Software Bisque Paramount 6 Series - Paramount Accessories; USB Cable; Hex Wrenches; Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Paramount GEM User Guide
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Slew Rate Switch
The slew rate switch can be adjusted to five positions. Positions 1-4 are labeled on the hand controller
cover and by default the higher the number, the faster the rate. Rotating this switch counterclockwise to
the unmarked position disables slewing via the joystick. The default slew rates are shown below.
Switch Position
Default Slew Rate (x Sidereal)
Fully counterclockwise (not labeled)
0x*
1
0.33x
2
3x
3
600x
4
1200x
* The rate for this switch position is not configurable.
The rates for slew rate switch positions 1-4 can be configured when the hand controller is plugged into
the MKS 5000 control system. See “Hand Controller Settings” on page 149 for information how to do so.
The Paramount Series 6 hand controller is backward compatible with the Paramount ME
(specifically, MKS 4000 control systems using firmware version 2.8.6 or later). However,
the hand controller’s slew rates are not configurable when used in conjunction with the
MKS 4000. In other words, the default slew rates are configurable only via the MKS
5000 control system.
Paramount Accessories
USB Cable
The USB cable has USB C style connector that plugs into USB port on the Electronics Box and a standard
USB-A plug that plugs into the PC.
Hex Wrenches
The Paramount mount includes a set of SAE hex wrenches that can be used to tighten the Versa-Plate
knobs (page 55), loosen the base mounting knobs (page 74), adjust the altitude thrust knobs (page 94),
and other common setup tasks.
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
The Paramount power supply unit is compatible with either +120 or +240V power sources and includes a
NEMA 5-style three-pronged connector. Country-specific power plugs can be purchased at many
hardware or electronics shops. The table below shows the PSU specifications for each model.