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Paramount ME User’s Guide

Adapter Panel

Cable Conduit

(through RA shaft)

RA housing

Figure 3: Paramount ME components (rear view).

Adaptor Panel Basics

The table below describes each component of the Adaptor Panel.

Figure 4: Adaptor Panel (Paramount ME with the MKS4000 control system).

Main Page

Default Chapter7
- Table of Contents7
The Paramount ME Robotic Telescope System13
- What Makes the Paramount ME so Different13
- Optional Accessories14
- Unpacking the Paramount ME14
- Packing List15
- Removing Paramount ME from Shipping Box18
The Paramount ME and Theskyx Professional Edition19
Mount Nomenclature20
- Adaptor Panel Basics21
- Instrument Panel Basics24
  - Aux 1 and Aux 2 Port Specification25
Paramount ME Assembly and Setup26
- Approximate Altitude Adjustment26
- Attaching the Counterweight Shaft27
- Positioning the Versa-Plate28
- Plugging in the Instrument Panel Electronics31
- Attaching the Mount to the Pier32
First Time Operation34
- Visual Feedback34
- Audible Feedback35
  - Sounds Emitted During Mount Initialization and Operation35
- What Is Autohoming37
  - Homing the Mount Using the Joystick37
  - Homing Troubleshooting38
- The Joystick38
  - T R Eplacement Joystick Switch Informationt38
- Connecting the Paramount ME to Your Computer38
- Adding Counterweights40
- Balance the System42
Paramount ME User's Guide43
- Balance Knobs43
  - Disengaging the Worm43
  - Engaging the Worm43
Attaching the Optical Tube Assembly to the Versa-Plate44
- Dovetail Use44
- Attaching OTA Mounting Rings44
- Cable Channel44
Initial Polar Alignment44
- Altitude Adjustment45
- Azimuth Adjustment45
  - Azimuth Tensioning Screws46
  - Additional Azimuth Adjustment46
Paramount ME Quick Polar Alignment Method47
- Step-By-Step Procedure47
Precise Polar Alignment49
- Polar Alignment Using Tpoint49
- Getting Started Using Tpoint49
  - Telescope Mapping and Polar Alignment Procedure50
- Polar Alignment - the Drift Method51
  - Using a Calibrated Video Display52
Paramount ME Initialization52
- Homing53
  - Why Is Maintaining Accurate Time Important53
- Setting the Computer's Clock54
- Parking the Paramount ME54
  - Parking from Thesky6 Professional Edition54
- Defining the Park Position55
  - Park Position Rules55
Connecting the Electronics and Power56
- Through the Mount Cabling56
  - Cabling Supplied with the Paramount ME57
  - Cable-Conduit58
- Removing the RA and Dec Side Panels58
Interface to Thesky6 Professional Edition61
- More Settings Dialog Box61
- Periodic Error Correction (PEC)65
- Recording the Periodic Error65
- The Periodic Error Correction Tab66
- Status Tab71
- Advanced Tab72
- Homing/Limits Tab72
- MKS 4000 Options Tab74
The First Night76
Paramount ME User's Guide77
- Quick Start77
- Synchronizing the Paramount ME77
- What Does the Sync Command Do78
  - The Local Celestial Meridian78
  - Best Synchronization Practices79
- Performing a Telescope Synchronization80
  - Session to Session Pointing Repeatability81
- Making Sure Synchronization Is Correct82
- Telescope Mapping Overview84
  - To Prepare for a Mapping Session85
  - To Map a Star85
Using Protrack86
- Minimum Requirements for Protrack86
- Getting Started with Protrack86
- Enabling Protrack88
- Activate Protrack88
- Enable Tracking Adjustments88
- Protrack Status Report88
Tracking Satellites89
- To Track a Satellite89
- Start/Stop Search91
Directguide91
- To Enable Directguide91
Cold Temperature Operation93
Troubleshooting Mount Operation93
- Problem93
- Solution93
Appendix A: Preparing the Paramount ME Pier95
- Paramount ME Adapter Plate Specifications95
- Software Bisque Pier Specifications98
- Pier Base Plate99
- Pier Top Plate100
Appendix B: Miscellaneous Paramount ME Specifications101
- Paramount ME Dimensions101
- Determining Pier Height101
- Guider Jack Wiring Specifications102
  - Cross Reference102
- Auxiliary Port 1 and 2 Fuse Replacement103
  - Slo-Blo Subminiature Fuses Part Numbers103
  - Camera Power Cable Pin out Specifications103
Appendix C: Updating the Control Software (Firmware)105
- To Determine Your Mount's Firmware Version105
Appendix D - Southern Hemisphere Setup and Use109
- Sensor Hour Angle (HA) and Sensor Declination (Declination)110
  - Setting Telescope Limits110
Appendix E: USB Driver Installation and Use111
- Minimum Requirements for USB Control111
- USB Driver Installation111
- Using the MKS 4000 USB Port116
- Determining the MKS 4000 USB COM Port Number116
- Changing the MKS 4000 USB COM Port Number117
Appendix F: FCC Compliance Statement119
- Warning119
- Note119
Index121

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