Appendix E: USB Driver Installation and Use
Paramount ME and the Bisque Telescope Control System (TCS) products shipped after
July 1, 2004 come with the newer model MKS 4000 control system and include a USB
hardware interface port. If you wish to control the Paramount ME via USB, you must
install USB drivers first. See “XUSB Driver InstallationX” below for details.
The MKS 4000 can also be controlled via standard RS232 port, and does not require the
installation of additional drivers.
Minimum Requirements for USB Control
Here are the minimum requirements for controlling the Paramount ME through a USB
port.
Paramount ME Robotic Telescope System or the Bisque TCS using the MKS 4000
control system.
TheSky6 Professional Edition version 6.0.0.25 or later.
The MKS 4000 USB drivers (included on the Paramount ME System disc).
USB port on your computer.
One USB cable.
USB Driver Installation
In order to the USB port, you must first install the MKS 4000 USB software driver.
Notes
This driver does not need to be installed to control the Paramount ME via
standard serial (COM) port.
The USB driver was previously named “Bisque TCS,” so Windows may identify
your mount as such. The MKS 4000 USB drivers will control either device.
The MKS 4000 USB driver installer software is included on the Paramount ME System
disc. Note that TheSky6 Professional Edition version 6.0.0.25 or later must also be
installed. The installer for the latest TheSky6 update is available on this disc.
To Install the MKS 4000 USB Drivers
1. Insert the Paramount ME System Disc into your CD or DVD-ROM drive and wait for
the introduction screen to appear.
2. Click Install Software.
3. Mark the I Accept the Terms of the License Agreement and then click Next.
4. Click TheSky6 Update Installer and the follow the instructions to install the latest
version of TheSky6 Professional Edition.
5. Once TheSky6 update is complete, click the USB Driver Installer text or graphic to
launch the driver installer software.
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