Paramount User Guide
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The External Power connectors on the Instrument Panel and on the Electronics Box
do
not supply power
nor do they have anything to do with the Paramount power supply.
These connectors act as a conduit to route an external DC power source that is connected
to External Power connector located in the Electronics Box to the External Power
connector in the Instrument Panel.
Do not plug the Paramount ME II power supply into this port! See “Power Input (48V
Power In)” on page 80 for instructions on how to supply power the Paramount ME II.
Mini USB Port (USB)
The mini USB 2.0 port accepts the square end of the standard mini USB cable connector (supplied with
the mount). Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the computer’s USB port.
TCS Status LED (TCS)
The Telescope Control System (TCS) status light emitting diode (LED) “pulsates” from bright to faint to
provide visual confirmation that the control system is operating normally. If this LED is not illuminated
after turning the mount on, there may be a problem with the Bisque TCS control system. Please contact
Software Bisque (page 15) for further troubleshooting advice.
Right Ascension and Declination LEDs (Dec and RA)
The right ascension and declination LEDs show the status of the DC-servo motors. The LEDs blink while
the motors are being initialized. When the LEDs shine steadily, the motor is operating normally and ready
for use. If either LED is not illuminated, motor initialization failed. An unbalanced payload, uncentered
joystick, or depressed joystick button can cause motor initialization failure. Turn the power off, make sure
the mount payload is properly balanced, the joystick on the hand controller is centered, and the joystick
button is not pressed before repowering the mount to see if the behavior persists.
Hardware Parking (Park)
Reserved for future use. This port may offer the ability to “hardware park” the Paramount by supplying
an external voltage to the port. This capability offers an alternative to parking the mount using
TheSkyX
Professional Edition
and can be crucial as a backup parking method when operating the mount remotely.
Do not attempt to supply voltage to this port! Doing so can damage to the MKS 5000
control system and immediately voids the warranty.
Hand Controller or Joystick Port (Joystick)
Plug the RJ12 connector on the Paramount hand controller or the Paramount ME joystick to manually
home and slew the mount. See page 108 for details about this component.
