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Software Bisque Paramount MYT 6 Series User Manual

Software Bisque Paramount MYT 6 Series User Manual (181 pages)

Brand: Software Bisque | Category: Racks & Stands | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Telescope Operation Disclaimer
8
Sun Warning
8
The Paramount Robotic Telescope System
9
Getting Help
14
What You Need to Know
14
- Coordinate Systems
  15
  - The Horizon Coordinate System
    15
  - The Equatorial Coordinate System
    16
  - Hour Angle
    17
- Local Sidereal Time
  18
- Atmospheric Refraction
  18
- Polar Alignment Basics
  19
- Homing
  21
  - Labeling the Home Position on the Sky Chart
    22
  - Session-To-Session Pointing Repeatability
    25
- Tpoint Calibration
  26
  - Verify Mount Initialization
    26
- The Local Celestial Meridian
  28
  - Maintaining Accurate Time
    29
- Parking the Paramount
  30
  - Parking Notes
    31
  - Defining the Park Position
    31
  - Parking from Thesky Professional
    31
  - Unparking the Paramount
    31
  - Park Position Rules
    32
- Audible Control System Feedback
  32
- Visual Control System Feedback
  34
- Through the Mount Cabling
  34
  - Routing Cables through the Paramount ME
    36
  - Routing Cables through the Paramount MX and MYT
    37
Packing List
38
Unboxing the Paramount
44
- Your Safety Is Paramount
  45
- Boxing the Paramount for Transport
  48
Paramount Components
49
- Paramount ME Front View
  50
- Paramount MX Front View
  51
- Paramount MYT Front View
  52
  - HA Worm Block Cover
    52
- Telescope Mounting Plate (Versa-Plate)
  53
- HA Worm Block Cover
  63
- HA Cable Conduit
  63
- HA Gear Cover (ME Only)
  63
- Dec Cable Conduit
  63
- Hour Angle Carrying Handle
  63
- HA Worm Block Switch
  63
- HA Spring Plunger and Cam Stop Access Hole (Paramount ME and MX Only)
  67
- HA Encoder Cover (Paramount ME Only)
  67
- HA Assembly
  67
- Electronics Box
  67
  - Polar Axis Adjustments
    69
- Keystone Modules
  70
- XT60 DC Power Connector
  72
- Azimuth Adjuster Knobs
  72
  - Base Thrust Mounting Knobs
    74
  - Base Plate
    74
- Paramount ME Rear View
  75
  - Hour Angle Axis Locking Holes (Paramount ME Only)
    75
  - Declination Axis Locking Holes (Paramount ME Only)
    76
- Paramount MX Rear View
  77
  - Declination Carrying Handle (Paramount MX Only)
    77
- Declination Axis Two-Position Switch
  77
- Paramount MYT Rear View
  78
  - Cable Conduit Access Hole and Cover
    78
- Declination Axis Encoder Cover
  79
- Configurable Hard Stop Positions (Paramount ME Only)
  79
- Declination Axis Assembly (Dec Assembly)
  80
- Paramount Serial Number (Serial Number)
  80
- Altitude Scale
  80
- Altitude Adjuster (Paramount ME Only)
  82
- Polar Axis Elevation Adjustment
  83
  - Paramount ME Altitude Scale
    85
- Counterweight Shaft
  86
- Counterweight Shaft Extension Bar (Optional)
  87
- Counterweights
  87
- Paramount ME Side View
  92
- Paramount MX Side View
  93
- Altitude Adjustment Thrust Knobs
  94
- Integrated Wedge
  94
- Bubble Level
  95
- Declination Axis Locking Hole (Paramount ME Only)
  95
- Micro Levelers (Paramount ME Only)
  96
- Hand Controller
  98
- Paramount Accessories
  100
  - USB Cable
    100
  - Hex Wrenches
    100
  - Power Supply Unit (PSU)
    100
  - Altitude Adjuster Wrench (Paramount ME Only)
    101
How to Polar Align the Paramount
101
- Rough Polar Alignment
  101
  - Step-By-Step Rough Polar Alignment
    102
- Accurate Polar Alignment
  103
  - The Accurate Polar Alignment Command
    103
- Using the Polemaster
  105
The Paramount and Thesky Professional
106
- Minimum System Requirements
  106
- First Time Paramount Setup
  107
- Controlling the Paramount with Thesky Professional
  107
- Getting Started with Thesky Professional
  108
- The Bisque TCS Window
  109
  - Status Messages (Status Text)
    110
  - Firmware Version and Mount Identifier
    110
- Parameters Tab
  110
  - Advanced Parameters
    113
  - Commands Pop-Up Menu
    120
- Show Status Tab
  124
- Periodic Error Correction Tab
  125
  - Bisque TCS PEC Table Tab
    127
  - Compute PEC Curve Tab
    129
  - Utilities Tab
    134
- Wi-Fi Quick Start
  151
  - Configuring the Wisky Control
    151
  - Connecting the Wisky to a Mac
    154
  - Macos WLAN Minimum System Requirements
    154
  - Configuring the Wisky Connection Point
    154
  - Configuring the Mac's Network Settings
    156
  - On-Axis Encoders Tab
    160
- Using Protrack
  160
  - Protrack Minimum Requirements
    161
  - Getting Started with Protrack
    161
Troubleshooting Mount Operation
162
- USB Hubs and USB Extenders
  164
  - Controlling Multiple USB Devices with USB Hubs
    165
  - Windows os and USB Port Power Settings
    165
Appendix A: Paramount Technical Drawings
167
- Computing Dome Offset Distance
  168
Appendix B: Motor Index Angles
171
- Measuring and Saving the Motor Index Angles
  171
Appendix C: Optional Paramount Accessories
175
Appendix D: Paramount Limited Warranty
177
- Product Return for Service Procedure
  177
Appendix E: User Guide Revision History
178
Index
179

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