Paramount User Guide
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corrections. This data is saved to the control system's Flash RAM, and will be always be used
to correct the mount's periodic error (provided the
Apply PEC Corrections
checkbox is turned
on).
Step 3
Save the PEC Curve to the Paramount Firmware
Click the
Save
button to save this curve into the Paramount's PEC table (that is, the curve is
saved in the control system's flash RAM for permanent use).
Step 4
Apply PEC Corrections
1.
From
TheSkyX Professional Edition
, connect to the Paramount by clicking the
Connect
command on the
Telescope
menu.
2.
Open the
Bisque TCS
window (see page 120).
3.
Click the
Periodic Error Correction
tab.
4.
Turn on the
Apply PEC Corrections
checkbox.
Your Paramount will now use the optimal PEC curve for the errors in your worm/gear.
Utilities Tab
The Utilities tab provides access to many high-level control system settings.
Hemisphere Setup
Click the
Hemisphere Setup
text on the right side of the
Utilities
tab to configure the mount’s tracking
direction and show hemisphere-specific mount status. (The home sensor values are shown only when the
mount is connected.)
Figure 80: Example hemisphere settings for the northern hemisphere.
