Paramount ME User’s Guide
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Current Percentage
This text box will show the current speed adjustment percentage. Typically, the value is
100%.
Apply (Percent of Maximum Slew Speed)
Enter the percentage of the current maximum slew speed that should be applied if the
temperature drops below the specified threshold temperature (that is, the If Degrees C Is
Below setting). The slew speed adjustment entered here is applied to the current max slew
speed as entered on the Setup tab of this dialog. If the current Maximum slew speed is set
to 80 percent, and the temperature adjusted slewing of 50% is applied, the mount will slew
at 50 percent of 80 percent or 40 percent of full speed.
The temperature is checked before each slew. This slew maximum is not applied to
joystick slewing as it is assumed joystick slewing has an operator in the vicinity of the
mount.
Global Setting Group
Unit Identifier (ID)/Reset
This feature is not yet implemented. At the time of writing this documentation, the
management of using different Unit ID for communication with the MKS 4000 controllers is
under construction.
Enable Infrared
Software Bisque is currently investigating the use of Infrared ports on Pocket PC’s as a
means of mount control when in *close* proximity to the mount. Please check the
Paramount website for any breaking news on this support, late in 2004. Support is
subject to factors beyond Software Bisque’s control, so we are not guaranteeing infrared
support, or a date when it will be available.
Debug Output Group
General Purpose Input/Output
The MKS 4000 for external communications has annexed the 9-pin serial connector
labeled “3-line serial” with various devices.
There are now four general-purpose, high-powered, driver outputs that can be used to
drive a servomotor or stepper focus motor or other device. There are also two general-
purpose pins that can be used as inputs or outputs. We are currently looking at possible
uses for these functions such as a slew panic button, limit switch, etc.
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