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Copyright 2015 S
oftware Bisque, In
c. All rights reser
ved.
The Paramoun
t Robotic Telescop
e System
User Guide
Paramount ME II, M
Y
T,
MX
, and MX+ models
Revision
1.
9
4 August, 2015
2
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Telescope Operation Disclaimer
8
Sun Warning
8
The Paramount Robotic Telescope System
9
Paramount Model Comparison
12
Optional Accessories
14
Getting Help
15
What You Need to Know
15
Coordinate Systems
16
The Horizon Coordinate System
16
The Equatorial Coordinate System
17
Hour Angle
18
Local Sidereal Time
19
Atmospheric Refraction
19
Polar Alignment Basics
20
Homing
22
Labeling the Home Position on the Sky Chart
23
Physically Marking the Home Position
24
Synchronization
25
Best Synchronization Practices
26
Step by Step Synchronization
26
Session to Session Pointing Repeatability
27
Making Sure Synchronization Is Correct
28
The Local Celestial Meridian
29
Maintaining Accurate Time
30
Parking the Paramount
31
Parking from Theskyx Professional Edition
31
Defining the Park Position
32
Park Position Rules
32
Audible Control System Feedback
32
Visual Control System Feedback
35
Through the Mount Cabling
35
Paramount User Guide
35
Packing List
41
Box 1 Contents
41
Important Packing Material Notes
43
Box 2 Contents (Accessories Box)
44
Locating Your Serial Numbers
47
Paramount and Software Serial Number Registration
48
Unpacking the Paramount
48
Your Safety Is Paramount
48
Paramount ME II Unpacking Insert
49
Paramount MX Unpacking Insert
50
Paramount MX+ Unpacking Insert
51
Paramount M y T Unpacking Insert
52
Packing the Paramount for Transport
54
Paramount Components
55
Paramount ME II Front View
56
Paramount MX Front View
57
Paramount MX+ Front View
58
Paramount M y T Front View
59
RA Worm Block Cover
59
Payload Mounting Plate (Versa-Plate)
60
Paramount Versa-Plate Knobs
63
Large Dovetail Accessory Rail (Paramount ME II Only, Optional)
68
Instrument Panel
68
RA Worm Block Cover
72
RA Cable Conduit
72
RA Gear Cover (ME II Only)
72
Dec Cable Conduit
72
Right Ascension Carrying Handle
72
RA Worm Block Switch
73
RA Spring Plunger and Cam Stop Access Hole (Paramount ME II and MX+ Only)
77
RA Encoder Cover (Paramount ME II Only)
77
RA Assembly
77
Electronics Box
77
Polar Axis Adjustments
81
Azimuth Adjuster Knobs
82
Base Thrust Mounting Knobs
84
Base Plate
84
Paramount ME II Rear View
85
Paramount MX Rear View
86
Paramount MX+ Rear View
87
Declination Carrying Handle (Paramount MX Only)
88
Declination Axis Three Position Switch (Paramount MX Dec Three Position Switch)
88
Cable Conduit Access Hole and Cover
88
Right Ascension Axis Locking Hole (Paramount ME II Only)
89
Configurable Hard Stop Positions (Paramount ME II Only)
90
Declination Axis Assembly (Dec Assembly)
90
Paramount Serial Number (Serial Number)
91
Altitude Scale
91
Altitude Adjuster
93
Counterweight Shaft
98
Counterweight Shaft Extension Bar (Optional)
99
Counterweights
99
Payload Imbalance Cause and Effect
101
Balancing the Payload
101
Counterweight Safety Knob
102
Paramount ME II Side View
103
Paramount MX Side View
104
Paramount MX+ Side View
105
Altitude Adjuster Thrust Knobs
106
Wedge
106
Bubble Level
107
Declination Axis Locking Hole (Paramount ME II Only)
108
Micro Levelers (Paramount ME II Only)
108
Hand Controller
110
Paramount User Guide
110
Other Paramount Accessories
111
USB 2.0 Cable
111
Hex Wrenches
112
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
112
Altitude Adjuster Wrench (Paramount ME II Only)
112
How to Polar Align
112
Rough Polar Alignment Method
113
Step-By-Step Rough Polar Alignment
113
Accurate Polar Alignment
114
Using Theskyx Pro for Precise Polar Alignment
114
Using the Polar Alignment Scope
115
The Paramount and Theskyx Professional Edition
116
Paramount Minimum System Requirements
116
First Time Paramount Setup
117
Paramount USB Driver Installation
117
Mac os X
118
Windows
118
Controlling the Paramount with Theskyx Professional Edition
118
Getting Started with Theskyx Professional Edition
119
The Bisque TCS Window
120
Status Messages (Status Text)
121
Firmware Version and Mount Identifier
121
Parameters Tab
121
Advanced Parameters
124
Commands Pop-Up Menu
131
Show Status Tab
135
Periodic Error Correction Tab
137
Bisque TCS PEC Table Tab
138
Compute PEC Curve Tab
140
Collecting and Using Periodic Error Tracking Data
142
Utilities Tab
148
Logging Tab
164
Using Protrack
164
Protrack Minimum Requirements
164
Getting Started with Protrack
165
Troubleshooting Mount Operation
166
USB Hubs and USB Extenders
167
Controlling Multiple USB Devices with USB Hubs
167
Windows and USB Port Power Settings
168
Appendix A: Installing the MKS 5000 USB Windows Driver
170
Windows USB Driver Installation and Use
170
Accessing Windows Device Manager
171
Uninstalling the MKS 5000 Driver
172
Appendix B: Paramount Technical Drawings
174
Computing Dome Offset Distance
175
Appendix C: External Power Cable Sets
178
Apogee/Qsi/Sbig ST-402/STF-8300 Model Camera External Power Cable Set Specifications
178
SBIG ST-7 Series (5-Pin) External Power Cable Set Specifications
181
SBIG ST-L Series (6-Pin) External Power Cable Specs
182
Finger Lakes Instruments External Cable Specs
184
Generic External Power Cable Specs
185
Appendix D: Paramount Warranty
187
MKS 5000 Warranty Replacement Procedure and Policy
187
MKS 5000 Non-Warranty Replacement Procedure and Policy
188
Shipping Address
188
Appendix E: Revision History
189
Index
192
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