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ASTRO-PHYSICS GTOCP4 Operating Instructions Manual (79 pages)

GTO Servo Drive System

Brand: ASTRO-PHYSICS | Category: Servo Drives | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
2
About this Manual - January 2024
5
Gto Control Box- Model Gtocp4 -Your Mount's Brain
6
Environmental Considerations
7
Gto Servo Drive System Specifications
8
Gtocp4 Control Box - Layout and Features
9
- Receptacles
  10
  - 10-Pin Receptacle for Servo Motors
    10
  - 10-Pin Receptacle for Absolute Encoders
    10
  - 12-Volt Locking Receptacle
    10
  - Power Indicator Light
    10
  - Keypad Receptacle
    10
  - Auxiliary Receptacle (Legacy)
    10
  - Auto-Guider Port Receptacle
    11
  - USB Port
    11
  - RS-232 Ports (1 or 2)
    11
  - Ethernet Port
    11
  - Wifi Module and Antenna
    11
- Periodic Error Reduction or Elimination
  11
  - Pempro
    11
  - Encoders
    11
- Removing and Installing the GTOCP4 Control Box
  12
Communicating with Your Mount
13
Encoder Operation and Periodic Error Management
25
Understanding the German Equatorial Servo Logic
28
- Important General Astro-Physics GTO Concepts
  28
- German Equatorial Geometry, the Meridian, the Pier, and Limits
  31
  - The 360° Right Ascension Axis
    32
  - The Concept of "Pier Side" as It Relates to the Servo
    33
  - How Goto Slews Are Performed
    34
  - Sync Vs. Recalibrate
    34
  - Safety Slew Logic
    34
  - Tracking Past the Meridian
    35
  - Meridian Delay or Meridian Advance
    35
  - Limits and more Limits
    35
    
    APCC Meridian Tracking Limits
    36
    
    Mechanical Limit Switches
    37
    
    Encoder Limits
    37
    
    Keypad Limits
    38
    
    Hard Limits
    39
Controlling Your Gtocp4 Mount
40
What Is Meant by "Initialization
41
Auto-Guiding Tips and Notes
60
- How to Test an Auto-Guider Port
  60
Troubleshooting, Tips and Support
62
- Troubleshooting and Tips
  62
- Additional Support
  65
Appendix A: Gtocp4 and Gtocp5 Software Updates
66
- AP GTO Utilities
  66
Appendix B: Power Specification Tables
67
Appendix C: Power Considerations
69
Appendix D: Command Language
74
Appendix E: Regulatory Information for Transmitter Module
74
- FCC Notice (USA)
  74
- RF Exposure
  74
- IC Notice (Canada)
  74
- CE Notice (Europe)
  74
Appendix F: Country Codes for Wifi
75
Appendix G: Network Protocol License
78
- Lwip's License
  78
Appendix H: Gtocp4 / Mount Personality Codes
79

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