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Astro-Physics

GTOCP5 Micro-step Servo System

Mach2GTO only

Operating Instructions

Non-ASCOM

Windows

Program

Non-ASCOM

Mac

Program

Astro-Physics Command Center

ASCOM

AP

V2 Driver

AP GTO Keypad

Apple, Android

& Windows

Mobile Devices

via

Direct or

Network Wi-Fi

Multiple

ASCOM

Client

Applications

ACP on iPad

Auto-guider Inputs

from

 

Guide Camera

Windows Computer

with ASCOM

Planetarium

Software

August 2020

GTOCP5

Control Box

 

Summary of Contents for GTOCP5

Page 1: ...n ASCOM Mac Program Astro Physics Command Center ASCOM AP V2 Driver AP GTO Keypad Apple Android Windows Mobile Devices via Direct or Network Wi Fi Multiple ASCOM Client Applications ACP on iPad Auto g...

Page 2: ...om Control Device 10 Remote Observatories 10 USB Port 2 0 10 RS 232 Ports 2 11 Ethernet Port 12 Connect Your GTOCP4 or GTOCP5 via Ethernet 12 APCC ST and APCC PRO COM Setting 13 ASCOM AP V2 COM Settin...

Page 3: ...ide as it Relates to the Servo 38 TRACKING PAST THE MERIDIAN 39 Meridian Delay or Meridian Advance 39 Recalibrate and Sync 40 Parking Your Mount 40 AUTOGUIDING TIPS AND NOTES 41 How Do Autoguiders Wor...

Page 4: ...se Date _____________________________________________ User Name ________________________ Password _________________________ Ethernet IP Address ____________________________________ Access Point Wi Fi...

Page 5: ...tion for the GTOCP5 to perform its varied operations The encoders working with the microprocessor in the GTOCP5 operate to an accuracy of 0 05 arc seconds per step These motors can be accurately contr...

Page 6: ...tarp for extended periods of time we recommend that you remove the control box and keypad and bring them indoors Tarps and covers can cause significant moisture build up from condensation even when y...

Page 7: ...e Slew Speed Maximum 1800x with 24V 1200x with 12V Power Consumption The mount powers both micro steppers with full current at all times The Dec motor must be powered even when it is not turning in or...

Page 8: ...e by a twist of the plug s locking collar onto the receptacle The other end of the power cable terminates with Anderson Power Pole connectors which provide convenience when connecting to a number of d...

Page 9: ...al UART to seamlessly connect as if it were a true serial port This device is powered both from the USB itself and also from the power of the GTOCP5 Additional information is provided on USB Port on p...

Page 10: ...attached to the side of the pier When using one of the available tripods it may be necessary to attach the control box adapter by using an extension to offset the adapter for clearance Refer to the Ma...

Page 11: ...of competing WiFi networks flooding the air waves If 10 minutes into a 20 minute exposure you realize that the WiFi is flakey you can disconnect and then reconnect with USB serial or an Ethernet cabl...

Page 12: ...are located on the rear of a desktop computer Avoid using hubs or extenders if possible If you must use a hub use a high quality hub that is powered If you must extend your USB range we highly recomm...

Page 13: ...is the fastest communication method between the mount and the computer operating magnitudes faster than serial and USB and even slightly outpacing the Wi Fi It is suitable for long distance communicat...

Page 14: ...on one end and to your computer router or network switch port on the other end IMPORTANT Allow at least 30 seconds for the connections to be fully established Once the connection is made communicatio...

Page 15: ...t perform a browser search use the form http GTOCP5_X and press enter Other operating systems like Mac and Linux will not resolve a NetBIOS hostname without other modifications Set Ethernet Parameters...

Page 16: ...end large files over Ethernet very quickly like the CP4 5 firmware updates and license files Other software like APCC the AP V2 Driver and others behave just like the browser they tell the computer to...

