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Software Bisque Paramount MX User Manual (138 pages)

Robotic Telescope System

Brand: Software Bisque | Category: Robotics | Size: 13 MB

Table of Contents
3
Telescope Operation Disclaimer
7
Sun Warning
7
The Paramount MX
9
Optional Accessories
10
Getting Help
10
What You Need to Know
11
Polar Alignment Basics
11
Coordinate Systems
12
The Horizon Coordinate System
12
The Equatorial Coordinate System
13
Hour Angle
15
Local Sidereal Time
15
Atmospheric Refraction
16
Homing
17
Labeling the Home Position
18
Synchronization
19
The Local Celestial Meridian
20
Best Synchronization Practices
21
Step by Step Synchronization
21
Session to Session Pointing Repeatability
22
Making Sure Synchronization Is Correct
22
Setting the Computer's Clock
25
Parking the Paramount MX
25
Parking from Theskyx Professional Edition
25
Defining the Park Position
25
Park Position Rules
26
Audible Control System Feedback
26
Visual Control System Feedback
28
Through the Mount Cabling
28
Packing List
33
Box 1 Contents (Paramount MX)
33
Important Packing Material Notes
33
Box 2 Contents (Accessories Box)
33
Location of Your Serial Numbers
36
Unpacking the Paramount MX
36
Your Safety Is Paramount
36
Packing the Paramount MX for Transport
37
Paramount MX Components
38
Front View
38
RA Worm Block Cover
38
Payload Mounting Plate (Versa-Plate)
39
Versa-Plate Knobs
41
Instrument Panel
43
RA Worm Block Cover
45
RA Cable Conduit
46
Dec Cable Conduit
46
Right Ascension Carrying Handle
46
RA Worm Block Three Position Switch
46
RA Assembly
48
Electronics Box
48
Azimuth Adjuster Knobs
51
Base Thrust Mounting Knobs
52
Base Plate
52
Rear View
52
Declination Carrying Handle
53
Declination Axis Three Position Switch (Dec Three Position Switch)
53
Cable Conduit Access Hole and Cover
53
Declination Axis Assembly (Dec Assembly)
53
Paramount MX Serial Number (Serial Number)
53
Altitude Scale
54
Altitude Adjuster
54
Counterweight Shaft
56
Counterweights
56
Payload Imbalance Cause and Effect
58
Balancing the Payload
58
Counterweight Safety Knob
59
Counterweight Shaft Extension Bar (Optional)
59
Side View
60
Altitude Adjuster Thrust Knobs
60
Wedge
60
Bubble Level
61
Hand Controller
61
Other Paramount MX Accessories
63
Mini USB Cable
63
Hex Wrenches
63
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
63
How to Polar Align
65
Quick Polar Alignment Method
65
Step-By-Step Quick Polar Alignment Procedure
65
Precise Polar Alignment
68
Using Tpoint for Precise Polar Alignment
68
Using the Polar Alignment Scope
69
The Paramount and Theskyx Professional Edition
71
Paramount MX Minimum System Requirements
71
First Time Paramount MX Setup
72
Paramount MX USB Driver Installation
72
Mac os X
72
Windows
72
Controlling the Paramount MX with Theskyx Professional Edition
72
Getting Started with Theskyx Professional Edition
74
The Bisque TCS Window
75
Status Messages (Status Text)
76
Firmware Version and Mount Identifier
76
Parameters Tab
76
Advanced Parameters
78
Commands Pop-Up Menu
84
Show Status Tab
87
Periodic Error Correction Tab
90
Bisque TCS PEC Table Tab
91
Compute PEC Curve Tab
92
Collecting and Using Periodic Error Tracking Data
94
Utilities Tab
100
Logging Tab
111
Troubleshooting Mount Operation
113
Longer USB Cable Runs and USB Hubs
113
Using Protrack
115
Protrack Minimum Requirements
115
Getting Started with Protrack
115
Appendix A: Installing the MKS 5000 USB Windows Driver
117
Windows 7 Driver Installation
117
Accessing Windows Device Manager
121
Windows XP Driver Installation
122
Appendix B: Paramount MX Technical Drawings
127
Technical Drawing Name (PDF)
127
Solidworks Edrawing
127
Appendix C: External Power Cable Sets
128
Apogee/Qsi/Sbig ST-402 Model Camera External Power Cable Specs
128
SBIG ST-7 Series (5-Pin) External Power Cable Specs
129
SBIG STL Series (6-Pin) External Power Cable Specs
131
Generic External Power Cable Specs
132
Appendix D: Paramount MX Warranty
133
Index
135

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