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20. Select the mount type in the drop-down list.

21. Choose Enable WiFi TCP/IP radio button.

22. The default values for the “Wireless Port Setup” are correct for this installation.

23. Update the “Site Data” for your location.

24. Press the OK button when done.

25. Hit OK on the ASCOM Telescope Chooser window.

26. On the “Device Connection Tester” window, press the “Connect” button and see that the program 

 

connects to the PMC-Eight™.

27. On the “Device Connection Tester” window, press the “Get Profile” button and see that the 

 

program displays the various ASCOM parameters from the PMC-Eight™.

28. You should see something similar to the following:

Create  

Creating device

Connected 

Connecting to device

                    

Name  

Explore Scientific PMC-Eight ASCOM Driver

Description  

ES_PMC8 Telescope

DriverInfo  

Explore Scientific PMC-Eight Mount Controller ASCOM Driver. 

Developed by GRHubbell. Contact Explore Scientific at www.explorescientificusa.com . Version: 6.0

DriverVersion 6.0

InterfaceVersion 3

RA, Dec  

22:13:05.927 90:00:00.000

Latitude, Longitude  

36:10:50.268 -94:11:18.168

Tracking  

False

                    

Connected  

Disconnecting from device

Dispose  

Disposing of device

Dispose 

Completed disposal

ReleaseComObject 

Releasing COM instance

GC Collect 

Starting garbage collection

GC Collect 

Completed garbage collection

29. Close the “Device Connection Tester” window

30. Exit the ASCOM Diagnostics program.

31. Reset your network settings to your normal SSID if you are not going to use the PMC-Eight™ any 

        further, otherwise, start up your ASCOM planetarium client or other type of ASCOM client and 

        connect to the PMC-Eight™ using the ASCOM chooser available in that client.

Additional Support

If you have questions about installing the ASCOM driver for the PMC-Eight™, please do not hesitate 

to contact our Customer Service Center with your questions or suggestions through an online chat at 

www.explorescientificusa.com or by calling (866) 252-3811. A video tutorial also is available at

www.explorescientific.com/pmc-eight/

For Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Knowledge Base page at

 

www.explorescientificusa.com/knowledgebase

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Summary of Contents for PMC-Eight

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual June 2017...

Page 2: ...ORATION Welcome Warranty Thank You Quick Start System Setup Explore Stars App ASCOM Programmers Share The Sky EXOS II Mount Set Up Polar Alignment Process 3 3 6 7 8 11 14 17 18 19 www explorescientifi...

Page 3: ...the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Please...

Page 4: ...roach is a revolutionary one that pays off with exceptional performance REVOLUTIONARY Created specifically for the PMC Eight the ExploreStars app streamlines the observing experience and serves as an...

Page 5: ...make this system your own LIMITLESS Although we offer our own operating app the PMC Eight is all about providing options not only in what you view but in how you get there To meet the versatile needs...

Page 6: ...app to make it easy to smoothly navigate and learn about the night sky For more advanced users and programmers the open source coding allows for a fully customizable experience No matter where you are...

Page 7: ...ght box and attach the included DB9 motor cables Slide the box onto the mounting bracket Connect the other end of the DB9 motor cables to the stepper motors on the mount Plug in the PMC Eight Connect...

Page 8: ...female connector Mounting bracket with Velcro strap Antenna Set up Manuals Balancing The Telescope Before connecting the PMC Eight System you will need to set up your tripod mount and telescope per th...

Page 9: ...rs by coupling male to female 5 Plug the provided AC adapter power connector into its port on the back of the PMC Eight box Plug the adapter into an AC power outlet 6 When the PMC Eight is on go to th...

Page 10: ...MC Eight can be attached directly to your Windows device if desired Note The ASCOM driver supports WIred and Wireless Operation The ExploreStars Application only supports Wireless Operation You will h...

Page 11: ...that the telescope the PMC Eight system and the sky are in sync The ExploreStars application has three options for aligning your system 2 Star Alignment 3 Star Alignment and Alignment Tour To start th...

Page 12: ...y polar aligned you can still rely on the tracking rates to be accurate when doing astrophotography There are limitations to the length of exposure with regard to field rotation based on the focal len...

Page 13: ...he telescope to your desired position You can also control the mount manually using the compass image on the left side of the home screen Press the Explore Scientific logo in the center of the compass...

Page 14: ...ur and professional astronomers and planetarium educators around the world and is available from the AAS for free Visit worldwidetelescope org Some of the other popular ASCOM software packages availab...

Page 15: ...hen perform steps 13 30 13 After your system restarts bring up your network settings and find the PMC Eight SSID i e PMC EIGHT XX where XX is a two character alpha numeric such as C5 NOTE Your device...

Page 16: ...6 0 InterfaceVersion 3 RA Dec 22 13 05 927 90 00 00 000 Latitude Longitude 36 10 50 268 94 11 18 168 Tracking False Connected Disconnecting from device Dispose Disposing of device Dispose Completed di...

Page 17: ...heir unique skills to manipulate the PMC Eight s robust electronics which include a two channel multi processor micro controller with eight central processing units that operate independently of one a...

Page 18: ...urage and celebrate public outreach efforts by astronomers of all levels This non profit organization has tasked itself with forging connections between individual astronomers astronomy clubs and larg...

Page 19: ...19 EXOS II MOUNT SET UP POLAR ALIGNMENT PROCESS 8 1 3 2 4 6a 6b 5a 5b 5c 7a 7b 7c 7d 8 9 EXOS II GT w PMC Eight System Mount Set Up V 01 2 May 2017...

Page 20: ...Octantis in the Southern Hemisphere 4 If you have not already done so determine the latitude of your observing location Visit the LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE TOOL at explorescientific com latitude_longitud...

Page 21: ...se a compass to find north Physically position the mount so that the front leg is aimed toward Polaris Once this is done level the mount 2 Remove the caps covering both ends of the polar alignment vie...

Page 22: ...star drifts S in the eyepiece then the southern end of the polar axis is pointing East of the Celestial Pole If the star drifts N then the southern end of the polar axis is pointing West of the Celest...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES...

Page 24: ...ore Scientific LLC All model names and logos are registered trademarks Uranography Graphic Design Website www wil tirion com Map Design www explorescientific com pmc eight www explorescientificusa com...

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