Page 17: ...uted through large networks and over the internet If a packet is lost in transit or fails to maintain integrity the packet will be resent UDP UDP User Datagram Protocol is a simpler form of TCP where...

Page 18: ...er even though they share the same IP address Remember that it is the network itself that is unique Because each network name will include the serial number each CP4 5 creates a unique access port net...

Page 19: ...ve The existing wireless network has a wireless router that supervises the flow of data within the wireless network From the CP4 5 s point of view this is by far the most efficient and desirable wirel...

Page 20: ...t By selecting your specific application the 30 second wait time during connection will be eliminated saving time Upgrading to New Software The CP4 5 will require software updates as time goes by It i...

Page 21: ...lar these are the initialization functions time date and location along with Park Meridian De lay ReCal and Sync These are the most important functions to get right Primary control functions allow the...

Page 22: ...ablish the tracking guiding centering and slew rates tell the mount how it should operate 4 The command to unpark the mount is sent This command both ends the parked state and it also calculates the m...

Page 23: ...pdates that were made via the PC will be known to the Keypad Refer to the Keypad manual for additional information Keypads with the v5 xx firmware require the GTOCP5 or GTOCP4 as used with our other m...

Page 24: ...AP V2 Driver requires version 6 4SP1 or higher of the ASCOM platform http ascom standards org index htm Use the ASCOM V2 Driver Rather than Other Native Drivers The question often arises If I have a...

Page 25: ...ber that is high enough not to have a chance conflict with an existing port This chosen port will be a virtual port in APCC in the Virtual Ports tab Using COM15 or COM21 is usually a safe way to go c...

Page 26: ...efault settings 6 Other Options recommended settings a Enable Debug Logs Checked b Keep Mount Time Synced to PC Time Checked c Convert Syncs to ReCals Checked d Minimize Control Window on Connect Unch...

Page 27: ...tings Reference the previous section entitled Setting Up the Astro Physics V2 ASCOM Driver 3 Install your third party software 4 Locate the Telescope Chooser or Settings in the third party control sof...

Page 28: ...f mount related software that is opened and the last one that is shut down Features of APCC Standard are too many to list but include the following Direct Ethernet and or Wi Fi connection to the mount...

Page 29: ...oughts Launch APCC first APCC should always be the first software started and the last to be closed at the end of the evening Starting it first will ensure that the mount is properly initialized It co...

Page 30: ...te Tweak Window Unchecked 3 Virtual Ports Tab a Virtual Ports randomly choose high COM numbers for the first two Virtual Ports COM 21 and COM 22 so that they do not conflict with real COM ports Once y...

Page 31: ...C Current Version There you ll find the up to date copy of APCC Installation and Getting Started Quick Guide PDF Documentation The most robust and recommended methods of connection are Ethernet and Se...

Page 32: ...n using the AP V2 Driver with APCC you will need to change some settings in the driver s Setup Telescope The box APCC Virtual Port will need to be checked and a high number COM port for example COM21...

Page 33: ...the active third party software 11 Close APCC The AP V2 Driver will automatically close 12 Power down the mount Important note If you are starting the mount and initializing from APCC then it will ov...

Page 34: ...OM Mount See image at right Important Note Do NOT select Astro Physics from that list These are TheSkyX native drivers and NOT Astro Physics drivers They will NOT con nect through ASCOM and the AP V2...

Page 35: ...for Mac by Software Bisque This software is offered through their internet website Note Smart Device companies are currently revising their software to be able to utilize the unique start up features...

Page 36: ...m Software Bisque Windows with ASCOM support and native driver Earth Centered Universe from Nova Astronomics Windows with ASCOM support Sky Tools 4 by Skyhound Windows with ASCOM support Voyager from...

Page 37: ...be sent if your location has changed 2 Time date and time zone GMT offset give the mount the necessary time information GMT offset will be remem bered but time and date need to be supplied each time t...

