MOVING CAUTION! PARTS!
  • Page 19 Port COM Error It cannot find ROTARION through the serial connection. Verify that you are properly connected and powered. Verify that you have selected a correct [COM] port. Starting Rotarion The ROTARION is turning for a [RESET]. The LED (4) lights red.
  • Page 20 B-Using the ROTARION and ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL Software. 1. CAUTION! MOVING PARTS! ROTARION CAM 2.5”, ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL software and its accessories are not toys, they are optical instruments with mechanisms only to be used by adults. The carousel (A) of the ROTARION CAM 2.5” performs revolving-type turning movements until reaching the position requested in the ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL software.
  • Page 21 Follow the instructions in this manual and the main message window of the ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL software at all times. CAUTION! MOVING Remove PARTS! hands and Wheel objects! (B) turning (A) WARNING! Do not point your ROTARION and telescope to the sun! Viewing the sun through a telescope without proper solar filters will cause severe and permanent eye damage or blindness!
  • Page 22 2. Observing position For the visual use of the ROTARION CAM 2.5” you must place it as indicated in the drawing below. The user who uses the left eye (A) to visualize must place the ROTARION to his left. The user who uses the right eye to visualize must position the ROTARION CAM 2.5”...
  • Page 23 3. Viewing objects with ROTARION To locate objects, it more convenient to use your eyepiece with a greater number of mm or less magnification. The less magnified eyepieces have the largest field of view and therefore it is easier to locate objects with your telescope than with an eyepiece of greater magnification and less visual field.
  • Page 24 4. The "Zoom Effect" With the object centered on the eyepiece and focused, by pressing the [PORT-2] button of the ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL software, the ROTARION changes the eyepiece on the [PORT-1] to the eyepiece [PORT-2] with increased power or magnification. [PORT-1] [PORT-2] Now you must focus the telescope again.
  • Page 25 NOTE: The size of the image of the objects in your eyepiece is a function of the magnification of your telescope. The magnification formula X equals the focal length of your telescope divided by the number in mm of the eyepiece. Example: for power calculation, magnification or magnification X must know 3 things about your telescope •...
  • Page 26 5. The "Finder Effect". If the image of an object moves or trails through the field of view (A) of the eyepiece due to mount tracking problems or because the telescope has not been set correctly and finally disappears from the field of view (B), you can re- relocate the object by pressing [PORT-1] to change to the eyepiece with the largest number in mm, the lowest power or magnification and greater field of view (C).
  • Page 27 Read, install, and use our ASCOM double-driver to command the Rotarion CAM 2.5” ports to select the desired camera, and the desired filter from the ASCOM compatible filter wheel. See AstronSCIENTIFIC website, select “Tech Info” from the menu and go to section “3.-Rotarion and Accessories Software”, section “3.3.1...
  • Page 28 Model V2”. This Excel balancing procedure is mandatory for remote telescopes or for local telescopes with intensive use (specially for unmanned/robotic telescopes). The procedure can be downloaded from: https://www.astronscientific.com/wp- content/uploads/2019/04/Balancing-Rotarion-CAM-2- 5inch-USA-Model-V2.xlsx Use the approved supplier counterweights indicated in the Excel procedure.

  • Page 29: Product Compliance Information

    Information Please read the following instructions and information. 1. Product Compliance Information The AstronSCIENTIFIC S.L. corporation with address at Marti i Julia 6-8, Barcelona 08834 Spain E.U. has certified this product with the IEC 61010-1 Norm for Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,...
  • Page 30 2. Service, Maintenance, Cleaning, Disposal, Serial Number, and Dealer: Car adapter fuse: • 4 Amp 12V 6.3x32mm, fast acting. • To replace it, unscrew the tip and replace. Operating environmental conditions: • Max. 2000m. / 0-40 C / 32-104 Fahrenheit and 80% humidity.
  • Page 31 • • Equipment with this symbol shall not be disposed of together with household or commercial waste. • Please find out about separate disposal at your regional offices. • The directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronical equipment (WEEE) is applicable in the European Union member states.

  • Page 32: Warranty Period

    D-Warranty The warranty is extended to all countries where this product is distributed by AstronSCIENTIFIC S.L. or by a distributor assigned by it. This warranty is subject to the legal provisions of each country. 1. Warranty period The Warranty period is 2 years from the date of the sales invoice issued by AstronSCIENTIFIC S.L.
  • Page 33 AstronSCIENTIFIC S.L. repair personnel, or any product whose serial number, model number or identification has been removed, defective or altered. AstronSCIENTIFIC S.L. shall not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages related to the sale or use of the product.
  • Page 34 E- ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL annex 1. Connecting the USB-Dongle-Key ROTARION PRO to access PRO software functionalities connectivity Third-party equipment & software. Connect your ROTARION PRO USB-Dongle-Key to your Windows PC to activate the PRO functions on your ROTARION REMOTE CONTROL software. You must always leave the USB-Dongle-key connected to your Windows PC.
  • Page 35 Included with Rotarion Remote Control PRO software the all new AutoMax-OnAxis algorithm. Let Rotarion do automatically on-axis precision search. Recommended for light and heavy unbalanced loads of cameras or scientific instruments. Maximum telescope on-axis precision and repeatability! • HighLoad (21). Included with Rotarion Remote Control PRO software the all-new High Load option.
  • Page 36 • Micro-Tunning Keys (22). The micro-tuning telescope optical axis adjustment keys [22] will appear in the software interface. See both images and compare. Click on the micro-tuning adjustment keys [22] to adjust the angular backlash cause by either heavy camera loads, or unbalance camera loads. Please note that there are 4 micro-tuning keys [B] for each ROTARION position.
  • Page 37 Also observe that each side keys [B] are only activated and available when the ROTARION carrousel turned from that specific side (left or right turn). So, if you are clicking on the right-side keys and you cannot observe carrousel movement, click on the other left-keys and you will see movement.
  • Page 38 USB converter supplied if need it) and plug-in the external power, either by using the 12Volt car wire or the international power supply AC/DC wire. • Final Note: other software CONNECTIVITY. Visit https://www.astronscientific.com/tech-info/ >> section “3.-Rotarion and Accessories Software” for: 3.1.

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