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inconsistent and unreliable communication between either the mount or the
camera or other USB device. See “USB Hubs and USB Extenders ” on page 167
for more information on this topic.
One Paramount power supply (included).
-Or-
An optional 48V
Paramount ME II/MX Portable Power Supply
. This battery comes in 5AH and
10AH models and can be purchased from the Software Bisque Store.
First Time Paramount Setup
Please make sure to carefully read the instructional insert in the Paramount box before unpacking the
mount.
After the Paramount has been unboxed and safely mounted to your tripod or pier, the next step is to
connect the power and communication cables to the Electronics Box so that mount can be turned on.
1.
Plug the round end of the Paramount power cable into the port labeled
48V Power In
on the
Electronics Box and the other into an electric outlet.
2.
Plug the mini USB end of the USB 2.0 cable into the Electronics Box port labeled USB and the other
end into a free USB port on the computer.
3.
Flip the On/Off switch up to the on position.
When the Paramount is turned on, three LEDs on the Electronics Box are illuminated and a short “whistle”
is emitted to indicate the control system has been successfully initialized. (The LEDs labeled RA and Dec
are orange; LED labeled TCS varies from blue to purple). Two successive beeps are emitted shortly
afterward indicating the servomotors have been initialized.
An example audio clip for a successful startup is available here:
http://www.bisque.com/sc/media/p/50821.aspx
Exactly
when
the two beeps occur may be
different for each mount
and will
vary depending
on the mount's current mechanical orientation
. The beeps may even occur simultaneously
so that only a single beep is audible.
If the LEDs on the Electronics Box are illuminated, and the mount homes, the control system
is functioning normally.
Paramount USB Driver Installation
Before attempting to control the Paramount from
TheSkyX Professional Edition
, make sure to install the
necessary drivers for your operating system.