Page 38: ...oing research on NEOs by all means use a time server and GPS Once you are calibrated on a star apart from determining the flip point precise time and location play almost NO ROLE WHATSOEVER in normal...

Page 39: ...he same physical position of the RA axis To distinguish the two positions we do two things 1 We report one position as having a pier side of East and the other as having a pier side of West 2 The RA v...

Page 40: ...aging series that can then simply continue through the meridian However like any powerful feature you MUST understand how the meridian limits work It is vital that you understand what they CANNOT do a...

Page 41: ...Feel free to use Sync or ReCal interchangeably in Keypad or computer The effect will be to fine tune your pointing accuracy It will have no affect on your scope counter weights orientation Freedom Par...

Page 42: ...blem should be to determine the actual current relationship between the X and Y of the guiding software and the RA and Dec of your mount This is easily done in your camera software by making a manual...

Page 43: ...t window PHD2 Guiding Recommendations Set a delay of 2 to 3 seconds between guide exposures No need to chase gear errors because there aren t any Use whatever exposure time you want to get a good sign...

Page 44: ...wire s bare end in contact with the 2 wire s bare end This method goes for all the steps below using the relevant wire and the 2 wire 8 Observe the gears in the RA axis gearbox They should be stopped...

Page 45: ...tracking over long time periods With these mounts there is no periodic error and the tracking errors are very small well below 1 arc second over 30 minutes or more Good tracking by itself will not pr...

Page 46: ...and then press one of the N S E W buttons on your Keypad or computer program to reset Re enter the last object and the scope will slew to the correct position Even though your motors had stopped the...

Page 47: ...idereal at the same instance and let the axis track until the next day Check when the tape lines up exactly with the timer Or you can set it to Solar rate and set the timer to 24 hrs We have done this...

Page 48: ...is limited to about 15 to 16 ft 5 meters Additional Support For additional information regarding the Astro Physics GTOCP5 refer to the Support section of our website We also encourage you to participa...

Page 49: ...bled Ethernet IP address If you know this address you can skip the following and proceed directly to Upgrade Using a Browser on page 48 If you have not determined the Ethernet IP address please refer...

Page 50: ...button will also appear 10 Click the Program button This will begin programming part 1 of the new software Programming the first file should only take a few seconds when using the CP4 5 Ethernet conn...

Page 51: ...ases a software update may include additional parts such as a Wi Fixxxx part 3 part 4 etc If another par has been provided in the distribution browse to it and load it by repeating the steps above for...

Page 52: ...reversed The scope still points to the eastern horizon but east is to the left when facing the southern pole PARK 2 Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere The scope is pointing to the pole The counte...

Page 53: ...ARK 4 Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere The scope is level on the east side of the mount facing the southern horizon The counterweight shaft is also level and pointing due west Both Hemispheres...

Page 54: ...re met Le terme IC devant le num ro de certification d enregistrement signifie seulement que les sp cifications techniques Industrie Canada ont t respect es This device complies with Industry Canada l...

Page 55: ...nds CK Costa Rica CR Cote D ivoire CI Croatia HR Cuba CU Cypress CY Czech Republic CZ Denmark DK Djibouti DJ Dominica DM Dominican Republic DO Ecuador EC Egypt EG El Salvador SV Equatorial Guinea GQ E...

Page 56: ...enstein LI Lithuania LT Luxembourg LU Macao MO Macedonia MK Madagascar MG Malawi MW Malaysia MY Maldives MV Mali ML Malta MT Man Isle of IM Marshall Islands MH Martinique MQ Mauritania MR Mauritius MU...

Page 57: ...SD Suriname SR Svalbard and Jan Mayen SJ Swaziland SZ Sweden SE Switzerland CH Syria SY Taiwan TW Tajikistan TJ Tanzania TZ Thailand TH Timor Leste TL Togo TG Tokelau TK Tonga TO Trinidad and Tobago T...

Page 58: ...or other materials provided with the distribution 3 The name of the author may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOF...

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