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Software Bisque Paramount ME User Manual (122 pages)

Robotic Telescope Mount

Brand: Software Bisque | Category: Racks & Stands | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
7
The Paramount ME Robotic Telescope System

13
- What Makes the Paramount ME so Different
  13
- Optional Accessories
  14
- Unpacking the Paramount ME
  14
- Packing List
  15
  - Box 1
    15
  - Paramount ME Mount
    15
  - Box 2
    15
  - Paramount Additional Components
    15
  - Counterweights
    17
- Removing Paramount ME from Shipping Box
  18
The Paramount ME and Theskyx Professional Edition

19
Mount Nomenclature

20
- Adaptor Panel Basics
  21
- Instrument Panel Basics
  24
  - Aux 1 and Aux 2 Port Specification
    25
Paramount ME Assembly and Setup

26
First Time Operation

34
Paramount ME User's Guide

43
- Balance Knobs
  43
  - Disengaging the Worm
    43
  - Engaging the Worm
    43
Attaching the Optical Tube Assembly to the Versa-Plate

44
- Dovetail Use
  44
- Attaching OTA Mounting Rings
  44
- Cable Channel
  44
Initial Polar Alignment

44
- Altitude Adjustment
  45
- Azimuth Adjustment
  45
  - Azimuth Tensioning Screws
    46
  - Additional Azimuth Adjustment
    46
Paramount ME Quick Polar Alignment Method

47
- Step-By-Step Procedure
  47
Precise Polar Alignment

49
Paramount ME Initialization

52
- Homing
  53
  - Why Is Maintaining Accurate Time Important
    53
- Setting the Computer's Clock
  54
- Parking the Paramount ME
  54
  - Parking from Thesky6 Professional Edition
    54
- Defining the Park Position
  55
  - Park Position Rules
    55
Connecting the Electronics and Power

56
- Through the Mount Cabling
  56
  - Cabling Supplied with the Paramount ME
    57
  - Cable-Conduit
    58
- Removing the RA and Dec Side Panels
  58
  - Remove the Declination Box Panel
    60
  - Rotate the Declination Axis
    60
  - Add Additional Cabling
    61
  - Assemble Mount
    61
Interface to Thesky6 Professional Edition

61
- More Settings Dialog Box
  61
  - Mount Type
    62
  - Mount ID
    62
  - Maximum Speed
    62
  - Acceleration
    62
  - Non Sidereal Rate
    62
  - Guider Speed
    63
  - Track Rate
    63
  - Home after Link
    63
  - Focus Pulse
    63
  - Home Sensor Hour Angle and Sensor Declination
    63
  - Save to Flash
    64
  - Copy to Clipboard
    64
- Periodic Error Correction (PEC)
  65
- Recording the Periodic Error
  65
- The Periodic Error Correction Tab
  66
  - Recording Corrections
    67
  - Curve Fit: Smoothing the PEC Table
    68
  - Polynomial/Sine Curve
    69
  - Uploading the PEC Curve
    69
  - Apply PEC Correction
    70
  - Recorded Table Group
    70
  - Copy
    70
  - Paste
    71
  - Zero Flash
    71
- Status Tab
  71
- Advanced Tab
  72
- Homing/Limits Tab
  72
  - Right Ascension/Declination
    73
  - Homing Required before Slew
    73
  - Allowed from Joystick
    73
  - Home Axis
    73
  - Set Index Offset
    73
  - Velocity High/Medium/Low
    73
  - Direction S1, S2, Index
    73
  - Minimum Limit, Maximum Limit, Set Limit Options
    73
  - Slew between Limits
    73
  - Count
    74
- MKS 4000 Options Tab
  74
  - Slew Speed Adjustment (Temperature) Group
    74
  - If Degrees C Is below
    74
  - Current (C)
    74
  - Current Percentage
    75
  - Apply (Percent of Maximum Slew Speed)
    75
  - Global Setting Group
    75
  - Unit Identifier (ID)/Reset
    75
  - Enable Infrared
    75
  - Debug Output Group
    75
  - General Purpose Input/Output
    75
  - Direction Output (1)
    76
  - Open Collector Output (1)
    76
  - Direction Output (2)
    76
  - Open Collector Output (2)
    76
  - System Reboot Group
    76
  - Normal
    76
  - For Flash Update
    76
  - For Motor Indexing
    76
  - Communications Error Count
    76
The First Night

