Paramount MX User Guide
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Figure 55: The Hand Controller settings on the Utilities tab.
Rate 1-4
Enter the desired slew rate for the corresponding rate position, based on the sidereal rate. For example,
to configure switch position 3 to slew the mount two times the sidereal rate, enter the number
2
in the
Rate 3
text box, then click the Save Current Rates button.
Get Current Rates
Click this button to retrieve the current slew rates from the control system.
Save Rates
Click this button to permanently save the current slew rates to the control system’s firmware.
Calibrate
Click this button to calibrate the center position of the hand controller’s joystick.
Logging Tab
The
Logging
tab shows debugging output for the mount’s control system that can be useful when using
the Bisque Telescope Control System for custom telescope mountings.
