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LACERTA

FMC

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2022

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Summary of Contents for FMC

Page 1: ...1µm and lifting power 5kg Key features of the full package completely encapsuled gear and powerful stepper motor driving and holding 5kg temperature probe approx 180cm max positions definable min 0 backlash compensation Goto function filter offset positions via Ascom compatible software 250000 steps reproducibility 0 001mm if focuser allows for ASCOM driver compatible to most software FocusMax Max...

Page 2: ...links to user discussions Download the latest firmware files from the Support Tab and check the readme file there https lacerta optics com FMC Connection details Connections on the hand controller 12V DC socket 5 5 2 1mm center positive _ Power Led_Serial Led _ USB B mini and RJ45 to motor unit Connections on the motor unit Left side 2 5mm stereo socket from MGEN s camera port in the absence of a ...

Page 3: ...ay for 8mm worm Takahashi without Inlay for 9 5mm worm Feathertouch Slip the spacer Inlay over the worm and align the holes with the threads in the coupler so the screws are able to contact the worm directrly Using the proper length hex screws 2 pcs 180 positions fix the coupler to the worm but at first not tightly Move the focuser worm manually to let the coupler align with the worm when done onl...

Page 4: ...ations first You can see below the installation steps on a Windows 7 64 bit system Installing the FTDI USB driver Connect LACERTA FMC to PC and your power supply using accessory cables Turn on the device The Operating System recognizes the device and it s looking for a suitable driver If it does not find the driver automatically the screenshots below help you to successful install the driver after...

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Page 9: ...s not installed you can download it from http ascom standards org index htm If an older Ascom driver was already installed it must be deleted first After the deletion is complete run the Ascom Profile Explorer If Motorfocus is visible in the list that appears right click on it and delete it using the delete key Only then start the installation LACERTA FMC 9 2022 ...

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Page 11: ... device parameters press the properties button The serial port of LACERTA FMC can be selected in the COM port drop down menu When the connection is created parameters are loaded from Eeprom After parameter modification click the Save to device button to write changes into the Controller After successful uploading you will receive feedback at the bottom of the window Then we can access the ASCOM Ch...

Page 12: ...lues that can be set on the Ascom Setup panel Backlash Its value should be 0 if the compensation is to be used from a PC program If we still want the FMC to perform backlash compensation enter the desired value here The FMC performs backlash compensation using the uncounted step method for every change of direction it takes the step specified here in addition so that the steps are not added to the...

Page 13: ... the direction of rotation must be changed CW or CCW Step size It provides ASCOM with information about the movement of the focuser per motor step in microns 1 0 001mm Install and use the Lacerta FMC ClickOnce application Extract the LacertaFMC_PC_v1 0 1 2 zip file to a temporary directory then start the setup exe file from there and follow the instructions Let s run the application After connecti...

Page 14: ...rrentMove mA The value of the moving current is in milliamperes In the case of FMC this value can be increased to 1000mA Current Hold mA The value of the holding current is in milliamperes In the case of the FMC this value can be increased to 1000mA but in practice we should not use a holding current higher than necessary in order to avoid undue heating of the controller 160 200mA is sufficient in...

Page 15: ...hich is indicated by the flashing of the Power Led How to use the Firmware Updater Extract the LacertaMotorfocusFirmwareUpdaterV1 zip file to a temporary directory We will also copy the HEX file of the program updates here as the program opens this directory by pressing the Select firmware file button Click on the MotorfocusV1 exe file to run the program We select the port and the firmware to be u...

Page 16: ...the following advices before you contact your dealer It may help to regain full functionality the focuser moves out when pressing IN Reverse motor direction in motor menu the motor is moving but the focuser is not Check if the coupler is connected properly to the focuser worm the motor is not moving is it at min or max position Change the cable Ethernet cable not crossed See if the PIN contacts in...

Page 17: ...un the installer with administrator rights right click on setup exe and install as administrator the temperature is not displayed Check if the temperature probe is plugged in properly We wish you clear skies and great success using Lacerta FMC LACERTA FMC 17 2022 ...

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