76
Paramount ME User's Guide

77
- Quick Start
  77
- Synchronizing the Paramount ME
  77
- What Does the Sync Command Do
  78
  - The Local Celestial Meridian
    78
  - Best Synchronization Practices
    79
- Performing a Telescope Synchronization
  80
  - Session to Session Pointing Repeatability
    81
- Making Sure Synchronization Is Correct
  82
  - Purple Region
    83
  - Red Region
    83
  - Synchronization Checklist
    84
  - Starting Synchronization over
    84
- Telescope Mapping Overview
  84
  - To Prepare for a Mapping Session
    85
  - To Map a Star
    85
Using Protrack

86
- Minimum Requirements for Protrack
  86
- Getting Started with Protrack
  86
- Enabling Protrack
  88
- Activate Protrack
  88
- Enable Tracking Adjustments
  88
- Protrack Status Report
  88
Tracking Satellites

89
- To Track a Satellite
  89
- Start/Stop Search
  91
Directguide

91
- To Enable Directguide
  91
Cold Temperature Operation

93
Troubleshooting Mount Operation

93
- Problem
  93
- Solution
  93
Appendix A: Preparing the Paramount ME Pier

95
Appendix B: Miscellaneous Paramount ME Specifications

101
- Paramount ME Dimensions
  101
- Determining Pier Height
  101
- Guider Jack Wiring Specifications
  102
  - Cross Reference
    102
- Auxiliary Port 1 and 2 Fuse Replacement
  103
  - Slo-Blo Subminiature Fuses Part Numbers
    103
  - Camera Power Cable Pin out Specifications
    103
Appendix C: Updating the Control Software (Firmware)

105
- To Determine Your Mount's Firmware Version
  105
Appendix D - Southern Hemisphere Setup and Use

109
- Sensor Hour Angle (HA) and Sensor Declination (Declination)
  110
  - Setting Telescope Limits
    110
Appendix E: USB Driver Installation and Use

111
- Minimum Requirements for USB Control
  111
- USB Driver Installation
  111
  - Notes
    111
  - To Install the MKS 4000 USB Drivers
    111
  - To Uninstall the MKS 4000 USB Drivers
    115
- Using the MKS 4000 USB Port
  116
- Determining the MKS 4000 USB COM Port Number
  116
- Changing the MKS 4000 USB COM Port Number
  117
Appendix F: FCC Compliance Statement

119
- Warning
  119
- Note
  119
Index

121

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Table of Contents

The Paramount ME Robotic Telescope System

The Paramount ME and Theskyx Professional Edition

Mount Nomenclature

Paramount ME Assembly and Setup

First Time Operation

Paramount ME User's Guide

Attaching the Optical Tube Assembly to the Versa-Plate

Initial Polar Alignment

Paramount ME Quick Polar Alignment Method

Precise Polar Alignment

Paramount ME Initialization

Connecting the Electronics and Power

Interface to Thesky6 Professional Edition

The First Night

Paramount ME User's Guide

Using Protrack

Tracking Satellites

Directguide

Cold Temperature Operation

Troubleshooting Mount Operation

Appendix A: Preparing the Paramount ME Pier

Appendix B: Miscellaneous Paramount ME Specifications

Appendix C: Updating the Control Software (Firmware)

Appendix D - Southern Hemisphere Setup and Use

Appendix E: USB Driver Installation and Use

Appendix F: FCC Compliance Statement

Index

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